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Today in Industrial Distribution
 
  December 5, 2025
 
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Net sales were up nearly 12% on a daily average basis.

 

 
Texcel

The renamed Texcel Flat Goods signals a “renewed commitment” to sheet rubber and gasket materials.

 
Rubix location, Leeds, England.

The European MRO giant aims to “streamline and strengthen” its supplier management strategy.

 

The fear of "starting wrong" is hampering opportunities. When it comes to AI, many distributors are still dipping in a toe, but experts believe that they need to get more aggressive about their approach.

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One of the biggest problems faced in distribution today is disconnection: a lack of ways to share knowledge and resources. BlueVolt is a enablement tool that helps you drive growth, create a culture of learning, and expand your network with consistent, clear, trackable training.

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Current CEO Caleb Messer will shift to a role as executive chairman.

 
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Featuring the 2025 E-Commerce Report and a visit with Global Industrial’s new CEO.

 

AI can no longer be left on the back burner. The 2025 Supply Chain Agility Index shares emerging AI-specific roles, why AI is essential for geopolitical what-if scenario planning, and a six-stage road map to integrate AI and automation throughout your supply chain.

 
UPS jets are parked at the Worldport package sorting complex at Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport, Thursday, Nov. 6, 2025, in Louisville, Ky.

The lawsuits also name General Electric and Boeing.

 
'Help Wanted' sign is displayed at a dry cleaner in Rolling Meadows, Ill., Thursday, May 15, 2025.

It's the lowest mark since September of 2022.

 

In the face of rapidly shifting global trade dynamics, here's how to build resilience and flexibility for your business.

 
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Pump Solutions operates four locations across the Lone Star State.

 
A Union Pacific freight train, April 17, 2025, Eloy, Ariz.

Robert Primus and Alvin Brown were the only Black board members at the independent agencies.

 

 
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