Industrial Distribution articles from July 2002

Industrial Distribution archives from July 2002

Airgas, Inc. (Company News).(lawsuit with Praxair settled)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2002... Airgas, Inc. agreed to settle litigation brought by Praxair. The suit alleged interference with Praxair's right of first refusal regarding National Welders Supply Co., Inc. In the settlement, each party denied wrongdoing or liability and...

IDI Independent Distributors Inc. (Company News).(Brief Article)
July 1, 2002... IDI Independent Distributors Inc. welcomed four new distributors: industrial supplies and power transmission/bearing distributors Carleton Industrial of Hartland, New Brunswick; GLM of Baiecomeau, Quebec; and Coquitlam, British Columbia-based...

Argo International. (Company News).(50th anniversary reached)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2002... New York City-based electrical and mechanical industrial supplies distributor Argo International celebrates its 50th anniversary this year. Founded by chairman John Calicchio as a maritime industry supplier, the company expanded into industrial...

Clayton Acquisition Co. (Acquisitions & Mergers).(buys Clayton Acquisition Co.)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2002... Wolseley plc acquired waterworks and wastewater distributor Clayton Acquisition Co.

General Electric Co. (Acquisitions & Mergers).(GE Supply buys Questron Technology Inc.)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2002... GE Supply, a business unit of General Electric Co., purchased the assets of Questron Technology Inc.

Kennametal, Inc. (Acquisitions & Mergers).(Cedric D. Beckett)
July 1, 2002... entrepreneur Cedric D. Beckett acquired Strong Tool Co. from Kennametal, Inc.

Franklin Electric. (Acquisitions & Mergers).(buys Intelligent Controls)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2002... Franklin Electric agreed to acquire Intelligent Controls

Edgen Corp. (Acquisitions & Mergers).(buys Service Industrial Supply Co.)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2002... Edgen Corp. acquired Service Industrial Supply Co.

Rockwell Automation. (Acquisitions & Mergers).
July 1, 2002... Rockwell Automation agreed to acquire the Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. controller division to form Rockwell Samsung Automation.

Cooper Industries. (Awards).(Volunteer Spirits Award)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2002... Richard H. Uber was named a Gold Award winner in Cooper Industries' Volunteer Spirit Awards program for his efforts with the Montgomery County Habitat for Humanity. Cooper donated $5,000 to MCHFH

Motion Industries Inc. (Awards).(Brief Article)
July 1, 2002... Motion Industries Inc. received a 2001 Silver Alliance Supplier Award from Vulcan Materials Co.

Waukesha Tool & Stamping, Inc. (Awards).(Brief Article)
July 1, 2002... Waukesha Tool & Stamping, Inc. received the 2002 Ulbrich Award for Competitive Excellence in Product Development from the Precision Metalforming Assn.

MSA Instrument Division. (Awards).(Brief Article)
July 1, 2002... The 2001 Frost & Sullivan Market Engineering Leadership Award went to MSA Instrument Division.

B & J Industrial. (Around & About).(Brief Article)
July 1, 2002... Nearly 60 golfers participated in the Young Executives Forum golf tournament during the of ISMA/I.D.A. annual convention in Denver, May 46. YEF committee organizers were Dawn Dalldorf, Scott Heller and Walter Kaihatu. The winning team consisted...

NAHAD. (Around & About).(Brief Article)
July 1, 2002... At the NAHAD convention, held May 8-12 in Palm Springs, a proposal to change the name of the association and allow manufacturers as voting members stirred much controversy. A ballot was mailed to voting members following the convention and a...

