CLEVELAND, Sept. 18, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Applied Industrial
Technologies (NYSE: AIT) has been acknowledged as one of
Northeast Ohio's best workplaces
for top talent in 2014. The annual NorthCoast 99 Award program
carefully evaluates and selects organizations based on their
ability to attract, retain and motivate top performers.
Applied® has received this distinction 14 times since
the award was founded in 1999.
"We are very excited and humbled that ERC has recognized us
again as a winner of the NorthCoast 99 Award for best workplaces.
It is an honor to be recognized for the work we put into supporting
and motivating our associates," says Kurt
Loring, Applied's Vice President - Chief Human Resources
Officer. "Applied, through its extensive professional training and
career development program, is committed to maintaining a great
workplace where an emphasis on customer focus, continuous
improvement, accountability, and teamwork guide our actions for the
growth and success of our business."
The NorthCoast 99 Award program is managed by Employers Resource
Council (ERC) and sponsored by several other professional
organizations in Northeast Ohio.
Companies are evaluated in areas of recruiting, selection,
compensation, benefits, training, culture, leadership and
innovation.
With more than 560 facilities and 5,700 employee associates,
Applied Industrial Technologies is a leading industrial distributor
that offers more than five million parts to serve the needs of MRO
and OEM customers in virtually every industry. In addition, Applied
provides engineering, design and systems integration for industrial
and fluid power applications, as well as customized mechanical,
fabricated rubber and fluid power shop services. Applied also
offers maintenance training and inventory management solutions that
provide added value to its customers. Applied can be visited on the
Internet at www.applied.com.
To learn about career opportunities at Applied, visit
www.applied.com/careers
SOURCE Applied Industrial Technologies