National Safety Apparel Acquires PPE Manufacturer in NJ
Adding New Jersey-based Gemtor underscores National Safety Apparel’s ongoing growth strategy.
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2025
Here’s Why MDM Premium Should Be in Your 2026 Toolkit
As you set plans to dominate 2026, MDM Premium can be a valuable part of your toolkit. See why there’s never been a better time to become a subscriber. Your strategic edge starts here.
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Solve Industrial Motion Group Acquires B&B Manufacturing
This is the second acquisition in five days for the drivetrain products distributor.
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Wesco Expands Security Offering with Defigo Partnership
Norway-based Defigo provides a next-gen video intercom platform built for multifamily and commercial properties.
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Electronics Distributor Brevan Acquires Micro Informatica in Miami
Micro Informatica is an authorized distributor of AMD products in Latin America.
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Schneider Electric Opens New DC Near Toronto
The new facility — operated in partnership with CEVA Logistics — improves delivery efficiency and reduces environmental impact with advanced automation.
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GPC Lifts Motion Forecast After 3Q Sales Rise
At Motion, Genuine Parts Company saw year-over-year and sequential sales improvements and end market growth despite continued sluggish demand and “cautious” consumers.
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August U.S. Cutting Tool Orders Slide
August U.S. cutting tool stats suggest continued market uncertainty.
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Exotic Automation & Supply to Acquire Fellow Parker Distributor in MI
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 Presence
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 Dies
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 Sales
Jahida Nadi has been named MSC Industrial’s Senior Vice President of Sales.
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AFC Industries Launches Aerospace, Tooling Business Units
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 Leader
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 FL
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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