Industrial Distribution articles from November 2008

Industrial Distribution archives from November 2008

Going West.(Editorial)(Company overview)
November 1, 2008... By Brad Perriello, Associate Editor By keeping pace with changing markets, All-West Components & Fasteners keeps growing even as its markets change At its founding 30 years ago, Seattle's All-West Components & Fasteners Inc. was "a...

Around and About.(Bison Gear & Engineering Corp.)
November 1, 2008... Edited by Brad Perriello Bison Gear chairman discusses rescue package with President Bush Brad Perriello Bison Gear & Engineering Corp. owner and chairman Ron Bullock joined 12 other business leaders in a White House meeting with...

Associations.(Center for Compact and Efficient Fluid Power)(National Fluid Power Association)(Fluid Power )(Editorial)
November 1, 2008... Edited by Joe Nowlan, jnowlan@reedbusiness.com NFPA, CCEFP fluid power documentaries now available Two documentaries produced by the Minnesota PBS affiliate--in cooperation with the Center for Compact and Efficient Fluid Power and the...

Calendar.(Conference news)(Editorial)(Brief article)(Calendar)
November 1, 2008... Edited by Joe Nowlan, jnowlan@reedbusiness.com January 27-29 NAW Executive Summit Fairmont Washington Washington, D.C. www.naw.org March 12-13 PTDA Executive Development Conference Phoenix Marriott ...

A day in the life.(Editorial)
November 1, 2008... By Joe Nowlan, Associate Editor We spend a day with salesperson Bill Colby of Accurate Fasteners as he visits Boston-area customers in a variety of industries Bill Colby has spent more than 30 years at Accurate Fasteners, a South...

A changing sales landscape.(Editorial)
November 1, 2008... Jack Keough, Editor/Associate Publisher One key to the success of any small business is its ability to adapt to changing market needs. And that's especially true in distribution. In this month's issue, we give two examples of companies...

Lighting the way.(Editorial)
November 1, 2008... By Victoria Fraza Kickham, Managing Editor Distributors embrace technological advances and find new ways to bring energy-efficientlighting to customers lectrical and industrial distributor Hagemeyer North America has been offering...

IBT Tech X 500 crosses finish line.(Editorial)
November 1, 2008... By Joe Nowlan, Associate Editor Event brings together distributor's vendors and customers at Kansas Speedway With the sound of revved-up NASCAR engines in the background, the IBT Tech X 500 was held Sept. 17-18 at the Kansas Speedway...

Masthead Hose & Supply rebuilds after explosion.
November 1, 2008... Staff Conrad Barrs, a sales representative for hose and accessories distributor Masthead Hose & Supply, was going about his usual business last Dec. 17 at the company's Jacksonville, Fla., service center when the walls came closing in....

Despite downturn, M&A activity continues.
November 1, 2008... Staff With credit markets as tight as they've been in living memory and fears of a recession--or downright depression--foremost in most people's minds, it may come as a surprise that a number of distributors, especially in...

Jury: Contractor not responsible for fatal Falk Corp. blast.(Brief article)
November 1, 2008... Staff A jury in Milwaukee ruled that employees of power transmission product maker Falk Corp. were largely responsible for the 2006 propane pipeline explosion that killed three workers and injured 46, the Business Journal of Milwaukee...

Kaman buys Puerto Rican hose distributor.(Company overview)
November 1, 2008... Staff A pair of fluid power distributors merged as Kaman Industrial Technologies Corp. acquired Industrial Rubber and Mechanics Inc. of Puerto Rico for an undisclosed amount. InRuMec, as it's known, distributes fluid power products,...

Mayer Electric to acquire Electric Supply of Macon.(Brief article)
November 1, 2008... Staff Mayer Electric Supply agreed to acquire Electric Supply of Macon for an undisclosed amount. The acquisition of Macon, Ga.-based ELM increases Birmingham, Ala.-based Mayer's footprint in the Peachtree State to 12 locations. Mayer...

Players.
November 1, 2008... Staff Distributors United Stationers Inc. named Stephen Schultz group president, LagasseSweet and ORS Nasco; Todd Shelton was promoted to president of LagasseSweet--Capital Lighting and Supply , a subsidiary of Sonepar, named Alan...

Water-soluble oil.
November 1, 2008... Staff Suitable for all metals, oil protects working part and machine from rust Rustlick Ultracut AL is specifically formulated for aluminum to prevent staining during the machining process. It can be used with all metals, including...

Cordless grinder.
November 1, 2008... Staff The V28 TM lithium-ion cordless grinder handles a wide range of applications, including cutting bolt, pipe, angle iron and grinding weld beam. The 28V lithium-ion battery delivers the speed (8,000 rpm) and power needed for fast...

Multi-purpose wipes.
November 1, 2008... Staff Ideal Wipes clean tools of deeply embedded dirt, grease, grime or lube. Infused with Vitamin E and natural moisturizers, the wipes prevent skin from chapping, cracking or drying. A non-scratching, textured side is for scrubbing tools...

