August U.S. Cutting Tool Orders SlideÂ
August U.S. cutting tool stats suggest continued market uncertainty.
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October 2025
Exotic Automation & Supply to Acquire Fellow Parker Distributor in MIÂ
Exotic Automation & Supply, a Parker Hannifin distributor based in New Hudson, MI, will acquire West Michigan Rubber & Supply Co.
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FloWorks Acquires Slater Controls to Boost Southwest PresenceÂ
FloWorks acquired Slater Controls, a distributor of valve automation, instrumentation and relief valves with locations in Texas, New Mexico and Arizona.
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Longtime RNDC Veteran and Interim CEO DiesÂ
Bob Hendrickson, who had been with RNDC since 1997, passed on Oct. 17.
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MDM’s 3Q25 MarketPulse Report is Here, Reflecting July-September Performance, Pricing & Expectations
Our third quarter MarketPulse shares a wealth of data from the 3Q25 Baird-MDM Industrial Distribution Survey – conducted in early October – that covered respondents’ revenue performance, pricing updates and expectations for 4Q25 and 2026, plus plenty of sector-specific commentary.
MSC Industrial Taps Hilti Veteran as New VP of SalesÂ
Jahida Nadi has been named MSC Industrial’s Senior Vice President of Sales.
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AFC Industries Launches Aerospace, Tooling Business Units Â
AFC Tooling and AFC Aerospace & Defense unify several respected legacy businesses under focused banners.
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Research: Do Distributors Expect Better 2026 Demand After Rate Cuts? Not Necessarily
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Sonepar Appoints Data Center & Datacom LeaderÂ
Richard Landry will lead a business development team and collaborate with Sonepar’s U.S. operating companies and strategic accounts vertical leaders.
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What Chefs Want to Acquire Fellow Distributor Premier Produce in FLÂ
The chef-driven foodservice distributor has agreed to purchase the Dania Beach, FL-based distributor with roots in produce sourcing and service.
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Grainger to Exit U.K.: Divests Cromwell, Closes Zoro U.K.
It marks a regional exit for Grainger after 10 years in the U.K. and a sharper focus on North America and Japan.
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Rexel’s North America Growth Offsets European Softness in 3Q
The electrical distributor reaffirmed its full-year outlook and highlighted progress in digital growth and strategic investments.
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Snap-on 3Q Sales, Profits Rise Amid Broad-Based Gains
Growth in its Repair Systems & Information Group led results that showed resilient margins and a legal settlement gain.
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MDM Amplify: OB3’s Financial Flexibility for Distributors
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act delivers long-awaited tax clarity for distributors — but only for those who know how to use it. In this sponsored MDM Amplify Podcast, Grant Thornton leaders explain the OB3’s biggest implications, from bonus depreciation to new production deductions, and share how distributors can turn tax certainty into a strategic advantage.
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SRS’ Heritage Landscape Supply Makes St. Louis AcquisitionÂ
Heritage Landscape Supply Group acquired World Outdoor Emporium, a distributor of stone, bulk materials, nursery, and other outdoor living products.
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Southwire Transitioning CEO, COO Amid Retirements
Ganesh Ramaswamy appointed President and CEO
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Industrial Equipment Maker Hillenbrand Going Private in $3.8B DealÂ
It’ll take the process equipment manufacturer from a publicly-traded company to one owned by Lone Star Funds.
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How SRS Distribution and InstaLILY are Rewiring Growth with AI
AI adoption in distribution isn’t just a technology story — it’s a leadership story and one that centers on partnerships. SRS Distribution’s collaboration with InstaLILY demonstrates the power of approaching AI not as a transactional vendor purchase, but as a strategic partnership designed to rewire how an organization grows. Learn all about it here.
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Southeast Produce Distributor Forestwood Farm Privately AcquiredÂ
Forestwood joins Freshway Foods in Red Arts’ produce processing and logistics portfolio.
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Veritiv Announces 3rd Deal in 6 Weeks, Adds SoCal Packaging Distributor
Vertitiv continues to scale through the acquisition of smaller family businesses.
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