Industrial Distribution articles from August 2002

Industrial Distribution archives from August 2002

Nice Ball Bearings, Inc. (Company News).(Brief Article)(Company Profile)
August 1, 2002... Nice Ball Bearings, Inc., recently celebrated its 100th birthday. In 1902, William Nice, Jr., founded the Pressed Steel Manufacturing Co. In 1914, the company changed its name to The Nice Ball Bearing Co. It was acquired by RBC Bearings, Inc....

The Lincoln Electric Co. (Company News).(achieves ISO 14001 certification)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2002... The Lincoln Electric Co. achieved ISO 14001 certification. It is the first company in the welding industry to meet the international standard for environmental management tools and systems. ISO 14001 provides a process for establishing and...

Lab Safety Supply, Inc. (Company News).(MarketMile L.L.C. adds MRO suppliers)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2002... MarketMile, LLC, added MRO suppliers to its supplier network. MRO suppliers include GE Supply, Lab Safety Supply, Inc., Maintenance Warehouse, MSC Industrial Direct Co., Inc., WESCO International, Inc., Motion Industries and Newark Electronics....

Web Resources.(www.hazardousmaterials.com)(Dell Exchange; www.dell4me.com/dellexchange)(Bureau of Industry and Security; www.bis.doc.gov)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2002... Web site www.hazardousmaterials.com Host HazardousMaterials.com There are more than 800,000 shipments of hazardous materials each day in the U.S. Many firms unwittingly ship items improperly and risk substantial fines. This...

Acquisitions & mergers.(Brief Article)
August 1, 2002... Manugistics Group, Inc. acquired the assets of Western Data Systems... Kennametal Inc. agreed to purchase Milacron Inc.'s Widia Group... Ingersoll-Rand Co. Ltd. acquired a 51 percent interest in Superay, a Chinese tool manufacturer... George...

The Valdez Group. (Around & About).(W.W. Grainger Inc. contributes to National Minority Supplier Development Council's Advanced Management Education Program)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2002... W.W. Grainger contributed $25,000 to the National Minority Supplier Development Council's Advanced Management Education Program which is held annually at Northwestern University's Kellogg Graduate School of Management. Phyllis Valdez, president...

The U.S. Small Business Administration. (Around & About).(internet-based entrepreneurship course)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2002... The U.S. Small Business Administration is offering a free, comprehensive Internet-based entrepreneurship course for small business owners and aspiring entrepreneurs. The 11 session course is offered in conjunction with the non-profit firm, My...

ERB Industries, Inc. (Around & About).(Shepherd Center Picnic)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2002... Personal protective equipment manufacturer ERB Industries, Inc., hosted the fifth annual Shepherd Center Picnic. ERB founders Florrie and Bill Erb established an injury prevention fund in conjunction with the Atlanta, Ga.-based Shepherd Center,...

The Boeing Co. (Awards).(Cincinnati Machine receives Q100 Supplier Quality Recognition Award)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2002... Cincinnati Machine received a Q100 Supplier Quality Recognition Award from The Boeing Co.

Vulcan Materials Co. (Awards).(awards Rockwell Automation and WEG Electric Motors Corp.)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2002... Rockwell Automation was named a Vulcan Materials Co. 2001 Silver Level Supplier Award winner and WEG Electric Motors Corp. was awarded a Bronze Alliance Supplier Award.

Peer Bearing Co. (Awards).(Brief Article)
August 1, 2002... Dana Brake and Chassis recognized Peer Bearing Co. with the Dana Diamond Award.

Rafael Benitez Carrillo, Inc. (Awards).(Brief Article)
August 1, 2002... Rafael Benitez Carrillo, Inc. received a CRC Industries, Inc. 2001 Sales Excellence Award.

The Timken Co. (Awards).(Brief Article)
August 1, 2002... The Timken Co. received a 2001 Key Supplier award from Motion Industries, Inc.

PRO Group. (Awards).(Cooper Tools receives award)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2002... PRO Group recognized Cooper Tools as a 2001 Key Supplier of the Year.

Making it in the U.S.A. (Editorial).(manufacturers moving offshore)(Brief Article)(Editorial)
August 1, 2002... Our 56th Annual Survey of Distributor Operations (p.39) shows that distributors continue to view the economy as one of their overriding concerns, but they identify many other problems as well. For example, the survey shows that distributors are...