Carbide-tipped bandsaw blade.
November 1, 2008... Staff The M-Factor CH and M-Factor GP carbide-tipped bandsaw blades are designed for optimal cutting performance on case-hardened materials and carbon and stainless steels. The blades are available in 1 in. (27mm), 1¼ in. (34mm) and...

Cutting tool catalog.
November 1, 2008... Staff The Timberline catalog features more than 500 affordable, professional-quality router bits, saw blades, boring and drilling bits, hand tools and accessories including diamond saw blades, slotted-drive system (SDS) drills and a new...

Waterjet system.
November 1, 2008... Staff The Mid-Rail Gantry Waterjet System features an 8 ft. x 13 ft. work envelope with an exposed tank that easily accommodates overhead loading. It comes standard with 1 abrasive jet cutting head; a 2nd cutting head can be added to...

Pressing tool.
November 1, 2008... Staff The RP 330 pressing tool is available in a corded (RP 330-C) or battery version. The RP 330-B has an 18V lithium-ion battery to allow more presses per charge. The 270[degrees] jaw rotation and flattened top allows for better...

Static dissipative hose.
November 1, 2008... Staff A medium-weight, static-dissipative polyurethane hose prevents static build-up and is suitable for dry material transfer applications where dust can pose a safety hazard. Flx-Thane SD hose has a smooth interior for material flow and...

Vacuum table.
November 1, 2008... Staff The Stay-Flat vacuum table is a non-warping, non-oxidizing flatbed designed for rapid prototyping, CNC routing and other applications requiring substrate hold-down. The vacuum table is available with cutouts, inserts, disappearing...

No fear in tough times.
November 1, 2008... By Tom Reilly Solid companies with strong salespeople will weather the economic storm and emerge as leaner, stronger distributors Good salespeople and good companies have nothing to fear from tough times. Good times and bad times are...

Taking care of business in Denver.(The Specialty Tools & Fasteners Distributors Association )
November 1, 2008... By Georgia Foley It's been a challenging year, but STAFDA attendees can look forward to a great stay in the Mile High City To date, 2008 has been an interesting year--a challenging economy, the presidential election, the Olympics and...

While at STAFDA: Tailgate, tours and more.(Specialty Tools and Fasteners Distributors Association )
November 1, 2008... Staff On Sunday, Nov. 9 (6:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m.), STAFDA's Ultimate Tailgate Party will feature the Sunday night NFL game between the New York Giants and the Philadelphia Eagles on four big screens strategically located throughout the...

Next year--Atlanta.(Georgia World Congress Center )(Brief article)
November 1, 2008... Staff For more than 25 years, the Georgia World Congress Center has been one of the world's finest convention, sports and entertainment facilities. In addition to the 71,250-seat Georgia Dome and 21-acre Centennial Olympic Park, the...

Don't get stuck with special-order inventory.(Specialty Tools and Fasteners Distributors Association's annual convention and trade show)
November 1, 2008... By Rick Peterson STAFDA's president welcomes everyone to Denver--and gets things rolling with a look at what to do with special-order inventory Welcome to Denver and STAFDA's 32nd Annual Convention & Trade Show. While here in Denver,...

WorkFitters stays focused on growth.(Specialty Tools and Fasteners Distributors Association's trade show in Denver)
November 1, 2008... By Joe Nowlan, Associate Editor The STAFDA member and Ft. Collins, Colo., distributor taps into diverse product lines and services to increase sales When Joe Ricciardi moved to the Denver area from New Jersey in 1994, he became a...

STAFDA Workshops.(Specialty Tools and Fasteners Distributors Association)(Conference notes)
November 1, 2008... Staff Ernie Doud: "Evolution of Family Business & Wealth" Ernie Doud, president of Doud, Hausner & Associates, will discuss family-owned businesses and succession issues. This workshop will focus on the principles and practices family...

Tech & Consultants Fair Exhibitors.
November 1, 2008... Staff On Nov. 9, from 7:30 a.m. to noon, many of the industry's leading hardware, software and other technology vendors will demonstrate applications aimed at the construction/industrial market at this year's Tech & Consultants Fair. ...

Optimizing profits, the Texas A&M way.(Editorial)
November 1, 2008... By Brad Perriello, Associate Editor At the Supply Chain System Laboratory at Texas A&M University, researchers have laid out a five-step methodology foroptimizing profitability. Industrial Distribution traveled to College Station for a...

Cure your culture.(Enterprise Resource Planning )
November 1, 2008... By Stefan Hoffmann Enterprise Resource Planning isn't just about improving efficiency. The software can also improve your company's culture Disconnects between internal systems continue to disrupt the flow of distributorships, leading...

Put it in writing.
November 1, 2008... By Bart Basi Keeping accurate records can help defend you and your business against lawsuits Thousands of people own corporations for the purpose of conducting business while limiting liability. What many people don't realize is that...