Industrial Distribution articles from August 2007

Industrial Distribution archives from August 2007

Around and About.(Simonds International)(Company overview)
August 1, 2007... Edited by Brad Perriello, brad.perriello@reedbusiness.com Simonds International rings in 175 years Brad Perriello When Simonds International was founded, Andrew Jackson was president and only 24 states had united to form America....

Cashing in.(steps to improve cash flow)
August 1, 2007... By Brad Perriello, Associate Editor Reducing the amount of time between paying a supplier for an item and receiving payment from a customer can have a big impact on the bottom line. Here are three steps to improving your cash flow The...

Success in succession.(Survey)
August 1, 2007... Jack Keough, Editor/Associate Publisher Despite the number of mergers and acquisitions that have taken place in distribution the past few years, INDUSTRIAL DISTRIBUTION's 61st Annual Survey of Distributor Operations (p. 24) shows that 68...

Lock it up!
August 1, 2007... By Todd Ellerton, Senior Product Manager, Greenlee Whether you're looking to secure the tiniest of fasteners or batteries, or the largest of power tools and accessories, choosing the right storage box is key Security, versatility and...

We have lift off.(training on maintenance of slings)
August 1, 2007... By Stacie Wingfield, Marketing Manager, Construction, Columbus McKinnon Corp. For safe load lifting, distributors and manufacturers should work together to help customers understand sling standards, accessories and inspections ...

Distribution goes green.(Maintenance, Repairs, Operating products)
August 1, 2007... By Victoria Fraza Kickham, Managing Editor More environmentally friendly MRO products are finding their way to distributors' shelves as customers seek to reduce waste, save money and meet standards for a cleaner, more energy-efficient...

Mergers and acquisitions still going strong.
August 1, 2007... Staff In the latest of what has become a routine development in the distribution arena, a pair of large distributors agreed to merge their operations into a single company. The union of McJunkin Corp. and Red Man Pipe and Supply Co. is...

Lawson Products founder, Sidney Port, dies.(Obituary)(Brief article)
August 1, 2007... Staff Lawson Products founder Sidney Port died June 11 in Chicago. He was 96. Port founded the MRO/OEM distributorship in 1952 at the age of 41, after working at his father-in-law's auto parts distribution business. Port built...

NIBA heads to Baltimore.
August 1, 2007... Staff NIBA: The Belting Assn. will hold its annual convention Sept. 19-22 at Baltimore's Marriott Waterfront. This year's theme is 'The Power of Distribution: Evolving Together.' NIBA officials have assembled a diverse group of...

Intuit Eclipse, NetSuite offer new mobile technologies.
August 1, 2007... Staff Intuit Eclipse, which will become a division of software provider Activant this month, is touting its new sales force automation system as a key to improving customer service. Eclipse Mobile gives field salespeople access to critical...

Players.
August 1, 2007... Staff Distributors FCX Performance named Kevin Mahan president-Interline Brands named Kenneth Sweder chief merchandising officer-US Electrical Services, LLC named Randy Moore vice president, vendor relations-Kaman Industrial...

A foundation for success.(dialogue with Tara Shea Rasco and Nicholas Scott Teague)(Interview)
August 1, 2007... Staff Texas A&M students cite relationships, hands-on experience and personal growth as the hallmarks of an industrial distribution education Q: What has been the most valuable part of your industrial distribution studies so far? ...

Oil eater.
August 1, 2007... Staff Water-based degreaser makes cleanup easy Oil Eater cleaner/degreaser is a water-based, low-VOC cleaner that is non-corrosive, non-toxic and non-flammable. It cuts through oil, grease, grime and dirt and captures them in a...

Pallet inverter.
August 1, 2007... Staff The PalletPal Inverter is ideal for replacing broken pallets, switching to or from in-house/shipping pallets, transferring loads to slip sheets, and replacing damaged goods at the bottom of a load without the need for manual...

Transporter.
August 1, 2007... Staff The ERGOtug Transporter is a battery-driven, motorized cart for moving materials, carts, containers and merchandise. Its heavy-duty design, easy-to-use proportional speed control and center drive wheels ease the transfer of loads up...

Lock nuts.
August 1, 2007... Staff The Spinner-Grip flange lock nuts are available in 18/8 stainless steel to resist corrosion in harsh environments. The free-spinning nuts eliminate the need to wrench them down the bolt and lock to the base part rather than the bolt...

Composite fasteners.
August 1, 2007... Staff The 316 stainless steel TwinDisk fastener system, designed for all types of composite materials, features two heads joined by an internally threaded collar or a threaded stud. Using BigBond adhesive, the bottom disk is glued to the...

Wire pulling lubricants.
August 1, 2007... Staff The Winter Grade and Premium Synthetic Fiber Optic pulling lubricants have a clean, non-staining and slow-drying formula and are non-toxic. Specifically designed to be used in extremely cold weather as well as warm weather, they can...

Towing casters.
August 1, 2007... Staff The Towcaster line of towing casters is designed to move ISO freight containers quickly and easily without expensive equipment. The extra-heavy-duty caster sets include 2 swivel and 2 fixed casters and feature rugged...

Drive belts.
August 1, 2007... Staff Flexaust Flat Drive Belts are custom-engineered and manufactured from neoprene or isoprene in widths from 3¾-34 in. and diameters up to 5½ in. ID. The belts are ideal for applications including appliances, vacuum...

Vacuum cups.
August 1, 2007... Staff Vi-Cas vacuum cups are available in standard or custom-engineered specifications with no minimum order quantity. The cups can be made using different materials and configurations from blueprints, or reverse-engineered from...

Transfer tank.
August 1, 2007... Staff The Weather Guard L-shaped steel transfer tank provides increased gallon capacity with a durable design for transporting diesel fuel. The 110 gal. tank has an interior baffle design to reduce fluid movement and provide extra...

Plenty to handle.
August 1, 2007... By Joe Nowlan, Associate Editor For materials handling distributor Riekes Equipment Co., business has remained strong-and its technology ever-changing In recent years, the materials handling business has generally been steadier than...

Sales is a people business.
August 1, 2007... By Tom Reilly Salespeople may sell products, but they serve people Competence in sales depends on how well salespeople master several areas, one of which is the people side of selling. Most sales training dollars are spent on product...

Distribution plans for the future.
August 1, 2007... By Jack Keough, Editor Distributors will grow their businesses by using technology, selling private-labeled products and expanding internationally In recent years, distributors have identified e-commerce/e-business as an important part...

Automation and the bottom line.
August 1, 2007... By Andre Pino Automating business transactions can reduce costs and improve decision making Many companies purchase solutions to automate corporate functions and improve decision-making capabilities. Because these systems depend on...

Stay ahead of the imports.(imports of industrial distribution)
August 1, 2007... By Amy Parrish Companies hearing footsteps from foreign competition and their low-priced products can take steps to stay ahead With the high VOLUME of low-priced import product coming into the domestic market, it is more important than...

Looking beyond the family circle.
August 1, 2007... By Gary Pittsford, CFP When family members can't take over your business, consider selling it to a key employee It can be rewarding to watch a son or daughter take over your business when you retire, but that's not always possible. If...