Eaton to Buy U.K.’s Ultra PCS in $1.55B Aerospace Deal
Ultra PCS Limited is a provider of electronic controls, sending and date processing solutions to the aerospace industry.
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June 2025
May Industrial Production Falls More than Expected
U.S. industrial production dipped in May as utilities output fell sharply, while factory activity rebounded modestly after an April decline.
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Data: U.S. Consumer Sentiment Improves for First Time in 6 Months
U.S. consumer sentiment jumped in June, with optimism rising across all groups despite lingering economic concerns and elevated inflation expectations.
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The Analytics Attribution Breakthrough: Building on Bedrock
The second of this five-part series uses a case study to explain the foundational concepts of data attribution, ontology and lineage that make scalable analytics possible for distributors.
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Rubix Launches “Uptime Index” as European Manufacturing Barometer
The London-based MRO parts distributor said the launch is in response to customers in Europe who voiced an increasing need for clearer insight into the factors impacting factory uptime and long-term performance.
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Auto Shop Equipment Distributor UDG Privately Acquired
UDG is a North Carolina-based supplier of aftermarket automotive shop equipment, offering sales, installation and technical field services.
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MDM Forecast: June 2025 Update
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LindFast Consolidates 2 Ontario Warehouses into New Facility
LindFast is consolidating two Ontario warehouses into a new hub to expand inventory, improve fulfillment and unify its brands.
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QXO Earns Bullish Price Targets as Analysts Initiate Coverage
A trio of prominent financial services firms provided aggressive price targets for QXO when initiating their analyst coverage. See where they’re expecting that stock to go to, and what’s driving their outlook for it.
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Amazon to Spend $20B on Data Centers in PA
Amazon is investing in two data center campuses in Pennsylvania, creating thousands of jobs and expanding its cloud computing infrastructure.
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Semiconductor Maker Micron Plans $200B U.S. Investment
Micron is investing in U.S. memory production and R&D, a move set to create 90,000 jobs and open growth opportunities across the semiconductor supply chain.
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Essendant Teams with Roadie to Boost Supply Chain Efficiency, Last-Mile Delivery
Essendant partnered with UPS company Roadie to expand last-mile delivery through local driver networks.
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U.S. Producer Prices See Modest Rise in May
U.S. producer prices inched higher in May, reflecting a modest rebound in wholesale costs led by services and goods after recent declines.
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Four Futures Every Distributor Should Be Prepared For
In the third of this four-part series previewing new MDM research to be unveiled in a June 25 webcast, we explore how distributors navigate disruption and plan for an uncertain future by previewing four distinct scenarios for wholesale distribution in 2035, developed through a structured foresight methodology.
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First PVC Price Fixing Settlement Awards $6M to Buyers
To avoid the cost and uncertainty of litigation, OPIS has agreed to settle and cooperate with ongoing litigation.
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U.S. Tariffs on China Change to 55% in Rare Earths Trade Deal
A White House official clarified that the 55% figure does not represent an increase from the prior 30%, but instead includes a combination of existing import taxes.
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Inside LINC Systems’ Growth Platform Strategy
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Genuine Parts Names New Automotive Leader; Breaux to Retire
Genuine Parts Company named a new President of North America Automotive, effective August 2025, as part of a planned leadership transition.
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Consumer Inflation Ticks Up 0.1% in May
U.S Inflation remained modest in May, with consumer prices rising both month-over-month and annually.
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QXO Adds Roofr’s Real-Time Pricing, Ordering to Digital Capabilities
A partnership with Roofr enables contractor customers to get live material pricing and material ordering directly from QXO’s digital ecosystem.
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