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June 18, 2025
3BG Supply headquarters, Fort Wayne, Ind.
PTDA Adds Five New Members
July 16, 2025
Packer Fastener headquarters, Green Bay, Wis.
Packer Fastener Expands into the Southeast
July 15, 2025
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Brooks Safety Solutions Acquires North Carolina Distributor
July 15, 2025
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June 18, 2025
3BG Supply headquarters, Fort Wayne, Ind.
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PTDA Adds Five New Members
The additions include two distributors and three manufacturers.
July 16, 2025
Packer Fastener headquarters, Green Bay, Wis.
Company Expansion & Consolidation
Packer Fastener Expands into the Southeast
The company established a new distribution center in suburban Atlanta.
July 15, 2025
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Brooks Safety Solutions Acquires North Carolina Distributor
FireResQ specializes in fire hoses and related parts.
July 15, 2025
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Metalworking Machinery Orders Climb 2.7% in May
Orders were up 15% through the first five months of the year.
July 14, 2025
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Fastenal Posts Stronger Sales, Better-than-Expected Profit in its Second Quarter
The company highlighted growth among its larger customers — but said that pricing also had an impact.
July 14, 2025
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Mergers & Acquisitions
Transmission and Fluid Equipment Acquires Michigan Distributor
State Supply provides power transmission products across West Michigan.
July 11, 2025
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Company Expansion & Consolidation
Metalworking Supplier Plans First North American Factory
Eurocharm Group plans to build a production and distribution hub in South Carolina.
July 11, 2025
Spartan Fastener facility, Trevor, Wis.
Mergers & Acquisitions
Spartan Fastener Acquires American Jebco
The Wisconsin supplier said the move would bolster its position in critical markets.
July 10, 2025
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Company Expansion & Consolidation
Victaulic to Add Maryland Distribution Hub
The facility would be the supplier’s 32nd location overall.
July 10, 2025
Optimas Solutions European headquarters, Hambach, France.
Company Expansion & Consolidation
Optimas Opens New European Headquarters
The hub in Northeast France will support the company’s growing European operations.
July 10, 2025
Motion branch, Val-d'Or, Quebec.
Company Expansion & Consolidation
Motion Adds Quebec Sales Branch
The company said the new location would establish “a foothold in northern Quebec.”
July 9, 2025
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July 9, 2025
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Mergers & Acquisitions
Indiana Distributor AAA Acquired by Private Equity Firm
The company will be incorporated into Spartan Tool Supply.
July 8, 2025
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Private Equity Firm Acquires Blackhawk Supply, Launches HVAC Distribution Platform
The firm also appointed a new CEO and a new chief development officer.
July 8, 2025