People always want to know, "What''s the best product?" From IEN''s most recent Brand Preference Studies, we''ve collected and analyzed the results of your favorite brands in the industrial marketplace.
In each category, four brand leaders were identified by IEN editors as well as through independent market research. An open write-in option was also provided to capture other reader preferences that were not listed.
Following are 76 product categories in which IEN readers expressed a clear brand preference, along with the main location, contact data, and brief overview of each of the related companies.
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AC Drives
Baldor Electric Company
Fort Smith, AR
"At Baldor Electric Company, our mission is to be the best (as determined by our Customers) marketers, designers and manufacturers of industrial electric motors, drives and generators."
www.baldor.com/
479-646-4711
Actuators
Bimba Manufacturing
Monee, IL
"Since introducing the round line, stainless steel body cylinder nearly five decades ago, Bimba has expanded its capabilities to include an extensive line of industry-leading air cylinders, rotary actuators, linear thrusters, rodless cylinders, flow controls and position-sensing cylinders."
www.bimba.com
708-534-8544
Adhesives/Sealants
Loctite
HenkelCorp - Industrial
Rocky Hill, CT
"More than 50 years ago, Loctite® brand adhesives were developed in a Connecticut basement laboratory by Dr. Vernon Krieble. In 1997, Henkel Corporation acquired Loctite. Today, the Engineering Adhesives group of Henkel offers the broadest line of acrylics, anaerobics, cyanoacrylates, epoxies, hot melts, silicones, urethanes and UV/light curing adhesives."
www.loctite.com
800-562-8483
Air Compressors
Ingersoll Rand Industrial Technologies
Annandale, NJ
Ingersoll Rand Industrial Technologies designs and manufactures a wide range of compressed air solutions including small reciprocating, rotary screw, centrifugal, and plastic blow molding air compressors as well as treatment products and controls.
air.irco.com/
800-847-4041
Automated Assembly Systems
Rockwell Automation
Milwaukee, WI
"When it comes to automation, your requirements are unique. So are our solutions. We listen to you, then apply our resources to build cost-effective, results-based solutions. It could be a single, powerful component. An information or asset management solution. Or an enterprise-wide, integrated system."
www.rockwellautomation.com/
414-382-2000
Automatic Lubricators
Alemite
Fort Mill, SC
"Since 1918, Alemite has been supplying quality lubrication systems and equipment to meet the needs of numerous industries. With a commitment to provide innovative products that meet the highest quality standards, Alemite has achieved an international reputation as a leader in designing and manufacturing cost-effective lubrication and fluid handling systems."
www.alemite.com/
800-822-4579
Bearings
SKF
Kulpsville, PA
"SKF is the leading global supplier of products, customer solutions and services in the rolling bearing, seals business and related businesses. Close working partnerships with customers from industrial segments worldwide have provided SKF with an extensive knowledge of customer applications in virtually every industry."
www.skf.com/portal/skf_us/home
800-440-4753
Cable: Flexible
Lapp USA/Olflex
Florham Park, NJ
"Lapp USA has the broadest range of products, including OLFLEX®, UNITRONIC®, and SILFLEX® flexible and continuous-flex cables, SILVYN® cable track and accessories, EPIC® rectangular, circular, and Pin & Sleeve Connectors, SKINTOP® strain relief cable glands, FLEXIMARK® Cable Marking Systems, remote access ports, and custom harness assemblies."
www.olflex.com
973-660-9700
Casters & Wheels
Albion Industries
Albion, MI
"The reputation of Albion Industries was built on innovation, engineering, education, service, and value. Albion products have represented the best price/value relationship in the industry for over 50 years." Albion is a leader in the production and sale of institutional and industrial standard, special and custom engineered casters and wheels.
www.albioninc.com
800-835-8911
Components: Pneumatic
Parker Hannifin
Cleveland, OH
"With annual sales exceeding $9 billion, Parker Hannifin is the world''s leading diversified manufacturer of motion and control technologies and systems, providing precision-engineered solutions for a wide variety of commercial, mobile, industrial and aerospace markets."
