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Why an Obsession with Cost Is Damaging Your Profitability and Handicapping Growth
It's time to confront the demon.
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Three Costly Rebate Management Mistakes Distributors Are Making
Even small inefficiencies can add up to big losses.
June 12, 2025
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More than 40% of Distributors Continue to ‘Wait and See’ on Tariffs, Survey Shows
Nearly 80%, meanwhile, plan to raise prices in order to protect their margins.
June 3, 2025
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Shifting Workforce Winds
Part 2 of ID’s 2025 Survey of Distributor Operations.
June 3, 2025
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Heightened Complexity
Part 1 of ID's 78th annual Survey of Distributor Operations.
June 2, 2025
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Industrial Distribution's May/June Digital Edition
Featuring the Survey of Distributor Operations and a visit with Optimas Solutions.
May 30, 2025
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Triad Bellows Celebrates 15th Anniversary
July 15, 2025
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Graybar Extends $750M Credit Facility
July 10, 2025
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DXP Announces $50M Increase in Credit Facility
July 9, 2025
Smoke rises from the North Hyde electrical substation, which caught fire last night, leading to the closure of the Heathrow Airport, in London, March 21, 2025.
Bad Bushings Caused Costly Fire That Shut Down Heathrow Airport
July 2, 2025
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'Today in Industrial Distribution' Returns July 7
June 27, 2025
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Airgas Workers Strike at Locations in 5 States
June 26, 2025
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Graybar Announces $400,000 Donation Following St. Louis Tornado
June 26, 2025
The Leonard L. Williams Justice Center, housing the Court of Chancery, Wilmington, Del., Oct. 4, 2022.
Texas, Oklahoma, Nevada Make Changes to Lure Business Amid Delaware’s ‘Dexit’ Concern
June 25, 2025
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Understanding Force Majeure Clauses in Distribution Agreements
June 24, 2025
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Today in Manufacturing Podcast Named Among Top Industry Podcasts
June 18, 2025
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Crawford Recognized as SMC ‘Elite Distributor’
June 19, 2025
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Maximizing Gearbox Contamination Control
June 17, 2025
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June 18, 2025
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Hampton Rubber Marks its 70th Anniversary
The company was acquired by what is now Singer Industrial more than 25 years ago.
June 16, 2025
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The 70% Rule for Manufacturers: Stop Chasing Perfection
Learn how to make calculated decisions based on the best available information.
June 12, 2025
When completed, Ozinga's low-carbon cement manufacturing facility will be the largest in North America.
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Ozinga Breaks Ground on Largest Low-Carbon Cement Mill in North America
The company hopes to deliver net zero concrete by 2030.
June 11, 2025
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Aeromed Group Adds Southern California Distributor
AIReps provides aerospace fasteners, hardware and other components.
June 6, 2025
Core & Main headquarters, St. Louis.
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Core & Main Named a Fortune 500 Company
The company debuted at no. 497.
June 2, 2025
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Finishing Association Leaders Weigh In on Trends, Policy and SUR/FIN ‘25
See how NASF is adapting its focus to the current critical needs of the industry.
June 2, 2025
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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
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AFC Industries Announces New Corporate Tagline
The company says it promises to be “Always the First Choice.”
May 29, 2025
Lisa Su, CEO of Advanced Micro Devices, arrives for a dinner at the Elysee Palace, Paris, Feb. 10, 2025.
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CEO Pay Rose Nearly 10% in 2024 as Profits, Stock Prices Soared
Many companies have heeded calls from shareholders to tie CEO compensation more closely to performance.
May 29, 2025
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DiPaolo Machine Tools to Represent Rosa Favretto in North America
The Italian company makes precision surface grinding machines.
May 28, 2025
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Arrow Fastener Rebrands as Arrow Tool Group
The company will also begin distributing SK Professional Tools, Pony Jorgensen, and Goldblatt brands.
May 23, 2025
Stellantis' Detroit Megahub mockup.
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Stellantis Announces $388 Million Investment in Metro Detroit Megahub
The investment aims to enhance service parts distribution efficiency for Mopar.
May 22, 2025
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Distributor Jon-Don Ceases Operation Due to ‘Financial Hardship’
Aramsco has purchased assets of the Jon-Don business, including accounts receivable and inventory.
May 22, 2025
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TRUMPF Opens New Smart Factory
The $40 million facility uses TRUMPF fabricating equipment to produce sheet metal parts.
May 22, 2025