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Resilience

Written by Shawn Newell, Vice President of New Business Development Resilience is at the core of Industrial Supply Company’s DNA. From the time our founder, Rudy Orlob, began his quest to provide necessary products to underserved customers, to today’s Industrial Supply Company, where service is still a major part of who we are, Industrial Supply has always and will continue to exude resilience. The company was resilient through the almost 10 years of the Great Depression, through the loss of key industries, [...]

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Global Player: Mining in the Intermountain West

At Industrial Supply, we strive to be at the forefront of fully understanding the major industries in our region. And that means we know a lot about mining. According to the U.S. Geological Survey, Nevada, Utah, and Wyoming are some of our country’s top producers of nonfuel mineral commodities. In 2018, each of these states—which were respectively ranked first, eighth, and twelfth for mineral production—produced more than $2 billion worth of these materials. This is a remarkably high number [...]

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You Don’t Have to Build an Ark to Prepare For a Flood

From considerable flooding to invisible yet destructive leakage, unwanted or excess water can cause significant problems for facility managers. Despite a business’s best efforts, spills, leaks, and floods are real possibilities in any building, and the subsequent water damage can devastate a company that is not prepared for such occurrences. The first step in addressing water damage is knowing its causes. Only by thoroughly evaluating the ways in which your building is vulnerable to water damage, will you be able [...]

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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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