Industrial Distribution articles from October 2003

Industrial Distribution archives from October 2003

Finding qualified people is no easy task.(Editorial)
October 1, 2003... THE ECONOMY MAY STILL BE LOUSY and unemployment is high, but our 57th Annual Survey of Distributor Operations shows that distributors are still having trouble finding qualified, technical outside salespeople, a problem that could become even...

Just the fax.(Around and About)(date for ban on advertising via fax machines is pushed back)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2003... ASSOCIATION EXECUTIVES, manufacturers and distributors are breathing a sigh of relief following the decision by the Federal Communication Commission to put off implementing new regulations governing fax advertisements until Jan. 1, 2005. The...

Nook Industries.(News Tips)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2003... Nook Industries of Cleveland is now a preferred supplier for the Independent Distributors Cooperative-USA (IDC). IDC is a purchasing and marketing cooperative of independent distributors of industrial bearing, power transmission and...

Delta Consolidated Industries.(News Tips)(John Allenbach appointed president )(Brief Article)
October 1, 2003... Congratulations to John Allenbach who has been named president of Delta Consolidated Industries, Raleigh, N.C. He had been vice president/general manager of industrial business for the Danaher Tool Group.

Waterloo Industries.(News Tips)(new distribution center opened in Fontana, CA)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2003... Waterloo Industries, a manufacturer of tool storage products, has opened a new distribution center in Fontana, Calif.

Los Angeles Fastener Association.(News Tips)
October 1, 2003... The Los Angeles Fastener Association sponsored a field trip in August to Mell's Fastener Museum in Julian, Calif. The museum's creator is Mel Kirsner, a veteran of the fastener industry. The museum contains fastener memorabilia including...

Tricon Tool.(News Tips)(Tricon Tool, Houston, is now affiliated with the National Supply Network)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2003... Tricon Tool, Houston, is now affiliated with the National Supply Network, the industrial supply division of Ace Hardware Corp. Tricon has been a supplier to construction and industrial markets in Texas since 1982.

ORS Nasco.(Awards)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2003... ORS Nasco has been recognized with the 2002 Crews Elite Organization Award for its overall performance and leadership in the protective eyewear market. This is the second consecutive year ORS Nasco has received the award from Crews, which is a...

Harrington Hoists.(Awards)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2003... Harrington Hoists has received the 2003 Safety Award from the Associated Wire Rope Fabricators. Harrington was recognized for offering multiple safety training classes for its employees and for having limited OSHA reportable injuries. The award...

Eastman Chemical Co.(Awards)(Eastman Chemical Co. presented Airgas Inc. with its 2003 Eastman Supplier Excellence Award)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2003... Eastman Chemical Co. has presented the Airgas company with its 2003 Eastman Supplier Excellence Award. Airgas, which supplies Eastman with packaged gases and cylinder management services, was one of 17 suppliers to be singled out by Eastman...

Congrats to the two winners of Industrial Distribution's "advertising connect" contest.(Awards)
October 1, 2003... Congrats to the two winners of INDUSTRIAL DISTRIBUTION'S "advertising connect" contest. Jackie Barker, marketing manager of ERB Industries and Stephen Theriault, marketing manager of Aervoe Industries, each will receive a Handspring Treo 300...

Master Lock Company.(Training Tips)
October 1, 2003... A new training video from Master Lock Company helps educate personnel about the OSHA lockout/ tagout safety requirements. The video reviews the seven steps to properly lock down equipment and the five steps to re-energize from lockout. It...

Global Glove and Safety Manufacturing Co.(Company News)(Craig Wagner founder of new safety wear company)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2003... A new competitor has emerged in the industrial hand protection market. The Global Glove and Safety Manufacturing Co. will offer a compete line of industrial hand protection products and general-purpose gloves for many industries. The founder of...

ISM's report draws varied reactions, opinions: the economy is improving. Or is it? Statistics and opinions vary.(News)
October 1, 2003... NEWTON, MASS. -- According to the Institute for Supply Management's latest Report On Business, the overall economy grew for the 22nd consecutive month. In addition, manufacturing's numbers improved for the second month in a row. Standing...

