Industrial Distribution articles from April 2008

Industrial Distribution archives from April 2008

Around and About.(management of Goodyear Rubber Products Inc.)(Bon Tool Co. celebrating its 50 years anniversary)(Platinum Equity Advisors LLC acquires Industrial Distribution Group Inc.)
April 1, 2008... Edited by Brad Perriello, brad.perriello@reedbusiness.com Goodyear Rubber Products marks 60 years Brad Perriello It was 1948 when a group of motorcycle aficionados formed a biking club they called the Hells Angels. Velcro, the...

Associations.(Conference news)
April 1, 2008... Edited by Joe Nowlan, jnowlan@reedbusiness.com Rep. Hunter honored by Hand Tools Institute The Hand Tools Institute presented United States Rep. Duncan Hunter (R.-Calif.) with the Hand Tools Institute American Manufacturing Champion...

Calendar.(Calendar)
April 1, 2008... Edited by Joe Nowlan, jnowlan@reedbusiness.com April 5-9 NAHAD Annual Meeting & Convention Williamsburg Inn Williamsburg, Va. www.nahad.org April 9-12 NFDA Spring Meeting Camelback Inn Scottsdale, Ariz....

The Four Characteristics of Successful Salespeople.
April 1, 2008... By Dave Kahle Though great salespeople can be 'made,' they are born with four essential qualities that start them on the path to success Are successful salespeople made or born? It is the eternal question-the sales manager's version of...

Terri David / Tipco Technologies.(Tipco Technologies Inc.)
April 1, 2008... Staff Describe Tipco Technologies' business. What's your geographic coverage? We are a distributor of industrial hose and accessories. Our geographic coverage is Maryland and Virginia, primarily. As someone who handles operations for...

Finding the right exit.(analysis of succession planning)
April 1, 2008... Jack Keough, Editor/Associate Publisher Here's an interesting statistic that shows just how important family-owned businesses are to the nation's economy: According to the Laird Norton Tyee Business Survey, family-owned businesses generate...

The Future of Fluid Power.
April 1, 2008... By Joe Nowlan, Associate Editor The Center for Compact & Efficient Fluid Power is invigorating the industry with younger talent and cutting-edge research In recent years, fluid power has lost a lot of its allure as an industry that...

Integration Destination.(analysis of integrated supply model)
April 1, 2008... By Brad Perriello, Associate Editor New variations of the integrated supply model, once limited to large manufacturers with the budgets to justify it, are increasingly an option for mid-market players In 1983, James Warren, who would...

Custom Industrial Supply Number system approved.
April 1, 2008... By Joseph Nowlan, Associate Editor ISA-developed system expected to greatly aid distributors of custom-designed products ISA's Custom Industrial Supply Number (CISN) is expected to be a major asset to distributors that sell customized...

Gates buys Singapore-based distributor.(Gates Corp. and A.E. Hydraulic (Pte.) Ltd.)(Brief article)
April 1, 2008... Staff Gates Corp. acquired A.E. Hydraulic (Pte.) Ltd., a Singapore-based hydraulic and industrial hose products distributor, for an undisclosed amount. Based in Jurong, Singapore's largest industrial area, A.E. Hydraulic serves the...

Lewis-Goetz acquires JA-MAR.(Lewis-Goetz and Company Inc. and JA-MAR Conveyor and Components )(Brief article)
April 1, 2008... Staff Lewis-Goetz and Co. Inc. acquired JA-MAR Conveyor and Components for an undisclosed amount. Bellaire, Ohio-based JA-MAR provides conveyor system installation and services. Owner Mark Allen will remain with the company as general...

HD Supply not impacted by Carlyle Capital difficulties, CEO says.(Company overview)(Brief article)
April 1, 2008... Staff The financial difficulties and impending collapse faced by Carlyle Capital-an Amsterdam-listed affiliate of the Carlyle Group-will have no impact whatsoever on HD Supply, CEO Joe DeAngelo said in an interview with INDUSTRIAL...

