Industrial supply distributors moved through Q2 2026 with a more favorable demand environment than the prior year, supported by continued expansion in U.S. manufacturing. The ISM Manufacturing PMI registered 54.0 in May, its strongest reading since May
The industrial supply distribution market entered 2026 with a more constructive demand backdrop than much of 2025. Manufacturing activity expanded through the first quarter, giving distributors some relief after a period marked by slower capital spending, tariff
Capital Spending Slows as Trade Uncertainty GrowsThe industrial supply distribution sector is feeling the effects of an increasingly unpredictable business climate this quarter. April saw a significant 1.3% drop in non-defense capital goods orders excluding aircraft, a
New Highs for Prices and Wages Producer prices for machinery and supply wholesalers reached a new high in December, rising 4.8% compared to a year ago, according to the latest US Bureau of Labor Statistics data. Sales
Record High PricesProducer prices for machinery and supply wholesalers climbed to a new high in September, rising 2% compared to a year ago, according to the latest US Bureau of Labor Statistics data. Sales for machinery and
Rising Wholesale Prices US wholesale prices rose by a larger-than-expected 2.6% in June from a year earlier, a sign that some inflation pressures remain elevated, according to the Labor Department. The June rise in wholesale prices was
