Category: Industrial

Changing World: How Geopolitical Forces are Shaping Supply Chains

Changing World: How Geopolitical Forces are Shaping Supply Chains

Read more August 18, 2023
Labor and Its Impact Going Forward on Supply and Demand

Labor and Its Impact Going Forward on Supply and Demand

Read more May 19, 2023
Copper and Aluminum: Navigating the Trajectory of Supply and Demand

Copper and Aluminum: Navigating the Trajectory of Supply and Demand

Read more March 16, 2023
Aluminum: Three Interesting Trends to Watch

Aluminum: Three Interesting Trends to Watch

Read more September 20, 2022
30 Electrical Safety Tips for the Workplace

30 Electrical Safety Tips for the Workplace

Read more June 3, 2022
Safe Lifting Principles That Support Ergonomics and Overall Wellness

Safe Lifting Principles That Support Ergonomics and Overall Wellness

Read more April 19, 2022
6 Steps to Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) Maintenance: A Fundamental Guide

6 Steps to Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) Maintenance: A Fundamental Guide

Read more March 22, 2022
How to Manage Warehouse Storage: 6 Helpful Questions to Ask

How to Manage Warehouse Storage: 6 Helpful Questions to Ask

Read more February 8, 2022
Top 10 Safety Tips for Machine Shops

Top 10 Safety Tips for Machine Shops

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Why Torque Matters and How to Audit Torque

Why Torque Matters and How to Audit Torque

Read more January 11, 2022
The State of the Electrician Shortage in 2022: New Data on the Impact of COVID-19

The State of the Electrician Shortage in 2022: New Data on the Impact of COVID-19

Read more January 4, 2022
Low-voltage Wiring Basics: Cable Construction

Low-voltage Wiring Basics: Cable Construction

Read more December 8, 2021
How to Determine Which Cut-resistant Glove Rating is OSHA Compliant for Your Job Site

How to Determine Which Cut-resistant Glove Rating is OSHA Compliant for Your Job Site

Read more November 9, 2021
Stop Work Authority Toolbox Talk: Absolutely No Brown M&Ms

Stop Work Authority Toolbox Talk: Absolutely No Brown M&Ms

Read more October 19, 2021
How Does a Cable Puller Work?

How Does a Cable Puller Work?

Read more September 7, 2021
What is an OSHA Recordable Injury and How Does It Impact My Business?

What is an OSHA Recordable Injury and How Does It Impact My Business?

Read more July 20, 2021
5 Strategies for Navigating Long Lead Times and Material Shortages

5 Strategies for Navigating Long Lead Times and Material Shortages

Read more June 23, 2021
8 Proven Energy-Saving Tips for Manufacturing Plants

8 Proven Energy-Saving Tips for Manufacturing Plants

Read more May 25, 2021
UVC, UVA and Visible Light: What’s the Best Disinfection Solution for You?

UVC, UVA and Visible Light: What’s the Best Disinfection Solution for You?

Read more May 11, 2021
Exciting Industrial Applications for Augmented Reality (AR) in 2021 and Beyond

Exciting Industrial Applications for Augmented Reality (AR) in 2021 and Beyond

Read more April 14, 2021
Predictive vs. Preventive vs. Condition-based: The 3 Types of Proactive Maintenance

Predictive vs. Preventive vs. Condition-based: The 3 Types of Proactive Maintenance

Read more April 6, 2021
MELTRIC Switch-Rated Plugs and Receptacles – Better, faster, safer

MELTRIC Switch-Rated Plugs and Receptacles – Better, faster, safer

Read more August 12, 2020
Border States Demo Trucks Bring Latest MRO Products and Solutions to Job Sites

Border States Demo Trucks Bring Latest MRO Products and Solutions to Job Sites

Read more June 30, 2020
Data mistakes in manufacturing | 7 common analytics pitfalls to avoid

Data mistakes in manufacturing | 7 common analytics pitfalls to avoid

Read more February 26, 2020
4 ways LEDs amplify efficiency in industrial facilities | Border States

4 ways LEDs amplify efficiency in industrial facilities | Border States

Read more February 12, 2020
Smart lighting control systems | 9 reasons to upgrade industrial facilities

