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Earnings
Applied Industrial Technologies Reports Record Sales, Earnings
The company said “growth tailwinds and operational momentum” have continued into its new fiscal year.
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Mergers & Acquisitions
White Cap to Acquire Texas Distributor
The Austin company serves contractors throughout Central Texas.
August 12, 2026
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Company Expansion & Consolidation
TIPCO Technologies Expands Gasket Cutting Capabilities
The company said it has added gasket cutting equipment at three of its facilities.
August 12, 2026
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Company Expansion & Consolidation
Winsupply Adds Georgia Subsidiary
LaGrange Winair will provide HVAC supplies to the West Georgia market.
August 12, 2026
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Earnings
Wajax Reports Decline in Its Industrial Parts Business
The Canadian distributor’s overall sales were down by over 5%.
August 11, 2026
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Earnings
Parker Hannifin Again Posts Quarterly Sales Record
The company expects to follow up a record fiscal 2026 with another annual record.
August 11, 2026
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Ferguson Reports Higher Sales, Decline in Margin
August 10, 2026
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Ascent Lifting Acquires Florida Distributor
August 7, 2026
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White Cap Adds Pennsylvania Distribution Hub
August 6, 2026
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DNOW Reports Another Loss After MRC Acquisition
August 6, 2026
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Distribution Solutions Group Posts Higher Sales, Declining Margins
August 6, 2026
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Motion & Flow Control Products Acquires California Distributor
August 5, 2026
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DXP Posts Stronger Sales, Acquires Canadian Company
August 5, 2026
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Global Industrial Posts Higher Sales as Tariff Refunds Boost Margins
August 5, 2026
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Graybar Announces Record Quarterly Sales
August 4, 2026
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Hillman to Acquire Fastener Wholesaler in $315M Deal
August 4, 2026
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MCE Acquires Wisconsin Pump Distributor
August 4, 2026
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Grainger Reports 10% Increase in Sales and Stronger Profit, Margins
August 4, 2026
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August 12, 2026
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Technology & Software
Security Breach: Good Guys Also Use AI
Headlines and hacker claims are not excuses for failing to leverage the cybersecurity benefits of AI.
August 12, 2026
Faith Maeba, a student at Virginia Commonwealth University, shares an assignment for a Practical AI Synthesis course, Stafford, Va., July 20, 2026.
Economy
Inflation Slows but Prices Remain Elevated as Iran War, AI Spending Push Up Prices
Consumer prices increased 3.4% in July from a year ago.
August 12, 2026
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Company Expansion & Consolidation
TricorBraun Adds Quebec Warehouse
The company is expanding in one of Canada’s “most important logistics and manufacturing hubs.”
August 12, 2026
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Supply Chain
Government Fights Judge’s Order for Tariff Refunds to All Importers
The majority of refunds have already been paid out.
August 12, 2026
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Mergers & Acquisitions
RBC Bearings Subsidiary Acquires Wisconsin Manufacturer in $24M Deal
Dodge Industrial will add disc couplings supplier PSC Couplings.
August 11, 2026
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Mergers & Acquisitions
Fastener Supplier Index Industries Acquires Illinois Manufacturer
The Southern California company said the deal will help vertically integrate its manufacturing.
August 11, 2026
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Logistics
Trump Extends Jones Act Waiver 90 Days for Foreign Ships Moving Energy, Fertilizers
The move suggests that the U.S. might be preparing for continued price pressures.
August 11, 2026
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Logistics
Grizzly Supply to Distribute SpillFix Absorbents
The deal returns SpillFix to the U.S. market after “a three-year hiatus.”
August 10, 2026
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Mergers & Acquisitions
Portland Bolt Acquires North Carolina Supplier
The Oregon company has now acquired four companies along the East Coast in just over two years.
August 10, 2026
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August 10, 2026
Federal Reserve Board of Governors member Lisa Cook leaves the Supreme Court in Washington, Jan. 21, 2026.
Economy
Trump Administration Moves Ahead with Efforts to Fire Federal Reserve Governor
Her attorney said the allegations are "as baseless now as they were a year ago."
August 10, 2026
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Operations
Winsupply Announces Partnership With NFL’s Los Angeles Rams
The distributor will be featured on sideline displays at Rams home games.
August 7, 2026
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August 7, 2026
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Sales
Fastenal Again Posts a Double-Digit Monthly Sales Jump
The company’s sales were up more than 15% compared to last July.
August 7, 2026