Industrial Distribution articles from March 2005

Industrial Distribution archives from March 2005

Time to look back and look ahead.(industrial distribution associations' services)(Editorial)
March 1, 2005... NEARLY 20 YEARS AGO, George Berkwitt, the long-time editor of INDUSTRIAL DISTRIBUTION, told a young editor that "nothing ever changes in the industrial distribution business. It's been that way for years and it's not going to change in the next...

Are skilled tradespeople a thing of the past?(AROUND and ABOUT)(Red Wing Shoe Co. to honor skilled tradespeople)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2005... WHAT DO THE GOLDEN GATE BRIDGE, the Empire State Building and Route 66 have in common? They were all built by skilled tradespeople--a vanishing commodity in today's marketplace. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] To honor such workers, and to...

Company news.(AROUND and ABOUT)
March 1, 2005... Carborundum, an abrasives maker and division of Saint-Gobain, is now a preferred supplier to the Industrial SupplyPlus division of distributor alliance IBC. IBC also announced the addition of Air King America, Inc.; Ruch Carbide Burs, Inc.;...

Mergers & acquisitions.(AROUND and ABOUT)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2005... Tooling manufacturer Kennametal, Inc. announced plans to acquire Extrude Hone Corp. for $137 million. The deal is expected to be complete by the end of March... Industrial products maker Gardner Denver acquired XCEED Compressed Air Control...

Awards & honors.(AROUND and ABOUT)(East Penn Manufacturing won MAC Engineering's award)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2005... East Penn Manufacturing won the Future Vision Award from MAC Engineering.

Making inroads overseas: there is hope--and help--for small companies looking to enter overseas markets.(NEWS)
March 1, 2005... Most business leaders have known for some time that the globalization of the business world means they'll have to start looking beyond U.S. borders if they want to grow their business. The problem is, many small businesses face steep barriers...

Infor agrees to buy MAPICS.(Infor Global Solutions)
March 1, 2005... Infor Global Solutions, a provider of enterprise resource planning and supply chain solutions for manufacturing and distribution industries, has purchased MAPICS, Inc., a provider of enterprise software solutions. The announcement was made Jan....

NAHAD meets in Miami.(Association for Hose and Accessories Distribution)
March 1, 2005... NAHAD -- The Assn. for Hose and Accessories Distribution will host its 2005 Annual Convention, themed "Creating Value Together," in South Miami Beach, April 2-6. Activities at the convention will include educational sessions, meetings, social...

FPDA heats up in the Desert.(Fluid Power Distributor Association's annual meeting)
March 1, 2005... FPDA -- Serving Fluid Power and Motion Technology Distributors is hosting its 2005 Annual Meeting, titled "Business Intelligence: Avenues to a Prosperous Future," April 17-20, at the Marriott Desert Springs Resort in Palm Desert, Calif. The...

NFDA to meet in Panama City Beach.(National Fastener Distributors Association)
March 1, 2005... The National Fastener Distributors Assn. will host its Annual Spring Meeting in Panama City Beach, Fla., Tuesday through Saturday, Apr. 12-16. Held at the Bay Point Marriott Resort, the meeting will provide attendees with five days of...

University of Industrial Distribution set for March 13-16.(event enters its 11th year)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2005... The 2005 University of Industrial Distribution, will be held March 13-16 at Indiana University/Purdue University in Indianapolis. This marks the 11th year of UID. In that time, more than 5,000 distribution and manufacturing professionals...

MHEDA convenes in Phoenix.(NEWS)(Material Handling Equipment Distributors Association)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2005... The Material Handling Equipment Distributors Assn. will host its annual convention April 30-May 4 at the JW Marriott Desert Ridge Resort & Spa in Phoenix. This will be the organization's 50th annual convention. The theme of this year's...

AMTDA to meet April 10-13.(NEWS)(American Machine Tool Distributors' Association's meeting)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2005... The American Machine Tool Distributors Assn. will hold its 80th annual convention April 10-13, at the La Quinta Resort & Country Club in La Quinta, Calif. Its theme is reflective of the overall condition and attitude of the industry: "Recovery...