Smart lighting control systems | 9 reasons to upgrade industrial facilities

Read more February 5, 2020
NFPA 70E vs. NFPA 2112: PDF compares FR safety compliance standards

NFPA 70E vs. NFPA 2112: PDF compares FR safety compliance standards

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Replacing old switchgear systems: 6 benefits of installing new equipment

Replacing old switchgear systems: 6 benefits of installing new equipment

Read more January 22, 2020
Boost manufacturing efficiency | 5 ways to increase productivity, profit

Boost manufacturing efficiency | 5 ways to increase productivity, profit

Read more January 8, 2020
PHMSA publishes ‘Mega rule’ | New pipeline safety regulations to know

PHMSA publishes ‘Mega rule’ | New pipeline safety regulations to know

Read more December 19, 2019
Manufacturing industry trends | 2020 anticipated digital transformation tech

Manufacturing industry trends | 2020 anticipated digital transformation tech

Read more December 18, 2019
Hearing protection safety tips for loud construction, industrial areas

Hearing protection safety tips for loud construction, industrial areas

Read more December 17, 2019
Manufacturing labor shortage | Attract talent, close skills gap for the future

Manufacturing labor shortage | Attract talent, close skills gap for the future

Read more December 11, 2019
Advantages of digital manufacturing | 5 reasons to transform your facility

Advantages of digital manufacturing | 5 reasons to transform your facility

Read more November 27, 2019
Hard hat safety | Head protection tips with PPE basics, OSHA guidelines

Hard hat safety | Head protection tips with PPE basics, OSHA guidelines

Read more October 11, 2019
Hi-vis Clothing Regulations: Why You Should Replace Worn-out Reflective Apparel

Hi-vis Clothing Regulations: Why You Should Replace Worn-out Reflective Apparel

Read more October 7, 2019
New product introduction | 8 ways to accelerate NPI, reduce time to market

New product introduction | 8 ways to accelerate NPI, reduce time to market

Read more September 12, 2019
Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT): Connected tech revolutionizes manufacturing

Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT): Connected tech revolutionizes manufacturing

Read more September 6, 2019
Types of robots | Top 5 applications for industrial manufacturing facilities

Types of robots | Top 5 applications for industrial manufacturing facilities

Read more September 5, 2019
Supply chain professionals can help you prepare for a hurricane

Supply chain professionals can help you prepare for a hurricane

Read more July 1, 2019
Hyponatremia: The disadvantages of drinking too much water on the job site

Hyponatremia: The disadvantages of drinking too much water on the job site

Read more April 8, 2019
Local electrical distributor training days key to latest industry trends, technology

Local electrical distributor training days key to latest industry trends, technology

Read more March 15, 2019
Health at work: How to replenish electrolytes on the job site

Health at work: How to replenish electrolytes on the job site

Read more March 14, 2019
ANSI/ISEA 105 versus EN 388: Understanding cut-resistant glove standards

ANSI/ISEA 105 versus EN 388: Understanding cut-resistant glove standards

Read more March 6, 2019
What to look for in a supply chain distributor partner

What to look for in a supply chain distributor partner

Read more February 24, 2019
Cybersecurity for manufacturers: 5 steps to prevent data breaches at plants

Cybersecurity for manufacturers: 5 steps to prevent data breaches at plants

Read more February 20, 2019
Choosing the right SCBA for proper respiratory protection | Questions to ask

Choosing the right SCBA for proper respiratory protection | Questions to ask

Read more February 8, 2019
ANSI/ISEA 138 glove impact protection standard explained | Border States

ANSI/ISEA 138 glove impact protection standard explained | Border States

Read more February 1, 2019
Chiller system inspection: Your preseason preventative maintenance checks

Chiller system inspection: Your preseason preventative maintenance checks

Read more January 24, 2019
Master the inspection, cleaning and storage of respirators | Mask safety tips

Master the inspection, cleaning and storage of respirators | Mask safety tips

Read more January 21, 2019
Investing in the best standby generator or portable unit for backup power

Investing in the best standby generator or portable unit for backup power

Read more January 18, 2019
Job site winter storm preparation | Severe weather emergency action plan

Job site winter storm preparation | Severe weather emergency action plan

Read more January 4, 2019
Best winter work gear guide for extremely cold job sites (FREE DOWNLOAD)

