The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) has broadened the requirements and benefits of its associate membership program and now welcomes the following non-manufacturing entities to apply for membership: industrial suppliers,
Johnson Controls is expanding its Facility Explorer building control system to include asset protection, offering a system of security products in a single, integrated, standards-based solution. The added security capabilities
North Central Wholesalers Association reported an average 3.9% increase in sales for 2006 among the 26 wholesalers responding to its survey. The median sales increase was 3.15%. The range in
Grainger (Chicago), a distributor of facilities maintenance supplies, recently awarded three remaining 2006 scholarships to technical education students in Illinois, Ohio and Maryland, completing the first year of its “Tools
A. O. Smith Water Products Co. said its plant in McBee, SC, achieved a safety milestone, working one million hours without a lost-time accident. This was attributed to major changes
In-O-Vate Technologies said both its Dryerbox and Dryer-ell products have been “GreenSpec” listed and designated a “Green Product” with LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) building credits. The Dryerbox
Ferguson (Newport News, VA) opened a 7,000-sq.-ft. fast-service Xpress store in Hailey, ID, at 120 Jetstar Lane. The store has a 3,500-sq.-ft. counter with tools and repair parts and a
Prier Products hired Bob Beilfuss as director of manufacturing and Steve Berry P.E. as research, development & engineering manager. Beilfuss returns to Prier after five years as manufacturing manager for
SupplyFORCE named Dave Achtemeier director, Industrial Supply Division. He joins the organization with more than 20 years of experience in the distribution industry, including a four-year stint at Wesco and
LDR Industries hired James R. Manwaring as its vice president, sales and marketing. Previously, Manwaring served as senior vice president, North American commercial sales for General Binding Corp., an office
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