Industrial Distribution articles from September 2007

Industrial Distribution archives from September 2007

Around and About.(Company overview)
September 1, 2007... Edited by Brad Perriello, brad.perriello@reedbusiness.com Klein Tools founder makes Lineman's Hall of Fame Brad Perriello Mathias Klein , founder of Klein Tools, was inducted in to the Hall of Fame at the International Lineman's...

Associations.
September 1, 2007... Edited by Joe Nowlan, jnowlan@reedbusiness.com Phyllis Russell to lead PTDA Foundation Phyllis Russell has been appointed executive director of the Power Transmission Distributors Assn. Foundation. In this newly-created role,...

Calendar.
September 1, 2007... Edited by Joe Nowlan, jnowlan@reedbusiness.com September 19-22 NIBA Convention Marriott Waterfront Baltimore www.niba.org October 10-13 AHTD Fall Meeting Renaissance Vinoy Resort & Golf Club St....

No automotive business, no problem.(RPM Inc.)
September 1, 2007... By Joe Nowlan, Associate Editor Though based in Michigan, RPM Inc. skips the automotive industry and succeeds by selling to an array of customers, from agriculture to paper mills It requires many things to be a distributor these days,...

Alan Gilbert/Quality Mill Supply Co.(Interview)
September 1, 2007... Staff Alan Gilbert is CEO of Quality Mill Supply, a Franklin, Ind.-based general-line MRO distributor. Alan can be reached at agilbert@qualitymill.com . Describe Quality Mill Supply's geographic coverage and customer base. How has...

Finding the right people.
September 1, 2007... Jack Keough, Editor/Associate Publisher Every year when we ask distributors their biggest concerns, recruiting and retaining workers is at or near the top of the list. It's a problem for many industries, but is particularly acute for...

Mining for profits.
September 1, 2007... By Joe Nowlan, Associate Editor Whether it's surface or shaft mining, the industry has a variety of potential product demands-if a distributor knows what to do If the mining industry conjures up images of grime-covered workers emerging...

Tech sector M&As heat up.(technology)(mergers and acquisitions)(Brief article)
September 1, 2007... By Brad Perriello, Associate Editor Consolidation isn't limited to industrial distributors-even distribution software providers are getting in on the game Consolidation in the industrial distribution sector has been moving at a rapid...

Manufacturers: Lower revenues for next 12 months.
September 1, 2007... Staff Industrial manufacturers in the United States expect lower revenues over the next 12 months, according to a report from investment advisory firm PricewaterhouseCoopers. The firm's quarterly Manufacturing Barometer report...

PTDA members head West.
September 1, 2007... Staff Members of the Power Transmission Distributors Assn. will meet in Palm Springs next month for their annual Industry Summit. The meeting will be held at the Marriott Desert Springs Resort and Spa in Palm Desert, Calif. This...

The Players.
September 1, 2007... Staff [TABLE OMITTED]

ISA to hold eBusiness Summit Oct. 16-17.
September 1, 2007... Staff Responding to members' requests for more information on using technology to lower business costs, the Industrial Supply Assn. will hold an eBusiness Summit Oct. 16-17 at the 3M Innovation Center in St. Paul, Minn. Speakers will...

FPDA Fall Meeting Oct. 11-14.
September 1, 2007... Staff The Fluid Power Distributors Assn. will host its Fall Meeting at the InterContinental Hotel in Kansas City, Mo., Oct. 11-14. Titled 'Markets in Motion,' the event will feature seminars, peer roundtable discussions, social events...

Cordless caulk gun.
September 1, 2007... Staff Cox North America's cordless caulk gun offers anti-drip feature and ergonomically-designed handle The 14.4-volt line of battery-powered caulk guns is designed to provide fast, efficient and easy application of viscous adhesives...

Gearmotor family.
September 1, 2007... Staff The new shaft gearmotor family is suited for general purpose, conveyors, material handling and packaging machinery. Features include: chill cast bronze gearing; heat treat and ground steel worm; symmetrical, 1 in. hollow through-bore...

