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Today in Industrial Distribution
 
  October 9, 2026
 
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A new hub will bring “more capabilities, products and industry expertise together under one roof.”

 

 
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The deal combines manufacturing and distribution capabilities both in the U.S. and abroad.

 
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The business was formed in 2023 through a combination of three rope, sling and rigging companies.

 

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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The blocking and tackling that OT security is missing, and the far-reaching impacts this has.

 
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The beef burglars could be part of a ring targeting meat, seafood and alcohol.

 

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. 

 
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It's part of a project to prepare interstate highways for automated freight.

 
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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.

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

 
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How Platte River Equity aims to earn the trust of industrial business leaders.

 

 
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