/ evidence

What a machine actually gets from industrial distributors today

On 16 October 2026 we requested 189 seller sites across 30 categories as a machine, then ran the same requests a procurement agent would run. Every line carries the observation it rests on, and the raw data is published so you can check any row yourself.

What we did, without the jargon. We sent your kind of website the same requests a piece of buying software sends. Then we sent the same requests through a normal browser, to be fair: if the browser got an answer and the software did not, that is a door closing, not a bug.

What we found. 94 of the 189 sites did not answer a machine at all. 40 refused outright, 27 answered with a page that is really a block or a "not found" placeholder behind code 200, and 27 never replied. One site in the panel publishes a real description file, and it still cannot quote a part.

189
domains requested, public surface only
94
did not answer a machine: 40 refused, 27 served a placeholder, 27 never replied
94
readable, none with a machine-readable price
26
real llms.txt file, and it still cannot quote a part

/ in one picture

The twelve checks, and how 189 sites scored

Each bar is one check, across all 189 sites. Green is a site that passes, amber is where it only partly answers, red is a flat refusal. The right column is the same thing in plain words.

passwarningfailA machine is allowed in at all94 of 189There is a map of what you sell92 of 189A file describing you to machines exists26 of 189Machines can be authorised to act10 of 189Price and stock are readable by software2 of 189Rules for AI agents are published16 of 189Products are stated in machine terms1 of 189Your catalogue can be asked a questionnone quote fullyA description of what may be requestednone quote fullyYou describe yourself to other agentsnone quote fullySomething callable exists on your sitenone quote fullyPayment per call is possiblenone quote fully
field run 2026-10-16, twelve checks, 189 seller sites in 30 categories, one afternoon

The pattern is not random. The checks almost everyone passes are the free ones: a sitemap, and being allowed in at all. Every check that requires a decision about machines fails across the whole industry at once, which makes this a decision problem rather than a technology problem.


/ every site, ranked

The best result in the field was 5.6 out of 10

Sorted from best to worst. Green means a machine can read the site and still cannot quote from it. Amber means the site does not answer a machine or answers it with a block. The spread runs from 7.4 down to 2.9, and 65 of the 189 share one score, 3.5.

0246810legrand.usberlinpackagingtemedian 4.4each bar is one seller site, requested as a machine with no browser fingerprintsgreen: a machine is allowed in. amber: it is refused or challenged65 of the 189 share one score, 3.5, which is what a site scores when it answers people and nobody elsethe best in the sample: legrand.us, 7.4 of 10. scale 0 to 10, field run 2026-10-16
each bar is one distributor, scored 0 to 10, reports worth 3.0 read first, warnings worth half credit

/ the field run

189 sellers, one afternoon, one location

The last column is the observation, not the interpretation. It is what the response actually contained.

