Today in Industrial Distribution

Hillman to Acquire Fastener Wholesaler in $315M Deal

The move would establish “an immediate and credible foothold in the industrial channel.”

The deal is MCE’s third acquisition this year.

Waiting to modernize your ERP may seem like the safe choice—but hidden costs can quickly add up. Discover the real price of waiting and how timely ERP modernization drives faster growth, sharper insights, and long-term competitive success.

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Report: The 2026 Threat Landscape

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.

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Manufacturing Index Reaches Highest Level in Over Four Years

The employment index also returned to expansion for the first time in nearly three years.

A worker prepares aluminum panels for coating at a factory of Kam Pin Industrial (HK) Ltd., Dongguan, China, April 17, 2025.

China’s Factory Activity Unexpectedly Slips into Contraction

China’s economy has been under pressure from sluggishness in domestic spending and investment.

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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Industrial Distribution’s July/August Issue

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

Dual Hydraulic Reels

The dual hydraulic reels feature single sided access for both the spring and the swivel.

The Weekly Briefing for Manufacturing Leaders

In each new episode of Today in Manufacturing, Editorial Directors Anna Wells, David Mantey, and Jeff Reinke discuss the five biggest stories in manufacturing and the implications they have on the industry moving forward.

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