Hex-tapped spacers.
September 1, 2007... Staff Metric hex and hex-tapped spacers are molded in nylon 6/6 material, making them resistant to vibration, abrasion and corrosion. They are electrically insulating, non-magnetic and have a high strength-to-weight ratio. Hex spacers use...

Weather Guard equipment.
September 1, 2007... Staff A Weather Guard bulkhead for the 2007 Dodge and Freightliner Sprinter van separates the driver compartment from the cargo area. The new screen bulkhead can be converted into a swing door bulkhead using a new hinge kit. It is made...

Transporter.
September 1, 2007... Staff The ERGOtug Transporter is a battery-driven, motorized cart for moving materials, carts, containers and merchandise. Its heavy-duty design, easy-to-use proportional speed control and center drive wheels ease the transfer of loads up...

Adhesive dispenser.
September 1, 2007... Staff The MIXPAC Hand-Held Cartridge Dispensing System consists of a manual dispensing gun, cartridge and static mixer for dispensing 2-component adhesives in a 10:1 volumetric ratio. The 50 ml adhesive cartridges are available in...

Corrosion-resistant paint.
September 1, 2007... Staff VpCI-375 is a water-based acrylic one-coat paint system (primer and topcoat) for protecting metals in harsh outdoor, unsheltered applications. The paint is a mixture of non-toxic organic inhibitors and provides a fast-drying...

Work gloves.
September 1, 2007... Staff The Mechanix Wear Original Gloves feature an out-of-the-way, low profile Thermal Plastic Rubber hook and loop cuff closure; Lycra insert panels between fingers; Clarino synthetic leather palms and index, middle and ring fingertips;...

Fume extractor.
September 1, 2007... Staff The X-Tractor fume extractor is a portable, high-vacuum system designed to remove and filter welding fumes, dust and smoke. The 37-lb. unit filters and re-circulates air and is ideal for light-duty welding. It features a start/stop...

LED flashlight.
September 1, 2007... Staff The LED flashlight, part of the ECG flashlights line, contains 14 ultra-bright LED lights that provide a beam of intense white light. The flashlight features a working life of 100,000 hours, a non-slip grip, aluminum alloy case and...

High bond tape.
September 1, 2007... Staff UHMW High Bond Tape has all the benefits of strong, slippery, abrasion-resistant UHMW (ultra-high molecular weight) polyethylene tape, plus a super-high bond adhesive. It is an excellent choice for difficult-to-bond, low surface...

Angle drill.
September 1, 2007... Staff The Close Quarter Angle Drill is designed to offer the performance of a standard 3/8 in. drill in a compact, ergonomic package, for easy maneuvering around awkward angles and hard-to-reach areas. The drill features a 3.5 amp motor...

Filling the ranks.
September 1, 2007... By Victoria Fraza Kickham, Managing Editor Distributors, manufacturers and trade groups are spreading the word about industrial distribution and raising the bar on employee development Each year, Industrial Distribution interviews...

Sales down? Train more.
September 1, 2007... By Joe Nowlan, Associate Editor For MRO distributor Turner Supply, a flat fluid power market means a chance to emphasize product training As one who has spent more than 20 years in distribution, Tommy Thompson, senior vice president of...

Negotiate for the customer.
September 1, 2007... By Tom Reilly In sales negotiations, unless both parties win, everyone eventually loses I've always bought into the 'attitude drives behavior' philosophy. If the attitude is in place, the behavior naturally follows. We behave as we...

Get out of town - and take your information with you.
September 1, 2007... By Kevin Hunt and Jody Perry Linking your sales staff's wireless devices to your IT system frees them to concentrate on what they do best-sell Ask your sales staff whether they prefer working in the office or out in the field and,...

Why employees resist learning.
September 1, 2007... By Joe Cappello Learning new skills can be intimidating, but there are ways to make the challenge of learning more appealing I like to tell the story of an old friend who was a security guard at a military installation. He was guarding...

Avoiding a jury trial.
September 1, 2007... By Fred Mendelsohn Agreeing to a bench trial in a distribution contract can save time and money Most distributors are familiar with the legalese used in business contracts. This back-end boilerplate often contains a mandatory...