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R.S. Hughes' Houston facility.
Operations
R.S. Hughes Eyes the ‘Next Stage’ of Its Journey
The company wants to turn its nationwide network of distribution hubs into “centers of excellence.”
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Logistics
MFCP Lobbies Congress to Bolster Alternative Fuel Tax Incentives
The Colorado distributor is part of the Transport Project coalition.
September 30, 2026
York, Pa.
Mergers & Acquisitions
Pennsylvania Distributor Acquired by Private Equity Firm
The Conrad Company provides fluid power, motion control and automation products.
September 30, 2026
The Clorox Company office in Oakland, Calif., June 2023.
Operations
Clorox Launches B2B Platform
The announcement follows the consumer products company’s acquisition of Purell maker Gojo.
September 29, 2026
Winsupply of East Baltimore staff.
Company Expansion & Consolidation
Winsupply Adds Maryland Subsidiary
The new “local company” replaced another subsidiary that moved to a larger facility.
September 29, 2026
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Company Expansion & Consolidation
U.K. Fastener Distributor Announces Its First U.S. Hub
The company said a “changing global trade environment” prompted its international expansion.
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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The 2026 Industrial Distribution Big 50
September 25, 2026
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Sonepar Deploys Data and AI Architecture Across Its Global Footprint
September 24, 2026
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The 2026 Industrial Distribution Big 50 Countdown: 10-1
September 24, 2026
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Winsupply Announces New Colorado ‘Local Company’
September 23, 2026
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Encore Gas & Supply Acquired by Private Equity-Backed Business
September 23, 2026
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The 2026 Industrial Distribution Big 50 Countdown: 30-11
September 23, 2026
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Cutting Tool Makers Tungaloy, NTK to Merge
September 22, 2026
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The 2026 Industrial Distribution Big 50 Countdown: 50-31
September 22, 2026
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September 17, 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
Yellow CAT 259 compact track loader moving soil at residential construction site with white house in background
Company Expansion & Consolidation
Caterpillar Commits $1B to Expand Compact Machine Manufacturing
The investment includes plans for a new modern manufacturing facility.
September 30, 2026
Heavy excavator creating dust cloud while mining in quarry with forested hillside backdrop
Supply Chain
Indian-Owned Mining Company Plans $15B Steel Factory in Iowa
It is expected to produce 10 million tons annually.
September 29, 2026
Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, listens during a Security Council meeting on artificial intelligence at the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly, Sept. 23, 2026.
Technology & Software
Anthropic and OpenAI Sound the Alarm on AI Safety — and Seek to Shape How It's Controlled
Notably, they aren’t calling for more oversight from the government agency equipped to handle it.
September 29, 2026
Aerial view of shipping port with cargo cranes, stacked containers, and docked vessel at waterfront terminal
Supply Chain
Which 2026 Tariffs Can Manufacturers Recover?
Manufacturers could recover millions in 2026 tariff costs through duty drawback, but most never file.
September 28, 2026
Three stainless steel industrial hose reels of different sizes with manual crank handles
New Products
Coxreels Offers a Variety of Stainless Steel
Now customers can choose between 316 and 304 grade.
September 28, 2026
Collaborative robotic arms assembling electronic circuit boards in a modern manufacturing facility with blue-lit workspace
Technology & Software
Integrators Remain Key Resource as Manufacturers Navigate Increasingly Complex Tech Landscape
Demand for automation expertise has never been higher.
September 28, 2026
A view of the construction site of the new U.S. Consulate in Milan, Italy, June 8, 2026.
Workforce Development
Alabama Construction Firm to Pay $35M Settlement to Underpaid Workers
A criminal investigation against the company will continue, prosecutors said.
September 28, 2026
Christmas market stall displaying red Santa costumes, white fur trim, and holiday decorations with a young shopper browsing merchandise.
Supply Chain
U.S., China Release Reciprocal $30B Product Lists for Tariff Cuts After Trump-Xi Meeting
The lists included 1,619 items of U.S. goods entering China.
September 28, 2026
Police raid manufacturing facility with Today in Manufacturing Episode 287 badge and phoenix logo, sponsored by Siemens
Supply Chain
Underground Vinyl Plant Busted; F-150's Gas Tank Problem; America's Transformer Crisis | Today in Manufacturing Ep. 287
Also on the podcast, tire maker expands with autonomous robots, bacteria evolves to eat industrial pollution and manufacturers move past pilots to scale AI deployments.
September 28, 2026
Two white autonomous semi-trucks with cargo containers driving on a highway at sunset with a port and palm trees in the background
Logistics
Carrier Alliance Awards Tesla the Largest Electric Truck Order in U.S. History
Kenworth, RIDE and Volvo are included in the deal as secondary OEMs.
September 23, 2026