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Motion office, Houston, Jan. 2021.
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Motion Parent Announces Agreement with Activist Investor
The company named former Grainger and Home Depot executives to its board as part of the settlement.
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Sonepar Rebrands Standard Electric, Madison Electric, Wittock Supply
The announcement represents a “milestone” in the consolidation of the three companies.
September 4, 2025
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How to Recover from Business Mistakes — and Bounce Back Stronger
Five principles that can help companies turn missteps into wins.
September 4, 2025
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Seven Issues to Address When Terminating a Distribution Agreement
How to keep breakups from devolving into costly, disruptive and protracted litigation.
August 22, 2025
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High-Value Manufacturing Purchases Undergoing Rapid Transformation
The hidden dynamics changing manufacturers' buying decisions.
August 20, 2025
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Univar Solutions to Distribute BASF Specialty Materials in North America
The ingredients are used in polymers, coatings, adhesives and other industrial applications.
August 20, 2025
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September 10, 2025
A giant ladle glows red after pouring molten iron in to a vessel inside the basic oxygen furnace as part of the processes of making steel at the U.S. Steel Granite City Works facility Thursday, June 28, 2018, in Granite City, Ill.
U.S. Steel to End Production at Illinois Plant
September 9, 2025
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Rod End Selection: A Practical Guide for Distributors and Their Customers
September 9, 2025
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Republicans Move to Lift Drilling, Mining Restrictions in Western States
September 9, 2025
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Saf-Gard Safety Shoe Acquires Contract Business from Wolverine
September 5, 2025
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Future Hydraulik Marks 20 Years
September 3, 2025
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Lawless Group Announces Passing of Founder, Owner Richard Lawless
August 29, 2025
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Criminal Ring Arrested for Hundreds of Home Depot Thefts Worth $10M
August 29, 2025
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International Paper to Close 2 Georgia Mills, Cut 1,100 Jobs
August 22, 2025
Offshore wind turbines of South Fork Wind operate off the coast of Block Island, R.I., Oct. 9, 2024.
Trump Blames Renewable Energy for Rising Electricity Prices; Experts Point Elsewhere
August 22, 2025
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August 20, 2025
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Unisource Manufacturing Celebrates 45th Anniversary
August 19, 2025
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EZ Roll Casters Announces New Name
The Arkansas supplier made the change to reflect an “evolving product mix.”
August 15, 2025
Berkshire Hathaway Chairman and CEO Warren Buffett speaks during an interview with Liz Claman on Fox Business Network's 'Countdown to the Closing Bell,' May 7, 2018, in Omaha, Neb.
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Warren Buffett's Company Reveals New Investment in Nucor
The stake was worth roughly $857 million at the end of the quarter.
August 15, 2025
The Clairton Coke Works, a U.S. Steel coking plant, is seen Monday, Aug 11, 2025, in Clairton, Penn.
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Air Quality Concerns Linger in the Wake of Steel Plant Explosion in Pennsylvania
The plant has a long history of environmental problems — especially fouling the air.
August 15, 2025
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Werner Recalls More than 100,000 Ladders Due to Potential Fall, Injury Hazard
The company received 18 reports of falls, including 14 reports of injuries.
August 14, 2025
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Distribution Solutions Group Leadership to Join Upcoming Conferences
DSG management will participate in the Midwest IDEAS and Jefferies Industrial conferences.
August 13, 2025
John M. Ellsworth Co. in Milwaukee.
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Early Adopter Continues to Innovate
For John M. Ellsworth Co., the tools keep changing, but the job stays the same.
August 13, 2025
This image provided by Amy Sowers shows smoke from the U.S. Steel Clairton Coke Works, Monday, Aug. 11, 2025 in Clairton, Pa.
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Explosion at U.S. Steel Plant Leaves 2 Dead, 10 Injured
U.S. Steel’s chief manufacturing officer said the company was still trying to determine what happened.
August 11, 2025
Rockwell Automation headquarters, Milwaukee, May 3, 2023.
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Rockwell Automation Reports Stronger Sales, Announces $2B in Projects
Most of the spending will go toward the company’s U.S. operations.
August 11, 2025
Motion branch, Val-d'Or, Quebec.
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Motion Forms Joint Venture with Canadian Indigenous Development Firm
The agreement aims to develop the region’s mining industry.
August 7, 2025
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Natural Cleaner Manufacturer Cuts Delivery Times with Smarter Planning
Ymani Efunyale started making her own cleaning product after her toddler experienced a bad asthma attack triggered by a store-bought cleaner. Today, she ships her products all over the US—and here’s how she manages it all.
August 6, 2025
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Stability in an Unstable Environment
ID’s 2025 Salary Report reflects an industry generally happy with how it’s compensated — but with some concerns about what lies ahead.
August 5, 2025
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NAW Sues Over Oregon Recycling Law
The trade group contends it is unconstitutional and poses a threat to the entire distribution sector.
August 1, 2025
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National Hose Marks 40 Years
The Houston distributor was acquired by Singer Industrial in 2007.
July 30, 2025
Armstrong Fluid Technologies headquarters, Toronto.
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Armstrong Fluid Technologies Launches Industrial Division
Armstrong Industrial will provide “single-channel access” to leading fluid flow technology.
July 30, 2025