Electrical distributors anticipate steady sales increases.(NEWS)
March 1, 2005... Sales expectations among electrical distributors remain steady, according to the National Assn. of Electrical Distributors' Quarterly Sales Change Expectation survey, with 84 percent of respondents estimating increased sales in the third...

Distributors.(PLAYERS)(appointments)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2005... Airgas, Inc. appointed David E. Levin vice president-hardgoods... Associated Material Handling Industries, Inc. announced that Michael B. Romano has become the majority shareholder and president... Fastco Threaded Products appointed Dan Myers...

Manufacturers.(PLAYERS)(appointments)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2005... Ridge Tool Co. hired Steven D. Dyer as director of marketing communications... Kennametal, Inc. promoted Carlos Cardoso to executive vice president and chief operating officer... Fluke Corp. named Rick Laporte vice president of sales for its...

Are you persistent or pushy? Knowing the difference, and acting accordingly, separates the good from the bad in industrial sales.(STRICTLY for SALES)(management of salespeople)
March 1, 2005... PERSISTENCE is a virtue. So is prudence. How many times have you heard: Winners never quit and quitters never win? Or, how about this old chestnut: It takes seven "no's" to hear a "yes?" Is persistence important? Yes, but how much persistence...

FPDA focuses on prosperity.(ASSOCIATIONS)
March 1, 2005... FPDA -- Serving Fluid Power and Motion Technology Distributors is hosting its 2005 Annual Meeting, titled "Avenues to a Prosperous Future," April 17-20, at the Marriott Desert Springs Resort in Palm Desert, Calif. The meeting, a...

PTDA goes Canadian in June.(ASSOCIATIONS)
March 1, 2005... The Power Transmission Distributors Assn. will host its fourth annual Canadian Conference, June 9-11, in Calgary, Alberta. Designed to provide Canadian-centric educational programming and networking, the conference will provide an opportunity...

AMTDA directory on CD-ROM.(ASSOCIATIONS)
March 1, 2005... The American Machine Tool Distributors' Assn. has made its 2004-2005 membership directory available on CD-ROM for the first time. The interactive, searchable reference of AMTDA members and the builders they represent also includes key personnel...

NAHAD suns in Miami.(ASSOCIATIONS)(The Association for Hose and Accessories Distributors' conference)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2005... NAHAD -- The Assn. for Hose and Accessories Distributors will host its 2005 Annual Convention, themed "Creating Value Together," in South Miami Beach, April 2-6. Program highlights on Sunday include the convention's new agenda item,...

Calendar.(Industrial suppliers)(Calendar)
March 1, 2005... April 2-6 NAHAD 21st Annual Meeting & Convention South Miami Beach, Fla. (410) 263-1014 www.nahad.org April 3-7 NACE 60th Annual Conference & Exposition/CORROSION 2005 Houston (281) 228-6223...

CRM bandwagon rolls on: late arrivals to Customer Relationship Management are realizing it can be a money saver for them as well as their customers.(E-BIZ)(customer relationship management )
March 1, 2005... CUSTOMER Relationship Management, or CRM, has been a tech buzzword since its business-wide emergence in the 1990s. In short, CRM encompasses the relationship between a company and its customers, using technology to automate processes,...

Challenges, opportunities and solutions.(TECH NOTES)(Prophet 21 Inc.'s conference)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2005... PROPHET 21 will host its annual user conference in St. Louis in April. Distributors using Prophet 21 solutions are invited to take advantage of the event, where they can learn how to tackle new challenges and exploit new opportunities. ...

Managing transportation processes.(TECH NOTES)(Oracle introduced Oracle Transportation Planning )(Brief Article)
March 1, 2005... Oracle introduced a new application to help companies manage entire transportation planning processes by reducing costs, improving responsiveness, and driving continuous improvement: Oracle Transportation Planning. It will be available with...

Focusing on distribution.(TECH NOTES)(SAP AG launches Wholesale Distribution)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2005... SAP AG, a provider of business software solutions, announced the launch of SAP for Wholesale Distribution, an industry solution comprising SAP's core enterprise software and new tailored applications to help wholesale distribution companies...

Monitoring networks.(TECH NOTES)(SIXNET and COI Software's partnership)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2005... SIXNET and COI Software formed a partnership to bring together pieces of the industrial Ethernet puzzle. COI Software's iSNMP Suite works jointly with SIXNET's SNMP-enabled Ethernet Managed Switches to gather and deliver real-time data to...

