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September is Food Safety Month, so Kimball Midwest would like to take a moment to recognize the food grade products we sell.
Cutting tools are an important part of the toolkit at many shops, so it’s essential for everyone using them to know what they’re doing, both to get the job done effectively and to keep themselves and everyone around them safe.
Fluid flow, hydraulics, air brake fittings – the area is referred to by many names and can at times seem confusing, but it doesn’t have to be!
In maintenance, repair and operations, the misuse of a product can cause failure. This can lead to downtime, waste and expense, which are things you never want to deal with in your shop.
You probably see it all the time on products and in advertising: Made in the USA. It’s even more common if you include related wording like American-Made and Manufactured in America.
A stuck bolt costs time and money.
Maintaining a safe work environment can seem like a daunting task. Not only does your shop have overall safety precautions in place, but each aspect of your shop most likely has its own safety measures to follow, as well.
We know in the world of maintenance, repair and operations, sometimes vehicle cleanliness can take a back seat. But no matter how busy your team and vehicles are, keeping vehicles looking good is an investment that makes sense.
Even though National Safety Month has come to an end, it doesn’t mean you can just relax and take it easy when it comes to safety in your shop.
Need a one-stop shop for all your hydraulic needs? Kimball Midwest has you covered. We now offer a more complete crimping system under Kimball Midwest’s brand of hydraulic products from the hose saws to the hose, right down to the fittings being crimped. We also offer a wide selection of hydraulic couplers and adapters to meet ever-changing needs.
To claim a product is Made in the USA, the Federal Trade Commission requires “all or virtually all” of a product be made in America. Specifically, “all significant parts, processing, and labor that go into the product must be of U.S. origin.”
