Distribution Industry News

FUCHS Lubricants hosts grand opening of Americas Technology Center in Massachusetts

FUCHS Lubricants Co. held the grand opening of its new Americas Technology Center in Taunton, Massachusetts, a hub for research, development, and technical support focused on advanced lubrication and tribology solutions across the Americas.

Warsh recommits to fighting inflation, touts growing capital investment

AMT reported last week that in Kevin Warsh's first address Aug. 31, from the helm of the U.S. central bank at the Jackson Hole Economic Policy Symposium, the Federal Reserve chair reiterated the Fed’s commitment to bringing inflation back to the 2% target, stating that the Fed has work to do as long as underlying inflation trends are not heading toward that goal.

Global Industrial and Richard Childress Racing highlight K9s For Warriors Station Dog Program during Daytona race weekend

Global Industrial Company partnered with Richard Childress Racing (RCR) and K9s For Warriors during NASCAR race weekend in Daytona to highlight K9s For Warriors’ Station Dog Program and its work supporting Veterans and first responders.

New orders for manufactured goods climb 0.9% in July

New orders for manufactured goods in July, up following two consecutive monthly decreases, increased $5.8 billion or 0.9% to $663.6 billion, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Wesco names vice president, supplier relations for Electrical & Electronic Solutions

Wesco promoted Ben Jaffe to vice president, supplier relations within the company's Electrical & Electronic Solutions (EES) organization, effective Sept. 7.

AFC Industries acquires Signature Engineered Solutions

AFC Industries (West Chester, Ohio), a provider of supply chain and manufacturing solutions, announced the acquisition of Signature Engineered Solutions (SES), an Aurora, Illinois-based provider of highly engineered fasteners, components and application solutions.

LindFast Solutions Group launches new digital commerce experience for US customers

LindFast Solutions Group (LSG), an industrial distribution supply chain solutions provider, announced Sept. 2 the launch of shop.lindfastgrp.com, a new digital commerce experience designed to enhance the customer experience through greater accessibility, flexibility, and convenience across its three premier fastener brands: Star Stainless Screw Company, Stelfast, and Lindstrom Fasteners.

Distribution Solutions Group acquires American Fasteners Corp.

Distribution Solutions Group Inc. (DSG), a specialty distribution company, today announced Sept. 2 its acquisition of American Fasteners Corp., a South Florida distributor of fasteners, tools, construction supplies and other industrial products.

CMCO launches 2026 Lifting for the Troops campaign

Columbus McKinnon Corporation (CMCO), a supplier of intelligent motion solutions,  announced this week the launch of its 2026 fundraising campaign in support of the Tunnel to Towers Foundation's Mae and George Siller Scholarship Program.

Manufacturing sector expands again in August

Economic activity in the manufacturing sector expanded in August for the eighth consecutive month, say the nation’s supply executives in the latest ISM Manufacturing PMI Report.

July construction spending estimated 0.5% below June

Construction spending during July 2026 was estimated at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $2,157.6 billion, 0.5% below the revised June estimate of $2,167.7 billion, said the U.S. Census Bureau.

MTS Threaded Products joins TIPCO Technologies 

TIPCO Technologies announced a new partnership with MTS Threaded Products, expanding their footprint to 45+ locations across 16 states.

Norm Fasteners buys Michigan auto fastener plant

Norm Fasteners, a Turkish manufacturer in the fastener industry, has acquired an automotive fastener manufacturing operation in Plymouth, Michigan, adding local production to its established North American sales, engineering, logistics and warehousing capabilities.

Grainger acquires technology assets from Adroit Worldwide Media

W.W. Grainger Inc. bought  technology, intellectual property, and talent assets from Adroit Worldwide Media (AWM), a technology solutions company, for $210 million in cash.

July durable goods orders increase for sixth consecutive month

New orders for manufactured durable goods in July, up four of the last five months, increased $3.6 billion or 1.1% to $339.3 billion, the U.S. Census Bureau announced Wednesday.

AD Bearings & Power Transmission Division announces 2 new board members

AD welcomes Chris Hughes, president of Transmission & Fluid Equipment Inc. (TFE), and Brad Fitzgerald, general manager of Binkelman Corp., to the AD Bearings & Power Transmission (BPT) Divisional Board, effective August 2026.

Danfoss underscores growth in first half of 2026

Danfoss Power Solutions reported it significantly improved its financial performance in the first half of 2026, led by growth in data centers as well as the construction and mining markets across regions.

AD Bearings & Power Transmission Division logs record attendance at Chicago meeting

The AD Bearings & Power Transmission (BPT) Division welcomed nearly 350 members, suppliers, service providers, and industry leaders to its 2026 North American Meeting, held August 11–13 at the Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center Hotel in Schaumburg, Illinois near Chicago.

Epicor Prism launches across Latin America

Epicor has expanded its AI-driven ERP strategy in the Latin American market with the general availability of Epicor Prism, a portfolio of vertical AI agents designed specifically for the supply chain industries.

