Kimball Midwest Blog (28)

Paying Tribute to the Grit of Welders

April 6, 2018 | by Kimball Midwest

April is National Welding Month, which recognizes the difference welding makes in our society, as well as the professionals who work in the industry. Welding touches nearly every part of our day-to-day lives; the construction and repair of vehicles, buildings, and oil rigs is just the start of it.

Tags: Training, Career, Welding

Set Up Your Auto Shop for Success

March 30, 2018 | by Kimball Midwest

Whether an auto shop serves the public or a business fleet, planning can be a very challenging prospect. You just never know what kind of job will be coming through the door on a given day.

Tags: MRO, Automotive, Tips

How To Spray Paint Like a Pro

March 23, 2018 | by Kimball Midwest

Need a professional-looking finish on a small budget? Spray paint can either help or hurt you. The quality of a paint job is a major factor in the perceived quality of a final project.

Tags: How To, Paint, Tips

Perks of Working for a Family Business

March 16, 2018 | by Kimball Midwest

Family businesses come in all shapes and sizes, from a small car shop with just a couple employees to a large organization like Walmart with 2 million. While these businesses can also be privately-owned, companies are considered family-owned when a family controls a majority of the shares.

Tags: Culture, Recruiting, Career

Get Ready for Spring with These Tips

March 9, 2018 | by Kimball Midwest

The idea of spring cleaning might be a bit of a cliché, but there’s little doubt making the effort to tidy your shop – even for just a few minutes – can pay big dividends in cost savings and productivity.

Tags: Organization, How To, Tips

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

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