Industrial Distribution articles from January 2005

Industrial Distribution archives from January 2005

Taking the right path.( )(Editorial)
January 1, 2005... THE Power Transmission Distributors Assn.'s Educational & Scholastic Foundation is well on its way to success in developing its "Industrial Careers Pathway" plan to help recruit and educate entry-level employees in the industrial distribution...

Lending a helping hand.(Tornado industries receives thanks from Victory Junction Gang, non profit organization)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005... TORNADO INDUSTRIES, a manufacturer of cleaning equipment, received a hearty thank you recently from the Victory Junction Gang, a nonprofit organization the company has been supporting by donating cleaning equipment, tools and products. The...

Company news.(AROUND and ABOUT)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005... Distributor members of Industrial Network, Inc. were merged into NetPlus Alliance on January 1, bringing NetPlus membership to 190 companies in 42 states. NetPlus is a buying group of independent distributors. Mike Baygood, former president of...

Mergers and acquisitions.(AROUND and ABOUT)(Winner Group Holdings Ltd.)(Distributor Airgas Inc.)(Watt Welding Supply)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005... Industrial products maker Eaton Corp. agreed to purchase the businesses of Winner Group Holdings Ltd., a China-based company that makes hydraulic hose fittings and adapters. The purchase is expected to be completed by the end of the first...

Awards and honors.(AROUND and ABOUT)(2004 ATHENA Award)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005... Columbus McKinnon Corp. and Osborn International-North America received Supplier of the Year awards from Affiliated Distributors... Julia Klein, president and CEO of Pennsylvania-based distributor C.H. Briggs, won the 2004 ATHENA Award, a...

Business issues take center stage: litigation reform and making the Bush tax cuts permanent top business leaders' list of achievable goals in 2005.(Editorial)
January 1, 2005... NEWTON, MASS. -- The Republican victory in November was good news to business leaders across the country, and distributors were no exception. From Washington, D.C. to Washington state, business owners and managers are banking on a conservative...

STAFDA on the streets of San Francisco.(NEWS)(Specialty Tools & Fasteners Distributors Association)
January 1, 2005... Attendance at the Specialty Tools & Fasteners Distributors Assn.'s 28th Annual Convention & Trade Show in San Francisco, Nov. 14-16, was recorded as the highest ever, with 4,656 registered conventioneers, according to association management....

ISA holds Fall Business Expo in Chicago.(NEWS)(Industrial Supply Association)
January 1, 2005... Calling the event a "Roadmap for the Future," the Industrial Supply Assn. held its Fall Business Expo Nov. 20-22 at the Hyatt Regency O'Hare in Chicago's Rosemont section. ISA officials estimated that 1,600 people attended. ISA was formed...

Eaton agrees to buy hydraulics maker in China.(NEWS)(Eaton Corp.)(Winner Group Holdings Ltd.)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005... Industrial products maker Eaton Corp. agreed to purchase the businesses of Winner Group Holdings Ltd., a China-based company that makes hydraulic hose fittings and adapters. Terms of the deal were not disclosed, but it will be completed...

NAW members to meet Jan. 24-26.(NEWS)(National Association of Wholesaler-Distributors)
January 1, 2005... Top executives from distribution companies across the country will meet in Washington, Jan. 24-26, for the National Assn. of Wholesaler-Distributors' Executive Summit 2005. Titled "Exploring Value: Real Tools for Success," the meeting will...

NIRA conference set for Feb. 24-26.(NEWS)(North American Industrial Representatives Association)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005... NIRA-The North American Industrial Representatives Assn. will hold its ninth annual Management & Marketing Conference on Feb. 24-26 at the Radisson Hotel Miami. Kristin Thompson, director of communications and conferences for NIRA, said...

Distributors.(PLAYERS: appointment)(Fastco Threaded Products Inc.)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005... Fastco Threaded Products, Inc. appointed Edward Conroy as executive vice president/chief financial officer, Nicholas Pressley as chief information officer, and Ritch Brandon as general manager, Columbia, S.C., branch... Hy-Tek Material...

Manufacturers.(PLAYERS)
January 1, 2005... The Timken Co.'s board of directors elected Phillip R. Cox, president and CEO of Cox Financial Corp., as a director... WAGO Kontakttechnik GmbH appointed Tom Artmann president of its North American Operations, WAGO Corp... WAGO Corp. added...