Rutgers/Graybar program develops next generation of leaders.(Interview)
April 1, 2008... Staff Electrical distributor Graybar recently launched a Supply Chain Management certificate program in partnership with Rutgers University. The 15-month program is in its third session, with the newest class set to graduate in February...

Players.(Luc Doyon appointed at Air Liquide America L.P.)(Merrill De Witt appointed at Travers Tool Co.)(Jeff Schick appointed at Eaton Corp.)
April 1, 2008... Staff Distributors Air Liquide appointed Luc Doyon chief executive officer of its Canadian subsidiary-Lawson Products appointed chief executive Thomas Neri to its board- HD Supply named Erica Crosling director of public relations and...

BSA convention April 26-29.(Conference notes)
April 1, 2008... Staff The Bearing Specialists Assn. will hold its 2008 convention April 26-29 at Loews Ventana Canyon Resort in Tucson, Ariz. Speakers scheduled to address BSA business sessions include Jim Cathcart, whose motivational presentation on...

Kaman acquires Industrial Supply Corp.(Brief article)
April 1, 2008... Staff Kaman Industrial Technologies agreed to acquire Industrial Supply Corp. of Richmond, Va., for an undisclosed amount. The deal, which was expected to close March 31, brings ISC's power transmission, fluid power, material handling...

Leadership Summit marks NAED's 100th anniversary.(Conference notes)
April 1, 2008... Staff The National Assn. of Electrical Distributors' 2008 National Electrical Leadership Summit is scheduled for May 17-21 at the San Francisco Marriott. The event marks NAED's 100th anniversary. This year's show will feature two...

NIF Show/East heads to Columbus.(Brief article)
April 1, 2008... Staff The National Industrial Fastener Show/East is returning to Columbus, Ohio, where it began in 1981, for its 28th annual incarnation, 'Make the Connection,' May 20-21 at the Greater Columbus Convention Center. In addition to the...

Wolseley Acquires 5 Companies.
April 1, 2008... Staff Wolseley plc spent $66.6 million buying five bolt-on companies, taking its total purchases this fiscal year to 15. The British building materials supplier has spent about $410 million on buyouts since the fiscal year began August...

NFDA heads to Arizona.(National Fastener Distributors Association)(Brief article)(Conference notes)
April 1, 2008... Staff The National Fastener Distributors Assn. will hold its Spring Meeting this month at the Camelback Inn, Scottsdale, Ariz. The event marks the group's 40th anniversary and will be held April 9-11. Consultant Joe Calhoon will...

Veyance explores sale of lightweight conveyor belt subsidiary.(Veyance Technologies Inc.)(Brief article)
April 1, 2008... Staff Veyance Technologies Inc. plans to explore the sale of its Belt Concepts of America lightweight conveyor belt subsidiary to focus on heavy-duty belt markets. The former Goodyear Engineered Products division said the Belt...

Rexel wraps up Hagemeyer bid.(Brief article)
April 1, 2008... Staff Rexel said its $4.77 billion bid for Dutch rival Hagemeyer will go through, the Reuters news service reported in March. Once the deal is consummated, Rexel's French peer Sonepar will buy Hagemeyer's businesses in the United...

Omni's New Mission.(Editorial)(Company overview)
April 1, 2008... By Victoria Fraza Kickham, Managing Editor Hose and accessories specialist Omni Services is entering a new era, with plans to surpass $25 million in sales in the next five years, grow its presence in the Northeast and penetrate markets...

Bearing lubricants.(Metallized Carbon Corp.)(Brief article)
April 1, 2008... Staff Ideal for general purpose, high-temperature applications The Metcar Grade 2500 and Metcar Grade 9800 lubricants for bearings and thrust washers are treated with a specially formulated oxidation inhibitor for increased oxidation...

