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Today in Industrial Distribution
 
  August 24, 2026
 
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Optimas International Hq

The effort is part of a broader plan to buy established distribution and engineering businesses.

 

 
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One cutting tool maker said the industry remains "poised for growth over the next 10 to 12 months."

 
Ribbon-cutting ceremony at Fuchs Lubricants' Americas Technology Center, Taunton, Mass.

The “Americas Technology Center” will house research and technical support operations.

 

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Prime Minister Mark Carney and Canada-U.S. Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc arrive at a news conference on Parliament Hill, Ottawa, Aug. 22, 2026.

Canada's retaliatory penalties would target industries exposed to new U.S. duties — including steel.

 
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent speaks to members of the media outside the White House, Aug. 20, 2026.

The U.S. bond market is the biggest — but investors have other options.

 

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The project would upgrade its blast furnace, material handling and process control technology.

 
The M-Finity industrial circular saw blade for general purpose cutting of solid bar, thick- and thin-walled tubing.

Chip breakers prevent gullet clogging and chip buildup.

 

ZING’s bio-based latex coated gloves deliver sustainable performance and confident grip. A 15-gauge nylon/spandex liner offers comfort and flexibility, while the crinkle latex palm boosts grip. Made from 56% bio-based, naturally sourced materials.

 
Ribbon-cutting ceremony at Grainger's distribution center in Gresham, Ore., Aug. 19, 2026.

The suburban Portland facility is one of two new distribution centers planned this year.

 
Raleigh, N.C.

The deal will expand the North Carolina distributor’s automation and industrial offerings.

 

 
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