Merchandise-returning software.(TECH NOTES)(Mustang Technologies' TracReturns)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2005... TracReturns, a return material authorization/return merchandise authorization software product, tracks all phases of the product return process for distributors and small manufacturers. Introduced by Mustang Technologies, TracReturns is a...

So happy together.(TECH NOTES)(Exel Inc. and RedPrairie Corp.'s contract)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2005... Exel, a global company in supply chain management, announced a five-year agreement with RedPrairie, a provider of supply chain technology solutions, providing a structured framework for RedPrairie to supply its technology to Exel throughout the...

Sterling acquires Yantra.(TECH NOTES)(Sterling Commerce Inc. and Yantra Corp.)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2005... Sterling Commerce, a multi-enterprise collaboration company and wholly owned subsidiary of SBC Communications, Inc., purchased Yantra Corp., a provider of distributed order management and supply chain fulfillment solutions, for approximately...

Rolling out RFID.(TECH NOTES)(radio frequency identification, MPI Label Systems' RFID-on-Wheels)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2005... RFID label printing is portable now, thanks to MPI Label Systems' "RFID-on-Wheels" unit, which includes an industrial cart, an RFID-enabled thermal transfer printer, EasyLabel software, communication cable and a power strip. Users need only...

Prospect rings in success: this Illinois-based distributor is optimistic after having its best year yet in 2004.(Prospect Fastener Corp.)(Company Profile)(Cover Story)
March 1, 2005... In an area an hour north of Chicago, an architecturally impressive building has a view that takes in a forest preserve. On a good day, locals say, a hawk or two flies overhead and the occasional deer can be seen. The kitchen area includes...

Improving your strategic value: distributors should manage their supplier relationships with a more strategic, rather than tactical, energy.(MANAGEMENT)
March 1, 2005... RELATIONSHIPS between distributors and suppliers range from highly tactical to extremely strategic. A wise distributor constantly attempts to calibrate the relationship with each supplier and makes adjustments to the energy it applies to each...

Three traps of conventional selling: the traditional approach to sales can lead to big problems when selling in today's complex business world.(SALES)
March 1, 2005... Prospect, qualify, present and close. These are the basic elements of the conventional sales process that most sales organizations and salespeople follow today. The conventional sales process is the most widely used selling paradigm for good...

All for one, one for all: Western Belting Company is seeing growth and prosperity, thanks to its president, a guy called buzz and the controller-of-all-trades.(DISTRIBUTOR PROFILE)(Douglas "Buzz" Arithson)(Company Profile)
March 1, 2005... ONCE UPON A TIME, let's call it 1918, a small belt shop was founded by three men in Denver. A manufacturer of leather belts, the company was bought by a family called Kunse in 1926. Gates Rubber Co. was one of the small company's biggest...

Steel connects Texas and Canada: two PVF distributors discuss their improving businesses, while casting wary eyes towards steel prices.(MARKET OUTLOOK)(pipe, valves and fittings)
March 1, 2005... IT'S MORE THAN 1,300 miles from Alamo Iron Works in San Antonio to Windsor Factory Supply in London, Ontario. But in the world of distributors specializing in pipe, valves and fittings, there's an almost next-door-neighbor feel when it comes to...

Opening the door to new markets: manufacturers and distributors should work together to capitalize on emerging markets.(MANUFACTURER'S VIEW)(Advertisement)
March 1, 2005... IN 2007, SKF will celebrate its 100th anniversary as a provider of rolling bearing-related products and solutions. That date will also mark 100 years of partnering with industrial distributors. From the very beginning, these distributor...

Extracting stuck and/or damaged fasteners: IRWIN Industrial Tools' Power-Grip extractors enable one-step removal of problem fasteners.(The best new products for your customers)
March 1, 2005... Stuck, stubborn, damaged and broken screws, nuts and bolts are easily removed with IRWIN Industrial Tools' Power-Grip extractors, products designed to reduce the frustration associated with removing problem fasteners. The Power-Grip extractor...