Deep in the doldrums: the economic recovery has yet to reach the machine tool industry. (News).(sales, consumption data)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
August 1, 2002... ROCKVILLE, MD. -- Machine tool sales have declined for the past four ears. In 1998 sales reached more than $5.5 billion, but in 2001 they were nearly half that amount. For the first half of 2002, sales were down an additional 31 percent from...

Congress fights offshore tax sheltering. (News).(Brief Article)
August 1, 2002... WASHINGTON -- As anger grows in the U.S. Congress, and elsewhere, over companies shifting their corporate homes offshore for tax purposes, union and non-union workers argue that the action is a small price to pay for lobs. Congressmen say...

New convention formats for ISMA/I.D.A. (News).(Industrial Supply Manufacturers Association, Industrial Distribution Association)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2002... NEWTON MA.-- Beginning this fall, yearly joint conventions held by the Industrial Supply Manufacturers Assn. and the industrial Distribution Assn. will have a new twist to their old formats. Earlier this year, ISMA and I.D.A. decided to...

I.D.A.'s membership drive is in full swing. (News).
August 1, 2002... ATLANTA -- The Industrial Distribution Assn.'s 2002-2003 membership drive is well underway after its launch in May. I.D.A.'s new Member-Get-A-Member Drive, dubbed I.D.A. Rewards, encourages anyone in the industrial supply channel to refer...

Fastenal at the Pentagon. (News).(distributor aids rebuilding effort)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2002... ARLINGTON, VA. -- Fastenal's close relationships with national contractor Hensel Phillips and several manufacturers are paying off at the Pentagon, where Fastenal is the only distributor supplying the rebuilding effort. The company opened...

Sandvik buys Valenite.(from Milacron Inc.)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2002... STOCKHOLM -- The Sandvik Group will purchase American metal cutting tool division Valenite from Cincinnati-based Milacron, Inc, for $175 million. The deal is the second cutting tool business sale by Milacron in 2002. In May, the company...

Safety industry looks to the future. (News).(Safety Week 2002 conference)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2002... KEYSTONE, COLO. -- In a year when the economy looks so dim, Safety Week 2002 gave a glimpse of a brighter tomorrow for the safety industry. The event was held July 6-9 at the Keystone Resort in Keystone, Colo. This was the second annual...

Dichtomatik purchases seal suppliers. (News).(Transcom, Nu-Seal)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2002... NEWTON, MA. - Dichtomatik, a seal and O-ring manufacturing division of Freudenburg NOK, purchased Transcom of Burnsville, Minn., and Nu-Seal of San Luis Obispo, Calif., on July 1. Two years ago, Hamburg, Germany-based Dichtomatik bought...

NxTrend enters CRM market. (News).(TxTrend Technology Inc. acquires CorpDNA)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2002... COLORADO SPRINGS -- Distribution software vendor NxTrend Technology, Inc. acquired CorpDNA, a Columbus, Ohio-based software company specializing in Customer Relationship Management applications. The acquisition broadens NxTrend's product...

NAW offers sales program on CD. (Associations).
August 1, 2002... The National Assn. of Wholesaler-Distributors offers a five-CD set for sales professionals, The Deal Before the Sale. It is written and narrated by Mike Schatzki, president of Negotiation Dynamics of Far Hills, N.J. Schatzki conducts...

ISD meeting. (Associations).
August 1, 2002... ISD meeting is Oct. 10-13. The Independent Sealing Distributors will hold its annual meeting and convention Oct. 10-13, 2001, at the Sawgrass Marriott Resort and Beach Club in Ponte Vedra, Fla. This year's event features a new program of...

ISMA announces new convention format. (Associations).
August 1, 2002... The Industrial Supply Manufacturers Assn. will offer a new format at its Spring Convention, May 17-19, 2003, in New Orleans. ISMA and the Industrial Distribution Assn. agreed this year to split the management of the fall and spring events. ISMA...

WAFD fall conference scheduled. (Associations).
August 1, 2002... The Western Assn. of Fastener Distributors will hold its fall conference and 20th anniversary celebration Sept. 12-14 at the Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe, Incline Village, Nev. Dr. Bruce Merrifield, of the Merrifield Consulting Group, is the...

FPDA welcomes new members, new director. (Associations).(Fluid Power Distributors Association)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2002... The Fluid Power Distributors Assn. recently named Kathleen DeMarco executive director. DeMarco had been director of communications. Paul Prass, former executive director, will remain as managing director. FPDA also recently welcomed new...

