Industrial Distribution articles from August 2008

Industrial Distribution archives from August 2008

Around and About.(Applied Industrial Technologies Inc. (Cleveland, Ohio) earned the Gold Alliance Supplier Award)(Stockholders of Industrial Distribution Group Inc. approved a $116 million takeover bid )(Airgas Inc. has set a goal to hire 100 Iraq and Afghanistan veterans over the next 12 months)
August 1, 2008... Edited by Brad Perriello, brad.perriello@reedbusiness.com Fastener flowers Brad Perriello Pedestrians in Boston's Chinatown neighborhood might be doing a double take as they pass an art installation by local teenagers. A group...

Associations.(current news of Distributors Association)
August 1, 2008... Edited by Joe Nowlan, jnowlan@reedbusiness.com PTDA holds 2008 Canadian Conference The Power Transmission Distributors Assn. recently held its 2008 Canadian Conference at the Fairmont Le Château Whistler in Whistler, British...

Calendar.(Calendar)
August 1, 2008... Edited by Joe Nowlan, jnowlan@reedbusiness.com September 8-11 ISSA/INTERCLEAN Las Vegas Convention Center Las Vegas www.issa.com September 17-20 NIBA Convention Marriott Starr Pass Resort Tucson,...

More than Money.(Editorial)
August 1, 2008... By Dave Kahle, Contributing Editor Compensation plans are important, but it takes training, good management and the right environment to unleash a successful sales force As a consultant, I'm often asked to help companies refine their...

Crib Notes.(Beverage vending machines)(Editorial)
August 1, 2008... By Brad Perriello, Associate Editor Automated vending solutions, including vending machines and tool cribs, are a growth opportunity for distributors and a cost-saving measure for end users Consider the average factory floor and the...

How Green is Your Company?
August 1, 2008... Jack Keough, Editor/Associate Publisher For 62 consecutive years, Industrial Distribution's Annual Survey of Distributor Operations (p. 20) has identified the trends and issues affecting the industrial distribution business. During...

Mexico's Appeal Continues for U.S. Distributors.
August 1, 2008... By Joe Nowlan, Associate Editor The country's growing economy draws distributors and manufacturers of all sizes The significance of China's impact on the global economy has been well chronicled in recent years. But many companies,...

NiBA Members Head to Tucson.(Brief article)
August 1, 2008... Staff NIBA-The Belting Assn. will host its annual convention next month at the JW Marriott Starr Pass Resort in Tucson, Ariz. Titled "Driving the Value Initiative Together," the meeting will take place Sept. 17-20 and feature workshops,...

Flood destroys Iowa Midland's headquarters.
August 1, 2008... Staff On Wednesday, June 11, Craig Stephan drove to the same office he'd worked in for nearly three decades. He didn't realize it would be the last time he'd see the headquarters and sole location of Iowa Midland Supply as it had been for...

ISSA Interclean Set for Las Vegas.
August 1, 2008... Staff ISSA Interclean, the largest annual cleaning trade show in North America, will take place Sept. 8-11 in Las Vegas. Hosted by ISSA-The Worldwide Cleaning Assn., the event is expected to draw more than 16,000 cleaning industry...

Airgas, Air Liquide Raise Prices.
August 1, 2008... Staff Two industrial gases distributors announced price increases recently. Radnor, Pa.-based Airgas Inc. says it will raise prices on gases and equipment, effective Aug. 1, or as customer contracts permit. On average, prices will...

Search Engine Webcast Goes Live Aug. 13.
August 1, 2008... Staff Web expert Bob DeStefano will join Industrial Distribution editor Jack Keough this month in a live webcast entitled "Seven Steps to Search Engine Marketing Success." The one-hour presentation, scheduled for August 13 at 2 p.m....

Lewis-Goetz buys G&H Pumps and Compressors.(Brief article)
August 1, 2008... Staff Lewis-Goetz Inc. acquired G&H Pumps and Compressors Inc., a Bossier City, La., manufacturer of pump repair and hydraulic services used in the land-based oil and gas drilling industries. "They represent products but are also a...

Players.
August 1, 2008... Staff Distributors Praxair Electronics named Ray Roberge corporate vice president and chief technology officer--ABC Supply promoted the following 11 branch managers to managing partners: Tom Beckwith of Richmond, Va.; Tom Birdwell of...

Gaining Hands-on Experience.(Christopher Esala )(Interview)
August 1, 2008... Staff Q: What's your summer job or internship? How will this help you in your industrial distribution studies? CHRISTOPHER ESALA I am currently returning for my third summer at Walsh & Kelly Paving Contractors, a local paving...

Stick electrode.
August 1, 2008... Staff Featured product is Hobart Brothers Co.'s 418 stick electrode The 418 stick electrode is designed for general purpose, low-hydrogen welding applications. It provides excellent arc starts and restarts, produces a virtually...