General Bearings Co. (Around & About).(Brief Article)
July 1, 2002... Congratulations are in order for John Nations, chairman of Bearing and Drives, Macon, Ga. and G. W. Elftman, president of General Bearings Co., Vernon, Calif., who were recognized at the Bearing Specialists Assn. annual meeting for perfect...

www.fambiz.com. (Web Resources).(Northeastern University Center for Family Business web site)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2002... Web site www.fambiz.com Host Northeastern University Center for Family Business Fambiz.com, a non-profit organization, is a one-stop family business information site. Business owners can find the information they need on...

http://www.ustr.gov. (Web Resources).(web site of the US Trade Representative)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2002... Web site http://www.ustr.gov Host The U.S. Trade Representative The USTR is the chief U.S. trade negotiator and principal trade advisor to the president. With offices in Washington, D.C. and at the World Trade Organization,...

http://www.commuterchoice.gov. (Web Resources).(commuting information resource from the US Environmental Protection Agency)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2002... Web site http://www.commuterchoice.gov Host U.S. Environmental Protection Agency The site provides information on how U.S. employers and employees can save hundreds of millions of dollars in taxes, parking facility and...

ID gets a new online look. (Editorial).(Industrial Distribution's electronic mail newsletter)(Brief Article)(Editorial)
July 1, 2002... We're pleased to announce that INDUSTRIAL DISTRIBUTION'S biweekly email newsletter has a new name and a new look. The newsletter is now called ID Channel Report, a name chosen to reflect our ability to reach all the players in the distribution...

Reaching out to customers: marketing is taking on new meaning for distributors looking to boost business in today's economy. (News).(Middle Tennessee Industrial Distributors Association)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2002... Members of the Middle Tennessee Industrial Distributors Assn. Have put a new twist on an old marketing idea. Frustrated by unsuccessful trade shows in recent years, MTIDA members made the first stop on a "customer appreciation tour" in...

Anixter plans Pentacon purchase. (News).(Brief Article)
July 1, 2002... CHATSWORTH, CALIF. -- Pentacon, Inc. announced an agreement to sell its assets to Skokie, Ill.-based Anixter International, Inc., and filed for bankruptcy protection under Chapter 11. in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern...

Industrial economy continues slow climb. (News).(Brief Article)
July 1, 2002... NEWTON, MASS. -- When the U.S. government released a spate of generally vague terrorist warnings in late spring, many economists feared for a reactionary "double dip" in both consumer confidence and industrial goods growth. It hasn't...

NAHAD mulls name change, sees strong meeting turnout. (News).(Brief Article)
July 1, 2002... PALM SPRINGS, CALIF. -- The warm climate and premier golf courses of Palm Springs didn't keep the National Assn. of Hose & Accessories Distributors from getting down to business earlier this year. The group held its 18th Annual Meeting &...

Thomas Register identifies purchasing trends. (News).(Brief Article)
July 1, 2002... NEW YORK -- Domestic supply-chain purchasing is on the rise, according to the Thomas Register's Industrial Purchasing Barometer report released in May. The report was established after the September l1 terrorist attacks to more closely monitor...

Internet RFPs on the rise. (News).(requests for proposals)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
July 1, 2002... CAMBRIDGE, MA. -- Despite an overall decline in e-business, the number of organizations using the Internet for buying indirect goods and services remained constant, according to an Institute for Supply Management[TM] and Forrester Research,...

Adhesives market to grow. (News).(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
July 1, 2002... NEWTON, MASS. -- According to a in late spring, the specialty adhesives market continues to grow. Despite the national economic downturn in 2001, industry spending in the sector, which includes many sealant products, reached $5.7 billion,...

Distributors. (People).(various appointments)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2002... Hy-Tek Material Handling, Inc. hired systems experts Tom Mann, Donnie Johnson, and Mark Bruner, who will spearhead the Cincinnati-based Hy-Tek integrated systems division Kaman Industrial Technologies an-nounced that David Griffiths,...

Manufacturers. (People).(various appointments, United States)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2002... PFERD, Inc. appointed Ralph Whit-comb to the newly created position of vice president of finance Even Cut Abrasive Co. announced several personnel changes: Arthur Ellison, president and chief executive officer, assumed the additional...

ISMA elects new officers. (Associations News).(Industrial Supply Manufacturers Association)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2002... The Industrial Supply Manufacturers Assn. recently elected the following slate of officers, effective June 1, 2002: Hardy Hamann, Hermes Abrasives, Virginia Beach, Va., president; Raymond Reynertson, Sturtevant Richmont Div., Ryeson Corp.,...

