Industrial Distribution articles from March 2008

Industrial Distribution archives from March 2008

Around and About.(briefs)
March 1, 2008... Edited by Brad Perriello, brad.perriello@reedbusiness.com IBT joins the Navy Brad Perriello Industrial distributor IBT's media division joined the United States Navy. That is, the Kansas City-based company's video production...

The 'R' word.
March 1, 2008... Jack Keough, Editor/Associate Publisher So, some economists think we're in a recession. Others think we'll be in a recession very soon-one that that could last two years-and still others predict a slight recession. It all depends on who...

Inquiring Minds.
March 1, 2008... By Joe Nowlan, Associate Editor Curiosity and a thirst for knowledge are the keys to success for these four young distribution leaders Attracting younger people to careers in distribution is an ongoing concern. Industry trade shows...

Greening the Supply Chain.
March 1, 2008... By Victoria Fraza Kickham, Managing Editor Manufacturers, trade associations and others are seizing the opportunity to help distributors go green, offering everything from green products to software that helps monitor environmental...

Economy and best practices highlight NAW meeting.(National Association of wholesaler-Distributors)(Editorial)
March 1, 2008... By Jack Keough, Editor A recession may be on the horizon, but there's still plenty of opportunity for distributors to grow their businesses, according to speakers at NAW's recent Executive Summit During the three-day meeting, attendees...

HD Supply returns to acquisition trail.(Brief article)
March 1, 2008... Staff HD Supply is poised to expand again after a rough year that saw its takeover by a trio of private equity firms, a string of layoffs and branch closings and the sale of at least one of its divisions, CEO Joe DeAngelo told the Builder...

FPDA to meet in Tampa.(Fluid Power Distributor Association)
March 1, 2008... Staff The Fluid Power Distributor Assn.'s annual meeting will be held April 27-30 at the Saddlebrook Resort in Tampa, Fla. 'Leadership in Motion: The Adventure of Change' will be this year's theme. FPDA president Boyd Barnwell advises...

ICP courses gaining in popularity on U.S., Canadian campuses.(Industrial Careers Pathway )(Brief article)
March 1, 2008... Staff The Industrial Careers Pathway is gaining popularity with students as more colleges and universities get on board with the program. The ICP was started by the Power Transmission Distributors Assn.'s PTDA Foundation to attract...

Virtual Tech Fair April 30-May 1.(Brief article)
March 1, 2008... Staff Brown Smith Wallace Consulting Group will present its third Distribution Virtual Tech Fair April 30 and May 1 from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. CST. This year's theme is 'Take Control of Your Technology Roadmap.' BSW's Virtual Tech Fair...

In praise of guidance and preparation.
March 1, 2008... Staff Q: What has been the most valuable part of your industrial distribution studies? HEATHER FELLOWS In the two years I've spent in the Industrial Distribution program at UNK I have expanded my knowledge and grown as a person. The...

Is the Price Right?(the pros and cons of giving salespeople the authority to set prices)(Editorial)
March 1, 2008... By Brad Perriello, Associate Editor INDUSTRIAL DISTRIBUTION's sales guru Tom Reilly and Anthony Pericle, founder and principal of the margin improvement consulting firm Advanous, debate the pros and cons of giving salespeople the authority...

Private Labeling Gains Ground.(Editorial)
March 1, 2008... By Brad Perriello, Associate Editor Industrial Distribution takes a look at the state of private labeling in distribution Private labeling has become commonplace in many distributorships, a trend experts say will continue and even...

Flap Wheels.(Pferd Inc. quick change Flap Wheels save time)(Brief article)
March 1, 2008... Staff Pferd's Quick Change Flap Wheels save time. The 5/8-11 Quick Change Flap Wheels mount directly on to right angle grinders and do not require operators to change tools. The flap wheels provide stock removal, long service life and...

Protective eyewear.(Protective eyewear from Gateway Safety Inc.)(Brief article)
March 1, 2008... Staff Luminary protective eyewear is designed with elastic temples to relieve pressure behind the ears and provide a comfortable fit for any face. A fingertip nosepiece reduces slippage, so glasses stay on securely. A one-piece...

Inverters.(Hitachi America Ltd.)(Brief article)
March 1, 2008... Staff The SJ700 series of inverters expands on the performance, capabilities and functions of the SJ300. Models range from 250-500 hp and include micro-surge voltage suppression to protect the motor/winding insulation, advanced trip...

Fire communicator.(Brief article)
March 1, 2008... Staff The IntelliKnight 5700 Fire Control Communicator provides digital fire reporting over ordinary telephone lines and supports up to 50 addressable devices that allow the user to pin-point precisely which device has been activated or...

Welding catalog.(Brief article)
March 1, 2008... Staff The full-color, 100-page catalog provides specifications on MIG welders, TIG welders, Stick welders, plasma cutters, welding generators, welding helmets and safety gear. A quick product index has been added, as well as guidance for...

8-pitch locknuts.(8-pitch locknuts from SPS Technologies )(Brief article)
March 1, 2008... Staff The 8-pitch, large diameter locknuts meet torque requirements of NASM-25027 (formerly Mil-N-25027.) These 1-piece, all-metal locknuts offer vibration resistance without the excessive wrenching torques needed to tighten nuts with more...

