October 2025 News
MSC president to succeed retiring CEO
MSC Industrial Supply Co. announced Oct. 23 that Martina McIsaac, current president and chief operating officer, will succeed Erik Gershwind as chief executive officer, effective January 1, 2026. She will maintain her role as president.
Lee S. Johnson Associates hires new Mid-Atlantic territory manager
Lee S. Johnson Associates Inc., a manufacturers’ representatives agenecy providing factory sales support to the Mid-Atlantic region, has appointed Dominick Bair as its new territory manager.
Global Industrial grows sales 3.3% YoY
Global Industrial Company, a value-added distributor and source for industrial equipment and supplies, announced is achieved third quarter sales of $353.6 million, a 3.3% increase compared to the same period last year.
SpinDrive raises growth funding to scale magnetic levitation bearing technology
SpinDrive, a Finnish company providing market-leading active magnetic bearing (AMB) systems, has raised new growth funding.
Applied Industrial Technologies sees 9.2% YoY net sales increase for fiscal Q1
Applied Industrial Technologies, a value-added distributor and technical solutions provider of industrial motion, fluid power, flow control, automation technologies, and related maintenance supplies, reported net sales of $1.2 billion for its fiscal 2026 first quarter quarter, an increase of 9.2% over the prior year. The quarter ended September 30.
Atlas Tube expands HSS Connections Hub to Canadian market
Atlas Tube, a division of Zekelman Industries, is expanding its HSS Connections Hub to the Canadian market, providing engineers and fabricators access to an innovative digital platform that simplifies Hollow Structural Section (HSS) connection design from concept to construction.
Metabo HPT launches 'Bring Back Shop Class' campaign
As America faces a growing shortage of skilled labor, power tool manufacturer Metabo HPT, a KOKI Group brand, is stepping up with it own “Bring Back Shop Class” campaign.
IEC Supply founder retires
After more than 40 years of leadership, entrepreneurship, and service to Arizona’s industrial automation community, Mike Zielinski, founder of IEC Supply, has announced his retirement.
ISA launches new Industrial Sales Academy
The Industrial Supply Association (ISA) has launched the Industrial Sales Academy, a brand-new training and certification program designed to help sales professionals sharpen their skills, close faster, and deliver measurable results.
August cutting tool orders dip 2.7% from July
Shipments of cutting tools totaled $210.6 million in August, according to the latest Cutting Tool Market Report, a collaboration between AMT – The Association For Manufacturing Technology and the U.S. Cutting Tool Institute (USCTI).
3M reports strong third quarter results
3M reported third-quarter sales of $6.5 billion, up 3.5% year-on-year with organic sales up 2.6% year-on-year.
Sonepar USA East Region president to retire
Sonepar East Region President Alan Rosenfeld will retire on January 3, following a distinguished 43-year career in the electrical distribution industry.
Sonepar USA appoints data center solutions, datacom executive
Sonepar has appointed of Richard Landry as senior vice president of data center solutions and datacom in the U.S., effective November 1. He will report directly to Dana Mouritzen, CEO of Sonepar in the U.S.
Net sales climb 5.5% in Enerpac's fourth quarter
Enerpac Tool Group Corp. reported fourth quarter net sales were $167.5 million, a 5.5% increase compared to the prior year, with a 1.8% decrease in organic sales.
Solve Industrial Motion Group acquires B&B Manufacturing
Solve Industrial Motion Group, a provider of engineered bearings and power transmission solutions, has acquired of B&B Manufacturing, U.S. manufacturer of power transmission and precision mechanical components.
Grainger exits UK market
Grainger has entered into a definitive agreement to sell its U.K.-based Cromwell business to AURELIUS, a global private equity investor, distinguished and widely recognized for its operational approach.
TCI Cutting expands in US with new Houston facility
TCI Cutting, an international supplier of laser cutting, automation, and intelligent software solutions, has opened a new facility in Houston, Texas.
AFC Industries launches AFC Tooling and AFC Aerospace & Defense
AFC Industries, a provider of vendor-managed inventory programs and industrial distribution solutions, has launched two new business group brands: AFC Tooling and AFC Aerospace & Defense.
ContiTech investing $85 million to expand Iowa plant
Continental’s group sector ContiTech announced it plans to invest more than $85 million to expand its manufacturing operations in Mount Pleasant, Iowa.
FUCHS Lubricants Co. partners with KCF Technologies on smart lubrication
FUCHS Lubricants Co., the world’s largest independent lubricant supplier, announced a strategic partnership with KCF Technologies, a company specialized in machine health optimization.
DRM earns Gold OEM Partner status from Rockwell Automation
DRM LLC, a Tennessee-based OEM and integration partner, has achieved Gold OEM Partner status with Rockwell Automation.
BlackHawk Industrial names GM for Great Plains region
BlackHawk Industrial has appointed Todd Kerin as general manager of its newly unified Great Plains Region.
Sonic Impact Scholarship Program accepting applications through October 31
Sonic USA, a provider of professional-grade tool solutions and equipment, is accepting applications for the Fall 2025 Sonic Impact Scholarship Program until Friday, October 31.