Diesel-powered generators.
August 1, 2008... Staff The Bobcat 250 and Trailblazer 302 Kohler gas-powered and Kubota diesel-powered welder generators have an increased output to 11,000W for peak power for a minimum of 30 seconds at 104[degrees]F. Generators are suited for maintenance,...

Reamers.
August 1, 2008... Staff The Tough Gun reamers feature durable, internally mounted valves and seals around points of entry to protect against contaminants, sealed external setup switches, an electrically operated sprayer check valve and quick-disconnect...

Lightweight rotary hammer.
August 1, 2008... Staff The DH22PG 7/8 in. SDS Plus Rotary Hammer drills small-diameter anchor holes in concrete, wood and metal. The 5.4A, 620W motor produces rapid results, especially in standard 5/32 in. and 3/16 in. diameter holes; weighs 4.2 lbs. and...

Material handling hose.
August 1, 2008... Staff The 692 hose line is geared for material handling and over-the-sheave applications. The design allows for a tighter bend radius, saving space in the mast and increasing visibility for the operator; enables smaller pulleys to be used...

Ergonomic wrist supports.
August 1, 2008... Staff Wrist supports help workers maintain a neutral position at the wrist while allowing full movement of the hand and fingers. The Dual-Flex provides firm support and fits both right and left hands. The Maxrist fits into the palm to...

Flexible insulated hose.
August 1, 2008... Staff The Flex-Vest Insulated Hose features 1 in. fiberglass insulation sandwiched between a double-ply, silicone-coated fiberglass fabric; reinforced with a spring steel wire helix, and an outer layer of single-ply neoprene coated...

Nozzles.
August 1, 2008... Staff The Heavy-Duty Centerfire nozzles are designed for shipbuilding, trailer fabrication and other heavy equipment manufacturing operations. The nozzles feature thicker walls, heat-resistant insulating material, removable nozzle cones...

Battery-powered cutting tools.
August 1, 2008... Staff The ETS12 can be used on a variety of mild steel products such as bolts, threaded rod, solid hasp and cable hasp one-time locks; makes about 100 cuts per battery charge; comes with two batteries, battery charger and molded carrying...

Roof coating.
August 1, 2008... Staff CHEMTHANE 6100 aluminum-colored roof coating is a solvent-free, spray-applied, fast cure (less than 15 seconds cure-to-touch) hybrid polyurea. Features include mold and fungus resistance, a low reflectivity rating of 0.52- 0.62 that...

Corrosion inhibitor.
August 1, 2008... Staff Corrosion Stop is a water-resistant spray corrosion inhibitor/protectant designed for the industrial, automotive and marine parts and equipment industries. Ideal for engine blocks, cooling fans, electrical connectors, lug nuts and...

Agitators.
August 1, 2008... Staff Model 20 HT/GT top-entering agitators feature a swing out seal change for easy seal maintenance and reduced maintenance cost. The agitators are designed for a wide range of service in the chemical, pharmaceutical, ethanol and...

Spray adhesive.
August 1, 2008... Staff Adhesin 56-5545 is a spray-grade, water-based adhesive designed to facilitate attachment of lightweight insulation to metal. It may be applied using a spray gun or hand-applied with a brush or roller and can be used on painted or...

Truck tarp.
August 1, 2008... Staff The Quick-Safe truck tarping system allows truck drivers to tarp loads without getting on top of the truck or load itself. The remote-controlled operation allows the driver to stay safely on the ground while the tarping system does...

Towelettes.
August 1, 2008... Staff The SafetyClean pre-moistened towelette for safety eyewear coats the lens with anti-fog and anti-static solution and is safe for glass or plastic lenses. Its disposable dispenser will stand on a shelf or counter or hang by a hanger...

Flux-Cored welding gun.
August 1, 2008... Staff The Dura-Flux gun's non-metallic trigger reduces heat absorption for increased operator comfort. The trigger guard allows for access to tough-to-reach joints; rated to 350A at 100% duty-cycle and accepts wire up to 3/32 in. diameter,...

Brass ball valve.
August 1, 2008... Staff A new line of brass ball valves has a maximum operating temperature of 302[degrees]F and is pressure rated at 600 psi (non-shock) and 150 WSP (saturated seam). Additional features include a plated carbon steel handle and yellow vinyl...

Welding helmets.
August 1, 2008... Staff The MP-10 welding helmet line is available in the best-selling "Inferno" graphic design or a basic black design. The helmets feature a passive lens and weigh 18 oz., with a 16 sq. in. viewing area and a magnifying lens holder for...