I.D.A./ISMA in Chicago.(News)(Industrial Distribution Association and the in Industrial Supply Manufacturers Association sponsor trade show)
October 1, 2003... NEWTON, MASS. -- The Industrial Distribution Assn., in partnership with Industrial Supply Manufacturers Assn., presents the newly renamed I.D.A. Annual Distributor and Manufacturer Business Expo, to be held Nov. 22-24 in Chicago. Said...

STAFDA gets ready for 27th annual show.(News)(Specialty Tools and Fasteners Distributors Association trade show)
October 1, 2003... NEWTON, MASS. -- The Specialty Tools & Fasteners Distributors Assn. is hitting the road to Atlanta, Nov. 2-4, For its 27th Annual Convention & Trade Show. To be held at the Georgia World Congress Center, the convention will offer attendees...

Airgas site hit by explosion.(News)
October 1, 2003... TULSA, OKLA. -- People who work at the Tulsa, Okla. site of Airgas, Inc. are still talking about "what might have been" after an Aug. 18 explosion that took place at the plant's outdoor cylinder storage area. Remarkably, no injuries were...

Amphire connects to distributors.(News)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2003... REDWOOD SHORES, CALIF. -- Amphire Solutions, Inc., a provider of supply chain solutions, announced that several janitorial, sanitation and paper supply distributors have joined Amphire to electronically connect their entire supply base. Using...

Spencer new president of Kimberly-Clark.(News)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2003... ROSWELL, GA. -- Kimberly-Clark Professional, North America has named Jan Spencer as its new president. He had been president of Kimberly-Clark Professional, Europe, since 2001. In his new role, Spencer will be responsible for all towel,...

Fromm Electric Supply Corp.(Distributors)(Jim Giuffrida appointed purchasing and inventory manager)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2003... Fromm Electric Supply Corp. appointed Jim Giuffrida as purchasing and inventory manager.

H&C Tool Supply/Hewes Fastener Div.(Distributors)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2003... Chuck Schneider joined H&C Tool Supply/Hewes Fastener Div. as an applications engineer.

Noland Co.(Distributors)(Ronald T. Fisher, John D. Martin and Richard W. Sturges appointed managers)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2003... Noland Co. named Ronald T. Fisher manager of its Charlottesville and Verona, Va., branches, named John D. Martin regional manager for its south-central region and named Richard W. Sturges manager in Nashville.

Airgas.(Distributors)(William O. Albertini elected director)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2003... Airgas announced that William O. Albertini was elected to a two-year term on its board of directors.

Precision Industries.(Distributors)(Dick Goodwater appointed vice president of operations Supply Chain Services Group)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2003... Precision Industries promoted Dick Goodwater to vice president of operations, Supply Chain Services Group.

Shingle and Gibb Co.(Distributors)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2003... Shingle and Gibb Co. named Pamela J. Borkowski controller.

CVNA.(Manufacturers)
October 1, 2003... CVNA appointed Alan Voisine as engineered products sales manager, Crane Canada, promoted Bill Thomas to national specifications manager, CVNA and named Tim Butcher national sales manager, commercial products/Canada.

CENTA Corp.(Manufacturers)(Richard Renk appointed vice president of sales)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2003... CENTA Corp. named Richard Renk vice president of sales.

Gilway Technical Lamp.(Manufacturers)(Andrew Lipman appointed vice president)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2003... Gilway Technical Lamp appointed Andrew Lipman as vice president.

Pentair.(Manufacturers)(Charles M. Brown and Frederick S. Koury appointed)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2003... Pentair named Charles M. Brown president and COO of its Tools Group and named Frederick S. Koury senior vice president of human resources.

Kennametal, Inc.(Manufacturers)(James E. Morrison elected vice president, mergers and acquisitions, and Lawrence J. Lanza corporate treasurer)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2003... Kennametal, Inc. elected James E. Morrison as vice president, mergers and acquisitions, and elected Lawrence J. Lanza as corporate treasurer.

Stone Construction Equipment, Inc.(Manufacturers)(Dan Mathis, Derek Miller and Scott Hanson appointed district managers and Karen Rapone sales representative)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2003... Stone Construction Equipment, Inc. appointed Dan Mathis, Derek Miller and Scott Hanson as district managers and Karen Rapone as inside sales representative.

