July 2026 News
SalesProcess360 becomes a Salesforce certified consulting partner
SalesProcess360 has been named a certified Salesforce Select Consulting Partner.
IBT Industrial Solutions acquires Indesco
IBT Industrial Solutions Inc. has acquired Indesco, a specialized distributor of hydraulic, pneumatic, and power transmission products serving OEMs and industrial customers throughout the Southeast.
NETZSCH Pumps USA hires regional sales manager for west territory
NETZSCH Pumps USA, a provider of complex fluid handling solutions, announced Vince Lencioni has joined the NETZSCH USA industrial team as regional sales manager, west.
New orders for manufactured durable goods rise 0.3%
June new orders for manufactured durable goods increased $1.1 billion or 0.3% to $334.8 billion, according to the latest Monthly Advance Report on Durable Goods, Manufacturers' Shipments, Inventories, and Orders released Monday by the U.S. Census Bureau.
Intelligrated, Trew, and Transnorm unite as warehouse automation provider under AIP
American Industrial Partners (AIP) announced Monday the successful completion of its acquisition of Honeywell Technologies Warehouse and Workflow Solutions business, which includes Intelligrated and Transnorm.
KROHNE establishes US Center of Excellence to support data centers
KROHNE, a global designer and manufacturer of high-quality magnetic flow meters (magmeters), announced a major commitment to the fast-growing data center sector by dedicating a significant portion of its annual production capacity to meet escalating demand.
June wholesale inventories up 4.4% year over year
The U.S. Census Bureaure reported advance wholesale inventories for June were estimated at an end-of-month level of $945.9 billion, up 0.3% from May and up 4.4% from June 2025.
Winsupply announces new North Carolina local company
The Winsupply Family of Companies said it welcomed a new local company with the opening of Winsupply Kernersville, North Carolina.
Genuine Parts Company posts 7.1% sales increase for second quarter
Genuine Parts Company, a global service provider of automotive and industrial replacement parts and value-added solutions, reported second quarter sales were $6.5 billion, a 6.0% increase compared to $6.2 billion in the same period of the prior year.
Industrial measures remain steady amid growing machinery investment
U.S. industrial production was flat in June 2026 compared to May 2026, but 1.1% above June 2025, according to the latest report from the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System. Capacity utilization dipped slightly to a level 3.3 percentage points below the long-run average.
APG joins SHF, OmegaOne, Texcel brands
American Packing & Gasket Holdings LLC (APG) has joined the fluid conveyance family of brands Stainless Hose Fittings (SHF), OmegaOne, and Texcel based in Houston.
Proton.ai launches agentic Order & Quote system for distributors
Proton.ai, an AI platform for distributors, announced the general availability of Proton Order & Quote Entry Automation, an agentic system they say turns "messy" inbound customer requests (such as competitor part numbers, vague descriptions, and screenshots of PDFs) into revenue.
Sonnhalter honors the life and legacy of founder John Sonnhalter
Sonnhalter, a marketing communications firm marketing to the professional trades in the construction, industrial, and MRO markets, announced with great sadness the passing of its founder, C. John Sonnhalter.
Global Industrial supports non-profit therapeutic school with Day of Service
Global Industrial Company partnered with Harmony Heights Day School — serving girls in grades 8–12 from throughout Long Island and the five boroughs of New York City who are navigating mental health challenges — for a hands-on Day of Service.
Distribution Solutions Group goes private
Distribution Solutions Group Inc. announced it has entered into a definitive merger agreement under which newly formed entities controlled by LKCM Headwater Investments, LLC will acquire all of the outstanding shares of common stock of DSG not already owned by LKCM Headwater and its affiliates.
Packer Fastener opens distribution center in Salt Lake City
Packer Fastener, a leading contractor and industrial supply distributor, has opened its newest distribution center in Salt Lake City.
$583.4 million in new machinery orders underscores economic strengths
New orders of metalworking machinery, measured by the U.S. Manufacturing Technology Orders Report published by AMT – The Association For Manufacturing Technology, totaled $583.4 million in May 2026.
Kimball Midwest listed among 'Best Companies to Sell For'
Kimball Midwest, a national industrial supplier based in Columbus, has earned its 10th straight appearance on an annual list of best companies to sell for.
LGG Industrial appoints new CFO
LGG Industrial announced the appointment of Daniel Petschke as chief financial officer.
PTDA opens registration for 2026 Industry Summit
Registration is now open for the 2026 PTDA Industry Summit, the largest annual gathering of professionals in the power transmission and motion control (PT/MC) industry.
Smith Industrial Rubber and Plastics celebrates 50th anniversary
Smith Industrial Rubber and Plastics is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year, recognizing five decades of service to customers across the Midwest and beyond.
Fastenal Q2 sales increase 14.7%
Fastenal Company reported daily net sales increased 14.7%, in the second quarter of 2026 when compared to the second quarter of 2025.
