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Today in Industrial Distribution
 
  October 1, 2026
 
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R.S. Hughes' Houston facility.

The company wants to turn its nationwide network of distribution hubs into “centers of excellence.”

 
 
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The Colorado distributor is part of the Transport Project coalition.

 
The Clorox Company office in Oakland, Calif., June 2023.

The announcement follows the consumer products company’s acquisition of Purell maker Gojo.

 

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More firms bidding for less work, massive material tariff spikes, and skilled labor shortages are diminishing margins for industrial contractors. Learn about modern tools and strategies industrial contractors are using to protect their profits.

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Manufacturers could recover millions in 2026 tariff costs through duty drawback, but most never file.

 
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Featuring the 2026 Big 50 List and a visit with R.S. Hughes.

 

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.

 
A Coherent manufacturing facility in Sherman, Texas, June 16, 2026.

The overall growth number was dragged down by imports.

 
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The company announced layoffs it attributed in part to U.S. tariffs.

 

Built for tough jobs, ZING’s lockout padlock blocks dust/moisture with a sliding keyway cover and shackle inserts. The reinforced nylon body handles temps to 350°F, with a stainless-steel shackle and key-retaining bronze cylinder. Numbered for easy ID.

 
York, Pa.

The Conrad Company provides fluid power, motion control and automation products.

 
Winsupply of East Baltimore staff.

The new “local company” replaced another subsidiary that moved to a larger facility.

 
 
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