DomainTo a machineRules for AI agentsProduct dataObservation
legrand.usopen, 200, 429 KB readablerobots.txt, no AI agent namedsome product markup, price and stock readableHTTP 200 and readable content (439246 bytes) with no browser fingerprints; a sitemap of 1025 URLs; robots.txt never names an AI agentLegrand North America, Electrical equipment manufacturers, 7.4 of 10
berlinpackaging.comopen, 200, 231 KB readablenames an AI agentno product markup, stock only, no priceHTTP 200 and readable content (236274 bytes) with no browser fingerprints; a sitemap of 3874 URLsBerlin Packaging, Food, foodservice equipment and packaging, 6.2 of 10
te.comopen, 200, 333 KB readablenames an AI agentno product markup, stock only, no priceHTTP 200 and readable content (341061 bytes) with no browser fingerprints; a sitemap of 3662 URLsTE Connectivity, Electronics, connectors and automation, 6.2 of 10
tricorbraun.comopen, 200, 839 KB readablenames an AI agentno product markup, stock only, no priceHTTP 200 and readable content (859181 bytes) with no browser fingerprints; the only real llms.txt in this panel, and it still cannot quote a part; no sitemapTricorBraun, Food, foodservice equipment and packaging, 6.0 of 10
mattel.comopen, 200, 1942 KB readablerobots.txt, no AI agent namedno product markup, stock only, no priceHTTP 200 and readable content (1988185 bytes) with no browser fingerprints; the only real llms.txt in this panel, and it still cannot quote a part; a sitemap of 1002 URLs; robots.txt never names an AI agentMattel, Electronics, toys and consumer products, 5.9 of 10
bldr.comopen, 200, 61 KB readablenames an AI agentno product markup, no price, no stockHTTP 200 and readable content (62913 bytes) with no browser fingerprints; the only real llms.txt in this panel, and it still cannot quote a part; a sitemap of 531 URLsBuilders FirstSource, Building materials and construction supply, 5.7 of 10
cencora.comopen, 200, 120 KB readablenames an AI agentno product markup, no price, no stockHTTP 200 and readable content (122972 bytes) with no browser fingerprints; the only real llms.txt in this panel, and it still cannot quote a part; a sitemap of 1175 URLsCencora, Medical, dental, lab and life sciences, 5.7 of 10
flexport.comopen, 200, 457 KB readablenames an AI agentno product markup, no price, no stockHTTP 200 and readable content (468064 bytes) with no browser fingerprints; the only real llms.txt in this panel, and it still cannot quote a part; a sitemap of 2534 URLsFlexport, Customs, freight and trade services, 5.7 of 10
akeneo.comopen, 200, 182 KB readablenames an AI agentno product markup, no price, no stockHTTP 200 and readable content (186489 bytes) with no browser fingerprints; the only real llms.txt in this panel, and it still cannot quote a part; a sitemap of 853 URLsAkeneo, Distributor software, ERP and product information, 5.7 of 10
naw.orgopen, 200, 261 KB readablenames an AI agentno product markup, no price, no stockHTTP 200 and readable content (267744 bytes) with no browser fingerprints; the only real llms.txt in this panel, and it still cannot quote a part; a sitemap of 822 URLsNAW, Associations, media and analysts, 5.7 of 10
mdm.comopen, 200, 230 KB readablenames an AI agentno product markup, no price, no stockHTTP 200 and readable content (235852 bytes) with no browser fingerprints; the only real llms.txt in this panel, and it still cannot quote a part; a sitemap of 822 URLsModern Distribution Management, Associations, media and analysts, 5.7 of 10
anglera.comopen, 200, 245 KB readablenames an AI agentno product markup, no price, no stockHTTP 200 and readable content (250865 bytes) with no browser fingerprints; the only real llms.txt in this panel, and it still cannot quote a part; a sitemap of 1738 URLsAnglera Index, Associations, media and analysts, 5.7 of 10
vanmeterinc.comopen, 200, 199 KB readablerobots.txt, no AI agent namedno product markup, stock only, no priceHTTP 200 and readable content (203998 bytes) with no browser fingerprints; a sitemap of 1709 URLs; robots.txt never names an AI agentVan Meter, Electrical, data and security distribution, 5.6 of 10
eis-inc.comopen, 200, 145 KB readablerobots.txt, no AI agent namedno product markup, stock only, no priceHTTP 200 and readable content (148706 bytes) with no browser fingerprints; a sitemap of 6244 URLs; robots.txt never names an AI agentEIS Inc, Industrial distribution and MRO, 5.6 of 10
abcsupply.comopen, 200, 378 KB readablerobots.txt, no AI agent namedno product markup, stock only, no priceHTTP 200 and readable content (387317 bytes) with no browser fingerprints; a sitemap of 485 URLs; robots.txt never names an AI agentABC Supply, Building materials and construction supply, 5.6 of 10
reliance.comopen, 200, 110 KB readablenames an AI agentno product markup, no price, no stockHTTP 200 and readable content (112231 bytes) with no browser fingerprints; a sitemap of 21 URLsReliance, Metals, plastics and industrial materials, 5.6 of 10
gfs.comopen, 200, 359 KB readablerobots.txt, no AI agent namedno product markup, stock only, no priceHTTP 200 and readable content (367291 bytes) with no browser fingerprints; a sitemap of 1998 URLs; robots.txt never names an AI agentGordon Food Service, Food, foodservice equipment and packaging, 5.6 of 10
basf.comopen, 200, 440 KB readablenames an AI agentno product markup, no price, no stockHTTP 200 and readable content (450684 bytes) with no browser fingerprints; a sitemap of 2741 URLsBASF, Chemicals and restricted substances, 5.6 of 10
kuehne-nagel.comopen, 200, 522 KB readablenames an AI agentno product markup, no price, no stockHTTP 200 and readable content (534574 bytes) with no browser fingerprints; a sitemap of 370 URLsKuehne and Nagel, Customs, freight and trade services, 5.6 of 10
thermofisher.comopen, 200, 530 KB readableno usable robots.txtno product markup, stock only, no priceHTTP 200 and readable content (542661 bytes) with no browser fingerprints; the only real llms.txt in this panel, and it still cannot quote a part; no sitemapThermo Fisher Scientific, Medical, dental, lab and life sciences, 5.4 of 10
afcindustries.comopen, 200, 326 KB readablerobots.txt, no AI agent namedno product markup, no price, no stockHTTP 200 and readable content (333884 bytes) with no browser fingerprints; the only real llms.txt in this panel, and it still cannot quote a part; a sitemap of 1698 URLs; robots.txt never names an AI agentAFC Industries, Industrial distribution and MRO, 5.3 of 10
master.caopen, 200, 1467 KB readablenothing declaredno product markup, price and stock readableHTTP 200 and readable content (1502516 bytes) with no browser fingerprints; no sitemapThe Master Group, Plumbing, HVACR, PVF and waterworks, 5.3 of 10
kennametal.comopen, 200, 44 KB readablenames an AI agentno product markup, no price, no stockHTTP 200 and readable content (44704 bytes) with no browser fingerprints; no sitemapKennametal, Tools, safety and cutting tools, 5.3 of 10
brenntag.comopen, 200, 165 KB readablerobots.txt is an HTML pageno product markup, stock only, no priceHTTP 200 and readable content (168700 bytes) with no browser fingerprints; no sitemapBrenntag, Chemicals, gases and lubricants, 5.3 of 10
zoro.comopen, 200, 391 KB readableno usable robots.txtno product markup, stock only, no priceHTTP 200 and readable content (400000 bytes) with no browser fingerprints; no sitemapZoro, Procurement suites, marketplaces and networks, 5.3 of 10
mscdirect.comopen, 200, 8 KB readablerobots.txt, no AI agent namedno product markup, no price, no stockHTTP 200 and readable content (8224 bytes) with no browser fingerprints; the only real llms.txt in this panel, and it still cannot quote a part; a sitemap of 442 URLs; robots.txt never names an AI agentMSC Industrial Supply, Industrial distribution and MRO, 5.1 of 10
dxpe.comopen, 200, 432 KB readablerobots.txt, no AI agent namedno product markup, no price, no stockHTTP 200 and readable content (441864 bytes) with no browser fingerprints; a sitemap of 408 URLs; robots.txt never names an AI agentDXP Enterprises, Industrial distribution and MRO, 5.1 of 10
rockwellautomation.comopen, 200, 108 KB readablerobots.txt, no AI agent namedno product markup, no price, no stockHTTP 200 and readable content (110622 bytes) with no browser fingerprints; the only real llms.txt in this panel, and it still cannot quote a part; a sitemap of 5101 URLs; robots.txt never names an AI agentRockwell Automation, Electronics, connectors and automation, 5.1 of 10
siemens.comopen, 200, 286 KB readablerobots.txt, no AI agent namedno product markup, no price, no stockHTTP 200 and readable content (292485 bytes) with no browser fingerprints; the only real llms.txt in this panel, and it still cannot quote a part; a sitemap of 249 URLs; robots.txt never names an AI agentSiemens, Electrical equipment manufacturers, 5.1 of 10