NAED names officers, awards college scholarships. (Associations).(National Association of Electrical Distributors)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2002... The National Assn. of Electrical Distributors recently named Ben Herr of Dakota Supply Group, Fargo, N.D., chairman of the board. Tom Cloud of United Electric Supply, New Castle, Del., was named chairman for 2003-2004. NAED also announced...

Software supports six sigma success. (Technology Update).(Lanner Group Inc.'s Witness software)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2002... HOUSTON -- Six sigma is a process of quality improvement that is dependent upon statistical analysis. Though six sigma is usually thought of in terms of reducing defects in manufacturing, it applies equally to improving the efficiency of...

Software Solutions has the FACTS. (Technology Update).(Software Solutions Inc. introduces software for distributors)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2002... DULUTH, GA. -- SOFTWARE SOLUTIONS, Inc., a software provider to the distribution market, released FACTS 7.2. The program provides problem solving features including tracking multiple bin locations, setting vendor contract pricing and quantity...

VirtualView monitors supply chain events. (Technology Update).(LIS Inc. offers supply chain software)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2002... CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- VirtualView allows users to see the breadth of their supply and distribution network, according to LIS, a supply chain software maker. "Imagine a supply chain that automatically reroutes orders around warehouse...

Red Prairie software proves ROI. (Technology Update).(return on investment)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2002... WAUKESHA, WIS. -- RED PRAIRIE, formerly McHugh Software, will guarantee its supply chain execution software will take out more logistics costs and drive more value than any other in the market. The company will address these market trends to...

Adding value out west: forming partnerships on both ends of the supply chain gives denver's Lane Supply Co. a competitive edge. (Cover Story).(Brief Article)
August 1, 2002... Rusty Felton and Chip Wernig have spent the last nine years building on the partnerships they've formed with their suppliers and customers. As a small specialty distributor, that process is vital to their company's success. Felton is CEO...

Economy sound sour note: but distributors think the tune could change by the end of 2002. (Fifty-Sixth Annual Survey of Distributor Operations).(Industry Overview)(Statistical Data Included)
August 1, 2002... Despite the economic downturn that led to plant closings, furloughed workers, layoffs and pressure on margins, distributors who responded to INDUSTRIAL DISTRIBUTION'S 56th Annual Survey of Distributor Operations are, for the most part,...

Breaking code: UCC looks to standardize Web usage among business around the world. (Industry Standards).(Uniform Code Council and electronic commerce standards)
August 1, 2002... STANDARDIZING electronic communication is one of the hottest topics in business today, according to standards experts. Transactional methods, both internal and through the Internet, and all kinds of printed and wireless standards are being...

Running lean running strong: lean manufacturing processes lead to a stronger, more efficient business. (Management).
August 1, 2002... LEAN PRODUCTION is an important feature of modem manufacturing, but it can apply to any business process. Programs such as lean, kaizen and six sigma are frequently used in manufacturing, but what do they mean and how do they apply to...

Abrasives & Brushes. (Product Locator).(Directory)
August 1, 2002... ABRASIVE GRAINS Beacut Abrasives Corp. Capco Abrasives CGW, Camel Grinding Wheels, USA Comco Inc. DoALL Co., (Corporate) Dynabrade, Inc. Electro Abrasives Corp. Engis Corp. Exoton-ESK Company....

Adhesives & Fasteners. (Product Locator).(Directory)
August 1, 2002... ACRYLIC Adhesive Technologies, Inc. Adhesives Research, Inc., Industrial Conklin Co., Inc. Creative Materials, Inc. Dalen Co., The Excelsior Coatings Inc. H.B. Fuller Co. Gluefast Company, Inc. Hemen...

Industrial Hose & Couplings and Fittings. (Product Locator).(Directory)
August 1, 2002... BRASS FITTINGS A.Y. McDonald Mfg. Co. Ace Hose & Rubber Co. Adapt-All Inc. Air-Way Manufacturing Co. Al Xander Co., Inc. Alpha Technologies American Couplings Co., Dixon Valve & Coupling Co. Anderson Copper...

Cutting Tools. (Product Locator).(Directory)
August 1, 2002... BURS Abmast Inc., Abmast Abrasives Corporation Accu-Toot Co. Alden Corporation, DRILL-OUT Sales Alfa Mfg. Industries, Inc, Alfa Tools American Quality Tool Beacut Abrasives Corp. Brubaker Tool Corp., Talbot...

