ID Quick Hits: Grainger Planning Louisville DC, And 3 Big 50 Distributors Named ‘Most Admired’

These latest Quick Hits discuss Grainger’s plans for a new distribution center in Louisville, KY, which Big 50 List distributors were named to Fortune’s annual ‘Most Admired Companies’ list, and Grainger’s new online Knowledge Center.

Mar 1, 2017

These latest Quick Hits discuss Grainger’s plans for a new distribution center in Louisville, KY, which Big 50 List distributors were named to Fortune’s annual ‘Most Admired Companies’ list, and Grainger’s new online Knowledge Center.

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Sonepar Subsidiary Opens Charlotte Distribution Hub

June 12, 2026

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Wesco to Acquire Data Center Services Company

June 12, 2026

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Hillman Turns to MRO for Growth

June 12, 2026

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Former Wesco, 3M Exec Named SureWerx COO

June 11, 2026

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Sonepar Subsidiary Opens Charlotte Distribution Hub

The company also plans to add more branches in the Carolinas later this year.

June 12, 2026

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Wesco to Acquire Data Center Services Company

The Singapore-based firm provides advanced thermal management systems.

June 12, 2026

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Hillman Turns to MRO for Growth

The fastener and hardware distributor has ambitious revenue targets — and is pushing beyond its usual market to meet them.

June 12, 2026

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Former Wesco, 3M Exec Named SureWerx COO

Shawn Gregg most recently served as Wesco’s vice president and general manager of global safety.

June 11, 2026

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Amazon Expands Freight Service to Outside Distribution Hubs

The e-commerce giant says its less-than-truckload service can now go to “any type of destination.”

June 10, 2026

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Snap-on Acquires Diagnostic Tools Provider for $100M

The tool maker said the deal would bolster its capabilities in the heavy-duty and equipment markets.

June 10, 2026

Core & Main branch, Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

Core & Main Posts Flat Sales, but Earnings, Margins Climb

The company maintained its original forecast for its full fiscal year.

June 10, 2026

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Tallman Equipment Acquired by Private Equity Firm

Platte River Equity has added the linemen tools provider to its stable of distributors.

June 9, 2026

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Dispute Persists Over Tariff Refund Eligibility

The DOJ has argued that only those who filed suit are entitled to seek refunds.

June 9, 2026

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Private Equity Firm to Acquire Total Safety’s MRO Distribution Business

The deal includes 13 distribution centers and a network of customers stores and vending sites.

June 8, 2026

High-Tech Hub

How Supply Technologies optimizes hub-and-spoke efficiencies amid double-digit growth.

June 8, 2026

Portland, Maine.

Airline Hydraulics Acquires Maine Controls Distributor

The company said the deal would nearly double its footprint in New England.

June 5, 2026

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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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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.

Florida Distributor ETAS Group Joins IBC

The suburban Miami company provides fasteners, janitorial and safety supplies and MROP products.

June 3, 2026