Construction adhesives.
April 1, 2008... Staff White Lightning construction adhesives reduce the number of nails and screws needed while increasing structural strength. They withstand expansion and contraction and can be used indoors or out. Krylon Products Group...

Hose reel.
April 1, 2008... Staff The 1500 Series hose reel is specifically designed for grounds maintenance and washdown operations. Its compact size and various options make this reel versatile and able to meet special requirements. The reel can accommodate lengths...

Hose and cable wrap.
April 1, 2008... Staff ProWrap extreme-duty hose/cable wrap can bundle loose hoses and cables into one neat and orderly line. Tight grip prevents sliding and leapfrogging. The wrap fits ¼-11-in. bundles and is available in red, yellow, blue or...

Air system design.(Kaeser Compressors Inc. designed Air system)(Brief article)
April 1, 2008... Staff 8-page air system management guide addresses critical issues such as: What is your compressed air demand? What are your pressure requirements? How much storage do you need? What are some important layout considerations? Kaeser...

Drive socket sets.(Brief article)
April 1, 2008... Staff The 10-piece, 12-point ¼ in. socket sets feature a patented drive design that provides more torque with less fastener damage. The design distributes stress evenly over a larger contact area and away from fastener corners. The...

Vacuum cleaner hose.(Brief article)
April 1, 2008... Staff Dayflex MG-Stretch is a seamless, extruded and overlapped vacuum cleaner hose that features 3:1 or 5:1 stretch ratios, depending on size and construction. Designed to OEM specifications, it is available in PVC or urethane and...

Coolant.(ITW Rocol North America)(Brief article)
April 1, 2008... Staff Rustlick Vytron-N synthetic coolant is low foaming and provides excellent lubricity and rust protection. Biostability and way-lube rejection keeps the coolant cleaner, promoting long-term sump life and preventing rancidity. Its...

Rotary punchers.(Schober USA)(Brief article)
April 1, 2008... Staff The 16-page, full-color brochure highlights rotary punching equipment technologies, including clean punching of self-adhesive materials as well as built-in and drop-in punching modules. The catalog details long-life punching tools...

Powerpole.(Brief article)
April 1, 2008... Staff The Multipurpose Powerpole's dovetailed housing allows users to interlock multiple housings into a vertical or horizontal connector bank specific to project requirements. The connector is rated to 600 V continuous and up to 45 amps....

Parking sensor.(Mobile Awareness LLC)(Brief article)
April 1, 2008... Staff The Mobile Awareness MC-WPSS-4M17 wireless parking sensor helps prevent backing accidents for commercial trucks with trailers. Activated automatically when reverse gear is engaged, the driver is alerted to objects behind their...

Lubricant delivery products.(Timken Co.)(Brief article)
April 1, 2008... Staff Lubricant delivery products help decrease both machinery downtime and operating costs. The guns and pumps include: A deluxe series lever-type grease gun with metal barrel; 18V battery-powered grease gun; standard-duty, high-pressure...

Fire alarm.(Honeywell International Inc.)(Brief article)
April 1, 2008... Staff The NFS2-640 fire alarm control panel comes with 1 signaling line circuit, expandable to 2, and supports up to 636 intelligent drives. It has 4 notification appliance circuits with built-in synchronization protocol for System Sensor,...

Lockout/tagout station.(Ideal Industries Inc. )(Brief article)
April 1, 2008... Staff The Lockout/Tagout Station is fabricated from rugged metal with a safety yellow paint finish and features a lockable cabinet with 2 adjustable shelves. Lockout safety tips are posted inside the door as a convenient, frequent reminder...

Head protection.(MPS Inc.)(Brief article)
April 1, 2008... Staff The Cool Cap Baseball Bump Cap features a brushed cotton cap with mesh sides for airflow and an internal ABS Shell with a pad. The cap provides protection from bumps and abrasions when hardhats are not required and features a short...

Hoist.(Beta Max Inc.)(Brief article)
April 1, 2008... Staff The Max Climber 2000P hoist, designed for narrow spaces, comes equipped with a push-button pendant and an upper and lower limit switch assembly that enables up and down movement and instantly stops when limit switches are activated....

