Gross margin held steady sequentially despite pricing moderation as Fastenal pointed to continued improvement in end market demand.
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Canada-based manufacturer/distributor Richelieu expects acquisitions completed so far in fiscal 2026 to add $45 million in annual sales.
The Germany-based distributor cited a continued challenging economic environment as weighing on markets, though its sales and profits accelerated in 2026' first half.
The pending sale would make Continental a pure-play tire manufacturer while putting ContiTech’s industrial rubber, hose, conveyor and fluid management portfolio under private equity ownership.
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Pricing still did most of the heavy lifting for sales growth, but the volume movement is a positive demand sign for the broader metalworking and MRO supplies market. Get the key figures here.
Expected to add about $200 in annual revenue, Flowserve said the Trillium Valves deal strengthens its position in nuclear and power generation markets while expanding its valve, actuation and aftermarket capabilities.
TIC has appointed an 18-year company veteran to lead its Motors & Drives sales efforts, succeeding longtime leader John O’Brien.
HARDI, PHCC and ACCA filed a legal challenge to portions of EPA’s Technology Transitions Reconsideration Rule, arguing that delayed commercial refrigeration transition deadlines will strain HFC supply and raise costs across HVACR markets.
Danfoss said the deal would strengthen its Fluid Conveyance business within Danfoss Power Solutions and create a global leader in hydraulic and industrial hose manufacturing and distribution.
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NAW is the only business plaintiff in a multistate lawsuit seeking to block California’s SB 54 packaging law, months after the association secured an injunction against Oregon’s EPR law. Get the details here.
CRH said the all-cash deal for Dallas-based Arcosa will expand its U.S. aggregates platform and critical infrastructure products business.
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The HVAC equipment supplier had been part of Platinum Equity’s MARS distribution platform, which has undergone a series of divestment and acquisition moves since 2024. Heat Controller serves distributors through its Comfort-Aire and Century brands.
The deal expands Snap-on's diagnostics, repair information and digital solutions capabilities in heavy-duty and equipment markets.
Amazon’s latest ASCS expansion gives businesses access to LTL freight for shipments to warehouses, distribution centers and retail partners — further positioning Amazon as a full-service logistics provider.
What if AI doesn’t replace Lean Six Sigma, but finally makes it scalable? The first in this four-part series from NAW Chief Innovation Officer Bart Tessel introduces LSS AI: a disciplined operating model to help distributors move beyond AI hype, close learning loops and build organizations that learn faster than volatility.
It was the company's 11th straight month of double-digit daily sales growth year-over-year as nearly every key sales metric improved sequentially. We provide a full breakdown of Fastenal's May sales numbers here and the context around them.
A new presidential proclamation temporarily lowers Section 232 duties on certain agricultural equipment, residential HVAC products and mobile industrial machinery — offering targeted relief for distributors but leaving much of the broader metals tariff regime intact.
