Wesco named a new executive to lead its Electrical and Electronic Solutions unit, effective Sept. 1.
Legal & Regulatory Issues
Article
Illinois Signs Warehouse Tornado Safety Bill into Law
Illinois enacted a new law requiring warehouses to implement tornado safety plans and meet updated shelter and inspection standards.
Manufacturing
Article
International Paper to Sell GCF Unit for $1.5B, Cut 1,100 Jobs in Restructuring
International Paper announced a major restructuring, including the sale of its Global Cellulose Fibers business and closures of several U.S. packaging facilities, as part of its ongoing transformation strategy.
Economic Trends
Article
Metalformers’ Optimism Edges Down Lower in August
Surveyed metalforming manufacturers expect less incoming orders over the next three months, while shipping levels remain steady
Meriton expanded its national HVAC network with the acquisitions of fellow rep agencies Engineered Equipment Sales and Testing, Fields Mechanical Systems and Specialty Air Conditioning Services.
Motion and Flow Control Products
Article
With Danfoss Expansion, Canada Distributor Eyes $100B in Customer Value by 2033
Contrôles Laurentide expanded its partnership with Danfoss to include the Danfoss Drives product line, enhancing its motor control and automation offerings across Canada.
Association/Buying Group News
Article
NAW Launches Nucleus, a Distribution-Specific AI Assistant for Members
Nucleus is built on decades of NAW and MDM content and research to provide industry-specific answers and insight that members can get today.
Mergers & Acquisitions
Article
Black Hills, NorthWestern to Merge in $15.4B Utility Combo
Black Hills and NorthWestern Energy will merge in an all-stock deal to form a utility serving 2.1 million customers across eight states.
Legal & Regulatory Issues
Article
New Federal Rules Aim to Boost Competition for Government Contractors
The White House will eliminate one-third of requirements from future contracts that aren’t mandated by law in an effort to “cut red tape.”
Economic Trends
Article
U.S. Cutting Tool Orders Down 1.8% in June, 4.9% YoY
June 2025 U.S. cutting tool consumption declined from May and year-over-year, reflecting ongoing challenges from tariffs and market uncertainty.
Building Materials/Construction
Article
Lowe’s to Buy Foundation Building Materials for $8.8B in Pro Boost
It’s just the latest building materials distribution megadeal and essentially is Lowe’s answer to rival Home Depot buying SRS Distribution in 2024.
Digital Commerce
Article
Now 10 Years in, Amazon Business Surpasses 8M Customers
The B2B products marketplace shared new stats about its customer expansion and cost savings.

