Sales grew at a much stronger rate outside of the company's Germany-base.
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Divested from Grainger in late 2023, metalworking and industrial supplies distributor E&R Industrial is entering a new chapter marked by independence, modernization and rapid expansion. CEO Joe Stephens stops by the MDM Podcast to tell us about what the company’s next couple years might look like, as well as his broader thoughts on relationship selling, what it means to be tech-enabled and the role of vending today.
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A federal judge has rejected Amazon’s bid to dismiss a major consumer lawsuit alleging price gouging during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The U.S. government shutdown hampered sales in October and November, but the company expects continued acceleration in its current December-February quarter.
The U.S. Justice Department filed a civil complaint against SB&D, alleging the toolmaker failed to promptly report safety hazards tied to certain DeWALT utility bars and miter saws. The case seeks civil penalties and injunctive relief.
Two distributors caught in tariff enforcement sweep; one to pay a $54M settlement and another's COO faces prison.
Proceeds will be used to reduce debt and increase financial flexibility.
Hose Assembly Pro, powered by Intelli.Build, allows Danfoss distributors to specify compatible hose assemblies and generate quotes.
Profit is what truly gives distributors the freedom to grow, reinvest and build lasting businesses. This piece reframes profitability as a strategic advantage that fuels flexibility, resilience and legacy.
It nets the master distributor — primarily known for its fastener offerings — nine new locations across the U.S. and gives it a strong footfold in the wire and cable market.
The FTC says combining Henkel’s Loctite brand with Liquid Nails would eliminate head-to-head competition between the two largest construction adhesive brands sold through major U.S. home improvement retailers.
The port's leadership will shape the agenda, on everything from technology deployment to cargo visibility, at one of the nation's gateways for trans-Pacific trade.
Residential sales for the quarter were challenged while non-residential sales in the U.S. rose 11%.
For the third month in 2025, new metalworking machinery orders surpassed $500 million.
It follows the toolmaker having a new CEO at the start of October.
The distributor posted its fifth straight month of double-digit daily sales gains despite a soft demand backdrop and topped analysts’ expectations, powered by acceleration in heavy manufacturing.
Distributors are leaving massive amounts of cash trapped in operations. This article breaks down where working capital gets stuck — and how automation and AI can accelerate invoicing, collections and supplier management to unlock liquidity and strengthen 2026 growth planning.
The fasteners master distributor added a 28-year industry veteran who has led Optimas' Americas operations since 2015.
