Fastenal attributed the growth to improved customer contract signings since the first quarter of 2024, pricing actions, and modest improvement in industrial production during the first half of 2026.

Founded in 1983, S&S distributes more than 65,000 maintenance, repair and operations (MRO), safety, and personal protective equipment (PPE) products to customers in the utility, transportation, refining, and industrial markets.

Founded in 1967, Fluidraulics distributes pneumatic automation products and systems for industrial and medical customers across Pennsylvania and Ohio.

Digital procurement continued to expand as customers increasingly combined online ordering with field sales support.

The acquisition expands Ferguson’s industrial platform by adding specialized technical expertise, service capabilities and a stronger presence across the Gulf Coast and southern United States.

The company expects to generate $250 million in annual cost synergies through procurement and payment processing savings while reiterating that the integration will not include workforce reductions.

For distributors, the transaction reinforces expectations for sustained demand for electrical products used in data centers, including wire and cable, conduit, switchgear, controls, transformers, and related equipment.

Company executives said the expanded facility is intended to provide greater flexibility to pursue acquisitions, invest in facilities, equipment and software, and support continued organic growth.

McNichols operates nineteen service centers across the United States and distributes and fabricates specialty metals and fiberglass products, including perforated and expanded metals, wire mesh, grating, and industrial flooring products.