Selling with trust: salespeople who build trustworthy relationships with customers stand a greater chance of developing a successful career.(STRICTLY for SALES)
January 1, 2005... TRUST is the currency of all good relationships. If two people like each other, trust each other, and want to do business, they will work out the details. Price is a detail. Trust is visceral. It is something people feel in their gut when...

NIBA scholarship winners and two-day seminar.(ASSOCIATIONS)(National Industrial Belting Association)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005... As part of NIBA--The Belting Assn.'s not-for-profit charitable philosophy, it offers three up-to-$1,000 scholarships each year to employees of NIBA distributor/fabricator members for a business-related course of study. This year's...

NAED releases video.(ASSOCIATIONS)(National Association of Electrical Distributors)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005... The Education & Research Foundation of the National Assn. of Electrical Distributors released "The World of electrical Distribution," a 12-minute video designed to educate distributor employees, recruits and new hires on the role of electrical...

AMTMA names officers.(ASSOCIATIONS)(American Measuring Tool Manufacturers Association)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005... The American Measuring Tool Manufacturers Assn., an organization formed in 1973 "to promote and further the interest of its members in manufac-turing, engineering, research, safety, transportation and other problems of the industry," announced...

SEFA prepares for spring conference.(ASSOCIATIONS)
January 1, 2005... The Southeastern Fastener Assn. will host its 30th anniversary conference, March 10-11 in Charleston, S.C. Events at the conference on Thursday include a Board of Directors' meeting; the annual golf outing; and an opening reception....

Calendar.(Calendar)
January 1, 2005... Feb. 24-26 NIRA 2005 Annual Conference Miami (800) 315-7429 www.nira.org March 7-10 National Manufacturing Week Chicago (800) 840-0678 www.manufacturing-week.com March 10-11 SEFA ...

Leave people in the equation: technology can be great, but you still need that human touch.
January 1, 2005... TECHNOLOGY IS OFTEN CREDITED with powering business to innovate, expand and operate at an accelerated pace. Yet, it's the people who work with the technology who are the true heart of any organization and, in many cases, the company's most...

For whom the Dell tolls.(TECH NOTES)
January 1, 2005... IBC-Industrial Supply Plus, Inc., a group of independent industrial and bearing supply distributors, is using Dell servers and network switches to enable its small local business members to compete nationally against larger distributors. IBC, a...

Shock and awe: Washington-based Stellar Industrial Supply wants to stun its customers with services, from selection and availability to honesty, accuracy and understanding.(Company Profile)(Cover Story)
January 1, 2005... John Wiborg, president of Stellar Industrial Supply, says that his company philosophy is to be the premier industrial supply house in the Northwest. The Tacoma, Wash--based Stellar is already a major player in the area, and Wiborg strives to...

Bar codes on steroids: radio frequency identification is on most everyone's to-do list; so really, we should all know what it is.(TECHNOLOGY)
January 1, 2005... Could we see a show of hands, please, from those of you who knew what RFID was before Wal-Mart made it a mandatory acronym last year? What was this odd technology that could manage your inventory with little more than labels and a cool scanner...

Small-town feel ... big company approach: Haggard & Stocking keeps dealing despite Indiana manufacturing losses.(abrasives)
January 1, 2005... For all the talk about the intangibles that go into a successful distributorship, Jeff Haggard faces up to the fact that there is one attribute that will always be the compass by which customers will steer. "There are three things that have...

Solid outlook for '05: economists expect a strong year for the U.S. economy, though overall growth will slow compared to 2004.(ECONOMY)
January 1, 2005... Let the good times roll. Thanks largely to a rebounding national economy, many businesses are coming off a healthy 2004. "We have seen a significant turnaround from the period of 2001-2003 when our members were hit hard," says Michael...

Safety distributors avoid price wars: price can be tempting, but safety is not the place to cut corners.(MARKET OUTLOOK)
January 1, 2005... COMMODITIZATION is a fact of modern life in many industries. In the safety industry, commoditization can be damaging for both distributors and customers. With a growing number of general-line distributors selling safety products, experts say...

Help us, help you: a manufacturer's tech support group can be helpful--if you let it.(MANUFACTURER'S VIEW)
January 1, 2005... FOR SEVERAL YEARS, it was my privilege to supervise the technical support (applications engineering) group at Warner Electric, helping our customers achieve their goals and solve problems. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] But sometimes, we'd...

