Distribution Industry News

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.