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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December 3, 2026 | 10:00 AM ET | Virtual
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Finance
Customer chargebacks and payment deductions can quietly erode distributors’ margins, often exposing deeper issues in pricing, fulfillment and documentation. This article examines why these losses are difficult to detect, how automation and AI can streamline dispute resolution and what distributors can do to prevent recurring deductions and protect profitability.
October 29, 2026
Manufacturing
A new Reshoring Initiative report found that U.S. manufacturing investment remained resilient in 2025 despite policy uncertainty, while early 2026 data and a national survey point to accelerating reshoring activity.
October 29, 2026
Fasteners
The Birmingham Fastener subsidiary plans an 82,000-square-foot distribution facility that will more than double its current warehouse footprint, supporting growing demand from OEM customers.
October 29, 2026
MRO
The new facility expands BlackHawk’s capacity to serve manufacturers across four states, following a separate facility expansion in Michigan earlier in October.
October 29, 2026
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
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