Today in Industrial Distribution

Fastener Manufacturer MW Components Sold in $950M Deal

Its new owner hopes to improve its margins through “restructuring” and “simplification.”

Wisconsin Castings Supplier Suffers 'Significant Fire Event'

The company provides parts to Harley-Davidson, ZF Group and Dana Inc.

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The Operations Partner for the Messy Distributor Systems

Hexa handles the slow parts of your day: emailed POs, PDF order forms, customer-specific pricing, line-by-line quotes. Our software drafts the response; you review and send. No rip-and-replace. Built for distributors outgrowing their processes.

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Airgas to Again Sponsor SkillsUSA National Championships

The company will provide advanced gas cylinders and specialized equipment for the event.

Longview Fire Department Battalion Chief Matt Amos speaks at a press conference in Longview, Wash., Tuesday, May 26, 2026, at the site of a paper mill where a chemical tank failure killed at least one person and left others unaccounted for.

West Coast Chemical Emergencies Raise Questions About Safety of Massive Industrial Tanks

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Real-Time Control Across Your Entire Operation

Managing inventory across multiple locations shouldn't mean juggling spreadsheets and guesswork. Klipboard gives industrial distributors real-time visibility across every warehouse and SKU with purpose-built tools for your business. Your operations. Your way.

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Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney delivers a speech and takes part in an armchair discussion at The Economic Club of New York, May 28, 2026.

Canadian Prime Minister Calls for New Partnership With U.S.

The remarks came ahead of a mandatory review of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement.

Industrial Distribution’s May/June Issue

Featuring the 2026 Survey of Distributor Operations and a visit with Supply Technologies.

Introducing LEADERS, Your New Resource from Industrial Distribution

Industrial Distribution's new LEADERS page showcases the top products, technologies, and solutions serving distribution professionals. Explore LEADERS for more information on how these offerings provide critical advantages for industrial distributors.

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