Fluid Power & Power Transmission. (Product Locator).(Directory)
August 1, 2002... ACCESSORIES Accurate Manufactured Products Group Inc. Advanced Machine & Engineering Co. Al Xander Co., Inc. Allenair Corp. Alliance Plastics, Inc., (Div. of Bunzl Plastic, Inc.) Allied Witan Co. Amacoil, Inc....

Hand & Power Tools. (Product Locator).(Directory)
August 1, 2002... ACCESSORIES Accurate Manufactured Products Group Inc. Aeromotive Company. Woodhead Industries AIMCO Air Tool Service Co. Air Turbine Technology Inc. Ajax Tool Works, Inc Alden Corporation, DRILL-OUT Sales ...

Materials Handling Equipment. (Product Locator).(Directory)
August 1, 2002... BOXES, BINS, CANS Adapto Storage Products Aeromotive Company, Woodhead Industries Akro-Mils, Div. of Myers Industries, Inc. Allquip Company, Inc. Alpack Plastic Packaging Apex Welding, Inc. Arca Systems ...

Safety Equipment. (Product Locator).(Directory)
August 1, 2002... BELTS, SLINGS Allegro Industries Allquip Company, Inc. Bashlin Industries, Inc. Clifford of Vermont TVC Columbus McKinnon Corporation, Industrial Products Division DBI/SALA DoALL Co., (Corporate) Elk River,...

Supplier Locator. (A - E).(Directory)
August 1, 2002... A AIMCO P.O. Box 16460, Portland, OR 97292 800-852-1368; FAX: 503-255-2615 E-Mail: sales@aimco-global.com URL: www.aimco-global.com A.Y. MCDONALD MFG. CO., PO BOX 508, Dubuque, IA 52004-0508 800-292-2737;...

Supplier Locator. (F - M).(Directory)
August 1, 2002... F FPZ, INC. 2091 N. Port Washington Rd., Grafton, WI 53024-9747 262-375-7360; FAX: 262-375-7361 E-Mail: usa@fpz.com URL: www.fpz.com F&R INDUSTRIAL SUPPLY CO. 206 Market St., PO Box 37, Kenilworth, NJ 07033 ...

Supplier Locator. (N - Z).(Directory)
August 1, 2002... N NEW ENGLAND CARBIDE 3740-H Resource Dr., Tuscaloosa, AL 35401 800-639-2272; FAX: 800-548-0517 E-Mail: cjahntz@newcarb.com URL: www.newcarb.com N.K.R. PRECISION MFG. CORP. 97 Rte 17M, PO Box 333, Harriman, NY...

Albeco small business big contracts: from the Big Dig to Alaska, no job is too big for this small distributor. (Target Market Report).(Company Profile)
August 1, 2002... Albeco Fastener & Supply Corp. has been involved in contracts to supply contractors at the $14.7 billion BIG DIG project, Hanscom Air Force Base, Logan Airport, the early warning radar project in Alaska, and more than 20 energy plants, to name...

The triangle of opportunity. (Rep's Perspective).(Brief Article)
August 1, 2002... The toughest task facing todays' manufacturer's representatives is finding what works best to help distributors sell more products at better margins. The factories we represent share the same goal. We are facing new challenges and...

Fighting for market share: fastener distributors use creative means to find new customers and branch out into new markets during tough economic times. (Target Market Report).
August 1, 2002... When the going gets tough, the tough get going," looks to be the motto for fastener distributors striving to maintain market share and even growth through the current economic slump. To do it, they're beefing up sales forces, cranking up cold...

Keynote speakers.(Brief Article)
August 1, 2002... Raymond J. Lane, General Partner at Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers Has the Internet technology engine that promised to change the supply chain world run out of gas? Maybe, but maybe not. Former Oracle COO Raymond Lane takes a longer...

Construction, agricultural fasteners continue strong. (Market Update).(Brief Article)
August 1, 2002... New buildings, additions and non-housing construction kept distributors buoyant in an otherwise dismal market for fasteners. OEM, machine tools and MRO fastener business was down nearly across the board but, in some cases, specialties like...

Chips on their shoulders. (Cutting Tools Product Focus).(Brief Article)(Industry Overview)(Statistical Data Included)
August 1, 2002... Coated round and indexable tools continue to be sales leaders for general-purpose cutting. New geometries, when coated, also help tools last longer and cut quicker, according to cutting tool experts. Indexable tools are sold more often with...