I.D.A. elects slate of officers. (Associations News).(Industrial Distribution Assn.)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2002... The Industrial Distribution Assn. recently elected the following slate of officers, effective July 1, 2002: Mart Harris, Minnesota Industrial Tools, Eden Prairie, Minn., president; Jim Beckstein, Mill Supplies, Inc., Fort Wayne, Ind., vice...

FPDA announces convention theme. (Associations News).(Fluid Power Distributors Assn.)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2002... The Fluid Power Distributors Assn. will hold its 2002 Fall Meeting in San Antonio, Texas. The theme is Putting the Pieces Together: Solving the Profit Puzzle." The meeting, held September 2124 at Marriott River center, will address the dynamic...

SEDA plans two events. (Associations News).(Safety Equipment Distributors Assn)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2002... Thirty-two attendees passed the Safety Equipment Distributors Assn. Qualified Safety Sales Professional course in April. The next QSSP course is scheduled for November 4-8 in Louisville, Ky. SEDA also cosponsors the National Safety Week...

ISM offers satellite seminars. (Association News).(Institute for Supply Management)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2002... The Institute for Supply Management will host Services Purchasing: Making the Right Decisions, an interactive educational program on, June 13, 2002. The four-hour program addresses how to select providers, draft contracts, write a statement of...

NAED publishes human resources tools. (Associations News).(National Association of Electrical Distributors)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2002... The National Assn. of Electrical Distributors recently published two human resources guides to assist members. The Guide to Employee Recruitment and Selection takes the reader step by step through the entire process. It helps define job...

NEDA roundtables on tap. (Association News).
July 1, 2002... The National Electronic Distributors Assn. will host a components roundtable in Santa Clara, Calif., June 19-20. All NEDA members can attend. The roundtable will focus on issues like 2D barcode requirements from customers, date codes and more....

STAFDA welcomes new members, reps. (Association News).(Specialty Tools and Fasteners Distributors Association)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2002... The Specialty Tools and Fasteners Distributors Assn. recently welcomed new distributor members: American Material Co., Lake Elsinore, Calif.; BKB Construction Equipment & Supplies, Kansas City, Kan.; Boston Equipment & Supply Co., Inc., Salem,...

Facing tough choices: by effectively reacting to market changes, a company can preserve its legacy. (Final Word).(Brief Article)(Column)
July 1, 2002... Recent changes in our industry have brought to the surface many emotions that take us back ward and forward simultaneously. When word was received that Integra had fallen upon hard times, companies like Ross-Willoughby, J. Fegely & Son, Carey...

Tiger Disc[TM]. (Product Extra).
July 1, 2002... Tiger Disc [TM] for stainless steel grinding; provides a higher cut rate than conventional zirconium discs; for superior performance in all stainless steel applications; specially formulated fast-cutting abrasive cloth designed for...

High-tech abrasives increase productivity. (Abrasives Outlook).(Brief Article)
July 1, 2002... New technologies are changing the abrasives market, said Ted Giese, director of the Abrasive Engineering Society. However, end-users are conservative, so it often takes a while for good technologies to make it into the market. Some of the...

Increasing sales force performance. (Technology Update).(with corporate information on wireless devices)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2002... COLUMBIA, MD. -- There are many solutions for sales force automation which extend enterprise and corporate information to wireless devices. The adoption of this technology by industrial sales has been slow, however, says Unwired Express, Inc....

CribMaster offers enterprise-wide tool information. (Technology Update).(from WinWare)(Brief Article)
July 1, 2002... MARIETTA, GA. -- CribMaster 6.0, WinWare's inventory management software, includes a feature called CM Data Warehouse that manages tool and MRO inventory across multiple facilities. Using the CribMaster common item number feature with CM Data...

