VMR 20: Grainger Shares Strategy, FCX Performance Gets New CEO, Sonepar Makes Move, And The Latest On 3M & Kennametal

In this week's Video Market Report, we discuss Grainger's COO sharing the company's strategy, struggles, and success on Friday, a CEO change at FCX Performance, Sonepar's latest activity, and key updates on 3M and Kennametal.

Sep 24, 2015

In this week's Video Market Report, we discuss Grainger's COO sharing the company's strategy, struggles, and success on Friday, a CEO change at FCX Performance, and key updates on 3M and Kennametal.

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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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Vallen, Kyocera SGS Execs Named ISA Award Winners

April 21, 2026

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Shively Bros. Among GM’s Suppliers of the Year

The company was honored at a GM reception earlier this year.

June 19, 2026

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IDCO Recognizes 30 Suppliers in ‘Hoser Honors’ Program

Gold-level recipients included Midland Industries, Federal Process and Dixon Valve.

May 1, 2026

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Sonepar Named Top Employer for Veterans

Two recent award reflect the company's commitment to recruiting, hiring, retaining, developing and supporting veterans.

April 29, 2026

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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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Coburn Supply VP Named ASA's ‘Woman of the Year’

The award was presented at the ASA Women in Industry Division’s annual ELEVATE conference.

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 Named Among 2026 ‘100 Best Companies to Work For’

The MRO giant was named to the list for the fourth time in recent years.

April 1, 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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Grainger Again Named Among ‘Most Ethical Companies’

The MRO giant was honored for the second consecutive year.

March 19, 2026

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Sonepar Subsidiary NorthEast Launches 2026 Scholarship Program

The program awards seven scholarships and six grants to high school seniors in New England.

March 10, 2026

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Kimball Midwest Wins 2026 ‘Training MVP’ Award

The company was again recognized by Training magazine.

March 2, 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

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Kennametal, PIP Receive BlackHawk Industrial’s ‘Supplier Performance’ Awards

Kennametal received the Supplier Summit Award, while PIP took home the Supplier Excellence Award.

January 22, 2026

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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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H.H. Barnum Receives ‘Top Workplace’ Award

The company was recognized for the fourth consecutive year.

November 18, 2025