ID Quick Hits: Fastenal Boosts Hiring In January, And The Latest On Amazon Business

In this episode, ID editor Mike Hockett discusses the increasing threat of Amazon Business on distributors, and recaps Fastenal’s January sales report.

Feb 8, 2017

In this episode, ID editor Mike Hockett discusses the increasing threat of Amazon Business on distributors, and recaps Fastenal’s January sales report.

Industrial Media Unboxing Video

Industrial Media Unboxing Video

January 15, 2025

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Value Added Distributors Partners with Private Equity Firm

January 16, 2025

Belt Power Acquires Sparks Belting Company

January 16, 2025

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Harnessing Machine Learning to Transform Lead Time Management

January 16, 2025

Security Breach Podcast

Security Breach Podcast

A new video series from Manufacturing.net - Security Breach, looks to offer the insight and tools needed to ready your company's defenses. Stay up-to-date on today's vital cybersecurity topics by subscribing here.

January 14, 2025

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Value Added Distributors Partners with Private Equity Firm

VAD operates 17 facilities across the Midwest and South.

January 16, 2025

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Belt Power Acquires Sparks Belting Company

Sparks is a distributor and fabricator of conveyor belting systems and power transmission products.

January 16, 2025

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Harnessing Machine Learning to Transform Lead Time Management

Calculating lead times demands precision, preparation and solutions.

January 16, 2025

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Beacon Says $11B QXO Offer ‘Significantly Undervalues’ the Company

Company officials said its board evaluated and unanimously rejected the proposal.

January 16, 2025

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Advanced Lubrication Specialties Acquires Chemlube's Lubricants Division

The Savannah-based business distributes lubricants in bulk throughout the Southeast.

January 15, 2025

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Auveco Appoints Former Summit Electric CEO as Chief Executive

Ed Gerber led Summit through its sale to Sonepar and served as president of the Industrial Supply Association.

January 15, 2025

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QXO Announces $11B Offer for Roofing Supply Giant

The company said it went public with its buyout bid after months of “delays, cancellations and unreasonable preconditions.”

January 15, 2025

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Imperial Dade Acquires S. Freedman & Sons

The 120-year-old company serves customers across the Mid-Atlantic.

January 14, 2025

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Motion to Acquire M.B. McKee

The bearings and drives distributor operates three West Texas locations.

January 13, 2025

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Navigating National Distributors: The Strategic Advantage of Independent Manufacturers’ Reps

Before diving headfirst into a relationship with a national distributor, there are challenges to consider.

January 13, 2025

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Birmingham Fastener Acquires Anchor Bolt & Supply

Anchor's co-owners will continue to oversee the West Texas business.

January 10, 2025

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The Kennedy Company Names New CEO

Tom Cacciola is the first chief executive from outside the company's founding family.

January 10, 2025

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Endries Announces New North Texas Distribution Hub

The company said the Fort Worth facility would double its current capacity in a key market.

January 9, 2025

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F.W. Webb Expands Partnership with Rheem

The deal adds Rheem’s complete HVAC product line to F.W. Webb's inventory.

January 9, 2025