Titan Industries.(Manufacturers)(Jeff Tennant, Mike Sloan and Andy Wodzisz appointed at Titan)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2003... Titan Industries promoted Jeff Tennant to director of marketing and customer solutions, appointed Mike Sloan as territory sales manager for Wis., III., Ind. and Mo. and promoted Andy Wodzisz to warehouse operations manager.

ITT Industries, Inc.(Software/Technology)(Brenda L. Reichelderfer appointed president of ITT Industries, Cannon, and David Bland as vice president and controller)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2003... ITT Industries, Inc. named Brenda L. Reichelderfer as president of ITT Industries, Cannon, and appointed David Bland as vice president and controller.

Aperum.(Software/Technology)(Carol Butler appointed vice president of development )(Brief Article)
October 1, 2003... Aperum appointed Carol Butler as vice president of development.

DISC (Distributor Information Systems Corp.).(Software/Technology)(Jan Chapin, John D. Pearse and Patrice Ware promoted)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2003... Three top executives of DISC (Distributor Information Systems Corp.) received promotions: Jan Chapin was named president, John D. Pearse, the company's founder and longtime president, became its chief executive officer, and Patrice Ware was...

NAED awards 26 college scholarships.(Associations)(National Assn. of Electrical Distributors awards scholarships)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2003... The National Assn. of Electrical Distributors awarded 26 college scholarships, for $1,000 to $2,000 each, to NAED distributor members' employees and their children. More than 260 students applied for the scholarships, funded by annual...

FPDA's 2003 PROFIT Report available.(Associations)(Fluid Power Distributors Association issues report)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2003... The FPDA, Serving Fluid Power and Motion Technology Distributors, has released the 2003 PROFIT Report, which analyzes distributor performance based on sales growth, return on gross margin and other financial data. The survey results...

An exceptional achievement.(Associations)(Denver J. Wiegel receives the 2003 recipient of the Electrical Apparatus Service Association Exceptional Achievement and Service Award)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2003... The Electrical Apparatus Service Assn. honored Denver J. Wiegel as the 2003 recipient of the EASA Exceptional Achievement and Service Award. Established in the mid-'90s, the award recognizes an individual who has provided exceptional service to...

Enter the dragon.(Associations)(seminar on doing business with China)
October 1, 2003... The Western Assn. of Fastener Distributors will offer an afternoon seminar on the trend toward reliance on suppliers in Mainland China and the impact on business, the afternoon of Nov. 3 during the National Industrial Fastener Show West at the...

A new association.(Associations)(International Hand Protection Association and National Industrial Glove Distributors Association merge)(International Glove Association formed)(Paul Ervin, president; Rob Wekell, vice president; and Libby Parish, secretary/treasurer)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2003... The boards of both the National Industrial Glove Distributors Assn. and the International Hand Protection Assn. voted to merge into a new association, to be known as the International Glove Assn. The IGA Board of Directors, jointly selected by...

Calendar.(Brief Article)(Calendar)
October 1, 2003... November 2-4 STAFDA Annual Convention & Trade Show Atlanta (262) 784-4774 www.stafda.org November 3-5 National Industrial Fastener Show/West Las Vegas (614) 895-8348 November 13-14 BSA Fall Meeting Charleston, S.C. (630) 858-3838...

Pros and cons of reverse auctions: reverse auctions are a tool that will be used in the foreseeable future.(E Biz)
October 1, 2003... MENTION THE PHRASE "reverse auction" and three separate group emerge. The "pros", the "cons" and the "I don't knows." "Pros" favor the idea as an additional vehicle in which costs can be reduced. "Cons" dislike the concept, as margin levels...

New ERP system spurs efficiency.(Tech Notes)(enterprise resource planning software increases sales)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2003... YORK, PENN. -- Inventory turnover doubled last year. Fill rates for 50,00 SKUs shot up. And Wolf Distributing believes it is just beginning to reap the benefits of implementing enterprise resource planning software. For years, the...

Barnes offers MRO via Ariba network.(Tech Notes)(maintenance, repair and operating supplies available through Ariba's software)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2003... CLEVELAND -- Barnes Distribution received the Ariba[R] Ready[TM] designation from Ariba, Inc., a provider of software that enables online transactions with buyers. Barnes Distribution will utilize Ariba[R] PunchOut[TM], allowing customers...