www.parker.com
216-896-3000
Computers: Industrial
GE Industrial
Louisville, KY
"GE - Consumer & Industrial offers a broad array of product lines including circuit breakers, switches, transformers, switchboards, meters, UPS, industrial motors and drive systems. GE provides automation control solutions with leading-edge PLCs, PC control, computer numerical controls, motion controls, operator interface products, and factory monitoring and control software."
www.geindustrial.com
502-452-4311
Computers: PCs
Dell Inc
Round Rock, TX
"Dell Inc listens to customers and delivers innovative technology and services they trust and value. Uniquely enabled by its direct business model, Dell sells more systems globally than any computer company, placing it No. 25 on the Fortune 500."
www.dell.com
800-274-3355
Connectors
Tyco Electronics/AMP
Harrisburg, PA
"Based on the interconnect technology leadership of AMP products, Tyco Electronics has added a full complement of leading component brands . . . to offer customers an unparalleled portfolio of connectors, relays and circuit breakers, active and passive fiberoptic components, wireless products, power components, resistors and inductors, motors and others across 25 product segments."
www.amp.com
800-522-6752
Controls
Allen-Bradley - Rockwell Automation
Milwaukee, WI
"When it comes to automation, your requirements are unique. So are our solutions. We listen to you, then apply our resources to build cost-effective, results-based solutions. It could be a single, powerful component. An information or asset management solution. Or an enterprise-wide, integrated system."
www.ab.com/
414-382-2000
Conveying Equipment
Hytrol Conveyor Company Inc
Jonesboro, AR
"Hytrol is a major manufacturer of conveyors, conveying systems, and conveyor accessories. Since its beginnings in 1947, Hytrol has grown into one of the largest manufacturers of conveyors and conveying hardware in the world."
www.hytrol.com/
870-935-3700
Current Transformers
GE Industrial
Louisville, KY
"GE - Consumer & Industrial offers a broad array of product lines including circuit breakers, switches, transformers, switchboards, meters, UPS, industrial motors and drive systems. GE provides automation control solutions with leading-edge PLCs, PC control, computer numerical controls, motion controls, operator interface products, and factory monitoring and control software."
www.geindustrial.com
502-452-4311
Cutting Tools: Machining
Kennametal Inc
Latrobe, PA
"Kennametal Inc is a leading global supplier of tooling, engineered components and advanced materials that are consumed in production processes. We provide customers with a broad range of technologically advanced tools, tooling systems and engineering services."
www.kennametal.com
724-539-5000
Data Acquisition (DAQ)
National Instruments
Austin, TX
"For the past 30 years, National Instruments has been a technology pioneer and leader in virtual instrumentation -- a revolutionary concept that has changed the way engineers and scientists in industry, government, and academia approach measurement and automation."
www.ni.com
888-280-7645
DC Drives
Rockwell Automation - Reliance Electric
Greenville, SC
"When it comes to automation, your requirements are unique. So are our solutions. We listen to you, then apply our resources to build cost-effective, results-based solutions. It could be a single, powerful component. An information or asset management solution. Or an enterprise-wide, integrated system."
www.hytrol.com/
888-374-8370
Dust Collectors
Donaldson Co Inc (Donaldson-Torit)
Minneapolis, MN
"Donaldson Company, Inc is a leading worldwide provider of filtration systems and replacement parts. Since 1915, we have perfected and leveraged our core strengths -- innovative technology, strong customer relationships and broad geographic presence -- to meet the diverse and changing needs of our customers."
www.donaldson.com
800-374-1374
Electrical Components/Devices
Texas Instruments Inc
Dallas, TX
"Texas Instruments Incorporated is the world leader in digital signal processing and analog technologies. TI envisions a world where every phone call, every Internet connection, every photograph you take, every song you listen to are touched by the power of TI''s Digital Signal Processor (DSP) and Analog technologies."
