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Today in Industrial Distribution
 
  October 29, 2026
 
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The deal adds a business with annual revenues of over $100 million.

 

 
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The tool maker said that the $472 million transaction adds “an exceptional business.”

 
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The e-commerce giant’s B2B arm also announced new “Value Intelligence” data.

 

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Fed Chairman Kevin Warsh faces plenty of challenges in getting inflation back to its target.

 
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Tariffs have driven action (and uncertainty), but momentum is growing.

 

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The distributor also named a new chairman.

 
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The company said it is designed to “accommodate future growth and customer demand.”

 

 
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