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Adhesives Manufacturer to Ax 72 Facilities in Cost-Cutting Blitz
The company is aggressively consolidating.
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Mergers & Acquisitions
Beacon Again Rejects QXO Takeover Bid
QXO’s CEO said that the company should “let its shareholders decide.”
February 6, 2025
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Sales
Fastenal January Sales Up Nearly 2%
The distributor’s U.S. sales were up by 1.7% year-over-year.
February 6, 2025
A Honeywell plant in Phoenix, April 4, 2020.
Operations
Honeywell to Split into Three Companies
The company will separate from its automation and aerospace technologies businesses.
February 6, 2025
White Cap location, San Diego.
Mergers & Acquisitions
White Cap Acquires Oregon Distributor
JLA Supply operates six locations in the Pacific Northwest.
February 5, 2025
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Technology & Software
Software Company Sues Manufacturer in Trade Secret Spat
MachiningCloud accused Kennametal of stealing its intellectual property to develop a rival platform.
February 5, 2025
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Endries Introduces First Brand Overhaul in ‘Decades’
February 5, 2025
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Two Visionaries, 'One TIPCO'
February 5, 2025
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Ascent Lifting Acquires South Carolina Rigging, Safety Distributor
February 4, 2025
Allient headquarters, Buffalo, N.Y.
Allient to Shuffle Operations, Establish Machining ‘Center of Excellence’
February 4, 2025
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January 31, 2025
Ingersoll Rand plant, Fogliano, Italy.
Mergers & Acquisitions
Ingersoll Rand Acquires SSI Aeration
The company said the deal would extend its capabilities in wastewater treatment.
February 7, 2025
Southwire This State Of The Art Facility Will Create A Centralized Hub For Southwire S Distribution
Company Expansion & Consolidation
Southwire Announces West Georgia Distribution Hub
The project will combine three existing distribution sites under one roof.
February 7, 2025
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Awards
3M, AMSOIL Win BlackHawk Industrial Supplier Awards
The companies were recognized at BlackHawk's 2025 Sales Summit.
February 7, 2025
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Associations
PTDA Names 2025 President
The association also announced its board and its Manufacturer Council.
February 7, 2025
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Earnings
Stanley Black & Decker Posts $15.4B in Annual Sales
The tool maker's latest quarter exceeded expectations on Wall Street.
February 7, 2025
An Amazon truck in Philadelphia, April 30, 2021.
E-Commerce
Amazon Reports Strong Earnings but a Disappointing Forecast
The technology and e-commerce giant's revenue was up 10% year-over-year.
February 7, 2025
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Company Expansion & Consolidation
Sonepar to Consolidate Midwest Subsidiaries
Five of its companies will be combined under Echo Electric.
February 6, 2025
Manitou Sized
New Products
Manitou Enters North American Scissor Lift Market with Two New Models
The first two models feature platform heights of 19 and 26 feet and basket capacities of 507 lbs.
February 6, 2025
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Mergers & Acquisitions
Controls Supplier Acquired by Private Equity Firm
Ace Controls designs and builds industrial control panels.
February 5, 2025
Madison, Wis.
Associations
First Supply CEO Joins Wisconsin Business Group’s Board
Katie Poehling Seymour was added during WMC’s recent meeting.
February 5, 2025
A U.S. Army soldier looks at the wall along U.S.-Mexico border, Sunland Park, N.M., Feb. 3, 2025.
Economy
What Did U.S. Get in Deals to Pause Canada, Mexico Tariffs? Not Much
The measures were either already in place or could have been achieved without ultimatums.
February 5, 2025
Jelmar Sized
New Products
High-Performance Industrial-Strength Cleaning Solution
The new CLR PRO MAX Industrial Degreaser saves effort on tough degreasing jobs.
February 4, 2025
Core & Main branch, Shelby Township, Mich.
Company Expansion & Consolidation
Core & Main Expands in Michigan
The Lansing-area branch is the company's fourth in the state.
February 4, 2025
Packer Fastener distribution center, Columbus, Ohio.
Company Expansion & Consolidation
Packer Fastener Expands to Ohio
The company added its third distribution hub in Columbus.
February 3, 2025