Quick Hits: Hitachi Power Tools To Become Metabo HPT, And An Amazon Small Business Credit Card?

In this episode of ID Quick Hits, editor Mike Hockett recaps a report that Amazon plans to offer a credit card for small businesses, Hitachi Power Tools' upcoming rebranding as Metabo HPT, and a distributor acquisition in the power transmission market.

Mar 21, 2018

In this episode of ID Quick Hits, editor Mike Hockett recaps a report that Amazon plans to offer a credit card for small businesses, Hitachi Power Tools' upcoming rebranding as Metabo HPT, and a distributor acquisition in the power transmission market.

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Freeing From Dock Scheduling Chaos

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'Today in Industrial Distribution' Returns July 6

June 26, 2026

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RelaDyne Acquires Chart Distribution Group

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Core & Main branch, Loudon, N.H.

Core & Main Partners With Connecticut Utility

June 24, 2026

The Domino Effect of Procurement Delays in Manufacturing

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How it leads to unplanned downtime and missed commitments.

June 25, 2026

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'Today in Industrial Distribution' Returns July 6

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June 26, 2026

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RelaDyne Acquires Chart Distribution Group

The lubricant distributor called the move “an important addition” to its Midwest operations.

June 25, 2026

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Core & Main Partners With Connecticut Utility

The distributor will provide “advanced metering infrastructure” across the utility’s service area.

June 24, 2026

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Winsupply Adds Cleveland Waterworks Subsidiary

Cleveland Winwater will also serve the area’s mechanical and plumbing industries.

June 24, 2026

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Wesco Names Gulf Region Leader

The company said that the market represents a “significant growth opportunity.”

June 23, 2026

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Canadian HVAC Distributor The Master Group Acquires Massachusetts Company

DCNE operates eight locations across four states.

June 23, 2026

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Cutting Tool Shipments Up 21% in April

Year-to-date shipments were 17.2% higher than the first four months of 2025.

June 23, 2026

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ABC Supply Acquires Ohio Distributor

The building materials giant also announced the opening of four new branches.

June 22, 2026

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Imperial Brady Names New Operations Exec

He most recently served as chief supply chain officer at SRS Distribution.

June 22, 2026

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How to Avoid Leaving Millions on the Table When Selling Your Business

A single inbound offer might feel like progress, but without other buyers involved, you have little leverage.

June 22, 2026

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Danfoss to Acquire Italian Hoses, Fittings Manufacturer

The company said the deal would create a “global leader” in hydraulic and industrial hoses.

June 18, 2026

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Steel Pipe, Tubing Manufacturer to Acquire Alabama Counterpart

The company said the deal would create “a stronger, more aligned platform.”

June 19, 2026

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DXP Acquires Minnesota Company

General Repair serves the industrial and water markets in its home state and surrounding areas.

June 18, 2026

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Hillman Begins Construction on New Ohio Campus

The fastener and hardware distributor held a groundbreaking ceremony for the “multipurpose facility.”

June 17, 2026