Current MSC COO Martina McIsaac will succeed Erik Gershwind following his planned retirement after 13 years as CEO.
Industrial Supplies
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3M to Exit Precision Grinding & Finishing Business as Portfolio Refocus Continues
That business comprises less than 1% of 3M’s total revenue. Meanwhile, the company posted solid 3Q organic growth in its Safety & Industrial unit.
Fasteners
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All State Fasteners Taps Former Würth Industry Head as CEO
The new leadership team at All State Fasteners includes three former Würth Industry North America executives.
Electrical
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Schneider Electric Opens New DC Near Toronto
The new facility — operated in partnership with CEVA Logistics — improves delivery efficiency and reduces environmental impact with advanced automation.
Facilities Maintenance (MRO)
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GPC Lifts Motion Forecast After 3Q Sales Rise
At Motion, Genuine Parts Company saw year-over-year and sequential sales improvements and end market growth despite continued sluggish demand and “cautious” consumers.
Facilities Maintenance (MRO)
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Grainger to Exit U.K.: Divests Cromwell, Closes Zoro U.K.
It marks a regional exit for Grainger after 10 years in the U.K. and a sharper focus on North America and Japan.
Building Materials/Construction
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SRS’ Heritage Landscape Supply Makes St. Louis Acquisition
Heritage Landscape Supply Group acquired World Outdoor Emporium, a distributor of stone, bulk materials, nursery, and other outdoor living products.
Grocery & Foodservice Distribution
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Southeast Produce Distributor Forestwood Farm Privately Acquired
Forestwood joins Freshway Foods in Red Arts’ produce processing and logistics portfolio.
Industrial PVF
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DNOW Unveils Leadership for Post-MRC Deal
Industrial PFV distributor DNOW announced its future leadership team that will be in effect after its landmark deal with MRC Global closes.
Facilities Maintenance (MRO)
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Wajax Begins CEO Succession Process
The CEO search process for the heavy equipment and industrial parts distributor is expected to be completed in the first quarter of 2026.
Economic Trends
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WTO Gives Major Upgrade to 2025 Growth Forecast, Sharp Downgrade for 2026
The World Trade Organizaton’s latest forecast update showed stark revisions to its 2025 and 2026 growth outlook. Get the key takeaways here.
Building Materials/Construction
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TopBuild Buys Fellow Insulation Distributor SPI for $1B
SPI had revenue of about $700 million for the 12 months ended June 30 and represents another major expansion for TopBuild after it acquired Progressive Roofing in July.

