Mike Hockett

Executive Editor of Modern Distribution Management

madison, wisconsin, united states

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Seasoned editor of industrial B2B trade publications, with a primary focus on the wholesale distribution sector. Well-versed in providing industry analysis, news coverage, executive interviews, video production and relationship-building with industry contacts.

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MSC Reports Healthy Spring Sales Growth Acceleration as Volume Flips to Positive

Metalworking and MRO supplies distributor MSC Industrial Supply reported July 1 the financial results for its 2026 fiscal third quarter, which spanned March through May. The figures were led by a solid acceleration in daily sales growth alongside gross ma... See more

mdm.com•Mike Hockett•Jul 1, 2026

Metrics: Inside Fastenal's Continued Outpermance in May

Industrial and construction supplies distributor Fastenal reported its May sales results on June 4, which reflected continued and accelerated sales gains — both month-over-month and year-over-year as the company’s largest accounts saw continued sequential... See more

mdm.com•Mike Hockett•Jun 4, 2026

HVAC, Electrical & Plumbing Service Platform Apex Nets $2B Investment from Apollo - Modern Distribution Management

Apollo Global Management has made a minority investment in Apex Service Partners, a fast-growing residential HVAC, plumbing and electrical services platform that has emerged as one of the largest consolidators in the U.S. home services market. Terms of th... See more

mdm.com•Mike Hockett•May 28, 2026

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MSC Reports Healthy Spring Sales Growth Acceleration as Volume Flips to Positive

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