www.ti.com/sc/
214-644-5580
Electrical Supplies/Equipment
Fluke Corp
Everett, WA
"Fluke Corporation is the world leader in compact, professional electronic test tools. Fluke customers are technicians, engineers, electricians and metrologists who install, troubleshoot, and manage industrial electrical and electronic equipment and calibration processes for quality control."
us.fluke.com
800-443-5853
Electrical Switches
Electroswitch
Weymouth, MA
"When you select a switch or relay from Electroswitch, you''re gaining the benefit of over 50 years of experience. The primary supplier of rugged, high-quality products for electrical utilities, nuclear power plants and the U.S. Navy, Electroswitch has the knowledge to meet the intricacies of any application. . ."
www.electroswitch.com
781-335-5200
Electromechanical Actuators
Parker Hannifin
Cleveland, OH
"With annual sales exceeding $9 billion, Parker Hannifin is the world''s leading diversified manufacturer of motion and control technologies and systems, providing precision-engineered solutions for a wide variety of commercial, mobile, industrial and aerospace markets."
www.parker.com
216-896-3000
Enclosures
Hoffman
Anoka, MN
"Hoffman is a leading designer and manufacturer of systems to safely and reliably protect the electronic controls and mission critical electrical systems in industrial, data communications, commercial construction and government applications."
www.hoffmanonline.com
763-421-2240
Ergonomic Workstations
Ergonomic Solutions
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
"Ergonomic Solutions was founded in 1991 with one purpose in mind: To provide workers with practical and affordable solutions to their ergonomic requirements. Our company specializes in providing unique yet sensible solutions for our customers'' needs. We shop the globe to bring you the finest most researched products currently available."
www.ergonomicsolutions.com
800-660-3746
Fasteners
Textron Fastening Systems
Troy, MI
"Recognized for our broad line of quality products and services, Textron Fastening Systems is the single source solution for threaded fasteners, blind fastening systems, engineered products, installation tools, automated assembly systems, and supply chain services."
www.textronfasteningsystems.com
800-544-6117
Fasteners: Plastic
Micro Plastics
Flippin, AR
Micro Plastics -- "the largest manufacturer of threaded nylon fasteners in the world" -- is an ISO 9002 registered company since September, 1996. The company also offers part engineering and design services, tooling fabrication, state-of-the-art injection molding and inspection.
www.microplastics.com
870-453-2261
Flow Meters
Universal Flow Monitors Inc
Hazel Park, MI
Incorporated in 1962, Universal Flow Monitors, Inc started out making variable area flow switches for the automotive market. Over the years, Universal has added flow indication and flow transmitters, Insite® see-through flow indicators, and FlowStream® for mass flow measurement of clean gasses.
www.flowmeters.com/
248-542-9641
Gearboxes
Rexnord Industries
Milwaukee, WI
"Rexnord represents the most comprehensive portfolio of power transmission and conveying components in the world with the brands like Falk™, Rexnord® and Link-Belt® Power Transmission Products. Rexnord is a trusted name when it comes to providing skillfully engineered products that improve productivity and efficiency for industrial applications worldwide."
www.rexnord.com
414-643-3078
Grinding Equipment
Michigan Pneumatic Tool Inc
Detroit, MI
"Michigan Pneumatic Tool, Inc is one of the world''s leading manufacturers of air tools. We are one of North America''s largest importers and exporters of air tools. For more than 50 years, Michigan Pneumatic Tool, Inc has provided quality tools to every industry, from the automotive and aircraft industries to the construction and foundry industries."
www.michiganpneumatic.com
800-521-8104
Grinding Tools
Milwaukee Electric Tool
Brookfield, WI
"Since its founding in 1924, Milwaukee has focused on a single vision: to produce the best heavy-duty electric power tools and accessories available to professional user. Today, the Milwaukee name stands for the highest quality, durable and reliable professional tools money can buy."