kloecknermetals.comopen, 200, 295 KB readablerobots.txt, no AI agent namedno product markup, no price, no stockHTTP 200 and readable content (302467 bytes) with no browser fingerprints; a sitemap of 473 URLs; robots.txt never names an AI agentKloeckner Metals, Metals, plastics and industrial materials, 5.1 of 10
bd.comopen, 200, 93 KB readablerobots.txt, no AI agent namedno product markup, no price, no stockHTTP 200 and readable content (95504 bytes) with no browser fingerprints; the only real llms.txt in this panel, and it still cannot quote a part; a sitemap of 1375 URLs; robots.txt never names an AI agentBecton Dickinson, Medical devices and pharmaceuticals, 5.1 of 10
vfc.comopen, 200, 61 KB readableno usable robots.txtno product markup, no price, no stockHTTP 200 and readable content (62320 bytes) with no browser fingerprints; the only real llms.txt in this panel, and it still cannot quote a part; a sitemap of 384 URLsVF Corporation, Textiles, apparel and footwear, 5.1 of 10
assent.comopen, 200, 391 KB readablerobots.txt, no AI agent namedno product markup, no price, no stockHTTP 200 and readable content (400000 bytes) with no browser fingerprints; the only real llms.txt in this panel, and it still cannot quote a part; a sitemap of 675 URLs; robots.txt never names an AI agentAssent, Compliance and supply chain data platforms, 5.1 of 10
jaggaer.comopen, 200, 317 KB readablerobots.txt, no AI agent namedno product markup, no price, no stockHTTP 200 and readable content (324352 bytes) with no browser fingerprints; the only real llms.txt in this panel, and it still cannot quote a part; a sitemap of 404 URLs; robots.txt never names an AI agentJAGGAER, Procurement suites, marketplaces and networks, 5.1 of 10
airgas.comopen, 200, 326 KB readablerobots.txt, no AI agent namedno product markup, no price, no stockHTTP 200 and readable content (333337 bytes) with no browser fingerprints; a sitemap of 1516 URLs; robots.txt never names an AI agentAirgas, Chemicals, gases and lubricants, 5.0 of 10
rs-online.comopen, 200, 122 KB readablerobots.txt is an HTML pageno product markup, no price, no stockHTTP 200 and readable content (124594 bytes) with no browser fingerprints; a sitemap of 1 URLsRS Group Americas, Industrial distribution and MRO, 5.0 of 10
distributionsolutionsgroup.comopen, 200, 74 KB readablerobots.txt, no AI agent namedno product markup, no price, no stockHTTP 200 and readable content (76256 bytes) with no browser fingerprints; a sitemap of 44 URLs; robots.txt never names an AI agentDistribution Solutions Group, Industrial distribution and MRO, 5.0 of 10
kaman.comopen, 200, 271 KB readablerobots.txt, no AI agent namedno product markup, no price, no stockHTTP 200 and readable content (277667 bytes) with no browser fingerprints; a sitemap of 971 URLs; robots.txt never names an AI agentKaman Distribution, Industrial distribution and MRO, 5.0 of 10
globalindustrial.comopen, 200, 842 KB readablerobots.txt, no AI agent namedno product markup, no price, no stockHTTP 200 and readable content (862455 bytes) with no browser fingerprints; a sitemap of 528 URLs; robots.txt never names an AI agentGlobal Industrial, Industrial distribution and MRO, 5.0 of 10
borderstates.comopen, 200, 132 KB readablerobots.txt, no AI agent namedno product markup, no price, no stockHTTP 200 and readable content (134797 bytes) with no browser fingerprints; a sitemap of 1025 URLs; robots.txt never names an AI agentBorder States, Electrical, data and security distribution, 5.0 of 10
elliottelectric.comopen, 200, 206 KB readablerobots.txt, no AI agent namedno product markup, no price, no stockHTTP 200 and readable content (211006 bytes) with no browser fingerprints; a sitemap of 6258 URLs; robots.txt never names an AI agentElliott Electric Supply, Electrical, data and security distribution, 5.0 of 10
fwwebb.comopen, 200, 132 KB readablenothing declaredno product markup, stock only, no priceHTTP 200 and readable content (134710 bytes) with no browser fingerprints; a sitemap of 1090 URLsF.W. Webb, Plumbing, HVACR, PVF and waterworks, 5.0 of 10
dnow.comopen, 200, 129 KB readablerobots.txt, no AI agent namedno product markup, no price, no stockHTTP 200 and readable content (132424 bytes) with no browser fingerprints; a sitemap of 428 URLs; robots.txt never names an AI agentDNOW, Plumbing, HVACR, PVF and waterworks, 5.0 of 10
coreandmain.comopen, 200, 87 KB readablerobots.txt, no AI agent namedno product markup, no price, no stockHTTP 200 and readable content (88687 bytes) with no browser fingerprints; a sitemap of 634 URLs; robots.txt never names an AI agentCore & Main, Plumbing, HVACR, PVF and waterworks, 5.0 of 10
84lumber.comopen, 200, 155 KB readablerobots.txt, no AI agent namedno product markup, no price, no stockHTTP 200 and readable content (158232 bytes) with no browser fingerprints; a sitemap of 192 URLs; robots.txt never names an AI agent84 Lumber, Building materials and construction supply, 5.0 of 10
wurthindustry.comopen, 200, 99 KB readablerobots.txt is an HTML pageno product markup, no price, no stockHTTP 200 and readable content (101442 bytes) with no browser fingerprints; a sitemap of 341 URLsWurth Industry North America, Fasteners and class C components, 5.0 of 10
gates.comopen, 200, 26 KB readablerobots.txt, no AI agent namedno product markup, no price, no stockHTTP 200 and readable content (26123 bytes) with no browser fingerprints; a sitemap of 2380 URLs; robots.txt never names an AI agentGates Corporation, Power transmission, bearings and motion control, 5.0 of 10
timken.comopen, 200, 277 KB readablerobots.txt, no AI agent namedno product markup, no price, no stockHTTP 200 and readable content (283551 bytes) with no browser fingerprints; a sitemap of 567 URLs; robots.txt never names an AI agentTimken, Power transmission, bearings and motion control, 5.0 of 10
boschtools.comopen, 200, 327 KB readablerobots.txt, no AI agent namedno product markup, no price, no stockHTTP 200 and readable content (334434 bytes) with no browser fingerprints; a sitemap of 1428 URLs; robots.txt never names an AI agentBosch Professional, Tools, safety and cutting tools, 5.0 of 10
panduit.comopen, 200, 160 KB readablerobots.txt, no AI agent namedno product markup, no price, no stockHTTP 200 and readable content (163426 bytes) with no browser fingerprints; a sitemap of 3255 URLs; robots.txt never names an AI agentPanduit, Electronics, connectors and automation, 5.0 of 10
partsauthority.comopen, 200, 21 KB readablerobots.txt, no AI agent namedno product markup, no price, no stockHTTP 200 and readable content (21445 bytes) with no browser fingerprints; a sitemap of 1 URLs; robots.txt never names an AI agentParts Authority, Automotive and heavy duty aftermarket, 5.0 of 10
linde.comopen, 200, 530 KB readablerobots.txt, no AI agent namedno product markup, no price, no stockHTTP 200 and readable content (542775 bytes) with no browser fingerprints; a sitemap of 421 URLs; robots.txt never names an AI agentLinde, Chemicals, gases and lubricants, 5.0 of 10
henryschein.comopen, 200, 108 KB readablerobots.txt, no AI agent namedno product markup, no price, no stockHTTP 200 and readable content (110420 bytes) with no browser fingerprints; a sitemap of 866 URLs; robots.txt never names an AI agentHenry Schein, Medical, dental, lab and life sciences, 5.0 of 10
sysco.comopen, 200, 132 KB readablerobots.txt, no AI agent namedno product markup, no price, no stockHTTP 200 and readable content (134679 bytes) with no browser fingerprints; a sitemap of 249 URLs; robots.txt never names an AI agentSysco, Food, foodservice equipment and packaging, 5.0 of 10
ryerson.comopen, 200, 1208 KB readablerobots.txt, no AI agent namedno product markup, no price, no stockHTTP 200 and readable content (1236529 bytes) with no browser fingerprints; a sitemap of 565 URLs; robots.txt never names an AI agentRyerson, Metals, plastics and industrial materials, 5.0 of 10
finning.comopen, 200, 68 KB readablerobots.txt, no AI agent namedno product markup, no price, no stockHTTP 200 and readable content (69845 bytes) with no browser fingerprints; a sitemap of 1735 URLs; robots.txt never names an AI agentFinning Cat, Agricultural, turf and equipment dealers, 5.0 of 10
enersys.comopen, 200, 270 KB readablerobots.txt, no AI agent namedno product markup, no price, no stockHTTP 200 and readable content (276908 bytes) with no browser fingerprints; a sitemap of 777 URLs; robots.txt never names an AI agentEnersys, Batteries and energy storage, 5.0 of 10
clarios.comopen, 200, 85 KB readablerobots.txt, no AI agent namedno product markup, no price, no stockHTTP 200 and readable content (87245 bytes) with no browser fingerprints; a sitemap of 322 URLs; robots.txt never names an AI agentClarios, Batteries and energy storage, 5.0 of 10
