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Today in Industrial Distribution
 
  October 28, 2026
 
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The distributor also named a new chairman.

 

 
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The company said it is designed to “accommodate future growth and customer demand.”

 
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Sales were up 22%, while net income rose by nearly 44%.

 

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U.S. Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh speaks during the annual meetings of the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank Group, Bangkok, Oct. 16, 2026.

The Fed raised its key rate last month for the first time in three years.

 
Prime Minister Mark Carney takes questions from journalists as he arrives for a meeting of the federal cabinet on Parliament Hill in Ottawa, Oct. 20, 2026.

He described a “slight, slight intensification” of discussions.

 
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The index climbed from what was the lowest reading since 2014.

 

Something as simple as rust and corrosion on nuts and bolts can make an easy job feel impossible. CRC Knock’er Loose® is designed to quickly permeate rust, scale, gum, grease and corrosion to help loosen seized or bound fasteners.

 
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The expanded offering accommodates a wide variety of pneumatic system layouts.

 
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The Pennsylvania company made 27 acquisitions in eight years under its previous owner.

 
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The company has also established its first location in Nebraska.

 

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Federal Reserve Board Chairman Kevin Warsh during a news conference at the Federal Reserve, Oct. 28, 2026, Washington.

Fed Chairman Kevin Warsh faces plenty of challenges in getting inflation back to its target.

 
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New items allow users to secure, route, and organize cables, wires, hoses and more.

 

 
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