Stanley Black & Decker to Invest $1B in Its U.S. Operations

Stanley Black & Decker plans to invest $1 billion in its U.S. manufacturing and R&D operations over the next two years, company officials announced Wednesday.Half of the $1 billion total, the company said, would go toward capital spending and…

Time: 2026-08-21

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Grainger Reports 10% Increase in Sales and Stronger Profit, Margins

Grainger posted double-digit growth in sales, profit and earnings in its latest quarter despite “ongoing geopolitical uncertainty,” company officials said.The MRO giant reported $5.02 billion in second-quarter sales, an increase of 10.3% compared to …

Time: 2026-08-19

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Fastenal Again Posts a Double-Digit Monthly Sales Jump

Fastenal's July sales were 15.5% higher than the same month last year, the company said.The Minnesota-based fastener and industrial supply giant recorded net sales of $825.8 million during the month. Sales rose on a daily average basis across all…

Time: 2026-08-19

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Hillman to Acquire Kanebridge, Establishes Industrial Master Distribut…

Hillman Solutions Corp. (Nasdaq:HLMN) (the "Company", “Hillman Group”, or "Hillman"), a leading provider of hardware products and merchandising solutions, has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Kanebridge Corporation (…

Time: 2026-08-14

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GTRI Seeks Withdrawal Of Fastener Quality Norms Amid MSME Concerns

The Global Trade Research Initiative (GTRI) has urged the government to withdraw Quality Control Orders (QCOs) on fasteners, warning that the regulations are increasing costs, reducing supply, and disrupting manufacturing operations without deliverin…

Time: 2026-08-13

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Fastenal Posts Double-Digit Sales, Profit Increases but Weaker Margins

Fastenal saw double-digit jumps in sales, earnings and profit in the second quarter of the year, but its margin numbers were uneven amid “unfavorable price/cost,” company officials said.The Minnesota fastener and industrial supply distributor reporte…

Time: 2026-07-21

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The 25th Fastener Trade Show Suzhou & NEV Parts Exhibition (FASTENER &…

Show Name: The 25th Fastener Trade Show Suzhou & NEV Parts Exhibition (FASTENER & NEVPARTS 2026)Date: October 21-23, 2026Venue: Suzhou International Expo Center, Jiangsu Province, ChinaOrganizer: China Fastener Info (https://www.chinafastener…

Time: 2026-07-08

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Wesco to Acquire Data Center Services Company

Wesco has reached an agreement to acquire a Singapore-based provider of cooling and lifecycle services for data centers, company officials announced.Wesco officials said that the addition of Newark Engineering Group would bolster its presence in Sout…

Time: 2026-06-22

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Dallas Fastener Supplier Acquired by Private Equity

Texas private equity firm Rox Capital Partners announced Thursday that it has acquired Dallas threaded fastener manufacturer Interstate Threaded Products and, in turn, will make the business the foundation of its newly launched industrial fastener pl…

Time: 2026-06-18

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Automotive Manufacturing 2026: Restart Engine and Propel Business towa…

 Automotive manufacturers and entrepreneurs are catching up on the transition from internal combustion engines to electric vehicles and smart systems. This is evident in Thailand's EV production over the past 10 months (January-October 2025)…

Time: 2026-05-28

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