Public Policy
About 84% of distributor respondents in the latest Baird/NAW survey report an impact from political uncertainty, while manufacturers more often describe it as major. We break down the figures for distributors and manufacturers and analyze what they suggest.
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Nov 4-5, 2026 | Rosemont, IL
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Fasteners
The fasteners and MRO supplies distributor named two executives to oversee its supply chain, procurement, finance and HR functions, including a longtime Würth Group leader.
October 29, 2026
Economic Trends
The U.S. economy picked up speed in the third quarter, with investment and consumer spending supporting growth. Stronger private domestic demand and slower inflation offered encouraging signals, though inventory gains warrant a closer look.
October 29, 2026
Building Materials/Construction
Sales fell 2.2% YoY, improving from 2Q’s 8.8% decline, but gross margin compressed further and adjusted EBITDA dropped 28.3%, leading to a narrowed 2026 outlook.
October 29, 2026
Earnings
Wesco posted record 3Q26 sales, backlog and profitability, with data centers again powering growth and momentum broadening across the portfolio. Get. thekey figures and our analysis.
October 29, 2026
HVACR
Danfoss added five distribution-focused personnel and plans further hiring to strengthen relationships with wholesale partners, expand account coverage and increase technical training for contractors.
October 28, 2026
Landscape/Hardscape
The landscape supplies distributor plans job cuts and branch consolidations in 4Q as declining sales volume and higher operating costs pressure its business, despite improved quarterly earnings.
October 28, 2026
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Earnings
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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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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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