MELVILLE, N.Y. and DAVIDSON, N.C., May 6,
2019 /PRNewswire/ -- MSC Industrial Supply Co. has named
Stanley Black & Decker
its "Supplier of the Year." Stanley Black & Decker, a
diversified, global provider of hand tools, power tools and
engineered fastening systems based in New
Britain, Connecticut, was selected from more than 3,000 top
companies that work in partnership with MSC to solve
mission-critical challenges for manufacturers.
MSC, a premier distributor of Metalworking and Maintenance,
Repair and Operations (MRO) supplies to industrial customers
throughout North America,
introduced its annual Supplier of the Year awards program in 2017.
Award selection is based on a rigorous set of criteria, including a
strategic approach to customer service, technology innovation, new
product introductions, breadth and quality of brand portfolios,
operational excellence, sales training and engagement, and sales
and marketing materials.
"As a strategic supplier to MSC, Stanley
Black & Decker continues to be one of our strongest
partners and a leader in the supplier community, making a strong
investment in people and solutions to help our mutual customers
identify and deliver costs savings in their operations," said
Greg Polli, Senior Vice President of
Category Management for MSC.
In addition to the Supplier of the Year award, MSC recognized
each of the following companies with a "Supplier Excellence" award:
M.A. Ford Manufacturing Co., a manufacturer of advanced
cutting technologies; Master Fluid Solutions, a manufacturer
of a broad line of industrial fluid systems; SCHUNK, a
manufacturer of autonomous clamping and gripping systems; and
Walter AG, a leading metalworking company.
"Stanley Black & Decker and
our four Supplier Excellence Award winners represent the best of
the best of our suppliers in helping us deliver on our commitment
to making our customers' businesses better," Polli said. "On
behalf of our customers and associates, I'd like to congratulate
them on their achievements."
About MSC Industrial Supply Co.
MSC Industrial Supply
Co. (NYSE:MSM) is a leading North American distributor of
metalworking and maintenance, repair, and operations (MRO) products
and services. We help our customers drive greater productivity,
profitability and growth with more than 1.6 million products,
inventory management and other supply chain solutions, and deep
expertise from over 75 years of working with customers across
industries. Our experienced team of over 6,500 associates is
dedicated to working side by side with our customers to help drive
results for their businesses ꟷ from keeping operations running
efficiently today to continuously rethinking, retooling, and
optimizing for a more productive tomorrow. For more information on
MSC, please visit www.mscdirect.com.
About Stanley Black &
Decker
Stanley Black &
Decker, an S&P 500 company, is a diversified global
provider of hand tools, power tools and related accessories,
electronic security solutions, healthcare solutions, engineered
fastening systems and more. Learn more
at www.stanleyblackanddecker.com.
About M.A. Ford
Centrally located in Davenport, Iowa, M.A. Ford is a leading
manufacturer of Round Cutting Tools with global manufacturing and
distribution facilities in the UK, China and India. M.A. Ford offers a wide range of
Standard, High Performance and Custom precision tools for Milling
and Holemaking applications. The company demonstrates a commitment
to provide innovative and high-quality solutions and services to
meet customers manufacturing needs. For more information visit:
www.maford.com.
About Master Fluid Solutions — Master Fluid Solutions,
founded by Clyde A. Sluhan in 1951,
as a company dedicated to the improvement of manufacturing
productivity and to benefit mankind with a higher standard of
living at an ever-lower cost. Master continues to receive many
awards and certificates for extraordinary performance in the
metalworking industry. The company's commitment to environmental
responsibility and product stewardship is supported by extensive
training of its associates, distributors and end-users. Working
closely with the worldwide metalworking community, Master, develops
and markets a full line of environmentally sound, extremely durable
and stable cutting and grinding fluids, straight oils, parts
cleaners, and rust preventives under the TRIM® and Master STAGES™
brands. Master's XYBEX® fluid management systems lower their
customers' total cost of operations. Master is committed to the
safety of the people who use their products, the protection of the
planet, and the overall impact on their customers' profitability.
Master is proud to have been named in the "Top Workplaces" in the
Toledo, OH area for 7 consecutive
years. For further information about Master Fluid Solutions or
their products, visit their website at
https://www.masterfluidsolutions.com.
About SCHUNK
Founded in 1945 by Friedrich Schunk
as a mechanical workshop, SCHUNK has developed into a world leader
in clamping technology and gripping systems. With more than 3400
employees in nine plants and distribution partners in more than 50
countries, SCHUNK ensures an extensive market presence. With 11,000
standard components SCHUNK offers the world's largest range of
clamping technology and gripping systems from one source. For more
information visit: schunk.com.
About Walter
Walter AG is one of the world's leading
metalworking companies. As provider of specialized machining
solutions, Walter offers a wide range of precision tools for
milling, turning, drilling and threading applications. Walter works
together with its customers to develop custom solutions for fully
machining components for use in the aviation and aerospace
industries, as well as automotive, energy and general engineering.
The company demonstrates its Engineering Kompetenz at every stage
of the machining process. As an innovative partner capable of
creating digital process solutions for optimal efficiency, Walter
is pioneering Industry 4.0 throughout the machining industry. With
around 3500 employees worldwide, together with its numerous
subsidiaries and sales partners, Walter AG serves customers in over
80 different countries. For more information visit:
www.walter-tools.com.
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