MAGNASHEAR hazardous duty brakes now CSA approved
Force Control Industries’ MAGNASHEAR hazardous duty (MHD) motor brakes are now CSA approved for hazardous duty applications in North America.
DENIOS creates new US website in Spanish
DENIOS-US has launched a new website with all text in Spanish, enabling Spanish-speaking teams to find relevant resources and product information faster and easier.
Wright appoints Schindler Sales Group as new manufacturer representative
Wright announced Schindler Sales Group as a new manufacturer representative.
May cutting tool shipments up 16.8% year to date
Shipments of cutting tools totaled $239.8 million in May, up 15.2% from May 2025, acording to the latest Cutting Tool Market Report, a collaboration between AMT and the U.S. Cutting Tool Institute (USCTI).
Lubrication Engineers and perma offer MLT I/MLA I training
Together with its automatic lubrication partner perma, Lubrication Engineers invites attendees to three days of MLT I / MLA I training Aug. 25-27 (with an optional certification exam on Aug. 28) at perma USA headquarters in Charlotte, North Carolina.
AD signs letter of intent to acquire supplyFORCE
AD announced that the AD LLC and supplyFORCE Boards have signed an exclusive Letter of Intent for AD to acquire supplyFORCE, subject to to supplyFORCE shareholders and AD board of directors approvals.
InstaLILY launches world's first 'AI Forward Deployed Engineer' for distributors
InstaLILY AI, backed by a $60 million Series B round of funding led by Energize Capital, has launched "Lily," the world's first AI Forward Deployed Engineer designed for distributors.
AD recognized across North America with workplace honors
AD announced it has earned multiple workplace recognitions in 2026, including Philadelphia Inquirer and USA Today Top Workplaces honors in the U.S. and continued Great Place to Work and Best Workplaces recognition in Canada.
Enerpac net sales up 6% in fiscal Q3
Enerpac Tool Group Corp. announced net sales for its fiscal third quarter were $168 million, a 6% increase compared to the prior year, with a 3% increase in organic sales.
Enerpac Tool Group to acquire SFE Group
Enerpac Tool Group Corp. announced it has entered into a definitive agreement with SFEG Holdings Inc., a portfolio company of Gladstone Investment Corporation, to acquire Specialized Fabrication Equipment Group LLC (SFE Group) for approximately $472 million in cash.
Core & Main opens new facility in Bakersfield, California
Core & Main, Inc., a specialty distributor dedicated to advancing reliable infrastructure with local service, nationwide, announced the opening of its new facility located in Bakersfield, California.
Kano Laboratories acquires Triboscience & Engineering
Kano Laboratories LLC, a U.S. manufacturer of industrial specialty chemicals and lubricants, announced the acquisition of Triboscience & Engineering Inc. (TSE).
PTDA welcomes new distributor member D.P. Brown
The Power Transmission Distributors Association (PTDA), an association for the industrial power transmission/motion control (PT/MC) distribution channel, announced that D.P. Brown of Pa., Inc. has joined the association as a distributor member.
Services sector hits 24 months of consecutive expansion
Economic activity in the services sector continued to expand in June, say the nation’s purchasing and supply executives in the latest ISM Services PMI Report. The Services PMI registered 54%, the 24th consecutive month in expansion territory.
Continental sells ContiTech
Continental today announced the sale of its ContiTech group sector to an affiliate of Lone Star Funds for €4.0 billion.
Sphere 1 raises over $200,000 for Building Homes for Heroes
Sphere 1 announced its 2026 Annual Conference fundraiser this spring raised over $200,000 for its longtime charity partner, Building Homes for Heroes, a national nonprofit dedicated to gifting mortgage-free homes and providing life-changing support services to injured veterans, first responders, and their families.
Manufacturing orders dip 1.3% in May
New orders for manufactured goods in May decreased $8.5 billion or 1.3% to $657.4 billion, the U.S. Census Bureau reported.
Wholesale, manufacturing, construction employment stay flat in June
Total nonfarm payroll employment changed little in June (+57,000), roughly in line with the average monthly change over the prior 12 months (+36,000), according to the latest release from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Columbus McKinnon announces CFO transition
Columbus McKinnon Corp., a designer, manufacturer, and marketer of intelligent motion solutions for material handling, announced the appointment of John R. Linker as the company's new executive vice president of finance and chief financial officer, effective July 1.
ISM: Manufacturing expands again in June
Economic activity in the manufacturing sector expanded in June for the sixth consecutive month, say the nation’s supply executives in the latest ISM Manufacturing PMI Report.
May construction spending inches up, but first five months fall short compared to 2025
Construction spending during May was estimated at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $2,210.2 billion, 0.1% above the revised April estimate of $2,207.1 billion, the U.S. Census Bureau said Wednesday.
INDUSTRIAL SUPPLY MAGAZINE
The July/August issue of Industrial Supply magazine features an in-depth cover story about Global Industrial. Plus, we're featuring articles by contributing writers Dr. Bharani Nagarathnam and Frank Hurtte, as well as interviews with numerous product and distribution industry experts.
