What is Industrial Distribution?
There are more than 80,000 industrial distribution companies in
the U.S. and Canada. These companies range from very small,
local businesses to very large enterprises operating globally.
The companies may serve many industrial customers over a broad
geographic area and offer thousands of products or they may have a
limited number of major customers, serve a limited geographic area or be
the expert supplier of a product line.
Industrial distribution goes on everywhere, all the time. Wherever
you live, there are industrial distributors offering parts, products and
solutions to industrial users.
Industrial distribution companies help manufacturers (suppliers) get
their products into the hands of industrial customers who always are
working to keep their businesses productive and profitable. These
customers look to industrial distribution companies to solve production
issues and to make their systems more efficient.
Industrial distribution companies provide
products, parts, related services and solutions to industrial users
primarily in one of two categories:
- Maintenance, repair and operations (MRO) of
their production facilities, or
- Use in the manufacture of equipment,
machinery, goods and products (OEM = original equipment
manufacturer).
Industrial distribution companies are continually
innovating, offering new services and new value to their industrial
suppliers and customers.
Whether it is...
- Installation of complex equipment,
- Connecting with global suppliers and global
markets,
- Offering cost-effective fabrication,
customization, engineering or assembly capabilities,
- Or having the skilled and experienced
professionals able to assist in finding the right solutions for today's
technologically advanced production systems,
...ID companies are innovators.
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