Shedding some light on the subject: Underwater Kinetics' Unilite is a 360-degree addition to the company's family of flashlights.(NEW PRODUCTS)
January 1, 2005... Underwater Kinetics' Unilite is one of the most universal lights in its class, featuring a right-angle head that can rotate 360[degrees]. The Unilite also comes standard with an industrial strength nylon pocket clip, and a stainless steel ring...

Adhesive solders.(NEW PRODUCTS)
January 1, 2005... Syon Tru-Bond 206A conductive adhesive solder is a liquid for bonding electrical components that could be damaged by hot solder; and features a pot life up to 3 hours, and a cure time of 72 hours at 75[degrees]F or 2 hours at 130[degrees]F. ...

Toggle Lock.(NEW PRODUCTS)
January 1, 2005... The Toggle Lock Plus manual clamps maintain the over-center toggle position in applications where there is apt to be movement or vibrations, such as transfer lines; and are designed with maximum safety and ergonomic benefits as its foundation....

Suction cups.(NEW PRODUCTS)
January 1, 2005... These automation suction cups are offered in flat, 1 1/2 bellows and 2 1/2 bellows styles with different shoulder sizes and a variety of materials; are designed for handling small parts in automated assembly equipment; and come in sizes ranging...

Chain vise.(NEW PRODUCTS)
January 1, 2005... Designed specifically for service applications, the RIDGID 425 Tristand chain vise is portable and lightweight; ideal for a variety of pipe materials including steel, copper and PVC; and can be used for pipe ranging in size from 1/8 in. to 2...

Static conductive hose.(NEW PRODUCTS)
January 1, 2005... EDW-SC static conductive hose is a PVC-coated polyester duct with a PVC wearstrip and enclosed wire helix that has belted and cuffed ends for added safety; and is designed for use where there is a potential for static buildup. ...

Cable ties.(NEW PRODUCTS)
January 1, 2005... The UNIRAP line of cable ties includes Tefxel and Halar ties, aerial support spacer ties, identification ties, Velcro ties, mounting bases and tools; features a catalog numbering system, lower prices and new packaging; and are easily installed...

Wing/flag tools.(NEW PRODUCTS)
January 1, 2005... This line of wing and flag-style tools features handles with a hard thermoplastic core for strength and split resistance, and a soft rubber coating to ensure maximum comfort and grip; and are especially suited for insertion and removal of...

Carbide wear parts.(NEW PRODUCTS)
January 1, 2005... Carbide wear parts can be custom fabricated from a variety of tungsten-carbide formulas, depending on the specific wear and applications requirements; and are capable of prolonging the life of a variety of wear-prone parts. [ILLUSTRATION...

Cutting blades.(NEW PRODUCTS)
January 1, 2005... These cutting blades and systems are custom designed to optimize the cutting, shredding or scraping processes, enhance productivity, and reduce energy requirements; and feature parts made with specific angles, pitch and shear for proper...

Splicing tapes.(NEW PRODUCTS)
January 1, 2005... These pressure-sensitive splicing tapes are designed to deliver performance on a wide variety of substrates including silicone-coated surfaces, paper, fabric, specialty firms and foils; and feature high-tack and fast-grabbing properties, high...

Finishing inserts.(NEW PRODUCTS)
January 1, 2005... The PF4 finishing insert features a positive basic shape, enlarging the application range of the line's finishing inserts for turning; and is applied at feed rates between 0.016 in. and 0.063 in., with a depth cut of 0.047-0.039 in. ...

Electric actuators.(NEW PRODUCTS)
January 1, 2005... The 600 Series electric actuators are designed for use with all sizes of Gemini precision ball valves; are available in 150 in.-lb. and 300 in.-lb. sizes; and feature an effective and reliable push-button manual override. [ILLUSTRATION...

End mills.(NEW PRODUCTS)
January 1, 2005... The SSDH stainless steel/double helix series of end mills are designed for ultra-aggressive metal removal rates on ferrous metals; feature a patent-pending design, chip-release flute form technology; and are made of premium-grade, solid...

Sprinkler line.(NEW PRODUCTS)
January 1, 2005... The K-17 upright sprinkler has a K-factor of 16.8; is a standard response spray sprinkler for applications using the area/density protection criteria provision in NFPA 13; and is designed to provide densities of .45 or greater at lower...