Real Time Solutions releases new suite. (Technology Update).(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
July 1, 2002... EMERYILLE, CALIF. -- Real Time Solutions, a provider of order filling solutions, released Outbound Productivity Suite 2.2 recently. The updated software increases outbound productivity in distribution centers and warehouses. The suite...

Radio Beacon partners with PariTek Solutions. (Technology Update).(Brief Article)
July 1, 2002... TORONTO -- PariTek Solutions, Inc. will promote, install and support Radio Beacon's warehouse management solution as part of a plan to focus on third party logistics. Radio Beacon provides warehouse management software for mid-sized...

Maintaining relationships: industrial distribution's 2002 report on small distributors. (Special Report: Small Distributors).
July 1, 2002... INDUSTRIAL DISTRIBUTION is pleased to present its annual special report on small distributors. In April, ID conducted its 2002 Small Distributor Survey The results represent the responses of 283 distributors with sales under $20 million. ...

Birds of a feather: Roadrunner-fast delivery is just one of the ways that a small business can add value. (Special Report: Small Distributors).
July 1, 2002... IN PENNSYLVANIA and across the Mid-Atlantic region, when machines break down and bearings and power transmission components are needed in a hurry, many businesses look for a bird to give them a hand. No, the parts aren't arriving by carrier...

Meeting on middle ground: most small distributors report good or excellent relationships with their suppliers. (Special Report: Small Distributors).(Industrial Distribution research)(Statistical Data Included)
July 1, 2002... There are horror stories about relationships between distributors and suppliers of all sizes and descriptions. Distributors claim lines were taken away without provocation or notice; suppliers claim distributors are given more than ample time...

Sources of assistance: a small business owner needs all the help he can get but there are many resources available. (Special Report: Small Distributors).(Brief Article)
July 1, 2002... What does it take for a small distributor to survive in today's business climate? For that matter, what does it take for any business to survive? Honestly, I don't think any one person knows, but a lot of people have good ideas. "In the...

The big squeeze: the automotive industry is struggling to make a profit but the supply chain is getting squeezed. (Auto Industry).
July 1, 2002... The worldwide automotive manufacturing industry is comprised of nearly 20 large multinational corporations while the automotive supply sector is made up of thousands of suppliers, from small niche distributors to the largest Tier 1 suppliers....

B2beyond the exchanges: MRO buying sites and consortia-run networks will still play a role, but the big e-business playing field for distributors is streamlining transactions with suppliers. (E-business).
July 1, 2002... FOR CHARLEY AMOS, branch manager of Bearing Chain & Supply in Dallas, the e-commerce site he clicks to for spot buys works just fine, thank you. Since November Amos has ordered everything from mounted bearings to speed reducers on...

Safety supply at a crossroads: the role of the safety distributor broadens in the post-Sept. 11 world. (Safety & Security).
July 1, 2002... Deadly viral and bacterial warfare. Mail bombings. Insurgents and terrorist attacks. Before the attacks of Sept. 11, these were speculative topics, remote possibilities at worst in most areas of the United States. Concern for the general...

Who really benefits from integrated supply? (Rep's Perspective).(Brief Article)(Column)
July 1, 2002... Integrated supply has became a major force in our industry. So much has been said about the cost savings and streamlining, but does integrated supply really provide all of these benefits without any downsides? I would like to cite an...

Safety's payback: investing in safety programs and technology will deliver bottom-line benefits year after year. (Worker Safety Programs).(includes related article)
July 1, 2002... According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, manufacturing workers have the dubious distinction of garnering the highest number of work-related illnesses and injuries, accounting for just under 60 percent of the...

Adjustability meets reliability: industrial harness wearers can take comfort in durable, lightweight materials, intuitive strap and locking mechanisms and a variety of design innovations. (Harness Design).
July 1, 2002... Whether you're working on steel frame construction, a bridge repair project or at the top of an oilrig platform, if you're involved in heavy industry, you re thinking safety. Or you should be. When you're 130 stories above the city, with a...

