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It was another quarter of double-digit sales and profit gains for the industrial supplies distributor, which saw softening demand and tougher year-over-year comparables.

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Metrics: Fastenal’s Sales Acceleration Rolls Through April

May 6, 2026
| Mike Hockett

It was the company's 10th straight month of double-digit daily sales grwoth year-over-year and its best month since August 2022 in the height of post-COVID market recovery. We give a full breakdown of Fastenal's April sales metrics here and the context around them.

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April M&A Roundup: QXO, Watsco Lead Less Active Month

May 1, 2026
| Mike Hockett

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Economic Trends

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Now Available: MDM’s 2Q26 Forecast Report

April 27, 2026
| MDM Staff

This comprehensive MDM 2Q26 Forecast Report is a guide to the U.S. wholesale distribution economy, providing a historical, current and future snapshot of numerous key economic indicators in one convenient place along with our exclusive sector-specific forecasts for 19 different product categories.

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Building Materials/Construction

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From Order-Takers to Demand Generators: Building Materials’ Next Shift

April 22, 2026
| Kevin Reid-Morris

Distribution always had rich data on new construction — but almost nothing on the market that's already standing. The replacement and renovation market has been a data desert for decades. That's starting to change with AI.

Industrial Supplies

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A&M Industrial Acquires Tool-Krib Supply Company in Mid-Atlantic Boost

April 20, 2026
| MDM Staff

Acquired from Madsen & Howell, it's A&M's largest addition to-date, and comes on the heels of it launching a new eCommerce website in March.

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Economic Trends

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February U.S. Cutting Tool Shipments Tick Up MoM, Jump 12.8% YoY

April 16, 2026
| MDM Staff

The year is off to a strong start, with cutting tool orders up double digits from the start of 2025 supported by rising industrial activity.

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Digital, Data and CX: How Stellar Industrial Turns Technology into Competitive Advantage

April 15, 2026
| Mike Hockett

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Economic Trends

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MDM Forecast: April Update

April 14, 2026
| Mike Hockett

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Economic Trends

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February Metalworking Machinery Orders Post Expected Monthly Drop, Healthy YoY Increase

April 13, 2026
| MDM Staff

Order value continues its considerable year-over-year and year-to-date improvement, whole volume remains flat.

Branding for Distributors

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MDM Podcast: Why Every Distributor Has a Story Worth Telling

April 10, 2026
| Vesna Brajkovic

Most distributors let their reputation do the talking. But what happens when buyers are searching online before they ever pick up the phone? The latest MDM Podcast, featuring SHIFT speaker and IPS Packaging Marketing Manager Kevin Keigley, explores how brand storytelling is becoming a competitive edge.

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