Business Valuation Drivers: How Acquirers Develop Their Investment Case

Looking for clues as to how your business might be viewed in the eyes of a potential buyer? Find out what factors consistently influence valuations of industrial businesses.

Looking for clues as to how your business might be viewed in the eyes of a potential buyer? Find out what factors consistently influence valuations of industrial businesses.

The Security Breach Podcast

The Security Breach Podcast

August 12, 2026

The Axen AX4™ is a practical four-gas monitor designed by Industrial Scientific to help organizations protect workers with dependable gas detection that is easy to deploy, use and maintain.

Industrial Scientific Introduces 4-Gas Monitor for Everyday Industrial Work

August 20, 2026

Ribbon-cutting ceremony at Grainger's distribution center in Gresham, Ore., Aug. 19, 2026.

Grainger Opens Oregon Distribution Hub

August 20, 2026

EECO Acquires Virginia Counterpart

August 20, 2026

Automate Your Supply Chain With Embedded EDI

Automate Your Supply Chain With Embedded EDI

Learn how to link all of your supply chain data for maximum efficiency. Download our free guide now!

August 1, 2026

The Axen AX4™ is a practical four-gas monitor designed by Industrial Scientific to help organizations protect workers with dependable gas detection that is easy to deploy, use and maintain.

Industrial Scientific Introduces 4-Gas Monitor for Everyday Industrial Work

Simple operation, fast charging and short lead-times help keep monitors in service.

August 20, 2026

Ribbon-cutting ceremony at Grainger's distribution center in Gresham, Ore., Aug. 19, 2026.

Grainger Opens Oregon Distribution Hub

The suburban Portland facility is one of two new distribution centers planned this year.

August 20, 2026

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EECO Acquires Virginia Counterpart

The deal will expand the North Carolina distributor’s automation and industrial offerings.

August 20, 2026

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Investment Firm Acquires Stake in Texas Valve Distributor

The nearly $40 million deal included debt and a “direct minority equity investment.”

August 19, 2026

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Midland Industries Names New CEO

The company appointed the president of a Staples subsidiary as its next top executive.

August 19, 2026

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MCE Adds Pump Distributor

MJ Systems serves the Gulf Coast oil & gas market from locations near Houston and New Orleans.

August 18, 2026

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Parker Hannifin Completes $9B Filtration Group Deal

The company said the move creates “a powerhouse offering of complementary filtration technologies.”

August 18, 2026

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Bosch Rexroth Adds Logistics Hub at Pennsylvania Hydraulics Plant

The company said that the expansion reflects its confidence in the North American market.

August 18, 2026

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Expanding a ‘Built-in Advantage’

Highline Warren, having “already done the hard part,” is broadening its market reach.

August 18, 2026

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Xylem to Acquire Pump Suppliers in Nearly $1.5B Deal

The company said the deal would bolster its position in both the industrial and municipal markets.

August 17, 2026

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Stanley Black & Decker to Invest $1B in Its U.S. Operations

The initiative would spend hundreds of millions on both domestic manufacturing and R&D.

August 14, 2026

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Applied Industrial Technologies Reports Record Sales, Earnings

The company said “growth tailwinds and operational momentum” have continued into its new fiscal year.

August 13, 2026

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White Cap to Acquire Texas Distributor

The Austin company serves contractors throughout Central Texas.

August 12, 2026

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TIPCO Technologies Expands Gasket Cutting Capabilities

The company said it has added gasket cutting equipment at three of its facilities.

August 12, 2026