firstsolar.comopen, 200, 32 KB readablerobots.txt, no AI agent namedno product markup, no price, no stockHTTP 200 and readable content (33244 bytes) with no browser fingerprints; a sitemap of 90 URLs; robots.txt never names an AI agentFirst Solar, Solar and clean tech, 5.0 of 10
leoch.comopen, 200, 192 KB readablerobots.txt, no AI agent namedno product markup, no price, no stockHTTP 200 and readable content (196164 bytes) with no browser fingerprints; a sitemap of 139 URLs; robots.txt never names an AI agentLeoch Battery, Batteries and energy storage, 5.0 of 10
enphase.comopen, 200, 92 KB readablerobots.txt, no AI agent namedno product markup, no price, no stockHTTP 200 and readable content (93968 bytes) with no browser fingerprints; a sitemap of 2000 URLs; robots.txt never names an AI agentEnphase Energy, Solar and clean tech, 5.0 of 10
ofi.comopen, 200, 719 KB readablerobots.txt, no AI agent namedno product markup, no price, no stockHTTP 200 and readable content (736537 bytes) with no browser fingerprints; a sitemap of 18 URLs; robots.txt never names an AI agentofi (Olam Food Ingredients), Food, agriculture and forest products, 5.0 of 10
westfraser.comopen, 200, 370 KB readablerobots.txt, no AI agent namedno product markup, no price, no stockHTTP 200 and readable content (378657 bytes) with no browser fingerprints; a sitemap of 572 URLs; robots.txt never names an AI agentWest Fraser, Food, agriculture and forest products, 5.0 of 10
canfor.comopen, 200, 312 KB readablerobots.txt, no AI agent namedno product markup, no price, no stockHTTP 200 and readable content (319832 bytes) with no browser fingerprints; a sitemap of 310 URLs; robots.txt never names an AI agentCanfor, Food, agriculture and forest products, 5.0 of 10
tyson.comopen, 200, 163 KB readableno usable robots.txtno product markup, no price, no stockHTTP 200 and readable content (167165 bytes) with no browser fingerprints; a sitemap of 355 URLsTyson Foods, Food, agriculture and forest products, 5.0 of 10
weyerhaeuser.comopen, 200, 95 KB readablerobots.txt, no AI agent namedno product markup, no price, no stockHTTP 200 and readable content (97789 bytes) with no browser fingerprints; a sitemap of 1034 URLs; robots.txt never names an AI agentWeyerhaeuser, Food, agriculture and forest products, 5.0 of 10
bostonscientific.comopen, 200, 157 KB readablerobots.txt, no AI agent namedno product markup, no price, no stockHTTP 200 and readable content (161195 bytes) with no browser fingerprints; a sitemap of 2347 URLs; robots.txt never names an AI agentBoston Scientific, Medical devices and pharmaceuticals, 5.0 of 10
siemens-healthineers.comopen, 200, 90 KB readablerobots.txt, no AI agent namedno product markup, no price, no stockHTTP 200 and readable content (91957 bytes) with no browser fingerprints; a sitemap of 112 URLs; robots.txt never names an AI agentSiemens Healthineers, Medical devices and pharmaceuticals, 5.0 of 10
holcim.comopen, 200, 183 KB readablerobots.txt, no AI agent namedno product markup, no price, no stockHTTP 200 and readable content (187681 bytes) with no browser fingerprints; a sitemap of 1120 URLs; robots.txt never names an AI agentHolcim, Construction products and machinery, 5.0 of 10
jlg.comopen, 200, 389 KB readablenothing declaredno product markup, stock only, no priceHTTP 200 and readable content (398134 bytes) with no browser fingerprints; a sitemap of 799 URLsJLG Industries, Construction products and machinery, 5.0 of 10
dow.comopen, 200, 305 KB readablerobots.txt, no AI agent namedno product markup, no price, no stockHTTP 200 and readable content (312709 bytes) with no browser fingerprints; a sitemap of 6105 URLs; robots.txt never names an AI agentDow, Chemicals and restricted substances, 5.0 of 10
milliken.comopen, 200, 177 KB readablerobots.txt, no AI agent namedno product markup, no price, no stockHTTP 200 and readable content (181662 bytes) with no browser fingerprints; a sitemap of 4295 URLs; robots.txt never names an AI agentMilliken, Textiles, apparel and footwear, 5.0 of 10
qima.comopen, 200, 266 KB readablerobots.txt, no AI agent namedno product markup, no price, no stockHTTP 200 and readable content (272567 bytes) with no browser fingerprints; a sitemap of 1356 URLs; robots.txt never names an AI agentQIMA, Inspection, testing and certification, 5.0 of 10
bureauveritas.comopen, 200, 116 KB readablerobots.txt, no AI agent namedno product markup, no price, no stockHTTP 200 and readable content (119157 bytes) with no browser fingerprints; a sitemap of 1934 URLs; robots.txt never names an AI agentBureau Veritas, Inspection, testing and certification, 5.0 of 10
sourceintelligence.comopen, 200, 80 KB readablerobots.txt, no AI agent namedno product markup, no price, no stockHTTP 200 and readable content (82356 bytes) with no browser fingerprints; a sitemap of 53 URLs; robots.txt never names an AI agentSource Intelligence, Compliance and supply chain data platforms, 5.0 of 10
nike.comopen, 200, 690 KB readablerobots.txt, no AI agent namedno product markup, no price, no stockHTTP 200 and readable content (706490 bytes) with no browser fingerprints; a sitemap of 113 URLs; robots.txt never names an AI agentNike, Textiles, apparel and footwear, 5.0 of 10
ecovadis.comopen, 200, 183 KB readablerobots.txt, no AI agent namedno product markup, no price, no stockHTTP 200 and readable content (187346 bytes) with no browser fingerprints; a sitemap of 270 URLs; robots.txt never names an AI agentEcoVadis, Compliance and supply chain data platforms, 5.0 of 10
sedex.comopen, 200, 474 KB readablerobots.txt, no AI agent namedno product markup, no price, no stockHTTP 200 and readable content (485253 bytes) with no browser fingerprints; a sitemap of 794 URLs; robots.txt never names an AI agentSedex, Compliance and supply chain data platforms, 5.0 of 10
ewweb.comopen, 200, 286 KB readablerobots.txt, no AI agent namedno product markup, no price, no stockHTTP 200 and readable content (292806 bytes) with no browser fingerprints; a sitemap of 2109 URLs; robots.txt never names an AI agentElectrical Wholesaling, Associations, media and analysts, 5.0 of 10
rdoequipment.comopen, 200, 127 KB readablerobots.txt, no AI agent namedno product markup, no price, no stockHTTP 200 and readable content (130078 bytes) with no browser fingerprints; no sitemap; robots.txt never names an AI agentRDO Equipment, Agricultural, turf and equipment dealers, 4.9 of 10
jinkosolar.comopen, 200, 78 KB readableno usable robots.txtno product markup, no price, no stockHTTP 200 and readable content (80295 bytes) with no browser fingerprints; the only real llms.txt in this panel, and it still cannot quote a part; no sitemapJinkoSolar, Solar and clean tech, 4.9 of 10
expeditors.comopen, 200, 50 KB readablerobots.txt, no AI agent namedno product markup, no price, no stockHTTP 200 and readable content (50883 bytes) with no browser fingerprints; no sitemap; robots.txt never names an AI agentExpeditors, Customs, freight and trade services, 4.9 of 10
infor.comopen, 200, 307 KB readableno usable robots.txtno product markup, no price, no stockHTTP 200 and readable content (314243 bytes) with no browser fingerprints; the only real llms.txt in this panel, and it still cannot quote a part; no sitemapInfor, Distributor software, ERP and product information, 4.9 of 10
supplyht.comopen, 200, 162 KB readablerobots.txt, no AI agent namedno product markup, no price, no stockHTTP 200 and readable content (165901 bytes) with no browser fingerprints; no sitemap; robots.txt never names an AI agentSupply House Times, Associations, media and analysts, 4.9 of 10
milwaukeetool.comopen, 200, 717 KB readablerobots.txt, no AI agent namedno product markup, no price, no stockHTTP 200 and readable content (734279 bytes) with no browser fingerprints; no sitemap; robots.txt never names an AI agentMilwaukee Tool, Tools, safety and cutting tools, 4.7 of 10
snapon.comopen, 200, 64 KB readablerobots.txt, no AI agent namedno product markup, no price, no stockHTTP 200 and readable content (65895 bytes) with no browser fingerprints; no sitemap; robots.txt never names an AI agentSnap-on, Tools, safety and cutting tools, 4.7 of 10
uline.comopen, 200, 71 KB readablerobots.txt, no AI agent namedno product markup, no price, no stockHTTP 200 and readable content (72544 bytes) with no browser fingerprints; no sitemap; robots.txt never names an AI agentUline, Food, foodservice equipment and packaging, 4.7 of 10
wago.comopen, 200, 56 KB readablerobots.txt, no AI agent namedno product markup, no price, no stockHTTP 200 and readable content (57655 bytes) with no browser fingerprints; no sitemap; robots.txt never names an AI agentWAGO, Electronics, connectors and automation, 4.7 of 10
se.comopen, 200, 391 KB readablerobots.txt, no AI agent namedno product markup, no price, no stockHTTP 200 and readable content (400000 bytes) with no browser fingerprints; no sitemap; robots.txt never names an AI agentSchneider Electric, Electrical equipment manufacturers, 4.7 of 10
