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Operations
Heightened Complexity
Part 1 of ID's 78th annual Survey of Distributor Operations.
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White Cap location, San Diego.
Mergers & Acquisitions
White Cap Acquires American Contractors Supply, Reinforcing Concepts
The related companies serve non-residential and infrastructure end markets in the Southeast.
June 2, 2025
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Supply Chain
Valin to Distribute Parker Aerospace Solutions in the South Pacific
The company is now the authorized Velcon distributor in a territory including Hawaii, Guam, American Samoa, Wake Islands and Tahiti.
May 30, 2025
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Associations
NetPlus Distributors Remain 'Primarily Positive' Amid Tariffs
Nearly 70% of members remained optimistic that 2025 would be up 3% or more year-over-year.
May 29, 2025
Ai
Technology & Software
Adopt AI-Powered ERP Carefully or Risk Losing Ground
Businesses can suffer costly setbacks if they rush implementation without a clear plan.
May 29, 2025
Motion conveyance solutions shop, Calgary, Alberta.
Company Expansion & Consolidation
Motion Adds its First Canadian Belting Shop
The Calgary location joins more than 40 Motion conveyance shops in the U.S.
May 28, 2025
Top News
Advanced Fastening Supply store, Madison, Wis.
White Cap to Acquire Advanced Fastening Supply
May 28, 2025
Hein Electric Supply headquarters, West Allis, Wis.
Hein Electric Supply Acquires Laser Electric
May 28, 2025
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Kennametal Invests in Manufacturing Software Startup
May 27, 2025
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SureWerx Names Wesco Executive as New CEO
May 27, 2025
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Sonepar Canada President Leaves the Company
May 27, 2025
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Endries CEO Steps Down
May 27, 2025
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PIP Adds Honeywell’s PPE Business
May 27, 2025
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March Cutting Tool Orders Total $207M
May 27, 2025
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Crime Ring Accused of Stealing $83M in Amazon Cargo
May 23, 2025
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Arrow Fastener Rebrands as Arrow Tool Group
May 23, 2025
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RBC Bearings to Acquire VACCO Industries
May 22, 2025
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Distributor Jon-Don Ceases Operation Due to ‘Financial Hardship’
May 22, 2025
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Staffing Changes
Wajax Names New COO
Michael Hachey joins the company from Compass Group Canada.
June 2, 2025
Core & Main headquarters, St. Louis.
Operations
Core & Main Named a Fortune 500 Company
The company debuted at no. 497.
June 2, 2025
Datalogic Sized
New Products
PowerScan 9600 RFID Series
This robust scanner withstands multiple drops to concrete and operates reliably in extreme temperatures.
June 2, 2025
Mocap Sized
New Products
Domed Bolt and Nut Caps
These caps are ideal for covering exposed bolt and nut heads in a variety of industrial, commercial and consumer applications.
June 2, 2025
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June 2, 2025
Denver Grand Opening
Company Expansion & Consolidation
mSupply Adds Denver Branch, Distribution Hub
The facility includes warehouse space and a Comfort Air Distribution branch.
May 30, 2025
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Operations
Distribution Solutions Group to Join East Coast IDEAS Conference
The company will make a presentation and hold one-on-one investor meetings.
May 30, 2025
Jane Raybould concedes her bid for U.S. Senate, Nov. 6, 2018, Embassy Suites, Lincoln, Neb.
Workforce Development
Nebraska Republicans — and a Democrat — Seek to Weaken Voter-Backed Sick Leave
State Sen. Jane Raybould's family owns several grocery store chains in the state.
May 30, 2025
A shopper surveys goods on display in a Costco warehouse Wednesday, May 21, 2025, in Lone Tree, Colo.
Economy
U.S. Inflation Gauge Cools with Little Sign of Tariff Impact
Tariffs have yet to noticeably push up prices.
May 30, 2025
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Operations
Industrial Distribution's May/June Digital Edition
Featuring the Survey of Distributor Operations and a visit with Optimas Solutions.
May 30, 2025
President Donald Trump speaks during a swearing in ceremony for interim U.S. Attorney General for the District of Columbia Jeanine Pirro, Wednesday, May 28, 2025, in Washington.
Economy
What Happens to Trump’s Tariffs Now That a Court Has Knocked Them Down?
The trade wars are far from over.
May 29, 2025
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New Products
Morse Launches New Band Saw Blade
Designed for high-speed processing of non-ferrous materials.
May 29, 2025
People pack items into their vehicles at Costco store in Burbank, Calif., April 10, 2025.
Economy
Hit by Trump Trade Wars, U.S. Economy Falls 0.2% in First Quarter
The decline, however, was a slight upgrade from the initial estimate.
May 29, 2025
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Operations
AFC Industries Announces New Corporate Tagline
The company says it promises to be “Always the First Choice.”
May 29, 2025