Industrial Distribution's January/February Digital Edition

Featuring the 2024 Watch List and a visit with Wright Tool.

Industrial Distribution staff
Jan 24, 2024
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Screen Shot 2024 01 23 At 12 56 24 PmIn the newest issue of Industrial Distribution magazine, some of the industry’s up-and-coming players tell us their stories in the 2024 edition of the ID Watch List.

We also visit with Wright Tool about their mission to forge truly American-made tools, and take a look at the M&A market in the new year.

Plus, why a welding technology company is getting into the electric vehicle business.

Read more in the January/February digital edition of Industrial Distribution.

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