Both sides of the street: service is the key to surviving as a small distributor in Silicon Valley. (Distributor Profile).(Statistical Data Included)
July 1, 2002... ocated in the center of both the high-tech electronics industry of Silicon Valley and California's more traditional industry, South San Francisco, Calif.-based The AdamHill Co., provides service to all sorts of customers. Founded as a hose...

Initiative competence pay off: hose and accessories distributors are helping customers test hoses, track failures and even conduct plant surveys. (Hose Audits).(Statistical Data Included)
July 1, 2002... Rubber & Specialties, Inc., of Mobile, Ala., has been fielding a lot of requests for hose testing lately, especially from its marine industry customers. The Coast Guard, for example, recently called on the industrial rubber distributor to check...

Supply ChainLink Expo '02 a virtual conference & tradeshow.
July 1, 2002... October 16 -- 17 2002 Don't miss the SupplyChainLinkExpo, a virtual conference and tradeshow hosted by publications from Reed Business In formation. At this FREE event, enjoy all the benefits of attending an industry tradeshow, right from...

Growth through acquisition: strategic acquisitions, an intensive internal training program and a 24/7 philosophy help Harrington Industrial Plastics stay on top of its game. (Company Strategies).(Statistical Data Included)
July 1, 2002... Contractors working on underground retrofit projects never really know what they're going to run into. For example, John Yale, senior vice president, Southwest region for The Kinetics Group, a mechanical contractor in Santa Clara, Calif.,...

Maintenance plans offer best protection. (MRO Lubricants Product Focus).(planned lubrication maintenance schedules important for maintaining machine operation)(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
July 1, 2002... Planned lubrication maintenance is the best protection against catastrophic machine failure, according to machine operation experts. While plant maintenance managers and owners understand that fact, they are slow to allocate the funds and time...

Just say "no" to price shoppers: it isn't that easy, but when it comes to price objections salespeople must stand their ground. (Strictly for Sales).(Brief Article)
July 1, 2002... The five most dreaded words for salespeople are, "Your price is too high." It's the ubiquitous, universal, and unfortunate objection. What self-respecting salesperson has never heard this? Not hearing price objections is a sign that your...

The rise of e-mail marketing: as "snail mail" direct marketing declines, the electronic approach is gaining popularity. (Systems & Software Technology).(Brief Article)
July 1, 2002... According to the "trickle-down" theory of economics, wealth inevitably works its way down from the rich into the pockets of the poor. A corollary to that is the trickle-down theory of technology. This postulates that while the use of new...

Ultrafeed 4000. (Products for Profit).(advertisement)
July 1, 2002... Ultrafeed 4000 wire feeder is a compact, heavy-duty, 4-roll feeder designed for semi-automatic welding with solid and flux cored wires; .024 to 1/8 in. capacity; 50-875 IPM speed control; adjusts to feed load and line voltage changes; inch...

Industrial grade. (Products for Profit).(Brief Article)
July 1, 2002... Industrial grade switch wallplate designed to lockout switched loads in ON or OFF position; exclusive 1-piece design with riveted lockout bracket; allows up to 5/16 in. padlock; complies with OSHA lockout/tagout regulations; nonmagnetic, 302...

Aerosol version. (Hot Lines).(advertisement)
July 1, 2002... Aerosol version of Precision Clean Multi-Purpose Cleaner/Degreaser; industrial-strength water-based cleaner; new aerosol with extreme foaming action will cling to vertical surfaces to lift and remove greases, oils and other tough soils;...

Line of work. (Hot Lines).(advertisement)
July 1, 2002... Line of work centers includes steel work benches and work tables outfitted with storage bins, hanging systems and cabinets to create useable, organized work stations; heavy-duty workbenches in 30 in. x 60 in. or 30 in. x 72 in. deck sizes offer...

Spirally cut. (Hot Lines).(Brief Article)
July 1, 2002... Spirally cut plastic wrap applies like tape over stair railings, vertical posts, hoses, and electrical wiring to provide .a distinctive feel or visual marking; available in safety orange, bright yellow and glow-in-the-dark colors; in-plant...

