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Optimas Solutions Adds Singapore Subsidiary
The distributor said that the move would accelerate its growth in Southeast Asia.
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Company Expansion & Consolidation
Graybar to ‘Significantly’ Increase U.S. Warehouse Capacity
The company’s “STAR” distribution centers will focus on large projects in “high-growth” markets.
September 5, 2025
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Fastenal’s Daily Sales Jump Nearly 12% in August
The company also officially announced its new Utah distribution hub.
September 5, 2025
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Mergers & Acquisitions
BSC Industries Acquires Pennsylvania Distributor
BSC officials said the move would also bolster its operations in Ohio and West Virginia.
September 5, 2025
Motion office, Houston, Jan. 2021.
Operations
Motion Parent Announces Agreement with Activist Investor
The company named former Grainger and Home Depot executives to its board as part of the settlement.
September 4, 2025
White Cap location, San Diego.
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White Cap Acquires Texas, Florida Suppliers
RSS and Stuart Building Products provide rebar and concrete products in their respective states.
September 4, 2025
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Sonepar Rebrands Standard Electric, Madison Electric, Wittock Supply
September 4, 2025
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Home Depot Closes $5.5B GMS Acquisition
September 4, 2025
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Tariffs Affecting Profits and Likely to Lead to Increased Prices, Survey Shows
September 4, 2025
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How to Recover from Business Mistakes — and Bounce Back Stronger
September 4, 2025
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Dissan Group Acquires Fellow Canadian Jan-San Distributor
September 3, 2025
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Crescent Electric Names New CEO
September 3, 2025
Core & Main's North Detroit branch, Shelby Township, Mich.
Core & Main to Acquire Canada Waterworks
September 2, 2025
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AD to Merge with Plumbing, HVAC Buying Group
September 2, 2025
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Relevant Industrial Acquires Lindberg Process Equipment
September 2, 2025
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Houston Waterworks Distributor Acquires Kansas Counterpart
August 29, 2025
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Milwaukee Tool Employee Allegedly Shipped More Than $1 Million in Tools to Himself
August 29, 2025
Alternative Hose Inc. branch, Simi Valley, Calif.
California Hose, Fittings Distributor to Add New Branch
August 28, 2025
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September 1, 2025
President Trump in the Rose Garden of the White House, Sept. 5, 2025.
Economy
Trump's Job Market Promises Fall Flat as Hiring Collapses and Inflation Ticks Up
New data exposed a widening gap between the economy Trump promised and a more anemic reality.
September 8, 2025
The Supreme Court building in Washington on March 28, 2017.
Supply Chain
Trump Asks Supreme Court to Take Up Tariffs Case, Reverse Ruling
Solicitor General D. John Sauer asked the justices to hear arguments in early November.
September 8, 2025
Chairman of European Parliament's Committee on International Trade Bernd Lange attends a news conference in Jakarta, April 16, 2025.
Economy
Head of EU Trade Committee Has 'Doubts' About Deal with U.S.
The deal could be amended during the legislative approval process.
September 8, 2025
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Company Expansion & Consolidation
Pennsylvania Steel Fabricator Adding New Facility
The expansion will help the company meet “strong demand” across its product lineup.
September 3, 2025
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Staffing Changes
Shrieve Chemical Names New CEO
Joey Gullion previously served as chief commercial officer at SI Group.
September 5, 2025
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Operations
Saf-Gard Safety Shoe Acquires Contract Business from Wolverine
The company will manage Hytest’s day-to-day contract business.
September 5, 2025
President Trump speaks during an event to announce new tariffs in the Rose Garden at the White House, April 2, 2025.
Supply Chain
If Tariffs Get Thrown Out, Companies Could Get a Refund — but Consumers Won't
Two courts have now ruled that Trump's biggest and boldest import taxes are illegal.
September 5, 2025
A construction worker carries steel decking at a construction site, Portland, Maine, July 31, 2025.
Economy
Hiring Stalls as Companies Reluctant to Expand in Uncertain Landscape
U.S. employers added just 22,000 jobs last month as the labor market continued to cool.
September 5, 2025
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Technology & Software
Security Breach: Threat Landscape Update
Hackers are smarter, industrial systems are tough, and there's still no patch for humans.
September 4, 2025
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New Products
Dodge Industrial Expands Safety Mount Family with Largest Bore Size Yet
The leading mechanical power transmission solutions manufacturer releases new sizes for its innovative mounted spherical roller bearing product line.
September 4, 2025
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Staffing Changes
Sonepar Appoints New CFO
Jérôme Baniol previously served as the company’s deputy CFO.
September 3, 2025
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Operations
Future Hydraulik Marks 20 Years
The Quebec company provides hydraulic hoses, fittings, adapters, quick couplers and hose protection.
September 3, 2025
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Staffing Changes
MiddleGround Names New Managing Director
Tim Curley will focus on the firm’s “exits and realizations.”
September 3, 2025
President Donald Trump during a cabinet meeting at the White House, Aug. 26, 2025.
Supply Chain
What Happens to Trump’s Tariffs Now That a Federal Appeals Court Has Knocked Them Down?
The ruling could put Trump on shaky ground in trying to impose tariffs going forward.
September 3, 2025