www.milwaukeetool.com
800-729-3878
Hand Tools
Craftsman
Hoffman Estates, IL
Craftsman® is ranked by men as the No. 1 brand in America for overall quality, and No. 2 in terms of quality -- preceded only by Waterford crystal. Workers in more than 100 towns across America produce 80 percent of over 5,100 types of Craftsman tools. (Source: Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia)
www.craftsman.com
800-349-4358
Handheld Instruments
Fluke Corp
Everett, WA
"From industrial electronic installation, maintenance and service, to precision measurement and quality control, Fluke tools help keep business and industry around the globe up and running. Typical customers and users include technicians, engineers, metrologists, medical-device manufacturers, and computer network professionals "
us.fluke.com
800-443-5853
Hose & Cable Reels
Reelcraft Industries Inc
Columbia City, IN
"An American manufacturer headquartered in the heart of the Midwest since 1971, Reelcraft Industries, Inc produces the most extensive line of more than 2,500 models of industrial and specialty hose, cord and cable reels."
www.reelcraft.com
800-444-3134
Hydraulic Motors
Parker Hannifin
Cleveland, OH
"With annual sales exceeding $9 billion, Parker Hannifin is the world''s leading diversified manufacturer of motion and control technologies and systems, providing precision-engineered solutions for a wide variety of commercial, mobile, industrial and aerospace markets."
www.parker.com
216-896-3000
Industrial Absorbents
New Pig Corp
Tipton, PA
"New Pig Corporation manufactures the world''s largest selection of industrial absorbents for oil spill cleanup: absorbent pads and mats, also known as sorbents, plus socks, oil booms, pillows, pans, wipes, and spill kits. In addition, we also offer a huge selection of innovative products and industrial supplies."
www.newpig.com
800-468-4647
Lift Tables
Southworth Products
Falmouth, ME
"Southworth Products Corp is the world''s largest manufacturer of ergonomic material handling equipment and container handling equipment for vertical lifting and work positioning, designed to improve worker productivity while reducing the potential for workplace injuries. Our lines include scissor lift tables, container tilters, pallet level loaders, pallet trucks, and more."
www.southworthproducts.com/
800-743-1000
Lift Trucks
Hyster Company
Greenville, NC
"Hyster Company is one of the world''s largest manufacturers and marketers of lift trucks. Our growth is the result of our commitment to building the finest lift trucks in the world. We believe we succeed in doing that every day. Thousands of loyal customers reinforce that commitment each year."
www.hysterusa.com/
800-497-8371
Lighting Equipment
GE Lighting Systems Inc
East Flat Rock, NC
"GE Lighting Systems is a world leader in new product innovation and the production of energy-efficient, HID lighting fixtures and applied systems. We design, manufacture and market a complete line of lighting fixtures for illuminating: roadways, streets and highways, industrial and hazardous-location facilities, and outdoor areas."
www.ge-lightingsystems.com
800-305-1372
Loading Dock Equipment
Rite-Hite Holding Corp
Milwaukee, WI
"Rite-Hite first rose to prominence as a manufacturer of loading dock equipment with an original product line that consisted primarily of dock levelers and vehicle restraint systems. With its 1991 acquisition of Frommelt Industries, Rite-Hite''s materials handling lineup was broadened to include industrial power doors, cold storage doors, and more."
www.ritehite.com/
800-456-0600
Machine Tools
Cincinnati Machine LLC
Hebron, KY
"Meet Cincinnati Machine. For more than a century, we have served to meet the diverse needs of the metalworking industry. Today, we are one of the world''s leading suppliers of innovative, highly productive machine tools, manufacturing systems, assembly and test equipment and composite processing systems."
cinmach.mag-ias.com/
859-534-4600
Machine Guarding
Scientific Technologies Inc
Fremont, CA
"After introducing its first infrared solid-state proximity photoelectric control more than 30 years ago, Scientific Technologies Inc has grown to be a leading supplier of machine safeguarding products in the United States and is recognized throughout the world for its superior products and services."
www.sti.com/
888-510-4357
Marking & ID Solutions
Brady USA
Milwaukee, WI
"Brady identifies and protects products, people, and premises with high performance labels, printers, software, safety and facility identification products, precision die-cut parts and lockout/tagout products. At Brady, commitment to performance drives our business decisions every day. We design our products and solutions to perform in ways that others simply don''t."
