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We have been in business since 1923, serving our customers through both superior products and superior services. We are a major force in the industrial maintenance aftermarket with unlimited growth potential. We service our Sales Representatives and end-use customers from our corporate office and distribution center in Columbus, Ohio and from our distribution centers strategically located in Dallas, Texas; Reno, Nevada; and Savannah, Georgia.

Are You Using The Best Safety Glasses?

March 2, 2018 | by Kimball Midwest

In 2016, more than 22,000 Americans sustained an eye injury on the job and more than 1,000 of them missed more than a month of work recovering, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

Tags: Products, Safety, Tips

Six Characteristics Your Spray Paint Needs

February 23, 2018 | by Kimball Midwest

Spray paint is used everywhere: on vehicles, for wooden projects, on the ground for roadwork and utility marking, and much more. Spray paint comes specialized for different materials and purposes, too. You can purchase paint specific for metal, glass, plastic, and various automotive applications; it can be used for countless jobs such as decorative, rust prevention, and color coding, just to name a few.

Tags: Products, Paint, Tips

Safeguard Your Work With These Five Chemicals

February 16, 2018 | by Kimball Midwest

Effective chemicals are an important part of almost any MRO supply chain, but do you have the best option for your shop in all the top categories? Here are some important tips to keep in mind for each of five key chemical types that can be valuable in a wide variety of situations:

Tags: Repair, Electrical, Chemicals

Save Your Hydraulic System with Preventative Maintenance

February 9, 2018 | by Kimball Midwest

Hydraulic systems and crimpers do very important, very high-risk work. Preventative maintenance on these items is crucial for safety and reduced chance of failure, which would lead to downtime. Don’t run the risk: Check out these tips to stay safe and save money.

Tags: Maintenance, Hydraulics, Prevention

Solving Automotive Issues in the Shop

February 2, 2018 | by Kimball Midwest

As technology advances, vehicles continue to get more and more complex. A full-service automotive shop must be prepared for any issue, and it’s important to have superior-quality parts to perform long-lasting repairs for customers.

Tags: Service, Repair, Automotive

How to Help Employees Love Their Jobs

January 26, 2018 | by Kimball Midwest

Anyone who has had a job probably has seen examples of employees who are happy and engaged in their work – and those who are not. Likewise, pretty much anyone with supervisory experience can testify to the effects employee morale – good, bad, or in between – can have on a business.

Tags: Culture, Recruiting, Career

An Organized Shop Can Increase Profits

January 19, 2018 | by Kimball Midwest

Imagine this: You walk into your shop before the sun rises. You turn on the lights and maybe trip over a couple parts. You start your first job of the day, and you can’t find the right part. Sound familiar? Most would agree this is not the best way to start your day.

Tags: Organization, MRO, Inventory

4 Reasons Buying American Matters

January 12, 2018 | by Kimball Midwest

In 2011, more than $2 million worth of fun pet products were shipped to American Walmart locations by a Chinese supplier after being made in a factory not authorized by the company, according to a 2013 New York Times report.

Tags: Culture, Products, Safety, American

How to Advance Your Career in 2018

January 5, 2018 | by Kimball Midwest

It's a new year, and you know what that means: It's resolution time. Did you know that 41% of Americans usually make resolutions? The majority of these resolutions are related to self-improvement or financial decisions, which all tie into your career.

Most people want to better themselves in some way - move up the ladder at their workplace, increase their earnings, etc. Here are a few ways that can help you reach your career goals and resolutions in the new year.