rockauto.comopen, 200, 566 KB readablenothing declaredno product markup, stock only, no priceHTTP 200 and readable content (579897 bytes) with no browser fingerprints; no sitemapRockAuto, Automotive and heavy duty aftermarket, 4.7 of 10
sma.deopen, 200, 922 KB readablerobots.txt, no AI agent namedno product markup, no price, no stockHTTP 200 and readable content (943799 bytes) with no browser fingerprints; no sitemap; robots.txt never names an AI agentSMA Solar, Solar and clean tech, 4.7 of 10
hasbro.comopen, 200, 70 KB readablerobots.txt is an HTML pageno product markup, no price, no stockHTTP 200 and readable content (72123 bytes) with no browser fingerprints; no sitemapHasbro, Electronics, toys and consumer products, 4.7 of 10
clariant.comopen, 200, 95 KB readablerobots.txt is an HTML pageno product markup, no price, no stockHTTP 200 and readable content (97233 bytes) with no browser fingerprints; no sitemapClariant, Chemicals and restricted substances, 4.7 of 10
dsv.comopen, 200, 199 KB readablerobots.txt, no AI agent namedno product markup, no price, no stockHTTP 200 and readable content (203715 bytes) with no browser fingerprints; no sitemap; robots.txt never names an AI agentDSV, Customs, freight and trade services, 4.7 of 10
trinasolar.comcode 404no usable robots.txtno product markup, stock only, no priceHTTP 404 for a non-browser client; no sitemapTrina Solar, Solar and clean tech, 4.4 of 10
digikey.comclosed, 403 challengenames an AI agentno product markup, stock only, no priceHTTP 403 with a bot challenge page: an agent is asked to prove it is human; no sitemapDigi-Key, Electronics, connectors and automation, 4.1 of 10
dewalt.complaceholder, 200robots.txt, no AI agent namedno product markup, stock only, no priceHTTP 200 but the page carries almost no readable text (310 characters): the site answers a machine with a placeholder instead of the catalogue; the only real llms.txt in this panel, and it still cannot quote a part; a sitemap of 365 URLs; rDeWalt, Tools, safety and cutting tools, 4.0 of 10
rshughes.comclosed, 403 challengerobots.txt, no AI agent namedno product markup, stock only, no priceHTTP 403 with a bot challenge page: an agent is asked to prove it is human; a sitemap of 2223 URLs; robots.txt never names an AI agentR.S. Hughes, Tools, safety and cutting tools, 3.8 of 10
lego.comclosed, 403 challengerobots.txt, no AI agent namedno product markup, stock only, no priceHTTP 403 with a bot challenge page: an agent is asked to prove it is human; a sitemap of 228 URLs; robots.txt never names an AI agentLEGO, Electronics, toys and consumer products, 3.8 of 10
motion.comclosed, 403 challengeno usable robots.txtno product markup, stock only, no priceHTTP 403 with a bot challenge page: an agent is asked to prove it is human; no sitemapMotion (Genuine Parts), Power transmission, bearings and motion control, 3.5 of 10
applied.comclosed, 403 challengerobots.txt, no AI agent namedno product markup, stock only, no priceHTTP 403 with a bot challenge page: an agent is asked to prove it is human; no sitemap; robots.txt never names an AI agentApplied Industrial Technologies, Industrial distribution and MRO, 3.5 of 10
fastenal.comclosed, 403no usable robots.txtno product markup, stock only, no priceHTTP 403 to a client without browser fingerprints; no sitemapFastenal, Industrial distribution and MRO, 3.5 of 10
bhid.comclosed, 403 challengeno usable robots.txtno product markup, stock only, no priceHTTP 403 with a bot challenge page: an agent is asked to prove it is human; no sitemapBlackHawk Industrial, Industrial distribution and MRO, 3.5 of 10
graybar.comclosed, 403 challengeno usable robots.txtno product markup, stock only, no priceHTTP 403 with a bot challenge page: an agent is asked to prove it is human; no sitemapGraybar, Electrical, data and security distribution, 3.5 of 10
wesco.comclosed, 403 challengeno usable robots.txtno product markup, stock only, no priceHTTP 403 with a bot challenge page: an agent is asked to prove it is human; no sitemapWesco, Electrical, data and security distribution, 3.5 of 10
soneparusa.comclosed, 403 challengeno usable robots.txtno product markup, stock only, no priceHTTP 403 with a bot challenge page: an agent is asked to prove it is human; no sitemapSonepar USA, Electrical, data and security distribution, 3.5 of 10
stateelectric.comclosed, 403 challengeno usable robots.txtno product markup, stock only, no priceHTTP 403 with a bot challenge page: an agent is asked to prove it is human; no sitemapState Electric Supply, Electrical, data and security distribution, 3.5 of 10
cityelectricsupply.comclosed, 403 challengeno usable robots.txtno product markup, stock only, no priceHTTP 403 with a bot challenge page: an agent is asked to prove it is human; no sitemapCity Electric Supply, Electrical, data and security distribution, 3.5 of 10
kendallelectric.comclosed, 403no usable robots.txtno product markup, stock only, no priceHTTP 403 to a client without browser fingerprints; no sitemapKendall Electric, Electrical, data and security distribution, 3.5 of 10
ferguson.comclosed, 403robots.txt, no AI agent namedno product markup, stock only, no priceHTTP 403 to a client without browser fingerprints; no sitemap; robots.txt never names an AI agentFerguson, Plumbing, HVACR, PVF and waterworks, 3.5 of 10
carrierenterprise.comclosed, 403 challengeno usable robots.txtno product markup, stock only, no priceHTTP 403 with a bot challenge page: an agent is asked to prove it is human; no sitemapCarrier Enterprise, Plumbing, HVACR, PVF and waterworks, 3.5 of 10
johnstonesupply.comclosed, 403no usable robots.txtno product markup, stock only, no priceHTTP 403 to a client without browser fingerprints; no sitemapJohnstone Supply, Plumbing, HVACR, PVF and waterworks, 3.5 of 10
bakerdist.comclosed, 403 challengeno usable robots.txtno product markup, stock only, no priceHTTP 403 with a bot challenge page: an agent is asked to prove it is human; no sitemapBaker Distributing, Plumbing, HVACR, PVF and waterworks, 3.5 of 10
whitecap.comclosed, 403no usable robots.txtno product markup, stock only, no priceHTTP 403 to a client without browser fingerprints; no sitemapWhite Cap, Building materials and construction supply, 3.5 of 10
hillmangroup.comclosed, 429robots.txt, no AI agent namedno product markup, no price, no stockHTTP 429 to a client without browser fingerprints; the only real llms.txt in this panel, and it still cannot quote a part; a sitemap of 50 URLs; robots.txt never names an AI agentThe Hillman Group, Fasteners and class C components, 3.5 of 10
optimas.complaceholder, 200robots.txt, no AI agent namedno product markup, no price, no stockHTTP 200 but the page carries almost no readable text (95 characters): the site answers a machine with a placeholder instead of the catalogue; the only real llms.txt in this panel, and it still cannot quote a part; a sitemap of 636 URLs; roOptimas Solutions, Fasteners and class C components, 3.5 of 10
kimballmidwest.comno responseno usable robots.txtno product markup, stock only, no priceno response from the site as a non-browser client (URLError: ); no sitemapKimball Midwest, Industrial distribution and MRO, 3.5 of 10
endries.comclosed, 403no usable robots.txtno product markup, stock only, no priceHTTP 403 to a client without browser fingerprints; no sitemapEndries International, Fasteners and class C components, 3.5 of 10
summitelectric.comno responseno usable robots.txtno product markup, stock only, no priceno response from the site as a non-browser client (URLError: ); no sitemapSummit Electric Supply, Electrical, data and security distribution, 3.5 of 10
parker.comclosed, 403no usable robots.txtno product markup, stock only, no priceHTTP 403 to a client without browser fingerprints; no sitemapParker Hannifin, Power transmission, bearings and motion control, 3.5 of 10
makitatools.comno responseno usable robots.txtno product markup, stock only, no priceno response from the site as a non-browser client (URLError: Makita, Tools, safety and cutting tools, 3.5 of 10
imperialdade.comclosed, 403no usable robots.txtno product markup, stock only, no priceHTTP 403 to a client without browser fingerprints; no sitemapImperial Dade, Food, foodservice equipment and packaging, 3.5 of 10
sunsource.comno responseno usable robots.txtno product markup, stock only, no priceno response from the site as a non-browser client (URLError: ); no sitemapSunsource, Power transmission, bearings and motion control, 3.5 of 10
avnet.comclosed, 403no usable robots.txtno product markup, stock only, no priceHTTP 403 to a client without browser fingerprints; no sitemapAvnet, Electronics, connectors and automation, 3.5 of 10
remichel.comno responseno usable robots.txtno product markup, stock only, no priceno response from the site as a non-browser client (URLError: ); no sitemapRE Michel, Plumbing, HVACR, PVF and waterworks, 3.5 of 10
