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Sales
Fastenal Daily Sales Climb Nearly 15% in May
The company posted more than $750 million in monthly net sales.
June 4, 2026
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Mergers & Acquisitions
Graybar Completes American Electric Supply Deal
The California company is now “a wholly owned subsidiary” of Graybar.
June 4, 2026
ETAS Group's office, Hialeah, Fla.
Associations
Florida Distributor ETAS Group Joins IBC
The suburban Miami company provides fasteners, janitorial and safety supplies and MROP products.
June 3, 2026
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Operations
Sheltered in Place
ID’s 79th annual Survey of Distributor Operations finds a steady — and even optimistic — industry.
June 3, 2026
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Mergers & Acquisitions
Granite Group Acquires Maine, New York Distributors
The company is also adding a new branch in northern Maine.
June 2, 2026
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Economy
Manufacturing PMI Climbs to 54%
The index saw its highest reading in four years.
June 2, 2026
Packer Fastener distribution center, Lebanon, Ind.
Company Expansion & Consolidation
Packer Fastener Adds Indiana Distribution Hub
The facility expands the distributor to a ninth state.
June 1, 2026
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Mergers & Acquisitions
United Flow Technologies Acquires Montana Company
The deal would strengthen UFT's water platform “across the Northern Rockies and Northern Plains.”
June 1, 2026
Crescent Tools Screw Biter Impact Extraction Screwdriver
Staffing Changes
Apex Tool Names Stihl CEO as New Chief Exec
The Crescent Tools owner also appointed a non-executive vice chair.
June 1, 2026
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Mergers & Acquisitions
Distribution M&A Activity ‘Stable’ in the U.S., Declining Worldwide
Analysts said that buyers are seeking out “the most defensible" targets.
May 29, 2026
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Mergers & Acquisitions
Fastener Manufacturer MW Components Sold in $950M Deal
Its new owner hopes to improve its margins through “restructuring” and “simplification.”
May 29, 2026
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Sales
The Negative Space of Sales Success
What we don’t see is what makes it possible.
May 29, 2026
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Associations
IBC Adds Ammex Corp.
IBC distributors will have access to the glove supplier’s product lineup and rebate programs.
May 29, 2026
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Workforce Development
Weaving a Tapestry of Talent
How businesses and employees yield benefits from “fractional leadership.”
May 28, 2026