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Earnings
MSC Reports Record Sales but Declines in Earnings, Margin
The company said the results exceeded expectations and showed it is “heading in the right direction.”
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Technology & Software
Sonepar to Spend Over $500M to Deploy AI ‘at Scale’
The company announced the initiative at its annual supplier summit in Paris.
October 21, 2026
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Earnings
3M Posts Q3 Sales Increase, Announces Agreement With Amazon
Amazon would purchase billions in 3M data center products under the agreement.
October 20, 2026
H.B. Fuller site, Lüneburg, Germany.
Operations
Adhesives Giant Rejects Activist Investor’s $1.2B Offer
But H.B. Fuller also said it would conduct a “market check” of its “segments and product lines.”
October 20, 2026
Motion branch, Val-d'Or, Quebec.
Earnings
Motion Posts 6% Jump in Sales
The company maintained its full-year forecast and remains “on track” for an early 2027 separation.
October 20, 2026
Echo Electric branch, Sioux Falls, S.D.
Company Expansion & Consolidation
Sonepar Subsidiary Expands in South Dakota, Iowa
The company has added a new branch and relocated another.
October 19, 2026
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Capital Machine Acquires Ohio Robotics Company
October 19, 2026
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Wajax to Appoint New Executives for Industrial, Equipment Businesses
October 16, 2026
Grand opening of All State Fastener's distribution center in Chillicothe, Ohio, Oct. 13, 2026.
All State Fastener Opens New Ohio Distribution Hub
October 15, 2026
Patriot Pumps campus, Wolfforth, Texas.
Oregon Pump Manufacturer Moves Headquarters to West Texas
October 15, 2026
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Distribution Solutions Group to Acquire the Owner of Winzer, FastServ Supply
October 14, 2026
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Maryland Distributor Partners With Private Equity Firm
October 14, 2026
Winsupply of East Jacksonville, Jacksonville, Fla.
Winsupply Adds Ferguson Veteran to Lead ‘Strategic Metro Expansion’
October 14, 2026
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Fastenal’s Q3 Sales Climb 15.5%
October 14, 2026
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Rensa Filtration Acquired by Private Equity Firm, Canadian Investment Fund
October 13, 2026
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Phantom Demand: The Hidden Inventory Risk Undermining Distributor Performance
October 13, 2026
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Metalworking Machinery Orders Up Over 36% in August
October 12, 2026
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Is Rising Revenue Hiding an Execution Problem?
October 12, 2026
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October 16, 2026
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Economy
Cutting Tool Shipments Up Over 30% in August
Shipments through the first eight months of the year were up 22%.
October 22, 2026
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Awards
TIPCO Technologies Gets Top Workplace Awards
The company was recognized for “culture excellence.”
October 22, 2026
Canada Prime Minister Mark Carney and Ontario Premier Doug Ford, right, are joined by federal and provincial ministers at a joint news conference on Parliament Hill in Ottawa, Oct. 21, 2026.
Supply Chain
Carney Says Trump’s Tariffs Hurt Americans
He unveiled a multibillion-dollar plan to shield Canada’s manufacturing heartland from the trade war.
October 22, 2026
A plume of smokes rises from MC Tank Transport Inc., Toledo, Ohio, Oct. 21, 2026.
Operations
Chemical Tank Leak in Ohio Forces Evacuations
The tank contained glycidyl methacrylate, an industrial chemical in plastics, paints and coatings.
October 21, 2026
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg speaks during the Meta Connect conference, Sept. 23, 2026, Menlo Park, Calif.
Technology & Software
AI Agents Are Only as Good as the Personal Information Shared — Raising Privacy Concerns
The risks of mishaps rise with AI agents' level of access.
October 21, 2026
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Awards
Motion, BC Industrial Among NetPlus’ Distributors of the Year
The buying group announced its award winners at its annual meeting in North Texas.
October 21, 2026
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Technology & Software
Nvidia CEO Urges German Manufacturers to Adopt AI, Saying Digital Tech Won't Replace Heavy Industry
He said manufacturers must adopt AI to "re-engineer" the country's struggling business model.
October 20, 2026
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Company Expansion & Consolidation
Machine Designer to Create More Than 125 New Jobs in U.S. Expansion Effort
Conair is bringing new life to a shuttered factory that sat vacant for 10 years.
October 20, 2026
Yellow cardboard boxes moving on industrial conveyor belt in packaging facility with blue machinery
Operations
How Do 2D Barcodes Improve Product Tracking Across Industrial Supply Chains?
Why 2D barcodes eliminate inventory visibility gaps.
October 20, 2026
Speaker presenting at TITE and IHE Expo 2026 conference podium with event signage displaying Taiwan president information
Operations
Taiwan's President Lauds Country's Hardware Resilience Amid Tariffs, Supply Chain Shifts
He reaffirmed the government's commitment to supporting SMEs at the TiTE x IHT expo.
October 20, 2026
Modern industrial warehouse facility with blue and white facade, parking lot with vehicles, and landscaped grounds at dusk
Operations
Medline to Build New 800,000-Square-Foot Facility in Michigan
It's expected to begin serving customers in late 2028.
October 19, 2026
An electronic price tag at a Kroger store in Monroe, Ohio, Nov. 13, 2024.
Technology & Software
Consumer Apprehension Grows as Retailers Adopt AI Pricing Tools
Terms like “dynamic pricing” and “surveillance pricing” are stirring anxiety.
October 19, 2026
Modern FANUC Training Academy building with glass and tan facade, featuring yellow accent entrance and landscaping
Operations
Fanuc Opens Largest Automation Training Center in the U.S.
The $18 million facility covers 132,000 square feet.
October 19, 2026
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Technology & Software
How to Avoid AI Adoption Stalls and Build Buy-in That Lasts
Selecting the right platform is only step one.
October 19, 2026