rsgroup.comclosed, 403 challengerobots.txt, no AI agent namedno product markup, stock only, no priceHTTP 403 with a bot challenge page: an agent is asked to prove it is human; no sitemap; robots.txt never names an AI agentRS Group, Electronics, connectors and automation, 3.5 of 10
farnell.comno responseno usable robots.txtno product markup, stock only, no priceno response from the site as a non-browser client (URLError: Farnell, Electronics, connectors and automation, 3.5 of 10
nskamericas.comno responseno usable robots.txtno product markup, stock only, no priceno response from the site as a non-browser client (URLError: ); no sitemapNSK Americas, Power transmission, bearings and motion control, 3.5 of 10
futureelectronics.comno responseno usable robots.txtno product markup, stock only, no priceno response from the site as a non-browser client (TimeoutError: The read operation timed out); no sitemapFuture Electronics, Electronics, connectors and automation, 3.5 of 10
mouser.comno responseno usable robots.txtno product markup, stock only, no priceno response from the site as a non-browser client (TimeoutError: The read operation timed out); no sitemapMouser, Electronics, connectors and automation, 3.5 of 10
amphenol.comclosed, 403no usable robots.txtno product markup, stock only, no priceHTTP 403 to a client without browser fingerprints; no sitemapAmphenol, Electronics, connectors and automation, 3.5 of 10
arrow.comno responseno usable robots.txtno product markup, stock only, no priceno response from the site as a non-browser client (TimeoutError: The read operation timed out); no sitemapArrow Electronics, Electronics, connectors and automation, 3.5 of 10
phoenixcontact.comclosed, 403no usable robots.txtno product markup, stock only, no priceHTTP 403 to a client without browser fingerprints; no sitemapPhoenix Contact, Electronics, connectors and automation, 3.5 of 10
newark.comno responseno usable robots.txtno product markup, stock only, no priceno response from the site as a non-browser client (TimeoutError: The read operation timed out); no sitemapNewark, Electronics, connectors and automation, 3.5 of 10
weidmueller.comclosed, 403no usable robots.txtno product markup, stock only, no priceHTTP 403 to a client without browser fingerprints; no sitemapWeidmuller, Electronics, connectors and automation, 3.5 of 10
autozone.comclosed, 403no usable robots.txtno product markup, stock only, no priceHTTP 403 to a client without browser fingerprints; no sitemapAutoZone, Automotive and heavy duty aftermarket, 3.5 of 10
oreillyauto.comclosed, 403no usable robots.txtno product markup, stock only, no priceHTTP 403 to a client without browser fingerprints; no sitemapO'Reilly Auto Parts, Automotive and heavy duty aftermarket, 3.5 of 10
napaonline.comclosed, 403no usable robots.txtno product markup, stock only, no priceHTTP 403 to a client without browser fingerprints; no sitemapNAPA Auto Parts, Automotive and heavy duty aftermarket, 3.5 of 10
molex.comno responseno usable robots.txtno product markup, stock only, no priceno response from the site as a non-browser client (TimeoutError: The read operation timed out); no sitemapMolex, Electronics, connectors and automation, 3.5 of 10
bunzl.comno responseno usable robots.txtno product markup, stock only, no priceno response from the site as a non-browser client (URLError: ); no sitemapBunzl North America, Food, foodservice equipment and packaging, 3.5 of 10
univarsolutions.comclosed, 403 challengeno usable robots.txtno product markup, stock only, no priceHTTP 403 with a bot challenge page: an agent is asked to prove it is human; no sitemapUnivar Solutions, Chemicals, gases and lubricants, 3.5 of 10
eaton.comno responseno usable robots.txtno product markup, stock only, no priceno response from the site as a non-browser client (TimeoutError: The read operation timed out); no sitemapEaton, Electrical equipment manufacturers, 3.5 of 10
abb.comno responseno usable robots.txtno product markup, stock only, no priceno response from the site as a non-browser client (TimeoutError: The read operation timed out); no sitemapABB, Electrical equipment manufacturers, 3.5 of 10
thyssenkrupp-materials.comno responseno usable robots.txtno product markup, stock only, no priceno response from the site as a non-browser client (URLError: ); no sitemapthyssenkrupp Materials, Metals, plastics and industrial materials, 3.5 of 10
professionalplastics.complaceholder, 200names an AI agentno product markup, no price, no stockHTTP 200 but the page carries almost no readable text (0 characters): the site answers a machine with a placeholder instead of the catalogue; no sitemapProfessional Plastics, Metals, plastics and industrial materials, 3.5 of 10
cardinalhealth.comno responseno usable robots.txtno product markup, stock only, no priceno response from the site as a non-browser client (TimeoutError: The read operation timed out); no sitemapCardinal Health, Medical, dental, lab and life sciences, 3.5 of 10
fishersci.comno responseno usable robots.txtno product markup, stock only, no priceno response from the site as a non-browser client (TimeoutError: The read operation timed out); no sitemapFisher Scientific, Medical, dental, lab and life sciences, 3.5 of 10
usfoods.comno responseno usable robots.txtno product markup, stock only, no priceno response from the site as a non-browser client (URLError: ); no sitemapUS Foods, Food, foodservice equipment and packaging, 3.5 of 10
eplastics.comno responseno usable robots.txtno product markup, stock only, no priceno response from the site as a non-browser client (URLError: ); no sitemapE&T Plastics, Metals, plastics and industrial materials, 3.5 of 10
saft.comno responseno usable robots.txtno product markup, stock only, no priceno response from the site as a non-browser client (URLError: Saft, Batteries and energy storage, 3.5 of 10
longi.comno responseno usable robots.txtno product markup, stock only, no priceno response from the site as a non-browser client (URLError: ); no sitemapLONGi, Solar and clean tech, 3.5 of 10
sony.comclosed, 403no usable robots.txtno product markup, stock only, no priceHTTP 403 to a client without browser fingerprints; no sitemapSony Electronics, Electronics, toys and consumer products, 3.5 of 10
barry-callebaut.comclosed, 403 challengerobots.txt, no AI agent namedno product markup, stock only, no priceHTTP 403 with a bot challenge page: an agent is asked to prove it is human; no sitemap; robots.txt never names an AI agentBarry Callebaut, Food, agriculture and forest products, 3.5 of 10
catl.comno responseno usable robots.txtno product markup, stock only, no priceno response from the site as a non-browser client (URLError: ); no sitemapCATL, Batteries and energy storage, 3.5 of 10
evebattery.comno responseno usable robots.txtno product markup, stock only, no priceno response from the site as a non-browser client (URLError: ); no sitemapEVE Energy, Batteries and energy storage, 3.5 of 10
sgs.comclosed, 403no usable robots.txtno product markup, stock only, no priceHTTP 403 to a client without browser fingerprints; no sitemapSGS, Inspection, testing and certification, 3.5 of 10
hanes.comclosed, 403 challengeno usable robots.txtno product markup, stock only, no priceHTTP 403 with a bot challenge page: an agent is asked to prove it is human; no sitemapHanesbrands, Textiles, apparel and footwear, 3.5 of 10
tuvsud.comclosed, 403 challengeno usable robots.txtno product markup, stock only, no priceHTTP 403 with a bot challenge page: an agent is asked to prove it is human; no sitemapTUV SUD, Inspection, testing and certification, 3.5 of 10
intertek.comclosed, 403 challengeno usable robots.txtno product markup, stock only, no priceHTTP 403 with a bot challenge page: an agent is asked to prove it is human; no sitemapIntertek, Inspection, testing and certification, 3.5 of 10
whirlpool.comno responseno usable robots.txtno product markup, stock only, no priceno response from the site as a non-browser client (TimeoutError: The read operation timed out); no sitemapWhirlpool, Electronics, toys and consumer products, 3.5 of 10
thomasnet.comclosed, 403 challengeno usable robots.txtno product markup, stock only, no priceHTTP 403 with a bot challenge page: an agent is asked to prove it is human; no sitemapThomasnet, Procurement suites, marketplaces and networks, 3.5 of 10
coupa.comclosed, 403 challengeno usable robots.txtno product markup, stock only, no priceHTTP 403 with a bot challenge page: an agent is asked to prove it is human; no sitemapCoupa, Procurement suites, marketplaces and networks, 3.5 of 10
inddist.comclosed, 403 challengeno usable robots.txtno product markup, stock only, no priceHTTP 403 with a bot challenge page: an agent is asked to prove it is human; no sitemapIndustrial Distribution, Associations, media and analysts, 3.5 of 10