Ratchets.(Stanley-Proto Industrial Tools Inc.)(Brief article)
March 1, 2008... Staff The redesigned ratchets have a compact circular head that's smaller than the head on a pear head ratchet, making it ideal for delicate jobs in confined areas. The ratchets feature an ergonomically designed thumbwheel for reversing...

Adhesive.(adhesives from Loctite Corp.)(Brief article)
March 1, 2008... Staff Loctite Indigo Visible Light Cure Adhesive is formulated for improved performance in a range of bonding, potting and assembly applications. Low-viscosity Indigo 3554, medium-viscosity Indigo 3555 and high-viscosity Indigo 3556 Light...

Repair station.(Repair station hand tool by Cooper Hand Tools )(Brief article)
March 1, 2008... Staff The Weller WR 3M Repair Station is designed to provide excellent performance in repair applications at industrial production facilities, engineering operations and laboratories. Precise temperature control is guaranteed by a blend of...

Cable stripper/cutter.(Cable stripper/cutter by Klein Tools )(Brief article)
March 1, 2008... Staff The QTR-Turn NM cable stripper/cutter quickly and easily removes the outer jacket of non-metallic cable. The user places the cable in the upper WTR-Turn jacket stripper, squeezes the handle and turns it ¼ to completely sever...

Nut drivers.(nut drivers by K-Tool International )(Brief article)
March 1, 2008... Staff Nut drivers are designed with an ergonomic soft grip for comfort and feature alloy steel sockets and shafts. Sets are packaged in a compact plastic case, allowing users to carry tools from job to job. Each piece is color coded for...

Abrasives catalog.(Abrasives catalogs by Mercer Abrasives )(Brief article)
March 1, 2008... Staff The 84-page full-color catalog features hundreds of new products for industries including the automotive, construction, drywall, flooring, industrial, OEM, paint, welding and woodworking markets. The catalog features a wide variety...

Cleanout cover.(Tompkins Industries Inc.)(Brief article)
March 1, 2008... Staff The hydraulic tank access system eliminates welding, machining and any fabricated parts to seal hydraulic and fuel tanks. The system provides a field service-friendly way to access tanks for cleaning and inspection. Tompkins...

Abrasive disc.(abrasive disc by Pacific Abrasive Supply Co.)(Brief article)
March 1, 2008... Staff The Q711T disc offers a sharp, durable aluminum oxide grain on a uniform 0.003 in. film backing with a full phenolic resin bond system. It features a non-loading zinc stearate treatment and a broad grit range of 80-2,000. Available...

Quick change discs.(Standard Abrasives Co.)(Brief article)
March 1, 2008... Staff The Vacuum Assist Quick Change Discs are specially designed with exposed dust holes for use on portable grinders with vacuum shrouds. The combination allows dust to be extracted through symmetrically placed holes in the abrasive disc...

Torque tool.(K-Tool International )(Brief article)
March 1, 2008... Staff The TPMS T-10 torque tool allows technicians to quickly and accurately install replacement snap-in valves on Schrader rubber-stamped sensors. The T-10 Torx head installs screws to recommended torque for proper sealing and secure...

Mechanical pencil.(Husky tools Inc.)(Brief article)
March 1, 2008... Staff The mechanical carpenter pencil is equipped with Dura Lead, which requires no sharpening. The lead can be shaped by rubbing on a piece of sandpaper, concrete floor or other abrasive material, allowing the user to get closer to a...

Adjustable wrench.(Brief article)
March 1, 2008... Staff The Extra Wide Capacity 6WCB 6.25 in. adjustable wrench offers a tapered jaw profile and shorter handle length for greater access in tight spaces. A wider jaw span supports larger nuts, bolts and pipes and longer individual jaws grip...

Hard hat.(Fibre-Metal Products Co.)(Brief article)
March 1, 2008... Staff A full-brim hard hat offers protection against rain, falling debris and harmful UV rays. A smooth crown design deflects falling objects while an 8-point suspension offers head protection. Fibre-Metal www.northsafety.com

Staying on top of things.(J. Supply Co.)
March 1, 2008... By Joe Nowlan, Associate Editor J. Supply Co. caters to customers in the Southeast by focusing on service and the latest product upgrades Coming off a good year in 2007, Freeman Robbins, president of J. Supply Co. in Rome, Ga., is...

Know your price shoppers.
March 1, 2008... By Tom Reilly Some look for bargains and others try to wear you down; good salespeople recognize price shoppers and have a plan for dealing with them Price shoppers come in all shapes and sizes and represent less than 20 percent of...

IT is more about the 'I' than the 'T'.(Personal account)
March 1, 2008... By Sam Jones Still using green screen technology? Here's a primer on linking your old-school database to current technology My company is a nationally known industrial distributor that, until about four years ago, did not staff a...

E-mail in the workplace.
March 1, 2008... By Fred Mendelsohn A new National Labor Relations Board decision favors employers that ban pro-union e-mails by employees Consider the following scenario: Your company has an e-mail policy prohibiting non-business communications....