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Today in Industrial Distribution
 
  May 4, 2026
 
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The company’s quarterly net income, meanwhile, set a new record.

 

 
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Same-store sales were up double-digits, the buying group said.

 
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The company’s current owner will retain majority control of the business.

 

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But the prices index reached its highest level in four years.

 
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The company also offered a bullish outlook for sales in the current quarter.

 

KHK USA offer the broadest selection of stock metric gearing. Designed for use in industrial automation applications, KHK’s offering of spur gears, gear racks, worm gearing and bevel gearing is suitable for all designs. Free 3D CAD models, technical specifications and product availablity are available 24/7 on the website.

 
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The motor manufacturer promoted two longtime company veterans.

 
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These include sorbents, spill kits, manual containment barriers and more.

 

To further grow their organization, an industrial supplier knew they needed to lower inventory costs. By implementing an inventory solution, this supplier out of the Midwest leveraged their new inventory management capabilities to reach $9.4 billion in sales.

 
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Gold-level recipients included Midland Industries, Federal Process and Dixon Valve.

 
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The company said that it had anticipated “some margin pressures” in the quarter.

 

 
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