caterpillar.comno responseno usable robots.txtno product markup, stock only, no priceno response from the site as a non-browser client (TimeoutError: The read operation timed out); no sitemapCaterpillar, Construction products and machinery, 3.5 of 10
efc-intl.complaceholder, 200robots.txt, no AI agent namedno product markup, no price, no stockHTTP 200 but the page carries almost no readable text (78 characters): the site answers a machine with a placeholder instead of the catalogue; the only real llms.txt in this panel, and it still cannot quote a part; a sitemap of 304 URLs; roEFC International, Fasteners and class C components, 3.4 of 10
lkqcorp.complaceholder, 200robots.txt, no AI agent namedno product markup, no price, no stockHTTP 200 but the page carries almost no readable text (347 characters): the site answers a machine with a placeholder instead of the catalogue; a sitemap of 286 URLs; robots.txt never names an AI agentLKQ Corporation, Automotive and heavy duty aftermarket, 3.4 of 10
epicor.complaceholder, 200robots.txt, no AI agent namedno product markup, no price, no stockHTTP 200 but the page carries almost no readable text (231 characters): the site answers a machine with a placeholder instead of the catalogue; the only real llms.txt in this panel, and it still cannot quote a part; a sitemap of 2216 URLs; Epicor, Distributor software, ERP and product information, 3.4 of 10
salsify.complaceholder, 200robots.txt, no AI agent namedno product markup, no price, no stockHTTP 200 but the page carries almost no readable text (332 characters): the site answers a machine with a placeholder instead of the catalogue; the only real llms.txt in this panel, and it still cannot quote a part; a sitemap of 2764 URLs; Salsify, Distributor software, ERP and product information, 3.4 of 10
singerindustrial.complaceholder, 200robots.txt, no AI agent namedno product markup, no price, no stockHTTP 200 but the page carries almost no readable text (207 characters): the site answers a machine with a placeholder instead of the catalogue; a sitemap of 67 URLs; robots.txt never names an AI agentSinger Industrial, Industrial distribution and MRO, 3.2 of 10
watsco.complaceholder, 200robots.txt, no AI agent namedno product markup, no price, no stockHTTP 200 but the page carries almost no readable text (194 characters): the site answers a machine with a placeholder instead of the catalogue; a sitemap of 480 URLs; robots.txt never names an AI agentWatsco, Plumbing, HVACR, PVF and waterworks, 3.2 of 10
becn.complaceholder, 200robots.txt, no AI agent namedno product markup, no price, no stockHTTP 200 but the page carries almost no readable text (281 characters): the site answers a machine with a placeholder instead of the catalogue; a sitemap of 18 URLs; robots.txt never names an AI agentBeacon Building Products, Building materials and construction supply, 3.2 of 10
skf.complaceholder, 200robots.txt, no AI agent namedno product markup, no price, no stockHTTP 200 but the page carries almost no readable text (3 characters): the site answers a machine with a placeholder instead of the catalogue; a sitemap of 4864 URLs; robots.txt never names an AI agentSKF, Power transmission, bearings and motion control, 3.2 of 10
hubbell.complaceholder, 200robots.txt, no AI agent namedno product markup, no price, no stockHTTP 200 but the page carries almost no readable text (221 characters): the site answers a machine with a placeholder instead of the catalogue; a sitemap of 1792 URLs; robots.txt never names an AI agentHubbell, Electrical equipment manufacturers, 3.2 of 10
mckesson.complaceholder, 200robots.txt, no AI agent namedno product markup, no price, no stockHTTP 200 but the page carries almost no readable text (230 characters): the site answers a machine with a placeholder instead of the catalogue; a sitemap of 1019 URLs; robots.txt never names an AI agentMcKesson, Medical, dental, lab and life sciences, 3.2 of 10
avantorsciences.complaceholder, 200robots.txt, no AI agent namedno product markup, no price, no stockHTTP 200 but the page carries almost no readable text (0 characters): the site answers a machine with a placeholder instead of the catalogue; a sitemap of 11979 URLs; robots.txt never names an AI agentAvantor, Medical, dental, lab and life sciences, 3.2 of 10
cemex.complaceholder, 200robots.txt, no AI agent namedno product markup, no price, no stockHTTP 200 but the page carries almost no readable text (82 characters): the site answers a machine with a placeholder instead of the catalogue; a sitemap of 143 URLs; robots.txt never names an AI agentCemex, Construction products and machinery, 3.2 of 10
medtronic.complaceholder, 200robots.txt, no AI agent namedno product markup, no price, no stockHTTP 200 but the page carries almost no readable text (185 characters): the site answers a machine with a placeholder instead of the catalogue; a sitemap of 14 URLs; robots.txt never names an AI agentMedtronic, Medical devices and pharmaceuticals, 3.2 of 10
business.amazon.complaceholder, 200robots.txt, no AI agent namedno product markup, no price, no stockHTTP 200 but the page carries almost no readable text (155 characters): the site answers a machine with a placeholder instead of the catalogue; a sitemap of 1952 URLs; robots.txt never names an AI agentAmazon Business, Procurement suites, marketplaces and networks, 3.2 of 10
grainger.complaceholder, 200robots.txt is an HTML pageno product markup, no price, no stockHTTP 200 but the page carries almost no readable text (384 characters): the site answers a machine with a placeholder instead of the catalogue; no sitemapW.W. Grainger, Industrial distribution and MRO, 2.9 of 10
vallen.complaceholder, 200robots.txt, no AI agent namedno product markup, no price, no stockHTTP 200 but the page carries almost no readable text (67 characters): the site answers a machine with a placeholder instead of the catalogue; no sitemap; robots.txt never names an AI agentVallen, Industrial distribution and MRO, 2.9 of 10
dgisupply.complaceholder, 200robots.txt, no AI agent namedno product markup, no price, no stockHTTP 200 but the page carries almost no readable text (10 characters): the site answers a machine with a placeholder instead of the catalogue; no sitemap; robots.txt never names an AI agentDGI Supply, Industrial distribution and MRO, 2.9 of 10
rexelusa.complaceholder, 200robots.txt is an HTML pageno product markup, no price, no stockHTTP 200 but the page carries almost no readable text (362 characters): the site answers a machine with a placeholder instead of the catalogue; no sitemapRexel USA, Electrical, data and security distribution, 2.9 of 10
platt.complaceholder, 200robots.txt is an HTML pageno product markup, no price, no stockHTTP 200 but the page carries almost no readable text (362 characters): the site answers a machine with a placeholder instead of the catalogue; no sitemapPlatt Electric, Electrical, data and security distribution, 2.9 of 10
winsupply.complaceholder, 200no usable robots.txtno product markup, no price, no stockHTTP 200 but the page carries almost no readable text (69 characters): the site answers a machine with a placeholder instead of the catalogue; no sitemapWinsupply, Plumbing, HVACR, PVF and waterworks, 2.9 of 10
bdiexpress.complaceholder, 200robots.txt, no AI agent namedno product markup, no price, no stockHTTP 200 but the page carries almost no readable text (85 characters): the site answers a machine with a placeholder instead of the catalogue; no sitemap; robots.txt never names an AI agentBDI Express, Power transmission, bearings and motion control, 2.9 of 10
veritivcorp.complaceholder, 200robots.txt is an HTML pageno product markup, no price, no stockHTTP 200 but the page carries almost no readable text (62 characters): the site answers a machine with a placeholder instead of the catalogue; no sitemapVeritiv, Food, foodservice equipment and packaging, 2.9 of 10
advanceautoparts.complaceholder, 200robots.txt is an HTML pageno product markup, no price, no stockHTTP 200 but the page carries almost no readable text (0 characters): the site answers a machine with a placeholder instead of the catalogue; no sitemapAdvance Auto Parts, Automotive and heavy duty aftermarket, 2.9 of 10
spinmaster.complaceholder, 200robots.txt, no AI agent namedno product markup, no price, no stockHTTP 200 but the page carries almost no readable text (0 characters): the site answers a machine with a placeholder instead of the catalogue; no sitemap; robots.txt never names an AI agentSpin Master, Electronics, toys and consumer products, 2.9 of 10
schaeffler.comno responsenothing declaredno product markup, no price, no stockno response from the site, so the check could not run; no sitemapSchaeffler, Power transmission, bearings and motion control, 0.0 of 10

