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The Today in Manufacturing Podcast from Manufacturing.net

The Today in Manufacturing Podcast from Manufacturing.net

September 17, 2026

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U.K. Safety Distributor Acquired by Florida Investment Firm

October 1, 2026

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Abrasives Supplier Rex-Cut Names New CEO

October 1, 2026

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R.S. Hughes Eyes the ‘Next Stage’ of Its Journey

October 1, 2026

The Today in Manufacturing Podcast from Manufacturing.net

The Today in Manufacturing Podcast from Manufacturing.net

Each week, our editors discuss the five biggest stories in manufacturing and their implications for the industry.

September 17, 2026

Naw Survey Distributor Majority Supports Legal Challenge To Vaccine Mandate

NAW Voices Support of Anti-Trust Legislation, Addressing "Amazon's Abuses"

Read NAW's letter to members of the Senate Committee on the Judiciary ahead of their markup of the American Innovation and Choice Online Act.

January 19, 2022

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NAW Commends Supreme Court's Vaccine Mandate Ruling in Statement

See what CEO Eric Hoplin had to say regarding the court's issuance of a stay in proceedings mandate in which NAW is a named party.

January 14, 2022

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NAW Lauds Congress' Provision Addressing Federal Procurement for US Businesses in NDAA

The group says the newly-passed National Defense Authorization Act levels the playing field in the government's pilot e-commerce program.

December 23, 2021

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NAW Survey: 87% of Distributors Support Legal Challenge to Vaccine Mandate

The survey finds an overwhelming majority support the legal challenge and warn of significant job loss.

November 17, 2021

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Distributors, NAW, NLC Surpass $1 Million in Donations to 8 Reopening Communities

Seventeen distributors, including five on ID's 2020 Big 50 List, contributed with donations of PPE supplies.

June 24, 2021

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NAW, National League of Cities Launch Partnership to Reopen Communities

The PPE partnership is currently focused on supplying face shields, masks, sanitizer and other needed supplies to eight cities.

June 2, 2021

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NAW Partnership to Provide Insurance Solutions for Wholesaler-Distributors

The nationwide program will feature a highly-tailored suite of products to help wholesaler-distributors manage the cost of operations and mitigate risk.

May 26, 2021

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NAW-NFL Vaccination Partnership Surpasses $500K in Donations

Numerous major distributors, including a handful of ID Big 50 companies, helped to donate critical PPE and other supplies.

May 4, 2021

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NAW, Distributors Partner with NFL Stadium Vaccination Sites

Grainger, MSC Industrial, HD Supply and Kimball Midwest are among distributors donating PPE and supplies to NFL teams hosting vaccination sites.

March 25, 2021

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Execs From Lawson Products, RelaDyne, ORS Named NAW 2021 Officers

NAW members have elected a new chairman, and several NAW officers who are executives at prominent industrial distribution firms.

January 29, 2021

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NAW to Host Digital Summit Jan. 27-28

Held in place of its annual Executive Summit, the Digital Summit has a theme of "Leading in a Time of Transition."

December 17, 2020

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NAW Makes Pair of Leadership Additions

See who NAW appointed as its chief business development and public affairs officers.

December 11, 2020

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NAW to Provide Identify Theft, Legal Protection Through LegalShield

NAW has announced a partnership with Gallagher and LegalShield to provide the services for wholesaler-distributors.

October 21, 2020

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A Message from New NAW President & CEO Eric Hoplin

Former Wells Fargo executive Eric Hoplin took over leadership of NAW earlier this month. Check out his video introduction here.

October 20, 2020