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AD Announces 2026 Workplace Honors
The group received three “Top Workplaces” awards, along with honors for its operations in Canada.
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Vallen, Kyocera SGS Execs Named ISA Award Winners
The group announced the recipients at this week’s ISA26 event.
April 21, 2026
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Winsupply Names Kansas City Subsidiary Its ‘Company of the Year’
The distributor honored a range of companies and vendors at its recent annual meeting.
April 15, 2026
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Grainger Names Klein Tools Its ‘Supplier of the Year’
The MRO giant also recognized 3M, Knipex Tools and MCR Safety at its recent trade show.
March 27, 2026
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Kennametal Launches ‘Machinist of the Year’ Program
The initiative’s first winners will be announced later this year.
February 26, 2026
Stellar Industrial Supply headquarters, Tacoma, Wash.
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Stellar Industrial Names Kyocera SGS, Kyocera Precision ‘Supplier of the Year’
Stellar said its customers saved more than 40% in collaboration with Kyocera.
January 15, 2026
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Kimball Midwest Named Among ‘Best Companies to Sell For’
July 23, 2026
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Irby Marks Its Centennial at Its Mississippi Headquarters
June 25, 2026
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RS Named Among North America’s ‘Inspiring Workplaces’
June 22, 2026
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Shively Bros. Among GM’s Suppliers of the Year
June 19, 2026
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IDCO Recognizes 30 Suppliers in ‘Hoser Honors’ Program
May 1, 2026
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Sonepar Named Top Employer for Veterans
April 29, 2026
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Coburn Supply VP Named ASA's ‘Woman of the Year’
April 21, 2026
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Grainger Named Among 2026 ‘100 Best Companies to Work For’
April 1, 2026
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Grainger Again Named Among ‘Most Ethical Companies’
March 19, 2026
2025 Scholarship Recipient Cacelie Gooden
Sonepar Subsidiary NorthEast Launches 2026 Scholarship Program
March 10, 2026
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Kimball Midwest Wins 2026 ‘Training MVP’ Award
March 2, 2026
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Kennametal, PIP Receive BlackHawk Industrial’s ‘Supplier Performance’ Awards
January 22, 2026
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August 1, 2026
Ajay Bajaj of Rotator Products Limited receives the 2025 Warren Pike Award from PTDA EVP and CEO Ann Arnott during the PTDA Industry Summit, Oct. 24, 2025, San Antonio, Texas.
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Rotator Products Owner Receives PTDA’s Warren Pike Award
Ajay Bajaj purchased the Canadian distributor more than 20 years ago.
November 14, 2025
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Airgas Named to ‘Military Friendly’ Employers List
The industrial gas distributor was recognized for the fourth year in a row.
November 12, 2025
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Kimball Midwest Receives Worker Training Awards
The company was recognized by the “LearningElite Awards” for the fifth time.
November 11, 2025
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Kennametal Again Named a Top Caterpillar Supplier
The company was recognized for the second consecutive year.
October 7, 2025
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Allredi, Ohio Power Tool Named NetPlus Distributors of the Year
Milwaukee Tool and ORS Nasco were among the group’s suppliers of the year.
October 1, 2025
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IBT Named AD Bearings & Power Transmission Member of the Year
The division marked its 10th anniversary at its recent conference.
August 19, 2025
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Sonepar Named a ‘Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion’
The company was recognized for the second year in a row.
July 18, 2025
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Wajax Named Volvo Penta Distributor of the Year
The company was also recognized as the top industrial engine parts seller for the year.
July 14, 2025
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Kimball Midwest Named to ‘60 Best Companies to Sell For’
The company made the list for the ninth consecutive year.
July 11, 2025
Hd Supply Naa Supplier Of The Year
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HD Supply Named NAA ‘Supplier of the Year’
The company won the award for the first time.
June 19, 2025
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SPI, LineStar Named AD Canada’s 2025 Industrial Members of the Year
Source Atlantic received the buying group’s debut “Digital Excellence Award.”
June 13, 2025
All Tool and Fasteners' Gary DePaulo Jr. and Gary DePaulo at the DPA awards luncheon.
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All Tool & Fasteners Named DPA Distributor of the Year
International Fasteners, Rust-Oleum and G-Strut were also recognized by the buying group.
June 11, 2025
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IDCO Announces 2025 ‘Hoser Honors’
Brennan Industries and Midland Industries were among the suppliers recognized.
May 9, 2025
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Streamlight Presents ‘Sales Rep Agency of the Year’ Award
Holt & McArdle Associates was honored at a ceremony in Indianapolis.
May 2, 2025