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Mergers & Acquisitions
TIPCO Technologies Adds South Texas Fastener Supplier
The addition will “uniquely complement” TIPCO’s operations on the Gulf Coast.
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An Amazon facility in Schoenefeld, Germany, March 18, 2022.
E-Commerce
FTC and 22 States Sue Amazon Over Inflated Advertising Prices
The lawsuit claims that Amazon overcharged 1.2 million advertising customers.
September 1, 2026
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Mergers & Acquisitions
AFC Industries Acquires Chicagoland Fastener Distributor
SES provides engineered fasteners as well as third-party logistics services.
August 31, 2026
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Mergers & Acquisitions
Flex Machine Tools Acquires Michigan Counterpart
The company says it is adding one of last U.S. makers of “exceptionally large CNC machine tools.”
August 28, 2026
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Mergers & Acquisitions
OmniCable Acquires Illinois Wire, Cable Distributor
Kingwire supplies electrical distributors nationwide from its eight warehouses.
August 28, 2026
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Mergers & Acquisitions
Grainger Acquires Tech ‘Assets’ in $210M Deal
The MRO giant said the deal would strengthen its inventory management capabilities.
August 27, 2026
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When Your Warehouse Outgrows Your Software: A Distributor's Guide to Upgrading
August 31, 2026
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Pushing Through Price Adjustments
August 27, 2026
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RelaDyne Expands Its Footprint in Latin America
August 26, 2026
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BDI Announces Investment by Private Equity Firm Kelso
August 25, 2026
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Why Dashboards Don’t Make You Data-Driven
August 25, 2026
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Pennsylvania Distributor Lubker Acquires Fastening Products of Lancaster
August 25, 2026
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Optimas International to Seek ‘Acquisition Opportunities’ at Fastener Expo
August 21, 2026
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Fuchs Lubricants Opens New R&D Hub
August 21, 2026
Ribbon-cutting ceremony at Grainger's distribution center in Gresham, Ore., Aug. 19, 2026.
Grainger Opens Oregon Distribution Hub
August 20, 2026
Raleigh, N.C.
EECO Acquires Virginia Counterpart
August 20, 2026
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Investment Firm Acquires Stake in Texas Valve Distributor
August 19, 2026
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Midland Industries Names New CEO
August 19, 2026
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The Hidden Costs of Standing Still
Why delaying ERP modernization is riskier than you think.
August 27, 2026
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New Products
Always U Workwear Collection Designed for the Active Workforce
The new collection combines comfort, mobility, modern design, and a women’s line.
September 1, 2026
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Economy
Manufacturing Sector Expands in August
But respondents to the survey cited new and complex challenges.
September 1, 2026
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney at the Davie shipyard in Levis, Quebec, Aug. 24, 2026.
Supply Chain
Untested in Court, Trump's New Tariffs on Canada Raise Legal Questions
The Section 338 tariff authority has never even been used before.
September 1, 2026
Api
New Products
API International Launches ‘CleanLine’- NSF-Certified Products For Sanitary Process Applications
The new product line adds NSF/ANSI/CAN 61 and NSF/ANSI/CAN 372 certified stainless steel flanges to API International's waterworks offering.
September 1, 2026
Fed Chair Kevin Warsh arrives at the annual Jackson Hole Economic Policy Symposium in Moran, Wyo., Aug. 28, 2026.
Economy
Warsh Raises the Stakes for the Fed's Next Meeting
The government's next price report could play an outsized role in the central bank’s actions.
August 31, 2026
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Awards
Shively Bros. Recognized for 3M Campaign
The company’s sales of 3M PPE products more than doubled year-over-year.
August 31, 2026
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40,000 Pounds of Beer Swiped From California Distribution Center
The perps have been extended no-questions-asked amnesty if they return the stolen cargo.
August 31, 2026
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Illegal Cookie Factory; Starr Sues Over Google Review; Freedom & Glory Makes Flags | Today in Manufacturing Ep. 283
Also on the podcast, SpaceX to build world's largest spaceport, humanoid robots smash records, yellow school bus faces new reality and a conversation with Michael J. DeVoney from OptiCrib.
August 31, 2026
Fed Chair Kevin Warsh, center, talks to Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey, right, and Bank of Canada Governor Tiff Macklem at the annual Jackson Hole Economic Policy Symposium, Aug. 28, 2026, Moran, Wyo.
Economy
Fed Chair Signals Rate Hikes May Be Needed Amid Stubborn Inflation
Recent reports, he said, "do not tell me that underlying trends have meaningfully improved."
August 31, 2026
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Mergers & Acquisitions
Norm Fasteners Acquires Michigan Manufacturing Facility
The operation produces high-strength bolts for the automotive industry.
August 31, 2026
Mitsubishi Sized
New Products
A Single Source for Pump Control, Automation and Water System Visualization
It helps water and wastewater utilities reduce downtime, improve operational visibility and support better-informed decision-making.
August 28, 2026
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Operations
Brick Maker Faces Nearly Half-Million in Fines
A major brick manufacturer is accused of silica dust safety failures.
August 28, 2026
Exactaform
New Products
2 Flute Double Margin Diamond-Coated Drill
A cost-effective alternative between standard carbide and PCD, helping to reduce tooling costs.
August 28, 2026
Sonic
New Products
Sonic Tools USA Relaunches the NEXT S15 Toolbox
The company’s largest box yet expands its lineup of solutions designed to grow.
August 28, 2026