Rechargeable flashlight.(The best new products for your customers)
March 1, 2005... The UK4AA waterproof work flashlight is rechargeable and twice as bright with NiMH batteries and a 1.5-hour drop-in charging stand; and is available with a vehicle charger and hardhat holder. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] UK >>...

Epoxy flooring.(The best new products for your customers)
March 1, 2005... AerKote epoxy concrete flooring systems are designed for light- to medium-duty application; and are available in a solvent-borne formula for moderate chemical resistance and vehicle traffic, and in a water-borne formula for heavy foot traffic...

Abrasive products.(The best new products for your customers)
March 1, 2005... This line of contaminant-free abrasive products features flap discs, cut-off wheels, depressed center wheels, chop saw blades and bench wheels; and guarantees no corrosion or rust. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] CGW-Camel Grinding Wheels >>...

Forklift.(The best new products for your customers)
March 1, 2005... This S series rough-terrain forklift features a rubber-mounted operator platform for noise and vibration reduction; can handle up to 12,000 lbs.; and is equipped with the Perkins 1100 Tier II emission diesel engine. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]...

Hardware and forgings.(The best new products for your customers)
March 1, 2005... This product line includes eyebolts, rod ends, pad eyes, turnbuckle bodies, assemblies and fittings, and eye nuts; as well as shop tools such as strap clamps, T-slot nuts and set-up wedges. Ken Forging >> www.kenforging.com

Coiled tubing.(The best new products for your customers)
March 1, 2005... This coiled fluoroplastic tubing is chemical resistant and non-flammable; has a low coefficient of friction to permit unrestricted flow in confined spaces; and features multiple, retractable coils in a single tube. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]...

Flex cables.(The best new products for your customers)
March 1, 2005... Chainflex CF9 and CF10 are well suited for many applications; are capable of achieving smaller bending radii; and feature smaller diameters than most cables. Igus, Inc. >> www.igus.com

Rotary systems.(The best new products for your customers)
March 1, 2005... Ring Slide precision rotary system provides a high radial and axial run-put in a unique mounting arrangement that virtually eliminates the need for any precision machining. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The Precision Alliance >>...

Digital multimeter.(The best new products for your customers)
March 1, 2005... The PDMM-20 is an autofunction, low-impedance multimeter that offers a non-contact voltage detection function which will identify live lines without contacting conductors; and features a microprocessor chip technology that knows what is being...

Pipe-mounting collars.(The best new products for your customers)
March 1, 2005... These pipe-mounting collars clamp securely onto standard-size stainless steel pipe and hose; feature stainless steel construction; and are ideal for processes that require occasional pipe re-routing or flexibility to add additional lines. ...

Ejector pins.(The best new products for your customers)
March 1, 2005... RHX Hard-Core series H-13 ejector pins, a full line of hotwork ejector pins that are hardened throughout, are offered in 36 standard sizes and marked for easy identification; and are designed to eliminate flaking, cracking and dishing. ...

Magnification light.(The best new products for your customers)
March 1, 2005... The ESD Omnivue magnification light uses conductive coatings and static dissipative materials and coatings that eliminate electrostatic discharge; and uses 3 9-watt, 5,000K compact fluorescent lamps that provide 2 light levels. ...

LED mount.(The best new products for your customers)
March 1, 2005... The square standoff LED mount provides secure mounting of both 2- and 3-lead devices; and is molded in nylon, providing protection from heat, shock and vibration. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Micro Plastics, Inc. >> www.microplastics.com

Steam traps.(The best new products for your customers)
March 1, 2005... SS5NH and SS5VH steam traps are designed specifically for severe service applications, providing seal-tight shutoff and high reliability for extended performance; and operate for pressures up to 659 psig. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] TLV...

Wiper inserts.(The best new products for your customers)
March 1, 2005... New wiper inserts reduce manufacturing costs by cutting cycle times in half; offer maximum production performance; and can be applied universally within the ISO workpiece materials groups P, M and K. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Walter...

Anti-corrosion coating.(The best new products for your customers)
March 1, 2005... ZRC-250 is a low-VOC coating product that contains only 221 grams/liter of VOCs; is a single component product; requires minimal surface preparation; is heat resistant to 750[degrees]F; and meets VOC standards in all 50 states and military...