MARSHALLTOWN acquires creators of ergonomic kneeling/sitting wheeled creeper
MARSHALLTOWN, a privately-held global manufacturer and disributor of construction tools and equipment, has acquired RACATAC Products Inc.
August machinery orders show resilience despite mounting headwinds
By Kristin Bartschi
New orders of metalworking machinery totaled $529.4 million in August – a 36.2% increase from July and nearly a 45% increase from August 2024, according to the latest U.S. Manufacturing Technology Orders Report published by AMT – The Association For Manufacturing Technology.
Enpro acquiring 2 companies for Sealing Technologies segment
Enpro Inc., an industrial technology company, announced it has entered into separate, definitive agreements to acquire two strategic assets in key growth areas within its Sealing Technologies segment: AlpHa Measurement Solutions and Overlook Industries, for an aggregate of approximately $280 million in cash.
Sellars rebrands Clean Task wipers for commercial channel
Sellars Absorbent Materials is unveiling a refreshed look for its commercial wipers as part of a transition from ToolBox to the Clean Task brand.
Ohio city inducts Wright’s chairman into 2025 Walk of Fame
Wright is celebrating the induction of Chairman Terry Taylor into the 2025 Barberton Walk of Fame, an honor that recognizes individuals whose service and dedication have made a lasting impact on the City of Barberton, Ohio.
Weiler Abrasives appoints new vice president of technology and product development
Weiler Abrasives has appointed Dr. Ingo Kuhl as vice oresident of technology and product development.
Sonepar’s Digital Job Center surpasses $2 billion in sales
Sonepar announced its Digital Job Center, an online project management platform used by contractors nationwide, has surpassed $2 billion in sales.
Dart Controls inducted into Indiana Manufacturing Hall of Fame
Dart Controls – a provider of variable speed drives, controls, and accessories for electric motors – was recently inducted into the Indiana Manufacturer’s Association (IMA) Hall of Fame.
Wilmington Rubber & Gasket celebrates 40 Years of industrial solutions
Wilmington Rubber & Gasket is celebrating its 40th anniversary this month, marking four decades of providing reliable industrial solutions to customers in North Carolina, across the U.S., and beyond.
ProfitOptics expands leadership team
ProfitOptics, a performance improvement partner for distributors and manufacturers, has added two seasoned distribution leaders to its executive team: Brian Cox as vice president of pricing strategy and Brandon Lassiter as vice president of data solutions.
OZ Lifting opens new Minnesota facility
OZ Lifting Products LLC hosted the grand opening of its new, 40,000-square-foot facility in Winona, Minnesota, on October 7. The celebration included an official ribbon-cutting led by the Winona Area Chamber of Commerce and its Ambassadors.
Sonepar consolidates brands in Ontario
Sonepar has consolidated their Ontario businesses from five brands to two. Aztec, Dixon and MGM will rebrand as a refreshed Dixon, and Electrozad and Sesco will carry the new Electrozad brand.
Core & Main expands in Texas
Core & Main Inc. opened a new facility in Conroe, Texas, to better serve waterworks, wastewater and geosynthetics customers in the Houston region.
DXP Enterprises acquires APSCO
DXP Enterprises Inc. has completed the acquisition of APSCO, a Redmond, Washington-based manufacturer’s representative of pumps, controls and process equipment focused on serving the water and wastewater industry. The deal was funded with cash from DXP's balance sheet.
Services sector balances between expansion, contraction for first time in over 15 years
Economic activity in the services sector was unchanged in September, according to the nation’s purchasing and supply executives in the latest ISM Services PMI Report. The Services PMI reading of 50% was at the breakeven point between expansion and contraction for the first time since January 2010.
White Cap buys two construction supply distributors
White Cap has expanded its operations in North America with the acquisition of two businesses: Advanced Forming Solutions (AFS) in the Pacific Northwest and Anchor Construction Industrial Products in Western Canada.
PTDA welcomes two new members
The Power Transmission Distributors Association (PTDA) welcomed new manufacturer member CinchSeal Associates Inc. and new associate member Canals.
NetPlus Alliance announces award winners at Annual Meeting
NetPlus Alliance, an industrial and contractor supplies buying group, hosted 760 attendees representing 173 distributor and 157 supplier companies at its 12th Annual Meeting in National Harbor, Maryland, Sept. 28-30.
Manufacturing sector contracts amid overall economy expansion
Economic activity in the manufacturing sector contracted in September for the seventh consecutive month, following a two-month expansion preceded by 26 straight months of contraction, say the nation’s supply executives in the latest ISM Manufacturing PMI Report.
Kennametal recognized among top of Caterpillar's indirect suppliers
Kennametal Inc. has been recognized for a second consecutive year as one of Caterpillar's top indirect suppliers.
Winsupply acquires R.A. Novia & Associates in Connecticut
Winsupply Inc., one of the nation’s largest wholesale distributors, has acquired R.A. Novia & Associates.
Packer Fastener opens Jackson, Mississippi, hub
Packer Fastener, a threaded fastener and industrial supply distributor, officially opened its newest distribution hub in Pearl, Mississippi.
INDUSTRIAL SUPPLY MAGAZINE
The November/December issue of Industrial Supply magazine features an in-depth cover story about Applied Industrial Technologies. 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.
