Industrial Distribution articles from October 2006

Industrial Distribution archives from October 2006

Around and about.(Mittler Supply donates $60,000 to Salvation Army)(mergers and acquisitions)(awards)
October 1, 2006... Edited by Victoria Fraza Kickham, victoria.kickham@reedbusiness.com Mittler Supply gives back to its Midwest community Victoria Fraza Kickham One of the largest independent distributors in the Midwest is giving back to the...

Associations.(Fluid Power Distributors Association, Product and Price Information Format)(National Fastener Distributors Association appoints John Hausoul)(Specialty Tools and Fasteners Distributors Association appoints Greg Drouillard)
October 1, 2006... Edited by Kimberly Griffiths, kgriffiths@reedbusiness.com FPDA to endorse PPIF The Fluid Power Distributors Assn. has approved a recommendation from the Distribution Technology Committee to endorse the Product & Price Information...

Calendar.(calendar for conferences and conventions in organizations)(Calendar)
October 1, 2006... Edited by Kimberly Griffiths, kgriffiths@reedbusiness.com Email your event information to jnowlan@reedbusiness.com . Oct. 4-7 ISSA INTERCLEAN 2006 Chicago issa.com Oct. 26-28 PTDA 2006 Industry Summit...

Tim Cogan / IBT, Inc.(interview of Tim Cogan)(Interview)
October 1, 2006... Staff How has business been lately? Very good; 2006 has been a busy year, and the future continues to look exciting. What do you expect the remainder of the year? Continued growth in revenue. I'll also be watching the cost side of...

Fit and function.
October 1, 2006... By Fred Ravetto, vice president of sales, Elvex Corp. With objects swinging and dust flying, a construction job site is not easy on the eye. To prevent injuries, start with the proper glasses, and make sure they fit Every day an...

Reliance on compliance.(occupational safety and health administration regulations, Reliable Safety Products)
October 1, 2006... By Bridget McCrea, Contributing Editor Construction firms lean on distributors to help them decipher complex OSHA regulations and keep employees feeling confident in their work environment When a customer needs help complying with...

Staying independent.(Eastern Bearings Inc.)(Company overview)
October 1, 2006... By Joe Nowlan, Associate Editor Eastern Bearings is maintaining its independence in dealings throughout New England, and now into China When Richard Gorsey started Eastern Bearings, Inc. in 1963 in a Waltham, Mass., storefront, he had...

Promote thyself--no one else will.
October 1, 2006... Jack Keough, Editor/Associate Publisher In this month's issue, our lead news story (p. 14) focuses on how some of the nation's largest distributors are promoting their companies and products through marketing arrangements with national...

Distributors rev up marketing.
October 1, 2006... By Jack Keough, Editor From radio and television to ads in Times Square, distributors today are more innovative in their promotional and marketing plans Not too many years ago, the extent of a distributor's marketing/promotional plan...

Get ready for STAFDA, Nov. 13-15.
October 1, 2006... Staff Members of the Specialty Tools & Fasteners Distributors Assn. will head to Las Vegas next month for their 30th Annual Meeting & Convention. The show will be held Monday through Wednesday, Nov. 13-15, at the Las Vegas Hilton and...

Home Depot on the electrical trail.(The Home Depot Inc acquires Grafton Utility Supply)(Brief article)
October 1, 2006... Staff Those who think the electrical supply industry is on a growth spurt had their view reinforced when Home Depot Supply announced two key electrical acquisitions in late August and early September. In August, the company announced...

FPDA fall meeting set for Chicago.
October 1, 2006... Staff A look at the topics and speakers scheduled for this year's fall meeting of the Fluid Power Distributors Assn. reveals the meeting's theme-- "Innovation in Motion." That theme, and many of the scheduled topics, weren't arrived...

The sky's the limit for ID students.(Industrial Distribution)
October 1, 2006... Staff Q: What aspect of distribution most interests you, and where do you expect to begin your career? JILL EVERSDYK> Confucius said, "Find an occupation that you love, and you will not need to labor for a single day in your life."...

Preserving the family firm.
October 1, 2006... By Gary Pittsford When you fail to create a succession plan, the future of your business is anyone's guess Family businesses are the foundation of the American economy, generating billions in revenue and millions of jobs. Ninety...

New products.(Metabo's combination kit )(angle grinder from Skil Power Tools )(RZ02 Spiral Saw )
October 1, 2006... Staff Keeping it together Staff Metabo's combination kit is ideal for industrial and construction applications Metabo Corp. has introduced a four-piece, 18-volt cordless combination kit, which includes a drill/driver,...

Got satisfaction?(Company overview)
October 1, 2006... By Kimberly Griffiths, Contributing Editor Finding out if your customers are satisfied with your performance is an ongoing process of conducting surveys and interviews--and acting on their suggestions Most distributors see customer...

More than keeping things clean.
October 1, 2006... By Joe Nowlan, Associate Editor As the jansan industry has expanded, so, too, has Waxie Sanitary Supply--and they're always looking for a few good drivers Some people may ponder the jansan or janitorial industries and still think...

Between a rock and a hard place.
October 1, 2006... by Tom Reilly Navigating between the market share-minded manufacturer and the price-conscious customer is no easy task for distributors Distributors live in a different world than most companies. They live in a place called, "Between a...

Tracking service and maintenance.
October 1, 2006... By Dave Getty Monitoring schedules, orders and warranties is not the headache it used to be For most distributors, the majority of their sales don't require much consideration after an item has shipped. But occasionally everyone has...

Bigger does not mean better.
October 1, 2006... By Michael Crotty Having more product offerings than the next guy is fine--but only if the value of all those products is communicated In today's society of Wal-Mart and Home Depot, most thoughts lead to "bigger is better." When we...

The changing workforce.
October 1, 2006... By Phillip M. Perry, Contributing Editor Communication and safety are top priorities for companies tapping into the growing Hispanic workforce in the United States "Many employers now find they can't hire a sufficient number of capable...