June US cutting tool shipments up 31.7% year over year

Shipments of cutting tools totaled $270.5 million in June, a 12.8% increase over May and 31.7% greater than June 2025, according to the latest Cutting Tool Market Report from AMT – The Association For Manufacturing Technology and the U.S. Cutting Tool Institute (USCTI).

Grainger opens Northwest DC in Gresham, Oregon

Grainger celebrated the grand opening of its Northwest Distribution Center in Gresham, Oregon Aug. 19.

Bison adds MAE Technologies as a dedicated product line

Bison, an AMETEK business, is expanding its global reach and offering by adding MAE technologies as a dedicated product line. The move gives its customer base access to a broader portfolio of motors, blowers, and pumps through a single commercial organization.

Sphere 1 welcomes new director of training

Sphere 1, a member-owned cooperative serving the construction and industrial supply industry, hired Wade McCone as the director of training.

WireCo appoints new chief operations officer

WireCo, a global supplier in wire and synthetic rope solutions, has appointed Luis Padilla as chief operating officer, North America. 

Great work deserves more than a honk and a wave

Everyone appreciates being recognized, but how we recognize others can make all the difference. While a simple “Great job!” is always welcome, taking a moment to explain why someone’s contribution mattered makes the recognition more meaningful and memorable.

Industrial output boosted by industrial, military equipment: AMT

Total U.S. industrial production increased 0.2% in July 2026, a slight slowdown from the 0.3% growth in June.

Applied Industrial Technologies reports 10.4% increase in net sales

Reporting its fourth fiscal quarter and full year results, Applied Industrial Technologies announced net sales for the quarter of $1.4 billion, a 10.4% increase over the prior year.

Parker completes Filtration Group acquisition

Parker Hannifin Corp. has completed its previously announced acquisition of Filtration Group Corp.

Intelligrated, Trew and Transnorm taps new chief operating officer  

After spending more than 25 years buying, implementing and operating warehouse automation systems, Cortney Hunt has been appointed chief operating officer (COO) of the newly combined Intelligrated, Trew and Transnorm organization.

Airmatic named authorized distributor of Solimar Pneumatics products

Airmatic, a distributor of bulk material handling equipment and field service solutions, is has become an authorized distributor of Solimar Pneumatics products.

Robot orders increase in Q2 as automation demand broadens across industries

North American companies ordered 8,940 robots valued at $622 million in the second quarter of 2026, according to new data released by the Association for Advancing Automation (A3).

Morito Scovill Americas acquires Edward Segal

Morito Scovill Americas, a manufacturer of high-performance fasteners for apparel and light industrial applications, has acquired Edward Segal Inc., a U.S.-based manufacturer of eyelet, grommet, rivet and snap fastener attaching machines and custom-engineered automated assembly systems.

Manufacturers rep leader marks 35 years serving the Mid Atlantic

Lee S. Johnson, Jr., president of Lee S. Johnson Associates Inc.,  a manufacturers representative in the industrial channel, announced he is celebrating 35 years in the industry.

Sellars launches homebuying program for employees

As part of its employee recruitment and retention efforts, Sellars Absorbent Materials, a Milwaukee-based manufacturer and marketer of wipes, absorbents and towel and tissue products, has implemented a program to provide its employees with forgivable grants to help them purchase a home.

Manufacturing technology orders set half-year record

New orders of metalworking machinery, measured by the U.S. Manufacturing Technology Orders Report published by AMT – The Association For Manufacturing Technology, totaled $672.7 million in June, a 15.6% increase from May 2026 and a 56.8% increase over June 2025.

RBC Bearings acquires PSC Couplings

RBC Bearings Inc., an international manufacturer of highly engineered precision bearings, components and essential systems for the industrial, aerospace and defense industries, announced this week that its Dodge Industrial Inc. subsidiary has acquired the business assets of PSC Couplings, LLC for a cash purchase price of $24.2 million. 

TIPCO Technologies expands with gasket and sealing equipment investments

TIPCO Technologies, a provider of fluid conveyance, sealing solutions, and industrial supply chain services, announced it is expanding its national gasket and sealing platform through strategic investments in manufacturing equipment and regional production capabilities.

Winsupply Inc. launches sponsorship with LA Rams 

Winsupply Inc. announced the launch of a new partnership with the Los Angeles Rams focusing on hospitality and brand awareness.

Distribution Solutions Group reports second quarter revenue growth of 11%

Distribution Solutions Group Inc. reported ssecond quarter revenue increased 11% year-over-year to $557.7 million, driven by organic sales growth of 10.2% with daily sales improvement across all of the verticals.

Parker Hannifin sales up 9.8% for fiscal Q4

Parker Hannifin Corp., a global supplier of motion and control technologies, reported fourth quarter sales increased 9.8% to a record $5.8 billion; organic sales increased 8.0%.

Fastenal sales rise 15.5% in July

Fastenal reported its July net sales increase 15.5% to $826 million compared to $715 million in July 2025. 