www.bradyid.com/
888-272-3946
Material Handling Systems
Dematic (Formerly Siemens Dematic)
Grand Rapids, MI
"Dematic is the world''s leading supplier of automated material handling systems for manufacturing, production, warehousing, and distribution. While the Dematic name may be new, you''ve actually known us for quite a while as Rapistan, Mannesmann Dematic, Siemens Dematic, and now Dematic. One thing that isn''t new is our continued commitment to quality."
www.dematic.us/
877-725-7500
Manufacturing Control Systems
Allen-Bradley - Rockwell Automation
Milwaukee, WI
"When it comes to automation, your requirements are unique. So are our solutions. We listen to you, then apply our resources to build cost-effective, results-based solutions. It could be a single, powerful component. An information or asset management solution. Or an enterprise-wide, integrated system."
www.ab.com/
414-382-2000
Motor Drives
Baldor Electric Company
Fort Smith, AR
"At Baldor Electric Company, our mission is to be the best (as determined by our customers) marketers, designers and manufacturers of industrial electric motors, drives and generators."
www.baldor.com/
479-646-4711
Motors: Electric
Baldor Electric Company
Fort Smith, AR
"At Baldor Electric Company, our mission is to be the best (as determined by our customers) marketers, designers and manufacturers of industrial electric motors, drives and generators."
www.baldor.com/
479-646-4711
Multimeters
Fluke Corp
Everett, WA
"Fluke Corporation is the world leader in compact, professional electronic test tools. Fluke customers are technicians, engineers, electricians and metrologists who install, troubleshoot, and manage industrial electrical and electronic equipment and calibration processes for quality control."
us.fluke.com
800-443-5853
Operator Interfaces
Allen-Bradley - Rockwell Automation
Milwaukee, WI
"When it comes to automation, your requirements are unique. So are our solutions. We listen to you, then apply our resources to build cost-effective, results-based solutions. It could be a single, powerful component. An information or asset management solution. Or an enterprise-wide, integrated system."
www.ab.com/
414-382-2000
Packaging Systems
Bosch Packaging Technology
Minneapolis, MN
"Robert Bosch opened his small ''Workshop for Precision Mechanics and Electrical Engineering'' in Stuttgart in the year 1886. From modest beginnings the Bosch Group has expanded to become a worldwide presence, manufacturing state of the art products in the automotive industry, consumer appliances, power tools, electronics, industrial drive & controls and packaging equipment."
www.boschpackaging.com/
763-424-4700
Paints & Coatings
Sherwin-Williams (Industrial & Marine Coating Systems)
Cleveland, OH
"Sherwin-Williams Industrial and Marine Coatings group serves North America with a broad line of high-performance coatings, comprehensive technical service, and the industry''s largest distribution network. Relying on more than 140 years of experience in formulating industrial coatings, the group provides cost-effective solutions for applications where extreme corrosion, abrasion and chemical attack are present."
www2.sherwin.com/IM/default.asp
800-524-5979
Pneumatic Cylinders
CTC Parker Automation
Milford, OH
"By providing the automation industry with innovative human-to-machine (HMI) solutions for the plant floor, CTC offers machine builders ''The Shortest Distance Between Man and Machine.'' In 1998, the company became a division of the Parker Hannifin Corporation -- to make an even stronger commitment to meet emerging trends on the factory floor."
www.parker.com/automationgroup/
513-831-2340
Power Tools
Milwaukee Electric Tool Corp
Brookfield, WI
"Milwaukee Electric Tool Corporation, a Brookfield, Wisconsin-based subsidiary of Techtronic Industries Co. Ltd. is an industry leading manufacturer and marketer of professional and industrial heavy-duty portable corded and cordless power tools, accessories and safety equipment. Products include Sawzall® reciprocating saws, circular saws, driver drills, hammer drills, rotary hammers, and more."
