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Mergers & Acquisitions
Singer Industrial Acquires Texas Distributor
Filtration & Hose Specialties operates three branches across North and West Texas.
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Company Expansion & Consolidation
Sonepar Subsidiary Expands in Indiana
Echo Electric will add a fifth branch in the Hoosier State and 65th overall.
October 5, 2026
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Mergers & Acquisitions
Triad Technologies Acquires Filtration Corporation of America
The suburban Chicago distributor serves operators and OEMs in the aerospace sector.
October 5, 2026
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Sales
Your Sales Problem Is Probably a Data Problem
The customer may never see the bad data itself — but they bear the consequences of it.
October 5, 2026
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Economy
U.S. Manufacturing Sector Expanded in September
The indexes for new orders, employment and prices each rose compared to August.
October 2, 2026
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Mergers & Acquisitions
Distributor M&A Activity Rose in the Second Quarter
A more predictable tariff environment, the report noted, is “helping unlock transaction activity.”
October 1, 2026
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U.K. Safety Distributor Acquired by Florida Investment Firm
October 1, 2026
Rex Cut Building
Abrasives Supplier Rex-Cut Names New CEO
October 1, 2026
R.S. Hughes' Houston facility.
R.S. Hughes Eyes the ‘Next Stage’ of Its Journey
October 1, 2026
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MFCP Lobbies Congress to Bolster Alternative Fuel Tax Incentives
September 30, 2026
York, Pa.
Pennsylvania Distributor Acquired by Private Equity Firm
September 30, 2026
The Clorox Company office in Oakland, Calif., June 2023.
Clorox Launches B2B Platform
September 29, 2026
Winsupply of East Baltimore staff.
Winsupply Adds Maryland Subsidiary
September 29, 2026
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U.K. Fastener Distributor Announces Its First U.S. Hub
September 28, 2026
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NAEDA, AED Announce Plans to Merge
September 28, 2026
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Industrial Distribution’s September/October Issue
September 28, 2026
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Rexel to Acquire Wire and Cable Distributor GCG
September 25, 2026
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AD Acquires Fellow Buying Group SupplyForce
September 25, 2026
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September 17, 2026
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Associations
PTDA Adds New Distributor, Manufacturer Members
The trade group welcomed Arsal Otomotiv and Symmco into the fold.
October 2, 2026
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AD Announces New Supply Force Brand
The buying group closed on its acquisition of SupplyForce in late September.
October 2, 2026
Two warehouse workers in safety gear reviewing inventory data on laptop in storage facility
Supply Chain
Why Some Supply Chains Recover Faster Than Others
Why resilience strategies fail and how standardized processes fix it.
October 2, 2026
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New Products
Long Sleeve Pullover with ANSI A6 Cut Protection
A 100% polyester back panel reduces weight and enhances airflow.
October 2, 2026
A motorist fills up at a QuikTrip gas station, Sept. 15, 2026, Greenwood Village, Colo.
Economy
Americans' View of the Economy Sinks to the Lowest Level Since 2014
The index fell below the lowest level reached during the pandemic.
October 2, 2026
Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell, from second left, President Donald Trump and Sen. Tim Scott, R-S.C., visit the Federal Reserve, July 24, 2025, Washington.
Economy
Fed Watchdog Finds No Crimes in $2.4B Building Renovation, Only Mismanagement
The project became a flashpoint in the Trump administration’s efforts to pressure the Fed.
October 2, 2026
FedEx delivery truck parked on residential street in front of white house with autumn trees
Logistics
Commercial EV Maker Receives $300M Order From FedEx
The deal includes 2,000 trucks that will serve as one-for-one replacements for conventional vehicles.
October 1, 2026
Stacked wooden planks with natural grain texture stored in a warehouse or lumber yard
Supply Chain
Millwork Company to Make Processed Pine Products in New U.S. Factory
The $216 million factory will create 217 new jobs.
October 1, 2026
A Coherent manufacturing facility in Sherman, Texas, June 16, 2026.
Economy
U.S. Economy Grew 2.2% in the Second Quarter, Upgrading Previous Estimate
The overall growth number was dragged down by imports.
October 1, 2026
Two square carbide cutting inserts with gold coating and technical markings WMP20G and WMP30G
New Products
RM7 Geometry for Roughing Stainless Steel Workpieces
Insert geometry provides maximum stability when turning components made of demanding stainless steel alloys.
September 30, 2026
Brown leather hiking boot with black accents and cream-colored sole
New Products
KEEN Utility’s Liberty Racer Work Boot
Offers Luftcell air-infused midsole for all-day support, streamlined carbon toe and comfort from the first wear.
September 30, 2026
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Supply Chain
Carney Accuses Cleveland-Cliffs Subsidiary of Betraying Canadian Workers
The company announced layoffs it attributed in part to U.S. tariffs.
September 30, 2026
People shop at the Apple store on Fifth Avenue on the day of Apple's launch of the iPhone 18 Pro, Sept. 18, 2026, New York.
Economy
Inflation Cooled Slightly Last Month Even as Consumers Stepped Up Spending
Still, it doesn't appear to be moving back toward the Fed's 2% target anytime soon.
September 30, 2026
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Company Expansion & Consolidation
Caterpillar Commits $1B to Expand Compact Machine Manufacturing
The investment includes plans for a new modern manufacturing facility.
September 30, 2026