Modular garage. (Product for Profit).
July 1, 2002... Modular garage office available for operator security, revenue collection, storage, more; ideal for small spaces; insulated; wide range of panels including walls, windows, doors and roof; various finishes available; assemble on concrete slab or...

PIG[R] all-purpose. (Product for Profit).
July 1, 2002... PIG [R] all-purpose wipers available in portable pop-up Z-box; convenient handles allow it to be carried from workstation to workstation; go-anywhere box dispenses wipers 1 at a time; saves money and waste; pliable cellulose absorbs grease, oil...

Micron filter. (Product for Profit).(advertisement)
July 1, 2002... Micron filter assembly provides added security for laser gas supply; for laser resonator gases in carbon dioxide industrial use; 5806001 filter assembly; ideal for systems using helium, nitrogen, carbon dioxide, or premixed laser gases for...

Filtration Station [TM]. (Product for Profit).
July 1, 2002... Filtration Station [TM] offers fully automated hydraulic flushing unit with particle monitoring and the ability to print ISO cleanliness reports; fills a measured volume of flushing fluid, circulates and filters, drains the system or component;...

Aluminum filled. (Product for Profit).
July 1, 2002... Aluminum filled epoxies ideal for HVAC repairs; FasMetal 10 HVAC repair paste and Aluminum Putty F cure at room temperature and withstand service temperatures to 250[degrees]F; resist broad range of chemicals; 100% solids; for long-term or...

ToolTote. (Product for Profit).
July 1, 2002... ToolTote is the cutting edge toolbox without the cutting edges; padded handles, 14 external pockets; heavy-duty lockable zipper pulls; double sewn internal seams; made from Dupont Cordura. Paktek Inc. CIRCLE NO. 217

Semi-automatic dispense systems. (Products for Profit).
July 1, 2002... Semi-automatic dispense systems with low-level sensor available; alert users to low adhesive levels in reservoir; highly recommended for cyanoacrylates; suitable for anaerobics and acrylics and other fluids; can interface with handheld...

PushBack system. (Products for Profit).(advertisement)
July 1, 2002... PushBack system offers high-density mobile pallet storage; combines capacity of drive-in systems with advantage of easier load access; all pallets stored and retrieved from aisle; uses overriding wheeled pallet carts on slightly canted rails;...

Armor-tip glove. (Products for Profit).
July 1, 2002... Armor-tip glove is a hit where assembly line workers are in danger of bruised and broken fingers; special heavy-duty lined leather glove has high-impact plastic inserts sewn into fingertips and thumb; various sizes; less downtime, fewer...

Wire cutting and stripping. (Products for Profit).
July 1, 2002... Latest development in wire cutting and stripping is a cushion handled, ergonomic cutter/stripper, the JIC-4473; place wire in slot, squeeze and pull; interchangeable longer lasting blades; larger "V" pliers opening; no adjustment tools needed;...

Carbide-shank. (Products for Profit).
July 1, 2002... Carbide-shank boring bar line available; provides increased productivity and reduced vibration due to rigid carbide construction and brazed head connection; allows increased overhang over steel bars for demanding applications; internal coolant...

Drum Pal. (Products for Profit).
July 1, 2002... Drum Pal drum covers snap tightly onto steel drums, protecting from water and industrial fallout; tear-resistant, reusable, pallet stackable 4 high; protects contents from contamination; thermoplastic elastomer; resistant to UV light and most...

Hinge-style. (Products for Profit).
July 1, 2002... Hinge-style safety interlock switches protect against tampering and mechanical impact; integrated and encapsulated into a load-bearing hinge; applications include hinged machine covers, gates, doors and safety fence; 180[degrees] range of...

MAX-FLO. (Products for Profit).
July 1, 2002... MAX-FLO super high capacity F&T steam trap has greater capacities for wider range of applications; resists water hammer and corrosion; ideal for heat exchangers, reboilers, air heating coils and more; available to 175 PSIG, 377[degrees]F 60,000...