DXP Q2 revenue for Innovative Pumping Solutions bumps up 52.6%

DXP Enterprises Inc. announced second quarter sales increased 15.6% to $576.5 million compared to $498.7 million for the second quarter of 2025.

AD names president of national accounts

AD announced that Shannon Bibbee has joined the company as president, AD national accounts. The news follows AD’s July 8 announcement about their intent to acquire supplyFORCE.

July service sector expands for 25th consecutive month

Economic activity in the services sector continued to expand in July, say the nation’s purchasing and supply executives in the latest ISM Services PMI Report. The Services PMI registered 54.1%, the 25th consecutive month in expansion territory.

Kennametal reports 43% sales increase for fiscall fourth quarter

Kennametal Inc. announced fourth quarter sales of $737 million increased 43% and 42% on a reported and organic basis.

DXP Enterprises acquires Mequipco 

DXP Enterprises Inc. announced Wednesday it has completed the acquisition of Mequipco Ltd. (“Mequipco”). 

Global Industrial sales increase 7.7%

Global Industrial, a value-added distributor and source for industrial equipment and supplies, announced its second quarter sales increased 7.7% to $386.6 million compared to $358.9 million last year and average daily sales increased 9.3% compared to prior year.

June manufacturing orders drop slightly

New orders for manufactured goods in June, down two consecutive months, decreased $2.3 billion or 0.3% to $656.5 billion, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.

Columbus McKinnon sees record orders and sales in fiscal Q1 

Columbus McKinnon Corp. (CMCO) announced it delivered net sales growth of 125% and order growth of 120% year over year, both driven by the acquisition of Kito Crosby Limited, which closed Feb. 3, with strong performance across the Legacy CMCO1 and Kito Crosby platforms.

Net sales up 19.2% in RBC Bearings's first quarter reporting

RBC Bearings Inc., an international manufacturer of highly engineered precision bearings, components and essential systems for the industrial, aerospace and defense markets, reported that its first quarter net sales of $519.5 million increased 19.2% over last year.

Kimberly-Clark commits $10 million to support Wisconsin's Fox Valley tornado relief and recovery

Kimberly-Clark Corp. announced a $10 million commitment over the next three years to support the long-term relief, recovery and resilience of the Fox Valley region of Wisconsin following the devastating tornadoes that impacted the area.

Packer Fastener opens new Omaha facility 

Packer Fastener, a contractor and industrial supply distributor, opened a new 24,000-square-foot location near Omaha, Nebraska.

Manufacturing expands in July, PMI at 55.6%

Economic activity in the manufacturing sector expanded in July for the seventh consecutive month, say the nation’s supply executives in the latest ISM Manufacturing PMI Report.

June construction spending dips 0.1% from May 

Construction spending during June 2026 was estimated at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $2,166.5 billion, 0.1% below the revised May estimate of $2,168.5 billion.

Enpro touts healthy demand as second quarter sales increase 17.6%

Enpro Inc. announced its second quarter financial results included sales of $338.8 million, up 17.6%.

Grainger Q2 sales up 10.3%

Grainger reported second quarter sales of $5.0 billion, up 10.3% — sales in the second quarter of 2025 increased 20.5%.

Kimberly-Clark reports 0.6% increase in second quarter net sales 

Kimberly-Clark Corp. reported second quarter 2026 results it said reflect sustained, innovation-driven volume-plus-mix gains and industry-leading productivity that more than offset several significant, discrete unfavorable impacts.

AD member sales exceed $58 billion in first half of 2026

AD reported member sales for the first six months of 2026 increased 15% to over $58 billion across the group's 13 divisions and three countries.

Ingersoll Rand achieves 9% revenue growth for Q2 

Ingersoll Rand Inc., a global provider of mission-critical flow creation and life science and industrial solutions, reported revenues of $2,049 million for its second quarter, up 9% year over year.

AMT economist comments on manufacturing technology demand 

Real U.S. economic output increased at an annualized rate of 1.5% in the second quarter of 2026, according to the advanced estimate issued today by the Bureau of Economic Analysis. The reported rate of economic growth is below expectations after the previous quarter grew at 2.1%.

Wesco net sales up 13% in record second quarter

Wesco International reported record second quarter net sales of $6.7 billion, up 13% year over year and up 10% sequentially.

LindFast Solutions Group names corporate development senior vice president

LindFast Solutions Group, an industrial supply chain solutions platform, promoted Alex Acosta to senior vice president, corporate development.

From basement beginnings to modern packaging solutions: Kyana celebrates 50 years

Kyana Packaging Solutions is celebrating its 50th anniversary, marking five decades of serving businesses throughout Kentucky, Southern Indiana and beyond.

EXAIR launches redesigned website for enhanced end-user experience

EXAIR unveiled a redesigned website it says delivers a more streamlined experience for engineers, maintenance professionals, and manufacturers searching for compressed air solutions.