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Going Green: The Rise of Sustainable Building Practices

Energy efficient design, eco-friendly construction, sustainable building practices – these are all terms that are increasingly being used in the construction and facilities management industries. And for good reason! Architects, builders, and facility managers are seeing the benefits of buildings that minimize their reliance on limited resources, and create healthy work and living spaces. So-called “green building” can be incorporated in all phases of a building’s lifespan, from its initial design and the methods used in its construction, to how [...]

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Industrial Supply Is Your “Local” Partner

It may seem strange for a company that offers over 50,000 products from manufacturers all over the world to stress the importance of buying local. But the truth is that we’ve always been a Utah business, and our success and the success of our local communities are very much dependent upon one another and are extremely important to Industrial Supply. Founded in Utah over 103 years ago, Industrial Supply has made it its mission to help local businesses find the [...]

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Industrial Supply and the Salt Lake Airport Expansion

Flying High in the Intermountain West: Industrial Supply and the Salt Lake Airport Expansion It’s difficult to overstate the economic development that a thriving international airport can bring to a region. These facilities are one of the largest investments a city can make, and they can generate construction and operational jobs for thousands of residents. Just as significant in our globally connected world, airports facilitate the movement of people and goods that is a critical component of our modern economy. Almost [...]

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We’re Committed to Being Your Safety Partner

Every June, the National Safety Council and its member organizations celebrate National Safety Month. This nationwide event calls attention to the ways in which businesses and individuals can prevent leading causes of injury or death in their workplaces, on the roads, and in their homes and communities. Industrial Supply is a strong supporter of this event. For over 100 years, we have specialized in providing our customers with individualized safety solutions, such as up-to-date safety and compliance trainings, and a [...]

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OSHA Updates: crystalline silica safety on the job

In 1970, the U.S. Congress created the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) in an effort to ensure safe and healthy working conditions for working men and women. One of OSHA’s most important responsibilities is to set and enforce workplace safety standards, which describe the methods that employees must use to protect their workers from hazards. These standards are established after many worksite inspections, and they therefore evolve and change. Supervisors and employees must constantly be made aware of [...]

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Protecting Your Eyes At Work

When it comes to protecting your eyes while on the job, you may think that any pair of glasses will do the trick. But did you know that any old pair of safety glasses or goggles may not be enough? There are many different types of safety glasses and goggles out there, each specific to the specific job you are performing. Wearing the wrong type of eye protection and having a false sense of security can be just as [...]

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Employee Highlight: Jerika Park

When Jerika Park first began working at Industrial Supply eight years ago, she was eager to learn about the company and determine how she could help contribute to its success. From the start, she’s been an important member of the team which is why it isn’t a surprise that her team has awarded Jerika with the “Solution Star” (a monthly award voted on by employees to honor exceptional work ethic), for her reliability, her strong ambition to take on [...]

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Employee Highlight: Bryon Elumbaugh

Bryon Elumbaugh’s motto of: “Go above and beyond in everything you do” has been the fuel to his motivation while working at Industrial Supply Company. His team has nominated Bryon as a “Solution Star” for being honest, diligent, reliable, and of course, ‘going above and beyond.’ Similar to Industrial Supply Company, Bryon’s parents have also been running a successful family owned business for more than 50 years. After growing up under the positive influence of his parents and learning what [...]

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Metal Cutting and Industrial Supply

“Having a deep appreciation of where our company began provides us with a focused direction and vision of our future.” –Industrial Supply Company Mission Statement At Industrial Supply, we take our customers seriously. We make sure our efforts ensure that our customers have access to all the latest technologies as we strive to provide the highest level of service, value, quality and compliance. We enjoy and welcome the hands-on technical approach with our customers in the hopes of providing cost [...]

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Employee Highlight: Tim Dykes

Hardworking, dedicated, and loyal. That’s how Tim Dykes’ coworkers would describe him, which is why his team at Industrial Supply has nominated him as a “Solution Star” - a designation that recognizes and rewards employees that go above and beyond at work. When Tim first started at Industrial Supply 12 years ago, he worked as a driver. After that, he began working the front counter and then moved on to Sales before being promoted to Sales Lead. Tim has become [...]

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