Welding generator.(NEW PRODUCTS)
January 1, 2005... The Bobcat 225 welding generator features an Accu-rated 10,000 watts of useable peak generator power and super-tough protective armor with covers on its front panel; and provides unparalleled reliability. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Miller...

Cable carriers.(NEW PRODUCTS)
January 1, 2005... The System E4/4 Energy Chain line was developed for heavy-duty and demanding applications in harsh environments, making it ideal for cranes used in port machinery, material handling and other indoor/outdoor applications. [ILLUSTRATION...

Fluoroplastic tubing.(NEW PRODUCTS)
January 1, 2005... The precision fluoroplastic tubing is available extruded from Tecfluor PTFE, FEP, PFA and MFA in straight lengths, coiled or convoluted styles; features a low coefficient of friction and anti-stick properties; and can be supplied with...

End mills.(NEW PRODUCTS)
January 1, 2005... The Tri-Power Ski-Carb is a patented and patent-pending, 3-flute premium carbide end mill designed for aluminum applications; achieves dramatically enhanced chip evacuation; and can deliver machine productivity improvements up to 300%. ...

Toggle switch.(NEW PRODUCTS)
January 1, 2005... This sealed toggle switch features a weather-resistant plastic coating; a chrome bat handle; a knurled face nut, hex back nut and 2 plastic-coated wire leads; and a stamped metal on-off indicator plate. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Waytek,...

Fire-suppression system.(NEW PRODUCTS)
January 1, 2005... This automatic fire suppression system features a flexible polymer tubing that can be routed anywhere within a closed space up to 250 cu. ft.; and discharge up to 50 lbs. of a suppression agent, depending on the system, when exposed to a flame....

Wobble light.(NEW PRODUCTS)
January 1, 2005... This self-righting, highly durable work light takes a severe beating from workers, vehicles, debris and drops; has an internal ventilation system that keeps the light cool enough to touch; can be strung in a series or used individually;...

Aluminum reels.(NEW PRODUCTS)
January 1, 2005... These heavy-duty, yet lightweight, hose reels are of high-quality aluminum construction coated with a proprietary powder coat process for unmatched durability and corrosion resistance; come in hose I.D.'s from 1/4 in. to 1/2 in. and lengths to...

Eyewash solutions.(NEW PRODUCTS)
January 1, 2005... Expanded line of eyewash solutions includes the OneStep bottle eyewash, which provides immediate first-aid relief; allows users to pull the bottle from the wall-mounted station and quickly use it to rinse the affected eye area; and has a slim...

Press fit plunger.(NEW PRODUCTS)
January 1, 2005... The press spring plunger allows for interchangeability of the ball and nose type press fits; can be used when threaded adjustments are not required; and is available in 6 diameters, from 1/8 in. through 1/2 in., in 2 spring pressures. ...

Mold cavities.(NEW PRODUCTS)
January 1, 2005... Replacement mold cavities are precision machined to 0.000050-in. tolerances that offer surfaces polished to 2 RMS; feature complex geometries; and are great cavities for medical syringes and disposables, cosmetics packaging and personal care...

Abrasive discs.(NEW PRODUCTS)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005... These cotton fiber quick-change discs are non-loading and last up to 25-times longer than nylon discs; and are available in a wide array of sizes. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Rex-Cut Products, Inc. >> www.rexcut.com

TPR tubing.(NEW PRODUCTS)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005... Suprene TPR tubing is for applications involving appliances, peristaltic pumps, foods and beverages, and chemical conveyance; is produced using polypropylene-based TPR; offers low-temperature flexibility; and is available in industrial and FDA...

Color-keyed epoxy.(NEW PRODUCTS)
January 1, 2005... Tra-Bond F253M is a color-keyed, low-viscosity, high-temperature epoxy developed to meet strict, low-moisture absorption requirements; requires a high-temperature cure; and exhibits minimal fiber creep. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Tra-Con,...

Are we selling ourselves short? Distributors and manufacturers need to better educate customers on their value in the supply chain.(FINAL WORD)(Column)
January 1, 2005... I DON'T KNOW ABOUT YOU, but I am tired of being invited by industrial customers' upper management teams to meetings choreographed by consultants. These meetings begin by talking about partnerships and end with the presentation of an Excel...