How stable is this? We ran the same twelve checks over the same 189 sites three times on 16 October 2026. 185 of 189 answered identically every time. Four changed, and they are named here rather than hidden: anti-bot behaviour varies by hour, by country and by agent signature. At the level of the whole panel the headline moved by two sites, and the median score by four tenths, which is why we quote the range and repeat a run before naming a company in a proposal.

  • kendallelectric.com answered refused then warning then warning across the three passes, score 3.5 then 4.4 then 4.4
  • abcsupply.com answered let in then refused then let in across the three passes, score 5.6 then 3.8 then 4.7
  • thermofisher.com answered let in then let in then refused across the three passes, score 5.4 then 5.3 then 3.7
  • zoro.com answered let in then refused then refused across the three passes, score 5.3 then 2.9 then 3.5

Raw data: stability-2026-10-16.json, per site, per pass.

Raw data: field-run.json. Reproduce any row with curl 'https://connect.arliwork.com/api/check?url=DOMAIN'.

Anti-bot behaviour varies by agent signature, by country and by hour, so we repeat the run before naming a company in a proposal, and we state the limits of a single reading rather than dressing it up.


/ the agent pass

The requests a buying agent would actually send

A scan tells you whether a machine is admitted. This tells you what it gets when it asks a question a buyer would ask: seven targets, seven real queries.

TargetQuery sentWhat came backPrice and stock
mscdirect.com6205-2RS404 to the request, blockednone
globalindustrial.comwire shelving404 to the request, blockednone
dxpe.com6205 bearing200, a 200 KB page, no price anywhere in itnone
dnow.comball valve404 to the request, blockednone
borderstates.comQO120A captcha page instead of resultsnone
coreandmain.comgate valve404 to the request, blockednone
frenchgerleman.comQO120No response at all on the search pathnone

Four of seven refused the search path outright, one served a challenge, one returned a large page with no commercial data in it, and one did not answer. Zero of seven returned a price, a stock figure and a document together, which is the minimum an agent needs to place a line on a quote. This is also why no distributor is a ready-made target for us: the first conversation is always a diagnostic, never a proposal.


/ the manufacturer audit

Hubbell, an electrical manufacturer, end to end

Named, because a score you cannot check is worth nothing: Hubbell (hubbell.com), audited on 16 October 2026 with the same twelve checks we run on this page, no API key and no downloaded price list. The shape of the problem is the one most manufacturers will recognise: a genuinely good machine surface in one corner, and nothing around it.

/ what worked

A real map of the catalogue

hubbell.com/sitemaps/sitemap_en.xml lists 1,792 URLs, so an agent can discover product pages and walk them. 92 of the 189 had nothing comparable.

/ what failed

Nothing around it

The home page answers a machine with a 221 character placeholder, the product page we reached carried no Product markup, neither price nor stock was machine-readable, and robots.txt names five agents, none of them an AI agent.

/ the score

3.2 out of 10

A good sitemap, and an agent still cannot complete a purchase journey on it. Machine-readiness is not about being modern, it is about whether one set of questions has an answer.


/ method and limits

How this was measured, and what it does not prove

Method

Each domain was requested as a client with no browser fingerprints, then re-requested through a real browser session to separate a block from a rendering failure. Twelve signals were recorded per domain, plus an agent pass with a buyer's query against the search path and a product page. Runs came from a single network location in one afternoon.

Limits

One location, one moment, one signature. Blocks differ by country and by agent, so a 403 here is not proof of a permanent policy. Product markup can exist on pages we did not reach. The published scores are the honest record of a single reading, which is why the diagnostic we sell repeats the run and delivers the transcript rather than a number.

reproduce it
curl 'https://connect.arliwork.com/api/check?url=yourcompany.com' curl 'https://connect.arliwork.com/api/check?url=fastenal.com' # the whole field run, with observations curl 'https://connect.arliwork.com/field-run.json'

$ connect.arliwork.com --transcript

Get the transcript for your domain

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