www.milwaukeetool.com/
800-729-3878
Pressure Regulators
Parker Instrumentation
Cleveland, OH
"With annual sales exceeding $9 billion, Parker Hannifin is the world''s leading diversified manufacturer of motion and control technologies and systems, providing precision-engineered solutions for a wide variety of commercial, mobile, industrial and aerospace markets."
www.parker.com
216-896-3000
Process Controls
Omega
Stamford, CT
"Since its inception in 1962, OMEGA has grown from manufacturing a single product line of thermocouples to an established global leader in the technical marketplace, offering more than 100,000 state-of-the-art products for measurement and control of temperature, humidity, pressure, strain, force, flow, level, pH and conductivity."
www.omega.com
888-826-6342
Pumps: Centrifugal
ITT - Goulds Pumps
Seneca Falls, NY
"The ITT - Industrial & BioPharm Group includes such premier brands as Goulds Pumps, Pure-Flo, Engineered Valves, PumpSmart®, and PROsmart™. We are headquartered in Seneca Falls, NY but have locations throughout the world. ITT Corporation supplies advanced technology products and services in key markets including fluid and water management and many others."
www.gouldspumps.com/
315-568-2811
Pumps: Fluid Power
Parker Hannifin
Cleveland, OH
"With annual sales exceeding $9 billion, Parker Hannifin is the world''s leading diversified manufacturer of motion and control technologies and systems, providing precision-engineered solutions for a wide variety of commercial, mobile, industrial and aerospace markets."
www.parker.com
216-896-3000
Racks & Shelving
Lyon Workspace Products
Aurora, IL
"Founded in 1901, Lyon has grown to become the largest and leading manufacturer of top quality industrial storage and workspace products. Our primary mission is the continuing development of useful, high quality products that serve our customers'' needs and provide the basis for profit and growth."
www.lyonworkspace.com
800-433-8488
Safety Controllers & Relay Modules
Siemens Building Technologies
Inc Buffalo Grove, IL
"As a leading provider of building controls, fire safety and security system solutions, Siemens Building Technologies, Inc, makes buildings comfortable, safe, productive and less costly to operate. The company focuses on improving the performance of its customers'' buildings, so that its customers can focus on improving their business performance."
www.us.sbt.siemens.com/
847-803-2700
Safety Equipment
Allen Bradley GuardMaster - Rockwell Automation
Milwaukee, WI
"When it comes to automation, your requirements are unique. So are our solutions. We listen to you, then apply our resources to build cost-effective, results-based solutions. It could be a single, powerful component. An information or asset management solution. Or an enterprise-wide, integrated system."
www.ab.com/safety/
414-382-2000
Safety Light Curtains
Allen Bradley GuardMaster - Rockwell Automation
Milwaukee, WI
"When it comes to automation, your requirements are unique. So are our solutions. We listen to you, then apply our resources to build cost-effective, results-based solutions. It could be a single, powerful component. An information or asset management solution. Or an enterprise-wide, integrated system."
www.ab.com/safety/
414-382-2000
Safety Switches
Square D - Schneider Electric
Palatine, IL
"Square D® is a market leading, global brand of Schneider Electric for NEMA type industrial controls, electrical distribution, circuit protection, related power equipment, systems and services. Square D products are widely accepted in residential, commercial, industrial and OEM markets."
www.us.schneider-electric.com
847-397-2600
Scales & Weighing Equipment
Mettler Toledo
Columbus, OH
"Mettler Toledo specializes in the area of precision instruments for professional use. In addition to a wide product array, we offer the most comprehensive range of services in our industry on a global level. With more than 8,000 employees, we generate annual sales of over USD 1 billion."
us.mt.com/home
800-523-5123
Sensors
Omron
Schaumburg, IL
"Omron developments have revolutionized our lives, including several incredible world''s firsts: non-contact proximity switch, automatic traffic signal, ticket vending machine and fully automated train station system, and automatic cancer cell diagnostic equipment. For sheer power, reliability and ease of use, our broad line of industrial control products has no peers."
