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Industrial Distribution's 2019 Big 50 List

You've seen our 2019 Big 50 countdown videos (and if not, you really should). Here, see the ID's 2019 Big 50 List in a concise, easy-reference format.

Total Safety Acquires Pacific Coast Tool to Expand Power Utility Segment

Hunt Valve Company Acquires Pima Valve

Triad Technologies

Fluid Power Distributor Triad Technologies Privately Acquired by Shorehill Capital

SureWerx USA Acquires Sure Foot Corporation

DXP Enterprises Posts Decelerated Q3 Sales, But Still Solid Growth

Sales were down sequentially and slower than Q2, but still up a healthy 6.2 percent year-over-year, along with increased profits.

Total Safety Acquires Pacific Coast Tool to Expand Power Utility Segment

Pac Coast will operate and be integrated under Total Safety’s specialty distribution business unit, which operates under the S&S Supplies and Solutions brand that Total Safety acquired this past summer.

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Columbus McKinnon to Close Ohio Plant as Q2 Sales Fall 4%

The company said it will be closing its Lisbon, OH factory and consolidating its operations into CM's facilities in Virginia and North Carolina.

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PipelineDeals Sponsors Industrial Supply Association's IMR 2.0 Business and Planning Conference

Independent manufacturing representatives to utilize sales pipeline enablement tools to gain industry certification.

Hunt Valve Company Acquires Pima Valve

Salem, OH-based Hunt Valve, which specializes in valve engineering and production serving the U.S. Navy and industrial customers, has acquired Chandler, AZ-based Pima Valve.

Fowler High Precision Announces New President

The 73-year-old supplier of inspection, leveling, control and calibration equipment has appointed a Patrick Madigan as its president, adding 20 years of executive experience to its leadership team.

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Fluid Power Distributor Triad Technologies Privately Acquired by Shorehill Capital

Headquartered in Vandalia, OH, Triad is a value-added distributor of industrial fluid power and automation solutions.

ERIKS-Owned Industrial Controls, Rawson to Host 2019 Automation & Controls Symposium

Now in its eighth year, the Automation & Controls Symposium is a learning and networking event for professionals in the infrastructure, power plant, water, transportation, and building automation industries.

Fastenal Posts 4.3% October Sales Growth; Was 13% in January

While the company's October growth is still positive, it's a long ways from the consistent double-digit growth the company saw throughout 2018.

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Metalworking distributor AHB Tooling & Machinery Announces New Director of Business Development

Bringing 40 years of metalworking industry experience with him to AHB, Greg Galli will also oversee growth efforts surrounding AHB’s integrated supply program.

Wajax Q3 Industrial Parts Sales Rise 2.4% Year-over-Year

Wajax' Industrial Parts segment had a modest year-over-year increase, but a larger sequential decrease from Q2.

DNOW's Q3 Sales Fall 9% Year-Over-Year

DNOW noted that even after integrating two acquisitions during Q2, it reduced its total headcount and branch count during Q3.

In this Nov. 5, 2019 file photo, an electronic card with ballot information is seen inserted in a voting machine in Dallas, GA.

Unknowns about 2020 Election Make Some Businesses Cautious

Presidential election years can be tough on small and mid-sized businesses — they tend to cut their spending when they're uncertain about what lies ahead.

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Carhartt Introduces Rugged Professional Series

This product collection comes in nine styles and features Rugged Flex and Stain Breaker technologies, along with wrinkle resistance.

SureWerx USA Acquires Sure Foot Corporation

North Dakota-based Sure Foot is the company behind the Due North brand of winter traction aids, among others.

In this June 28, 2018 file photo, senior melt operator Randy Feltmeyer watches a giant ladle as it backs away after pouring its contents of red-hot iron into a vessel in the basic oxygen furnace as part of the process of producing steel at the U.S. Steel Granite City Works facility in Granite City, IL.

Why Tariffs Haven't Revitalized American Steelmakers

After enjoying a brief tariff-induced sugar high last year, American steelmakers are reeling.

Industrial Distribution's 2019 Big 50 Countdown: 50-31

Presented by editors Anna Wells and Mike Hockett, see the first part of ID's 2019 Big 50 List video countdown, covering companies from No. 50 through 31.

Martin Supply Sells Townsend Door Hardware and Systems Division

Martin said the sale will allow it to focus on its primary strategy of industrial, safety, fasteners and integrated supply.

Collins Pipe & Supply Acquires International Valve and Instrument Corp.

Adding Springfield, MA-based IVI allows Collins to enter the full-service pressure relief valve testing and repair market.

Timken Completes $165 Million Acquisition of BEKA Lubrication

The company says the addition positions Timken as the world's second-largest producer of industrial automatic lubrication systems.

Mayhew Tools Acquires BestWay Tools

Hand tool maker Mayhew expands its geographic reach and product portfolio by adding an Ormond Beach, FL supplier.

MRC Global Cut 180 Jobs in Q3 as Midstream Weighed on Sales

The PVF products distributor's Q3 sales were down 12 percent year-over-year and down 4 percent from Q2.

Fastenal Gives Sneak Peak of New Large Winona Office

When completed, the new space is expected to support 400 to 600 Fastenal employees.

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Atlas Copco to Acquire German Supplier of Dispensing Solutions

Sweden-based Industrial products supplier Atlas Copco has acquired Scheugenpflug AG, which is based near Munich and had $89 million in 2018 sales.

AD Member Sales Grow 13% to $35 Billion in First 9 Months of 2019

In this Oct. 23 file photo, a worker climbs a ladder as cranes work the construction site for the new corporate headquarters of Norfolk Southern Railway in Atlanta.

US Construction Spending Rises 0.5% in September

The Commerce Department said Friday that government construction rose 1.5% during the month, powered by state and local building.

In this July 30, 2019, file photo people work in the production area at the Honda Aircraft Co. headquarters in Greensboro, NC where the HondaJet Elite aircraft is manufactured.

US Manufacturing Contracts for Third Straight Month

Twelve of 18 manufacturing industries contracted in October, led by primary metals, clothing and textile mills.

In this Nov. 28, 2018 file photo, people work in their office after the Rockefeller Center Christmas tree is lit during the 86th annual Rockefeller Center Christmas tree lighting ceremony in New York.

Holiday Staffing Issues a Big Stressor for Business Owners

Even companies that aren't retailers or restaurants can have a year-end busy season, just when employees all want to take time off.