Best winter work gear guide for extremely cold job sites (FREE DOWNLOAD)

Read more November 29, 2018
Custom industrial safety stickers: 4 tactics for facilities, job sites

Custom industrial safety stickers: 4 tactics for facilities, job sites

Read more September 4, 2018
Motor failure root cause analysis can improve industrial uptime

Motor failure root cause analysis can improve industrial uptime

Read more August 24, 2018
Facility security checklist: Customization key to asset monitoring, protection

Facility security checklist: Customization key to asset monitoring, protection

Read more August 1, 2018
Material management professionals help maximize productivity, efficiency

Material management professionals help maximize productivity, efficiency

Read more July 26, 2018
Arc flash boundaries: Top safety measures you should take

Arc flash boundaries: Top safety measures you should take

Read more July 20, 2018
Portable gas detector simplifies safety compliance (FREE SIMULATOR)

Portable gas detector simplifies safety compliance (FREE SIMULATOR)

Read more July 12, 2018
Preventive maintenance PDF helping facilities avoid downtime

Preventive maintenance PDF helping facilities avoid downtime

Read more July 9, 2018
VFD energy savings: Top 8 reasons to invest in motor control solutions

VFD energy savings: Top 8 reasons to invest in motor control solutions

Read more July 6, 2018
Power monitoring devices detect performance changes

Power monitoring devices detect performance changes

Read more June 25, 2018
Cheap FR clothing not worth the risk: 10 flame-resistance tips before you buy

Cheap FR clothing not worth the risk: 10 flame-resistance tips before you buy

Read more June 15, 2018
Installed base evaluations key to actionable plant maintenance

Installed base evaluations key to actionable plant maintenance

Read more June 14, 2018
Heat Stress Safety Tips For Any Job Site (Toolbox Talk Download)

Heat Stress Safety Tips For Any Job Site (Toolbox Talk Download)

Read more June 7, 2018
Outdoor string lights an efficient, reliable way to illuminate job sites

Outdoor string lights an efficient, reliable way to illuminate job sites

Read more May 24, 2018
Four Types of Taps and How They’re Used to Create Hole Threads

Four Types of Taps and How They’re Used to Create Hole Threads

Read more May 17, 2018
Common electrical safety mistakes to avoid during testing

Common electrical safety mistakes to avoid during testing

Read more May 17, 2018
Workplace eye safety 101: Blocking materials, chemicals, UV and more

Workplace eye safety 101: Blocking materials, chemicals, UV and more

Read more May 11, 2018
How to wear a disposable respirator mask

How to wear a disposable respirator mask

Read more May 4, 2018
Rockwell Automation on the Move to feature hands-on labs June 27-28

Rockwell Automation on the Move to feature hands-on labs June 27-28

Read more May 3, 2018
ISEA 121 dropped objects standard explained in Ergodyne webinar May 10

ISEA 121 dropped objects standard explained in Ergodyne webinar May 10

Read more April 24, 2018
Valve maintenance training, certification easy with right distributor

Valve maintenance training, certification easy with right distributor

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Working at heights safety tips every worker should know

Working at heights safety tips every worker should know

Read more April 12, 2018
Network security services increase industrial uptime, efficiency

Network security services increase industrial uptime, efficiency

Read more April 10, 2018
Have aging electronics? Distributor repairs are a sound, economical alternative

Have aging electronics? Distributor repairs are a sound, economical alternative

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Switchgear upgrade and modernization solutions extend service life

Switchgear upgrade and modernization solutions extend service life

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Peak energy demand management tools improve utility performance

Peak energy demand management tools improve utility performance

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How to Use a Defibrillator: ZOLL AED Plus Features Voice Instructions

How to Use a Defibrillator: ZOLL AED Plus Features Voice Instructions

Read more March 29, 2018
Detecting energy waste to avoid premature equipment failure

Detecting energy waste to avoid premature equipment failure

Read more March 29, 2018
Arc flash risk assessment requirements easily met with right distributor

Arc flash risk assessment requirements easily met with right distributor

Read more March 27, 2018
Attachable safety barriers adapt to changing work zones

Attachable safety barriers adapt to changing work zones

Read more March 21, 2018
Measure voltage without test leads with Fluke’s T6 Electrical Tester

