Insights
DSG Strengthens MRO Capabilities with GradeEight Deal
Key Takeaways: Distribution Solutions Group completed its acquisition of GradeEight Holdings, adding the Winzer Corporation franchisee network and…
October 29
Copper and Zinc Hit Record Prices as Supply Splits
Key Takeaways: Copper prices near record levels mask a split market: global exchange inventories look ample, but Chinese…
October 29
IFE 2026 Wraps Up Successful First Year in Phoenix
PHOENIX, AZ — October 21, 2026 — The International Fastener Expo (IFE) concluded its first year in Phoenix,…
October 28
US Steel Prices Climb to Four-Year High on Tariffs
Key Takeaways: US hot-rolled steel coil prices hit a four-year high, rising 52% to $1,255 per short ton.…
October 17
Fastenal’s Q3 Growth Shows Services, Not Just Products, Drive Growth
Key Takeaways: Fastenal Q3 2026 sales hit $2.46 billion, up 15.5% year over year on contract growth and…
October 16
DOJ Sharpens Focus on Tariff Evasion and Trade Fraud
Key Takeaways: The Department of Justice now treats tariff evasion and trade fraud as a top corporate enforcement…
October 16
Fastener Distributor Accu Opens First US Hub in Indianapolis
Key takeaways: Accu opens its first US distribution hub in Indianapolis to speed fastener delivery for North American…
October 3
Managing Fastener Supply Chain Complexity Effectively
Key Takeaways: Surface treatment and anti-corrosion coatings are now core to fastener quality, not an afterthought in production.…
October 3
Tungsten Prices Triple as US and China Tighten Supply Rules
Key Takeaways: Tungsten concentrate prices tripled from $750-$850 to $2,500-$2,800 per metric tonne unit in 2026, driven by…
October 3