Vistant & WinWare combine distribution efforts.(Tech Notes)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2003... SAN DIEGO AND MARIETTA, GA. -- Vistant[R], a developer of point-of-use technology and supply automation solutions for industry, announced a co-marketing agreement with WinWare, Inc., which provides inventory management solutions. The...

Specialty distributors get freedom of choice.(Tech Notes)(Distributor Information Systems Corp. introduces software)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2003... FARMINGTON, CONN. -- Distributor Information Systems Corp. introduced software that couples the time-tested ability of the classic DISC System to manage a growing distributorship's business processes with the capabilities of Microsoft's...

Book gives basics on Motors & Drives.(Tech Notes)
October 1, 2003... NEW BERLIN, WIS. -- A new book introduces engineering concepts of motors and drives in a way that can be easily understood by technician who may not be accustomed to complex theory and mathematics. Motors & Drives: A Practical Technology...

Manugistics hailed for demand management tools.(Tech Notes)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2003... ROCKVILLE, MD. -- Forrester Research named Manugistics Group, Inc., a provider of supply and demand chain management software, an industry leader in continuous demand management solutions. Manugistics' software is designed to help firms...

True to its roots: Dodge-Newark's history in power transmission spans more than 70 years, and includes its successful rise from a company office to an independent distributorship.
October 1, 2003... A municipal utility had been struggling with some extreme difficulties from 25-year-old bearings in their secondary water treatment equipment. They had been dealing with the problems from the onset of the bearings' installation, and concluded...

The art of flexibility: IDG's Flexible Procurement Solutions has earned profits for its creators as well as money for its customers.(Value-Added)
October 1, 2003... At a customer's plant, a supervisor was giving a tour to a specialist from Industrial Distribution Group, explaining what this machine did, what that machine did. Pointing to a production puncher, the supervisor said something along the lines...

Home on the range: when you're one of a thousand cattle, your company's marketing can help you stand out from the herd.(Marketing)
October 1, 2003... Why do some companies embrace marketing with commitment and enthusiasm, while others ignore it almost scornfully? Even firms with marketing departments can act as if marketing is a "soft" function, one that can be stripped away to a bare budget...

Selling strategies: expand or contract: small distributors evaluating their product and service mix must make a fundamental choice.(Selling)
October 1, 2003... MOST SALES ORGANIzations periodically examine their product mix, stocking quantities and core expertise, with an eye toward making choices for the future. Will a new product or service increase profits or add an unwarranted burden to the staff?...

Selling beyond the core: when times get tough, diversification keeps Volland Electric on track.(Distributor Profile)
October 1, 2003... When a motor sputters to a stop at the Quebecor World in Buffalo, N.Y., the commercial printer's engineering maintenance manager doesn't panic. He knows that the company's printing presses must work around the clock, churning out mass market...

Selling value? Get personal!(view point)(Column)
October 1, 2003... If we're not careful as sales professional phrases like "partnering" and "selling value-added" will become cliches. Current purchasing strategies and company edicts force us into a mind-set that price is everything. Don't buy into this...

Is it time for an oil delivery? Sufficient lubrication increases bearing life, overall machine productivity, and can reduce costly maintenance repair.(Machine Lubricants)
October 1, 2003... Year after year, advancements in equipment and new technologies enable machines to meet the ever-increasing demands of productivity Although it is not often thought of as "part" of the equipment, lubrication is an integral component....

A-B-C, easy as 1-2-3: attaching costs to specific tasks and services can maximize your profits and productivity.(Activity-Based Costing)
October 1, 2003... Setting prices, determining hard and soft costs, and figuring out overhead expenses are a few of the basic tenets of business. Unfortunately, not all companies get it right. In fact, Tom Pryor has seen a lot of distributorships in the last few...

Branding can close a sale, or open a competitor's door.(view point)
October 1, 2003... Economists suggest that the sluggish economy may be starting to rebound, but consumers and manufacturers are still cautious, and distributors are optimistically guarded at best. The economic trend during the past two years has provided most...