Monitoring system.(The best new products for your customers)
March 1, 2005... The ground monitoring and maintenance system monitors the resistivity of soil, providing audible and/or visual alarm if it rises above the desired level; and can automatically activate a solenoid valve to provide water into the ground plane....

Close-coupled pump.(The best new products for your customers)
March 1, 2005... The 2000 CC pump features a sealed gear-type universal joint drive train and optimized rotor/stator pumping element geometry; and is designed to efficiently transfer abrasive, high-solids content materials. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] ...

Parts washer.(The best new products for your customers)
March 1, 2005... The Cuda 2530 front-load parts washer features a wash cabinet 30 in. high and a rotating turntable 25 in. wide; is available in 17 models with varying configurations; and uses a vertical seal-less pump for reliable application. ...

Expansion clamps.(The best new products for your customers)
March 1, 2005... BoxBolt expansion bolts feature an expansion anchor to provide for simple, safe and secure connections to square, rectangular, circular and other types of structural steel tube sections where access is restricted to one side only. ...

Recovery hose.(The best new products for your customers)
March 1, 2005... VRU gasoline vapor recovery hose is made from clear polyurethane that is reinforced with a bright orange ABS helix for safety; has an encapsulated soft-stranded copper grounding wire to prevent static build up; and is fully compliant with EPA...

Reciprocating saw.(The best new products for your customers)
March 1, 2005... The PSE 1200 reciprocating saw features a non-slip, rubber-coated handle that can be rotated through 4 positions without the use of a tool; a blade that can be changed without using a wrench; and selectable orbital action and an adjustable...

Wheelbarrow.(The best new products for your customers)
March 1, 2005... The pour wheelbarrow is used for cement and other products that need an accurate and precise pour; features a UV stabilized pan; and is rugged and easy to clean. Brentwood Industries >> www.brentwoodindustries.com

Valuing your business: experts use market, income and asset approaches to determine how much your business is worth.(FINAL WORD)
March 1, 2005... "WHAT'S MY COMPANY WORTH?" [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The answer differs in each case because the buyer differs in each case. What your company is worth is determined differently as well, based on the standard of value: fair market value,...

A small amount of satisfaction.(EDITORIAL)(pauouts to employees for jon satisfaction)(Editorial)
March 1, 2005... A newly released report shows that the most satisfied employees work for smaller companies, rather than large ones. The study, conducted by Harris Interactive and published in The Boston Globe, shows that overall, 49 percent of employees in...

Flat face hydraulic couplings.(PRODUCT NEWS)
March 1, 2005... The FF Series of flat face, dry break couplings meets or exceeds the ISA 16028 standard; is rated for 5075 psi operating pressure for all sizes, connected and disconnected; and is available in 1/4-in. through 1-in. sizes. [ILLUSTRATION...

Purifying respirators.(PRODUCT NEWS)
March 1, 2005... The PeakFit air purifying respirators are engineered to guarantee a superior fit that enhances users' comfort; increases compliance and reduces safety expenses; is NIOSH approved; and features a large, contoured design that makes breathing...

PLS 2 palm laser.(PRODUCT NEWS)
March 1, 2005... Enhancement to popular PLS 2 palm laser allows contractors to use the PLS 2E outside in bright sunlight for short- and mid-range vertical and horizontal layout tasks, using the exclusive PLS LD detector; the system is an alternative to...

Chemical hose couplings.(PRODUCT NEWS)
March 1, 2005... 316 stainless ChemJoint couplings and unions provide safer, more versatile solutions for problematic chemical applications in 3/4-in. to 3-in. sizes; DuPont Viton o-ring helps seal couplings and unions hand-tight; and using crimped hose...

The Dust Muzzle.(PRODUCT NEWS)
March 1, 2005... The Dust Muzzle is a transparent, flexible, polypropylene shroud for collecting dust created by diamond cup wheels, crack chasers and tuck pointers; is more than 95% efficient and will retrofit more than 1200 grinders in minutes; and comes with...

Leather-palmed glove.(PRODUCT NEWS)
March 1, 2005... The Ranchworx leather work glove is ideal for use in heavy-duty outdoor jobs such as ranching, forestry, search and rescue, and construction; is made of goat skin leather that is washable, highly durable, flexible and breathable; and offers...

