The walkout will shut down imports from overseas and lead to disruption to distribution and manufacturing operations in the U.S.
Economic Trends
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PMI Shows Flat Factory Activity in September
The report indicates continued economic uncertainty as demand weakens and contraction persists across many manufacturing sectors.
Technology Provider News
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Moblico, OneRail Partner on Last Mile Delivery Management
The partnership combines OneRails tracking features with Moblico’s mobile apps, offering end-to-end visibility of deliveries.
Electrical
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AD & IMARK Electrical Merger Now Complete
It results in a combined entity that represents more than 700 independent electrical distributors in the United States. Get the full details here.
Digital Commerce
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Amazon Business Integrates B2B Payments Platform Melio
Melio offers customers payment choices for flexibility to pay and receive payments how they want.
However, orders rose 1.7% year-over-year.
Technology Provider News
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Proton.ai Achieves Data Security Certification
The accreditation affirms Proton’s commitment to data protection and security for distributors.
Technology Provider News
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Advantive Acquires Software Provider Comsense
Advantive enhances its architectural openings sector and ERP solutions with the acquisition of Comsense in Canada.
Operations
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Amazon to Mandate Office Attendance for Employees
Amazon is implementing a full workweek for employees to improve the company’s ability to invent, collaborate and connect.
Plumbing Products & PVF Distribution
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Ferguson 4Q Sales Grow 1.4%; Full-Year Sales Decline
Ferguson’s 4Q results show a slight sales increase and improved margins, but a full-year decline as the company expects modest 2025 growth.
Metals Service Centers
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Monthly Metalworking Machinery Orders Sunk 19% in July
Despite mixed messages, there are signs the manufacturing technology industry may be at the beginning of a rebound.
Industrial PVF
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Pipe Maker Zekelman Blames Mexico Imports for Chicago Plant Closure
The firm cited a 650% increase in Mexican imports of steel conduit since 2018 for the forthcoming closure of its Wheatland, IL plant.