FPDA optimistic in '03 ... so far: fluid power officials look ahead to a potentially significant Fall convention.(Market Outlook)(Fluid Power Distributors Assn.)
October 1, 2003... FROM HER PERSPECTIVE AS EXECUTIVE director of the Fluid Power Distributors Assn., Kathleen DeMarco looks over the landscape of the fluid power industry and provides a somewhat optimistic outlook on 2003... so far. "In 2003, we're ahead of...

Customer service is more than a department: reacting to problems is only half the function; be proactive!(Strictly for Sales)
October 1, 2003... IS CUSTOMER SERVICE A DEPARTMENT or a philosophy in your company? When I ask people in seminars to define customer service, I hear things like, "The customer has a problem and we fix it." "They have a question and we answer it." "They need to...

Solve problems first, assign blame later: when it comes to fixing problems, it should always be first things first.(Manufacturer's View)
October 1, 2003... IN TODAY's BUSINESS environment, the adage, "It's no the problem, it's how you solve it," is more important than ever. Distributors should be empowered to solve problem so the customer has the quickest response. And to that end as...

Premier Red[TM] flap discs: extra thickness, and plastic backing extend the life of these flap discs by up to 40 percent.(New products: the best new products for your customer)
October 1, 2003... The newest addition to the Carborundum Premier Red[TM] line of flap discs include extra thick wear-away plastic-backed discs made with zirconia alumina and ceramic abrasives. The plastic backing wear away with the abrasives to extend the disc...

Wide belts.(New products: the best new products for your customer)
October 1, 2003... MRO and production-wide belts from 1/8- to 120-in. width, by any length, are available in the most popular sizes and grits in cloth and paper, with premium quality and competitive prices. Prompt delivery on 3,000 stocked abrasive belts. ...

Synchronous sprockets.(New products: the best new products for your customer)
October 1, 2003... PowerCat Synchronous Sprockets are manufactured to run with today's highest horsepower RPP profile belts, such as Panther, Blackhawk and QT Power Chain; and allow more flexibility in selection, and fit for the application. Martin * Enter...

Big Ed to the rescue.(New products: the best new products for your customer)
October 1, 2003... The Pelican Big Ed[TM] 4C alkaline flashlight is one of the most safety-approved flashlights made; features an unbreakable, watertight and corrosion-proof protector case; and is built tough to function and survive in severe conditions. ...

Storage for bars.(New products: the best new products for your customer)
October 1, 2003... Jarke's Bar Storage Rack provides organization for bar ends, saw drops and pipe with a 1/4-in. thick grid that can handle 500 lbs. per opening, or 16,000 lbs. in its total capacity. Jarke Corp. * Enter 205 [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]

Inspection lens.(New products: the best new products for your customer)
October 1, 2003... The ONS-0295 inspection lens and magnifier, weighing 2 oz. and measuring a 2-in. diameter, magnifies objects to three times their size; produces a clear, crisp and bright image; and comes with a neck strap GEI International * Enter 213

Two-way drum pump.(New products: the best new products for your customer)
October 1, 2003... EXAIR's new Reversible Drum Vac's compressed air-powered pump converts an ordinary 30-gal. closed head drum into a powerful liquid vacuum, and with the turn of a knob, the same pump can empty the drum. EXAIR Corp. * Enter 206 [ILLUSTRATION...

Mailer bags.(New products: the best new products for your customer)
October 1, 2003... Tuff-Kraft[R] protective mailers, two-dimensional mailer bags for documents and soft goods and three-dimensional backs for clothing, durable articles and non-breakable parts, have strong cohesive closures, are recyclable and outperform other...

Rotary sensors.(New products: the best new products for your customer)
October 1, 2003... The M85 ThinLine[TM] products, easily installed encoders, reduce contamination problems; have no bearings, couplings or other wear parts; have a narrow profile of 1 1/8 in.; and are equipped with a double C-Face. Avtron Manufacturing, Inc....

Swing clamps.(New products: the best new products for your customer)
October 1, 2003... Pneumatic swing cylinder clamps have a clamping force of 20 to 160 lbs. and sensors that work via a low voltage Hall Effect switch. Multiple mounting options are available, and clamps can operate in temperatures from -40[degrees] F to...