Respect builds trust: in sales, as in life, treat others as you would have them treat you. (Strictly for Sales).(Brief Article)(Column)
August 1, 2002... Imagine a business culture in which we treat each other with respect and build each other up, not break each other down. At the heart of all business transactions, there must be a fundamental respect for the people with whom we interact --...

The Flow Detect. (Products for Profit).(advertisement)
August 1, 2002... The Flow Detect 1000 is a non-contact flow sensor capable of providing a signal indicating the flow/no-flow condition of solids or powders in pipelines, air slides, chutes, bucket elevators, transfer points and conveyor belts; uses microwave...

Prepzilla MILLHOG[R]. (Products for Profit).(advertisement)
August 1, 2002... Prepzilla MILLHOG[R] heavy-duty, I.D. clamping end prep tool; can bevel and face simultaneously; perform compound bevels; capable of pulling a thick chip without culling oils; transfers heat away from the work surface and blade edge to prevent...

Spherical bearings. (Products for Profit).(advertisement)
August 1, 2002... Spherical bearings available in 5 basic types; standard radial for heavy radial loading; extended inner ring design eliminates locational spacers; high misalignment type features a heavy cross section to accommodate greater misalignment;...

Duofoam[R]. (Products for Profit).(advertisement)
August 1, 2002... Duofoam[R] S846VA double-coated polyethylene foam, heat-resistant mounting tape; double coated with an acrylic pressure sensitive adhesive; provides excellent holding power, superior heat resistance and good tack; offers excellent long-term...

Pullback CNC. (Hot Lines).(advertisement)
August 1, 2002... Pullback CNC collet chucks available with new geometry, providing lighter, streamlined shape that maintains high strength and rigidity; reduce wear on machine tool spindle bearings, improve tool clearance; built-in coolant slinger and internal...

Ultra/Pro[R]. (Hot Lines).(advertisement)
August 1, 2002... Ultra/Pro[R] professional paintbrushes available in 3 distinct filament blends: soft, firm or extra-firm; each fits different conditions, paints and stiffness preferences for maximum performance on every job; extra-firm brushes feature...

Vendflow[R]. (Hot Lines).(advertisement)
August 1, 2002... Vendflow[R] taste barrier tubing E-70-V-CE is made with smooth, plasticizer-free, hydrophobic inner surface to help maintain liquid purity and reduce taste transfer; crystal clear, low absorption rate; meets FDA standards for food contact;...

Soffoam grips. (Hot Lines).(advertisement)
August 1, 2002... Soffoam grips are extruded from high-density, closed-cell foam rubber in NPVC, EPDM or CPE material; diameters to 2.5 in.; can be processed with smooth or sculptured finish; many standard colors; easily conforms to hand; use on tools, household...

Acclimate Plus[TM]. (Products for Profit).(advertisement)
August 1, 2002... Acclimate Plus[TM] multi-criteria technologies make detector with the enhanced capabilities of Flash-Scan technology; provides an optimum balance of stability and early warning to maximize fire detection while reducing unwanted nuisance alarms;...

Five different. (Products for Profit).(advertisement)
August 1, 2002... Five different series of precisely engineered miniature plastic check valves for easy assembly into faucets, fittings, pumps, filtration equipment and other types of water handling or processing equipment; series CO,10 and IN valves are NSF 61...

Quik-Mark[TM]. (Products for Profit).(advertisement)
August 1, 2002... Quik-Mark[TM] inverted marking paints feature a convenient Spray-Thru [TM] cap and non-clogging spray tip that makes for fast, crisp, 1-stroke markings on indoor and outdoor surfaces; high-solids formulations create bright, highly visible...

Low-profile. (Products for Profit).(advertisement)
August 1, 2002... Low-profile, 4-in. camlock vise is only 3-in, tall; small and medium runs can be set up quickly; hand knob adjusts to open position; short horizontal locking lever throw for clamp or release; 1-hand operation; 5/16-in. maximum jaw travel;...

HyperPROX. (Products for Profit).(advertisement)
August 1, 2002... HyperPROX 4X line of proximity sensors has 4 times the normal sensing range; long-range inductive sensors overcome challenges of consistent sensing over varying temperatures using an onboard temperature compensation IC; increase permissible...