www.omron247.com/
847-843-7900
Signal Lighting
Federal Signal Corp
University Park, IL
"Federal Signal Corporation, founded in 1901, is a manufacturer and worldwide supplier of safety, signaling and communications equipment, fire rescue products, street sweeping and vacuum loader vehicles, refuse truck bodies, high-performance water blasting equipment, parking control equipment, cutting tools, precision stamping punches and components for plastic injection molds."
www.federalsignal.com/
800-755-7621
Software: CAD
Autodesk Inc
San Rafael, CA
"Autodesk, Inc is wholly focused on ensuring that great ideas are turned into reality. With six million users, Autodesk is the world''s leading software and services company for the building, manufacturing, infrastructure, digital media, and wireless data services fields."
www.autodesk.com
415-507-5000
Software: Enterprise
IBM
Armonk, NY
"At IBM, we strive to lead in the invention, development and manufacture of the industry''s most advanced information technologies, including computer systems, software, storage systems and microelectronics. We translate these advanced technologies into value for our customers through our professional solutions, services and consulting businesses worldwide."
www.ibm.com/
800-426-4968
Spray Nozzles
Spraying Systems Co
Wheaton, IL
"Spraying Systems Co. is the world''s leader in spray technology. Our offerings include more than 87,000 different spray nozzles, controls, software, automated systems and accessories for spray cleaning, spray cooling, spray drying, spray coating, humidifying and more. Our services include spray characterization analysis, performance testing, and custom and prototype development."
www.spray.com
800-957-7729
Transducers
Omega
Stamford, CT
"Since its inception in 1962, OMEGA has grown from manufacturing a single product line of thermocouples to an established global leader in the technical marketplace, offering more than 100,000 state-of-the-art products for measurement and control of temperature, humidity, pressure, strain, force, flow, level, pH and conductivity."
www.omega.com
888-826-6342
Tubing & Fittings
Parker Hannifin
Cleveland, OH
"With annual sales exceeding $9 billion, Parker Hannifin is the world''s leading diversified manufacturer of motion and control technologies and systems, providing precision-engineered solutions for a wide variety of commercial, mobile, industrial and aerospace markets."
www.parker.com
216-896-3000
Valves
ASCO - Automatic Switch Co, Valve Div
Florham Park, NJ
"ASCO Valve is the worldwide leader in the design and manufacture of quality solenoid valves. ASCO products are designed to control the flow of air, gas, water, oil and steam. Our heritage of innovation has resulted in an extensive line of ASCO products that range from valves to flow control solutions."
www.ascovalve.com
800-972-2726
Vises & Workholders
Kurt Manufacturing
Minneapolis, MN
"First introduced in 1961, Kurt Manufacturing is the workholding leader with more than 500,000 vises sold. Kurt offers a full line of single and multiple station vises and towers and is the only vise manufacturer to offer a Lifetime Ironclad Warrantee on the products it manufactures."
www.kurt.com
800-458-7855
Welding Equipment
Miller Electric Mfg Co
Appleton, WI
"Miller Electric Mfg. Co. is a leading worldwide manufacturer of arc welding equipment and related systems for metalworking, construction, maintenance and other applications. Miller Electric is a wholly owned subsidiary of Illinois Tool Works Inc (ITW), Glenview, Ill. ITW is a diversified multinational manufacturer of highly engineered components, assemblies and systems."
www.millerwelds.com
800-426-4553
Wiring Devices
Hubbell Wiring Device-Kellems
Milford, CT
"In 1891, founder Harvey Hubbell made Edison''s electric illuminating bulb more useful with the ''pull socket'' -- a device still in use today -- a means to provide safe, local, and convenient control of the electric light: Then and now, Hubbell quality is distinguished by superior operation, reliable performance, and dependable service."
www.hubbell-wiring.com
479-646-4711
Worker Safety
Lab Safety Supply Inc
Janesville, WI
"Lab Safety Supply began only 25 years ago, literally on the kitchen table by our founders, Don and Gerry Hedberg. Their legacy lives on in a company that''s known throughout North America for its unique approaches and line of more than 130,000 of the most innovative, high-quality safety products available."
www.labsafety.com/
800-356-0783