Label dispensers.(New products: the best new products for your customer)
October 1, 2003... Models LD-100T and LD-200T dispensers for transparent and opaque labels, accept labels up to 4.5 in. or 6.5 in. wide, respectively. Dispensers peel and advance labels automatically. Labelmate LLC * Enter 218

Rapid cutters.(New products: the best new products for your customer)
October 1, 2003... Dihart cutters for milling aluminum and other alloys are available in standard bore sizes up to 125mm diameter. Their PCD tips, for longer tool life and improved surfaces, allow for both face milling and end milling. Specials can be supplied...

Spanish handbook.(New products: the best new products for your customer)
October 1, 2003... Manual de Construccion con Yeso, a Spanish translation of the Gypsum Construction Handbook, details use and application of gypsum wallboard, plaster, veneer plaster, cement board, acoustical ceiling panels, abuse-resistant panels and more. ...

A source for safety.(New products: the best new products for your customer)
October 1, 2003... The 2003 First Edition Safety Supplies Catalog, a 1,600-page safety supplies catalog, has information on the top brands of eyewear, respirators, gloves, eye washes/showers, signs and labels, and more than 1,000 new items. Lab Safety Supply...

Bearing assemblies.(New products: the best new products for your customer)
October 1, 2003... Nice Ball Bearings' line of bearing assemblies, featuring ground, semi-ground and unground assemblies, are available with special bores, modified outer ring shapes, extended inner rings, locking devices and flanged housings RBC Bearings *...

Welding system.(New products: the best new products for your customer)
October 1, 2003... The Power Wave[TM] 355/Power Feed[TM] 10 welding system has an inverter power source and industrial wire feeder designed to work with Lincoln's Power Wave units, and is now available in a Ready-Pak[TM] version. Ready-Pak also includes an MSP2...

Mini-Rhinobar[R].(New products: the best new products for your customer)
October 1, 2003... The Mini-RHINOBAR[R] single-tube bar feeder is engineered for Swiss type CNC screw machines and small, fixed head CNC lathes. It reduces noise levels, a clamp reduces bar vibration and the feeder can be controlled by remote. Feed tube sizes...

Gas blender.(New products: the best new products for your customer)
October 1, 2003... Non-electric gas blender enables precise custom-blended gas mixtures on site. Series provides seven preset two-component gas blends. Low inlet pressure allows for accurate mixing while cryogenic supply sources are filled, and the low-pressure...

Swivel Scrub.(New products: the best new products for your customer)
October 1, 2003... Swivel Scrub[R] industrial strength scrubber allows movement around fixtures and equipment, in corners and along baseboards. The polyester fill resists high temperatures, acids, alkalis and most cleaning solutions. It comes with the option of...

Pressure gauge.(New products: the best new products for your customer)
October 1, 2003... SOLFRUNT[R] Model 1981 Advantage pressure gauge with dampening capsule offers the benefits of liquid-filled gauge without the need to fill or replace liquid. Both dry and liquid-filled gauges are 4 1/2-in. and 316L stainless steel. Ametek,...

Shelving unit.(New products: the best new products for your customer)
October 1, 2003... Jarke's reinforced shelving unit has five shelves that can accommodate 1,750 lbs. per shelf. The Quikshelf is available in standard sizes, constructed of 13-ga. steel, and ships knocked down. Jarke Corp. * Enter 228 [ILLUSTRATION...

Penetrating spray.(New products: the best new products for your customer)
October 1, 2003... ToolKit penetrating spray lubricates metal surfaces, cleans by loosening rust and corrosion and protects by repelling water and humidity, and may be applied by spray, aerosol, roller, drip or immersion methods. Pro-Chem-Co, Inc. * Enter...

Sensors.(New products: the best new products for your customer)
October 1, 2003... PRO Series capacitance probes offer point-level detection, plugged chute detection and process control, as well as calibration stability, static discharge survival and RF immunity, making them suited for more hostile environments. ...

Drivers and wrenches.(New products: the best new products for your customer)
October 1, 2003... Cordless impact drivers (9.6 volt, 12 volt, 14.4 volt) and wrenches (12 volt with 3/8 in. sq. drive; 12 volt with 1/2 in. sq. drive; 14.4 volt with 1/2-in. sq. drive) deliver close to three times more torque, are 35% shorter, weigh up to 20%...