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October M&A Roundup: DSG, ORS Lead Relatively Quiet Month
Get our rundown of every deal we published during October, along with our updated monthly deal count and breakdown of year-to-date transactions by product category.
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Fasteners
Hillman 3Q Sales Rise 7.7%; Narrows 2026 Outlook
Having just completed its acquisition of Kanebridge, the fasteners and industrial supplies distributor posted record third-quarter sales and strong cash flow. Get the details here.
November 2, 2026
Industrial PVF
Industrial PVF Distributor SMP Supply Acquired by Helena Dumont
The deal places the Houston-area distributor under Helena Dumont’s ownership, with its name and employees remaining in place as its founders transition out of the business.
November 2, 2026
Fasteners
Fasco Adds Nearby Distributor In-Line Fastener in Illinois
The acquisition of Elk Grove Village, IL-based In-Line Fastener expands Fasco’s industrial fastener business, adding a distributor of standard and custom products.
November 2, 2026
Economic Trends
U.S. Construction Spending Posts Unexpected Sharp September Decline
Spending fell well short of expectations as residential renovation weakness weighed on the total. Meanwhile, data centers helped extend nonresidential construction’s growth streak to six months. Get the key figures and private/public breakdown here.
November 2, 2026
Mergers & Acquisitions
October M&A Roundup: DSG, ORS Lead Relatively Quiet Month
Get our rundown of every deal we published during October, along with our updated monthly deal count and breakdown of year-to-date transactions by product category.
November 2, 2026
Expert Perspective
AI and Leadership Takeaways from the ISA Fall Summit
Longtime industry executive and thought leader John Gunderson shares observations on AI adoption, pricing, customer service and leadership from the industrial supply channel’s recent gathering in San Antonio.
November 2, 2026
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MDM Case Study: Grainger
This MDM Case Study examines how Grainger continues to outgrow the MRO market through a connected operating model built on High-Touch customer solutions, curated assortment, private label, digital commerce, data intelligence and fulfillment scale.
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MDM Case Study: Stellar Industrial Supply
This MDM Case Study examines how Stellar Industrial Supply built a differentiated growth model around documented customer savings, service-first selling and digital execution — turning measurable value creation into a durable platform for customer loyalty, expansion and operational excellence.
July 2, 2026
MDM Case Study: Singer Industrial
How has Singer Industrial grown into a 55-plus-company platform while preserving local leadership and culture? This MDM Case Study explores the industrial rubber, fluid power and automation distributor’s coordinated autonomy model, acquisition strategy and technology investments that are helping drive scale, efficiency and long-term growth.
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