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Today in Industrial Distribution
 
  December 18, 2025
 
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STS provides fasteners, PVF products and cutting tools from locations in Louisiana and Texas.

 

 
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Airflux is “the largest independent player in the French compressed air industry.”

 
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The “unified” Sparks Mol brand aims to set “a new standard for engineered conveyance solutions.”

 

As artificial intelligence tools matured, distributors have been looking for the best ways to apply them. But instead of incorporating AI for AI’s sake, it’s critical that the technology pay back – and in the near term.

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AI can no longer be left on the back burner. The 2025 Supply Chain Agility Index shares emerging AI-specific roles, why AI is essential for geopolitical what-if scenario planning, and a six-stage road map to integrate AI and automation throughout your supply chain.

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Georgia Foley previously announced that she would step down at STAFDA after more than 25 years.

 
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The one-day program in Nashville is designed for new-to-the-industry employees.

 

Growing concerns about near-term volatility and uncertainty have led manufacturers to create robust planning processes for forecasting future cash flows and preparing for a wide range of potential scenarios. Here’s how automation can help with this process.

 
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Instead of chasing problems, manufacturers need to embrace new cybersecurity strategies.

 
A Norfolk Southern freight train passes through Homestead, Pa., March 12, 2025.

The unions expressed concerns that it could raise shipping rates and consumer prices.

 

Manufacturing continues to be the most highly targeted sector - surpassing healthcare, education and finance when it comes to ransomware attacks. Here's some insight on the latest hacking trends, and how you can identify, defend and respond to them.  

 
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LSG said the deal would bolster its cross-selling capabilities and diversify its platform.

 
Bowling Green, Kentucky

The $80 million project is expected to create over 300 jobs.

 

 
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