Measure voltage without test leads with Fluke’s T6 Electrical Tester

Read more March 13, 2018
Fog-resistant safety glasses ideal eyewear technology for any job site

Fog-resistant safety glasses ideal eyewear technology for any job site

Read more February 21, 2018
Vibration sensors detect faults, minimize equipment downtime

Vibration sensors detect faults, minimize equipment downtime

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Portable electrical outlet box a clean, reliable power option for contractors

Portable electrical outlet box a clean, reliable power option for contractors

Read more January 25, 2018
Thermal winter work gloves provide quality insulation in extreme cold

Thermal winter work gloves provide quality insulation in extreme cold

Read more December 28, 2017
Electrical panel inspection safety tips for every electrician

Electrical panel inspection safety tips for every electrician

Read more December 27, 2017
GFCI outlet requirements help save lives (in areas you might not expect)

GFCI outlet requirements help save lives (in areas you might not expect)

Read more November 22, 2017
FR vs. AR clothing: What’s the difference?

FR vs. AR clothing: What’s the difference?

Read more October 26, 2017
Keep maintenance workers safe with a custom lockout-tagout system

Keep maintenance workers safe with a custom lockout-tagout system

Read more October 11, 2017
Border States delivers your wet-location solutions with Woodhead® Watertite®

Border States delivers your wet-location solutions with Woodhead® Watertite®

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Border States and CRC provide chemical risk reduction, savings

Border States and CRC provide chemical risk reduction, savings

Read more September 27, 2017
Access long-lasting, affordable yard and area lighting at Border States

Access long-lasting, affordable yard and area lighting at Border States

Read more September 25, 2017
This man survived an arc flash, and BSE is spreading safety awareness

This man survived an arc flash, and BSE is spreading safety awareness

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Customized industrial vending seamlessly delivered by right specialists

Customized industrial vending seamlessly delivered by right specialists

Read more August 31, 2017
Border States named to Industrial Distribution’s 2017 Big 50

Border States named to Industrial Distribution’s 2017 Big 50

Read more August 29, 2017
Border States named to Industrial Distribution’s 2017 Big 50

Border States named to Industrial Distribution’s 2017 Big 50

Read more August 29, 2017
Customers speak to value of Border States services, solutions

Customers speak to value of Border States services, solutions

Read more August 26, 2017
Vendor-managed inventory process simplifies material handling, saves valuable time

Vendor-managed inventory process simplifies material handling, saves valuable time

Read more August 23, 2017
Wheeled Boxes and Carts Give You Convenient Material Access

Wheeled Boxes and Carts Give You Convenient Material Access

Read more August 17, 2017
Outdoor workers are fighting harmful ultraviolet rays with these easy tips

Outdoor workers are fighting harmful ultraviolet rays with these easy tips

Read more August 16, 2017
Border States eases material tracking by using your part numbers

Border States eases material tracking by using your part numbers

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Selecting the best flammable safety cabinet

Selecting the best flammable safety cabinet

Read more July 21, 2017
Material staging professionals provide the right material where it’s needed

Material staging professionals provide the right material where it’s needed

Read more July 18, 2017
Rent Job Site Trailers for Secure and Easily Accessible Inventory

Rent Job Site Trailers for Secure and Easily Accessible Inventory

Read more July 12, 2017
Kitting professionals at Border States help save time and money

Kitting professionals at Border States help save time and money

Read more July 11, 2017
Cybersecurity tips for industrial control systems

Cybersecurity tips for industrial control systems

Read more July 8, 2017
Rope, Chains and Slings: What’s the Difference?

Rope, Chains and Slings: What’s the Difference?

Read more July 6, 2017
5 Tips to Stay Safe Around Rotating Machinery

5 Tips to Stay Safe Around Rotating Machinery

Read more June 28, 2017
Seven Ways to Reduce Costs with Vending

Seven Ways to Reduce Costs with Vending

Read more June 21, 2017
BSE demo truck ‘The Blade’ loaded with latest MRO products, solutions

BSE demo truck ‘The Blade’ loaded with latest MRO products, solutions

Read more June 19, 2017
The Tapping Process: Important Techniques and Factors

The Tapping Process: Important Techniques and Factors

Read more April 24, 2017