Mike Hockett analyzes the noticeably different levels of optimism in the commentary given by industrial distributors Fastenal and Motion in their third-quarter earnings calls.

Mike Hockett analyzes the noticeably different levels of optimism in the commentary given by industrial distributors Fastenal and Motion in their third-quarter earnings calls.


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Mike Hockett

Mike Hockett is MDM’s executive editor, having joined the publication in March 2022. He oversees MDM’s editorial content and direction, coordinates with contributing authors, conducts interviews with executives in the wholesale distribution space and serves as the editorial face of MDM at industry events. He has extensively covered the distribution and manufacturing sectors since 2014. Hockett earned a degree in print journalism from the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire and works from his home in Madison, Wisconsin. He can be contacted at mike@mdm.com.

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