Saw blade.(Lenox )(Brief article)
April 1, 2008... Staff The Lenox diamond reciprocating saw blade cuts through cast iron 3 times faster than carbide grit reciprocating saw blades, due to diamonds brazed to a narrow blade edge. The blade can also cut fiberglass, ceramic tile, clay pipe,...

Pliable hose.(Flexaust Co.)(Brief article)
April 1, 2008... Staff The Dayflex DFD-T crush-resistant heater and defroster hose is made from lightweight thermoplastic rubber and is reinforced with an internal polypropylene helix. The hose meets FMVSS 302 flame standards, operates from -40[degrees]F...

Rubber tubing.(NewAge Industries Inc.)(Brief article)
April 1, 2008... Staff Newtex natural latex rubber tubing is designed for applications requiring repeated flexing and stretching. The tubing withstands repeated sterilization with steam, ethylene oxide or gamma radiation. There are no added plasticizers,...

Orbital sander.(Metabo Corp.)(Brief article)
April 1, 2008... Staff The FSR200 orbital finishing sander features 11,000 orbits per minute at an orbit size of 1/16 in. Using heavy-grit sanding discs, the tool can remove wood and paint; when equipped with a fine sanding paper it is ideal for wood...

Copper lugs.(Del City )(Brief article)
April 1, 2008... Staff Standard copper lugs are ideal for automotive, trailer, truck, agricultural and RV applications and are commonly used with power distribution products, hi-amp circuit breakers, battery disconnects and for creating customized starter...

Press connections.(Ridgid Tool Co.)(Brief article)
April 1, 2008... Staff ProPress Rings have a swivel design with 180[degrees] rotation, allowing improved access in confined spaces or when working near ceilings or floors. Compatible with Ridgid press tools, the rings are available in ½ in.,...

Diamond cut-off wheels.(Pferd Inc.)(Brief article)
April 1, 2008... Staff Color-coded labels on diamond cut-off wheels help users select the right wheel for specific cutting jobs. An orange background indicates the wheel is the PS-FORTE or Universal Line for general-purpose cutting. A silver background...

Digital torque wrench.(Brief article)
April 1, 2008... Staff Human error can be eliminated with the digital torque wrench's series of lights and alarms that alert users to torque readings that are over or under entered values. Featuring a high contrast, backlit LCD screen display, users press...

Abrasives catalog.(Mercer Abrasives)(Brief article)
April 1, 2008... Staff The 84-page full-color catalog features hundreds of new products for industries including the automotive, construction, drywall, flooring, industrial, OEM, paint, welding and woodworking markets. The catalog features a wide variety...

Ergonomic screwdriver.(Brief article)
April 1, 2008... Staff The ergonomic screwdriver handle conforms to the user's hand, increasing comfort while increasing torque transmission capability. Each screwdriver blade is machined to exacting German standards. Bondhus www.bondhus.com

Cleanout cover.(Brief article)
April 1, 2008... Staff The hydraulic tank access system eliminates welding, machining and any fabricated parts to seal hydraulic and fuel tanks. The system provides a field service-friendly way to access tanks for cleaning and inspection. Tompkins...

Double-coated tapes.(Adchem Corp.)(Brief article)
April 1, 2008... Staff Double-coated tape systems, available in several widths and liner options, provide foam tearing bonds to 90% of tested urethanes, neoprene and polyethylene foams, as well as bond strength to many corks and rubbers. The 3175M...

Coolant.(ITW Rocol North America )(Brief article)
April 1, 2008... Staff Synthetic coolant is low foaming and provides excellent lubricity and rust protection. Biostability and way-lube rejection of Rustlick Vytron-N keeps the coolant cleaner, promoting long-term sump life and preventing rancidity. Its...