Rapid Shooter[TM]. (Products for Profit).(advertisement)
August 1, 2002... Rapid Shooter[TM] dispensing system is suited for any size packing material operation; ideal work cell material handling solution for dispensing and cutting roll stock materials to 24-in. wide; operator sets control dial, timed for desired...

Low-cost. (Products for Profit).(advertisement)
August 1, 2002... Low-cost, highly accurate pressure sensing devices measure differential, gauge, vacuum or absolute pressure; Meri-Cal II has accuracy .025%; easy-to-read 4-line alphanumeric display; 5-digit measurement resolution reads in any of 11 engineering...

HPA-series. (Products for Profit).(advertisement)
August 1, 2002... HPA-series ball seal screwed couplings have maximum working pressure of 10,000 psi; screw connection mechanism prevents brinelling of the locking balls into the groove; suitable for high pressures and pressure pulse applications; 1/4-in. and...

SC103 hydraulic. (Products for Profit).(advertisement)
August 1, 2002... SC103 hydraulic and mechanical products catalog; 124-page full-color; details a wide variety of cylinders, pumps, valves and accessories, hydraulic tools, jacks, presses, hydraulic torque wrenches as well as tips on safe and efficient use;...

FS-4 Series. (Products for Profit).(advertisement)
August 1, 2002... FS-4 Series flow switch redesigned to be more physically robust and ensure better set point consistency while improving environmental moisture resistance; molded from Ryton * R4 plastic; more uniform wall thickness around internal port threads...

Miniature M12. (Products for Profit).(advertisement)
August 1, 2002... Miniature M12 molded junction box for OEM machine builders has industry's smallest footprint; eurofast * box is 4-port, 5-pin dual or 4-pin single output junction; homerun connectors available in straight or right-angle; option shown is...

S transfer. (Products for Profit).(advertisement)
August 1, 2002... S transfer system is a simple and versatile parallel valve system designed to handle extremely wide load variations; uses combination of control valves and regulators to transfer flow to the best-suited valve; class S transfer valve is...

Compressed air. (Products for Profit).(advertisement)
August 1, 2002... Compressed air system guide available; Cost Savings with Compressed Air System Maintenance; step-by-step guide is helpful guideline for industrial facilities; reference manual, full color, 8 pages, includes compressors, dryers, filters, drains,...

Digital temperature. (Products for Profit).(advertisement)
August 1, 2002... Digital temperature controller, model 2901, has superior reliability and accuracy; microprocessor-based, solid state; designed for industrial applications 100-900[degrees]F; ideal for commercial food equipment; large 4-digit display for easy...

Line of orifice. (Products for Profit).(advertisement)
August 1, 2002... Line of orifice unions can be supplied with a variety of different size orifice plates for the precise regulation of process flow, specific pressure drop and low pressure blanking applications; sizes from 1/4-2 in.; feature 316L stainless steel...

All-purpose. (Products for Profit).(advertisement)
August 1, 2002... All-purpose compact tote truck features 3-position hold-down handle and compact shape for easy handling and storage; molded-in deck handle; cart can hang on wall or in van; molded from high-density polyethylene; 35.5 x 22.5 in. platform is...

High productivity. (Products for Profit).(advertisement)
August 1, 2002... High productivity routing cutter; optimized for slotting square shoulder and pocketing operations in aluminum; designed to work in an array of different insert nose radii; available in cylindrical shank, shell mill, and Combimaster 2-piece...

Add-on. (Products for Profit).(advertisement)
August 1, 2002... Add-on self-actuating shutoff nozzle for the injection molding industry; 1/2-160 oz. capacity eliminates need for expensive single-purpose nozzles; installed between nozzle body and tip; minimize material stringing problems; H13 tool steel...

Reliance MD60. (Products for Profit).(advertisement)
August 1, 2002... Reliance MD60 microdrive; cost effective, easy-to-use solution for applications requiring variable speed drives from 1/4- 5 hp; 115, 230 and 460 VAC ratings; features built-in LED display and keypad; eliminates need for separate keypad;...

Glow-in-the-dark. (Products for Profit).(advertisement)
August 1, 2002... Glow-in-the-dark paints; 1-component acrylic, 2-component epoxy and 2-component polyurethane paints; acrylic paint for walls; epoxy is durable on cement floors and resists forklift traffic; polyurethane is ideal for metal and industrial areas....