2006 BigCATalog.(PRODUCT NEWS)
March 1, 2005... Available soon, the 2006 BigCATalog Program features 55,000 SKUs, 2,000 pages, 4-color design, with generic and private labels. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] ORS Nasco >> www.orsnasco.com

Family of flashlights.(PRODUCT NEWS)
March 1, 2005... The WorkSAFE flashlight family is UL Class 1, Division 1 safety-rated, and features a crush-resistant casing and lifetime warranty. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Bright Star Lighting Products >> www.flashlight.com

Lifting guidelines card.(PRODUCT NEWS)
March 1, 2005... The lifting guidelines pocket reference card is designed to provide at-a-glance assistance for industrial lifting, including recommended lifting angles, loads, and thread torques for 6 styles of lifting products. Jergens >>...

Safety helmet.(PRODUCT NEWS)
March 1, 2005... Glo-Mega Omega II safety helmet is configured to glow in the dark after being exposed to light; allows others to visually locate a wearer in a dark environment without a light source; is excellent for night construction workers, miners and...

General-purpose hose.(PRODUCT NEWS)
March 1, 2005... Thermoplastic rubber hose, Flexadux T-7, is available without a wearstrip in an all-black construction; is being stocked in 3-in. to 12-in. I.D. sizes; and is available in additional sizes up to 24-in. I.D. with minimum lead times. ...

Machine component kits.(PRODUCT NEWS)
March 1, 2005... Component kit contains a selection of the many sizes and designs available, displayed in a compartmentalized and labeled carry case; selections include: inch adjustable levers kit, metric adjustable levers kit, inch and metric pull...

Maintenance system.(PRODUCT NEWS)
March 1, 2005... The Ground Monitoring and Maintenance System monitors the resistivity of the soil; can provide audible and/or visual alarm if it rises above the desired level; and can automatically activate a solenoid valve to gently provide water into the...

Thermoplastic polyurethane film.(PRODUCT NEWS)
March 1, 2005... Bioflex 130 is a medical-grade breathable thermoplastic polyurethane film for wound dressing and surgical drape and gown fabrication; is supplied on a casting sheet; and is available in thicknesses of 1mm to 3mm. Scapa Medical >>...

Vacuum coil lifter.(PRODUCT NEWS)
March 1, 2005... The VPF-57 vacuum coil lifter features a circular vacuum pad attachment with soft skin foam rings that pick up coils of paper, vinyl and foil labels without damaging their sides. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Anver Corp. >> www.anver.com

Midrange circuit breakers.(PRODUCT NEWS)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2005... Midrange circuit breakers for use in marine, agriculture, construction, RV, chassis, and specialized equipment market applications; available with 10 to 50 amp ratings; and come in a panel mount design as either automatic reset or switchable...

Side thrust pins.(PRODUCT NEWS)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2005... The spring-loaded side thrust pins are versatile and practical components for holding, positioning and clamping of work-pieces; and are cost-effective, space saving and easy to install. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] J.W. Winco, Inc. >>...

Ventilation hose.(PRODUCT NEWS)
March 1, 2005... The EDW hose/pouch is a single-ply, PVC-coated polyester duct with a PVC wearstrip and enclosed wire helix that features a built-in storage pouch and belted cuffs at each end; and is suitable for moving large volumes of air, smoke or fumes. ...

Maintenance items.(PRODUCT NEWS)
March 1, 2005... Brooms that offer flagged tips that pick up fine dust and dirt to durable fibers that sweep heavy-caked dirt and debris, cleaning brushes that provide long-lasting, cost-effective service, and paint brushes are just a few items available in...

Stretch-wrapping machine.(PRODUCT NEWS)
March 1, 2005... The Stinger is a 40 in.--diameter orbital stretch wrap unit made for wrapping small loads and bundles of longer length products for shipping; and is ideal for securely wrapping tubing, siding and other building materials. [ILLUSTRATION...

Management barrier.(PRODUCT NEWS)
March 1, 2005... This industry-tested barrier system provides professional safety and performance along with true portability; and may be used individually or in series. Flex-Safe, Inc. >> www.flex-safe.com