Adjustable wrench.(Brief article)
April 1, 2008... Staff The Extra Wide Capacity 6WCB 6.25 in. adjustable wrench offers a tapered jaw profile and shorter handle length for greater access in tight spaces. A wider jaw span supports larger nuts, bolts and pipes and longer individual jaws grip...

Abrasive disc.(Brief article)
April 1, 2008... Staff The Q711T disc offers a sharp, durable aluminum oxide grain on a uniform 0.003 in. film backing with a full phenolic resin bond system. It features a non-loading zinc stearate treatment and a broad grit range of 80-2,000. Available...

Mechanical pencil.(Husky )(Brief article)
April 1, 2008... Staff The mechanical carpenter pencil is equipped with Dura Lead, which requires no sharpening. The lead can be shaped by rubbing on a piece of sandpaper, concrete floor or other abrasive material, allowing the user to get closer to a...

Welding catalog.(Brief article)
April 1, 2008... Staff The full-color, 100-page catalog provides specifications on MIG welders, TIG welders, Stick welders, plasma cutters, welding generators, welding helmets and safety gear. A quick product index has been added, as well as guidance for...

Mini bearings.(Brief article)
April 1, 2008... Staff A self-aligning bearing with a wall thickness of just 3 mm requires minimal installation space, and is light and compact. The mini plain bearing requires no lubrication and adapts to all angular misalignments. The housing and...

Ratcheting cutter.(Brief article)
April 1, 2008... Staff The BigFoot ratcheting cutter provides improved power and stability to electricians while they cut copper or aluminum hard-drawn cables. The design allows the electrician to firmly plant the cutter on the ground along with the cable...

Inventory help.(Automated Inventory Solutions Inc)(Brief article)
April 1, 2008... Staff Tools, equipment and supplies can now be obtained by employees through either swipe card or bar-code technology. The Keeper, available in glass or full-front models, can be located in various parts of industrial plants wherever a...

Wire thread inserts.(Spiralock Corp)(Brief article)
April 1, 2008... Staff Drive Notch wire thread inserts thread into any NAS 1130, STI-tapped hole with no need to break off, retrieve or account for tangs. DN inserts eliminate the possibility of loose tangs short-circuiting electronics or causing foreign...

Non-woven hand pads.(Brief article)
April 1, 2008... Staff Five types of 6 in. x 9 in. non-woven hand pads are available for a wide range of surface preparation applications. The line includes maroon-colored pads for all-purpose use, grey-colored pads for fine finishes, green-colored pads...

Vision system.(Brief article)
April 1, 2008... Staff The Galileo AV1824 Video Measurement System offers versatility through its multi-sensor measuring capabilities including vision, touch probe and laser scanning. The AV1824's color optical system provides zoom magnification of 12:1...

Change or die.
April 1, 2008... Joe Nowlan, Associate Editor Fasteners Inc. saw that the residential housing market was headed for a downturn. Panic? No, they just changed their approach and their customer base For many years, Fasteners Inc. was heavily involved in...

Tough times-these, too, shall pass.
April 1, 2008... By Tom Reilly If you work in sales and management long enough, you will someday experience an economic downturn 'It was the best of times, it was the worst of times, it was the age of wisdom, it was the age of foolishness, it was the...

ERP solutions for mid-market players.
April 1, 2008... By Wayne Thompson High-end integrated Enterprise Resource Planning solutions are no longer the exclusive province of large companies Mid-market companies with annual revenues of $250 million or less face the same issues as larger...

Adding a niche line.
April 1, 2008... By Walter Kaihatu When taking on a new line, or a new supplier, remember the stock market rule: buy low and sell high Stock investors say to get rich, buy low and sell high. Like most wisdom, while simple to understand, it's hard to...

The economic stimulus bill-and what's next.
April 1, 2008... By Jade West Real, honest-to-goodness bipartisanship resulted in the stimulus bill getting passed. So what's the next step for Congress? Economists differ on whether or when the United States economy will slide into recession, but...