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Today in Industrial Distribution
 
  July 29, 2026
 
FEATURED STORY
 
Packer Fastener, Green Bay, Wis., June 9, 2026.

How a rapid market shift took Packer Fastener from a regional distributor to a national one.

 

 
Winsupply Kernersville NC staff, Kernersville, N.C.

The new subsidiary is the company’s third in the state this year.

 
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The framework aims to help distributors navigate “responsible AI implementation.”

 

The "SUCCES" framework transforms forgettable presentations into compelling stories that drive actual business decisions. See what "SUCCES" looks like, and how to incorporate it into financial presentations using AI tools like ChatGPT, Gemini, and Copilot.

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Why do so many AI initiatives fail? We'll discuss the four top reasons in our latest on-demand webinar: From Reactive to Ready.

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Cargo containers line a ship at the Port of Oakland on Wednesday, Aug. 6, 2025, in Oakland, Calif.

There is little evidence that countries failed to enforce import bans.

 
Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh testifies before the Senate Banking Committee on Capitol Hill, July 15, 2026.

Will tough talk be enough?

 

Fortinet's 2026 Global Threat Landscape Report is produced by FortiGuard Labs and delivers a data-driven analysis of how cybercrime has evolved into a fully industrialized system operating at machine speed.

 
Cars line up at the pumps of a Gulf Oil station on the Massachusetts Turnpike near Boston, July 19, 2026.

Consumers remain soured on the economy after five years of elevated inflation.

 
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Featuring the 2026 Salary Report and a visit with Packer Fastener.

 

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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The deal will combine three platforms under “one organization.”

 
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The electrical distributor raised its outlook amid “positive momentum in all regions.”

 

 
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