Emergency lighting.
August 1, 2008... Staff Full-color brochure details the FirstLine 924 3-phase Uninterruptible Power Supply central emergency lighting system for 8-16kW applications. In addition to providing a continuous 90-min. (minimum) power supply during blackouts, the...

Industrial earmuffs.
August 1, 2008... Staff Impact Sport Ultraslim sound amplification earmuffs are designed for intermittent and impact noise environments, able to amplify sounds up to safe 82dBA, while providing NRR 22 protection against hazardous noise. They feature a...

Disposable respirator.
August 1, 2008... Staff The 8145P95 disposable filtering facepiece features latex-free adjustable straps for a secure fit. The EZ Flow exhalation valve improves comfort and worker productivity and is color coded for easy identification as an odor-relief...

Fuel transfer hose.
August 1, 2008... Staff The Vapor-Loc's multi-layered barrier technology allows tank truck hoses to handle and stand up to caustic bio-diesel and other bio-fuels. Vapor-Loc stops and prevents degradation of hose reinforcement/cover materials caused by...

Welding hard hat.
August 1, 2008... Staff The American Welder hard hat is a full-graphic E2 series Supereight cap depicting the American welder and his contributions to the country. The cap features a highly detailed, decorative graphic that will not chip, fade or peel....

Welding products catalog.
August 1, 2008... Staff The Welding Solutions catalog is for customers who use sensors and connectivity products in welding environments. It features a complete line of sensors, cord sets and accessories for resistive, MIG and TIG welding cells. Turck...

Tri-lobe blowers.
August 1, 2008... Staff The Com-paK Plus tri-lobe blower packages deliver up to 434 cfm in pressures up to 15 psig and vacuum to 15Hg. The units include a removable front panel for easy access and a simplified check valve for on-site customization. The...

Welding packages.
August 1, 2008... Staff The TIG torch packages for air-cooled applications ranging from 150-200A contain a 25-ft. power cable and cable cover, a power cable adapter and a 15-ft. ground cable. Each package includes a flow meter regulator and a welding...

Single pumps.
August 1, 2008... Staff The H1 45/53cc and 78cc single pumps are designed for a broad variety of propel and non-propel applications. The closed-circuit variable displacement axial piston pumps are compact and feature high power density. All units use an...

Heat gun.
August 1, 2008... Staff The Heat Elite Plus heat gun features an LCD digital terminal with adjustable controls for temperature and air volume to give contractors precise values when shrinking pipe, bending PVC, stripping paint or soldering wires....

Transformer oil pumps.
August 1, 2008... Staff The Cardinal transformer oil pumps are rated for continuous duty operating temperature ranges from -40[degrees]F-212[degrees]F (-40[degrees]C -100[degrees]C) and permit thermo-siphon flow when the pump is not operating, allowing...

A New Look at Distribution.
August 1, 2008... By Susan Avery, Purchasing magazine As MRO purchasing responsibilities grow and change, so too does the role of the industrial distributor. Buyers now ask those suppliers for even more help with keeping costs down Industrial...

Big-Picture Safety.
August 1, 2008... By Carl and Deb Potter, Contributing Editors Distributors who share their safety knowledge objectively can help customers improve their profitability and productivity and keep workers out of danger Often, it seems that the job of...

Shipping Pays Off for Empire.(Empire Machinery and Supply Co.)
August 1, 2008... By Joe Nowlan, Associate Editor The Virginia-based MRO distributor's hand and power tool markets help the company avoid damage from a slumping economy Empire Machinery & Supply Co. had one of the best years in its history in 2007, says...

Are You a Professional?
August 1, 2008... By Tom Reilly Preparation, study and constant practice are pre-requisites to earning the title "sales professional" Professionals prepare. One does not become a professional simply by proclaiming, "I'm a professional." Doctors...

Thinking Green?(survey of distributors on environmental friendly products)
August 1, 2008... By Jack Keough, Editor The environment, the economy and international business are top issues in our 62nd Annual Survey of Distributor Operations The drive to stock and sell environmentally friendly or "green" products is not exactly...

Inventory and the Bottom Line.
August 1, 2008... By Nadeem Mazhar A well-designed software program can help improve your inventory investment and your financial position Is your company making the right investment in inventory? Unless you regard inventory as a key component of your...

A Partnership Built on Faith.(MPI Inc. crediting its distributor partners for of its success and longevity)
August 1, 2008... By Craig Hoekenga A manufacturer in its 25th year, MPI Inc. credits its distributor partners for much of its success and longevity In today's global economy, it's almost a given that electronic products are primarily manufactured in...

Selecting an Appraiser.(Internal Revenue Service issuing guidelines for electing appraisers)
August 1, 2008... By Bart Basi Before hiring someone to appraise the value of your business, make sure they have the knowledge and resources needed to do the job Whether it's due to divorce, illness or the desire to retire, when it comes time to have...