ID Corporate Profile Series

Check out some progressive companies that are targeting the needs of distributors around the globe. As part of Industrial Distribution's new corporate profile series, these companies are helping distributors everywhere get the job done.

Oct 30th, 2012

Check out some progressive companies that are targeting the needs of distributors around the globe. As part of Industrial Distribution's new corporate profile series, these companies are helping distributors everywhere get the job done.

Click on the company logo to view their corporate profile.

Today in Manufacturing Podcast

Today in Manufacturing Podcast

Today in Manufacturing has a new podcast brought to you by the editors of Industrial Media. In each episode, we discuss the five biggest stories in manufacturing, and the implications they have on the industry moving forward.

Gas Shortages Coming, Beavers Cut Town's Internet, Lordstown Motors in Trouble | Today in Manufacturing Ep. 13

Also on the podcast, the world's largest firefighting plane is for sale, girl scouts test drone delivery and Elon Musk is hosting SNL.

In this May 5, 2019, file photo Warren Buffett, Chairman and CEO of Berkshire Hathaway, smiles as he plays bridge following the annual Berkshire Hathaway shareholders meeting in Omaha, Neb. Buffett will spend Saturday afternoon fielding questions at Berkshire Hathaway's annual meeting, which is being held virtually.

Warren Buffett Reveals Sucessor

The 90-year-old CEO of Berkshire Hathaway has a replacement waiting in the wings.

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Must-Have Capabilities for Distributors to Manage Growth

Having mature capabilities that support your efforts to generate and sustain growth will keep them from falling short of expectations – or failing altogether.

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Grainger Organic Sales & Profit Growth Continues as Endless Assortment Jumps

The MRO products giant expects gross margin to accelerate once it sells through its non-core pandemic-related inventory by the end of Q2.

Warehouse Provider Cited After Outbreak Kills 1, Sickens 22

OSHA said the outbreak stemmed from a luncheon held at one of the company's facility breakrooms.

5 Minutes With ID: Ian Heller on How Distributors Have Managed Downsizing

The pandemic has forced numerous distributors to downsize their operations and operate as lean as possible. Here, we chat about the difficulties in doing more with less.

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Stanley B&D Eyes 'Potential Infrastructure Boom' After Major Q1 Organic Growth

SBD's Tools and Storage unit saw sales surge 48 percent year-over-year in North America, while Industrial also had solid growth.

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How to Build an Inside Sales Dream Team

Selling more while spending less compared to field sales sounds great, but it is much easier said than done.

3D-Printed Gun Shop Busted, Harley Faces Massive Tariffs & Stolen Chips Lead to High-Speed Boat Chase | Today in Manufacturing Ep. 12

Also on the podcast, Busch hires a dog beer tester, arson blamed for factory fire and Tesla crash didn't have a driver.

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How Distributors Can Generate Growth in the New Normal

Even once the pandemic subsides, many the selling adjustments it caused will remain at least in place. Here's how to adjust your team's approach to fit today's reality.

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5 Minutes With ID: Würth Industry CEO on Company's Aggressive Growth

Despite the pandemic, Würth Industry North America has made several recent acquisitions and greatly boosted its additive manufacturing capabilities. Here, we speak with WINA's CEO on how the company has managed all the moving pieces.