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Today in Industrial Distribution
 
  October 8, 2026
 
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How Platte River Equity aims to earn the trust of industrial business leaders.

 

 
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The transaction is the company’s eighth acquisition in as many years.

 
Industrial worker in blue uniform monitoring robotic arms on factory assembly line with glowing AI symbol

The biggest challenge is no longer if AI is part of the workplace, but how to manage and govern it.

 

Your toughest applications deserve components built to last. Discover solutions that reduce downtime, boost reliability, and support tomorrow’s production goals. Explore what Regal Rexnord can offer your operation today!

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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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Federal Reserve Board Chairman Kevin Warsh speaks during a news conference at the Federal Reserve in Washington, Sept. 16, 2026.

Fed policymakers unanimously agreed that inflation was still elevated at their last meeting.

 
Valin office in Houston, March 2020.

The Graybar subsidiary ranked at no. 22 on the annual list.

 

Lubriplate offers an extensive line of high-performance, NSF H1 registered spray lubricants to meet your needs. All feature Lubriplate’s exclusive Secure Straw™ Dual Spray Nozzle design with a permanently attached flip-up straw. 

 
A diesel fuel tank is seen on a corn and soybean farm, Aug. 26, 2026, Northfield, Minn.

Diesel prices are up more than 70% compared to one year ago.

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

 

HELI America combines more than six decades of global material handling experience with local support. Based in Atlanta, we deliver innovative forklifts, warehouse solutions, and trusted dealer partnerships to keep businesses moving forward.

 
Industrial Supply Company, Salt Lake City.

A recent addition “lays the groundwork” for “a larger, integrated distribution center.”

 
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After nearly 50 years as a publicly traded company, the former Lawson Products is going private.

 

 
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