The industrial adhesives distributor continues an acquisition run under private equity owner Bertram Capital.
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The company posted its 13th straight month of double-digit daily sales growth as its three largest end markets all improved from June. Get our detailed breakdown and analysis of the figures.
The manufacturer’s power tools and North American businesses returned to growth, while tariff refunds and productivity gains expanded margins and supported raised 2026 guidance.
The investment firm’s private equity business will acquire a controlling interest in the Edmonton-based industrial MRO distributor, while Gregg employees retain a meaningful ownership stake.
Genuine Parts' Motion-led industrial business accelerated again in 2Q26, outpacing its automotive operations as GPC continues work toward separating the two businesses into standalone public companies in early 2027. The company also commented on speculation of a reported major offer for its automotive segment.
Würth Industry North America launched the dedicated additive manufacturing unit in 2021, building a portfolio around 3D printing, digital inventory and distributed production.
The $35-per-share agreement raises LKCM’s original offer by nearly 19% and would end DSG’s four-year run as a publicly traded industrial distributor.
The addition of Denver-based Rocket Seals expands Marco’s reach across industrial markets and marks its ninth acquisition since partnering with Align Capital Partners — and second in three months.
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Gross margin held steady sequentially despite pricing moderation as Fastenal pointed to continued improvement in end market demand.
The pending deal would add supplyFORCE’s national accounts-focused MRO network to AD, continuing the buying group’s expansion following its IMARK Electrical and Commonwealth Group mergers, while coming months after AD sold its Member Supply unit to ORS Nasco.
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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.
The hardware and industrial supplies distributor is consolidating Cincinnati-area operations into a new Forest Park facility that includes room for future expansion.
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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.
Minnesota-based CPM is a manufacturer of processing equipment used in oilseed and animal feed production, while North Carolina-based MW Components makes fasteners, springs and precision metal components.
The MRO and metalworking supplies distributor has created a new customer acquisition and business development structure as it looks to accelerate organic growth and sharpen focus across both new and existing customer relationships.
It marks the 16 location overall and second in Illinois for the fasteners and industrial supplies distributor.
