LindFast Taps Longtime Ferguson Exec as CFO
The fasteners master distributor also appointed two other executives, including a longtime Fastenal veteran.
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Honeywell to Sell Warehouse Automation Unit Days After PSS Deal, Posts 1Q Gains
The WWS unit generated roughly $935 million in 2025 revenue and will operate as a standalone company under American Industrial Partners.
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Gravis Acquires Dry Bulk Packaging Distributor in Montreal
Gravis continues its acquisition push with its second deal in two months, adding Montreal-based Western Packaging Solutions to expand its Canadian footprint and strengthen its bulk packaging platform.
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Distributor Shrieve Chemical Makes Acquisitions in Chicago & Scotland
FIS serves a range of industrial sectors that include oil and gas, renewables, marine, hospitality and logistics.
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Regal Rexnord Taps Schneider Electric Exec as New CEO
The electric motor and air moving subsystems maker named longtime Schneider exec Aamir Paul as CEO, signaling continued focus on automation, electrification and power transmission — key markets for fluid power and hose & rubber distribution channels.
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SupplyHouse Launches Philanthropic Arm for Expanded Skilled Trade Access
The eCommerce-based plumbing, HVAC and electrical supplies distributor launched a new foundation to expand access to skilled trades careers, consolidating its scholarships and community initiatives into a centralized platform.
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Tencarva Machinery Acquires Rep Agency WWaterTechÂ
The acquisition expands Tencarva’s reach in municipal end markets in Texas and Oklahoma.
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Motion Sales Accelerate in 1Q as End Markets Improve
GPC’s industrial segment delivered strong 1Q growth — outpacing automotive — as the company advances plans to split its businesses into standalone public entities by early 2027.
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Metalformers’ Business Outlook Holds Steady in April
PMA’s latest business conditions report showed relatively flat movement for near-term outlook, with a modest decrease in monthly shipping levels offset by higher expected near-term orders.
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Border States Promotes Company Veteran to Distribution Leader
The 11-year Border States veteran has held several branch leadership positions, most recently serving as area director.
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U.S. Lubricants Acquires Pack Logix to Expand Blending and Packaging Capabilities
U.S. Lubricants has acquired Pack Logix to expand blending and packaging capabilities, adding capacity, technology and supply chain efficiencies while enhancing flexibility and turnaround times for customers.
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Honeywell to Sell Productivity Solutions Unit to Brady for $1.4B
The PSS unit produces barcode scanners, mobile computers and related warehouse and logistics technologies, and its pending sale marks the latest portfolio recongifuration for Honeywell.
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A&M Industrial Acquires Tool-Krib Supply Company in Mid-Atlantic Boost
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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QXO Set to Land TopBuild in $17B Deal to Reshape Building Materials Distribution
It’s the second-largest purchase price we’ve ever seen in the market behind Home Depot’s $18 billion SRS deal and caps a remarkable 12-month span of aggressive growth for QXO.
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MDM Wins 2 Business Journalism Awards for Case Study, Market Analysis
MDM won two Bronze Azbee Awards for its in-depth case study on LINC Systems and a market analysis on the PPE segment.
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Curbell Plastics Acquires Interstate Advanced Materials, Adds 9 Locations
Curbell expands nationwide U.S. reach in key industrial end markets, including five new locations on the West Coast.
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AD Appoints Industry Veteran to Lead Independent Electrical Supply Division
The buying group tapped a former ABB, Cerrowire and Southwire executive to lead the newly-formed AD division.
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February U.S. Cutting Tool Shipments Tick Up MoM, Jump 12.8% YoY
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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Imperial Dade to Acquire Enterprise Paper in Canada
It’s first acquisition for U.S.-based parent company Imperial Dade since its landmark merger with BradyPlus completed in March.
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Analyst Note: Distributor Branch Traffic Improved in March, Signaling Early Demand Stabilization
Analysts from Jefferies cited increased branch foot traffic at a handful of major industrial distributors that correlates with demand optimism voiced in 1Q26 earnings calls.
