Industrial hoses are an integral part of many equipment systems, but tend to receive the least amount of consideration compared to other important components. The truth is a worn-out hose can be just as problematic as a failed pump or electronic system. When a hose assembly fails, not only can it lead to unplanned downtime,…
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Gregg Pepper is Superior Industrial Supply’s Operation Manager and is responsible for a myriad of business activities including managing customer service, information technology, accounting and human resources. He also sits on the leadership team and is invested in developing new ways to improve customer relationships, eliminate process waste and help his team work more efficiently.…
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Have you ever ordered the wrong pipe size and wondered what happened? You measured the pipe threads. In fact, you measured it a few times before placing your order, but once your order arrives and you go to use pipe, it doesn’t fit. Well, measuring pipe threads seems simple enough, but it can be deceivingly…
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We’ve been supplying the American workforce in and around St. Louis with the industrial supplies they need to keep moving since 1969. Yet, the more we speak to our customers the more we realize that you may not know all the hoses and accessories we carry. For that reason, we want to routinely share products…
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Are you looking for ways to improve profits, enhance efficiency and reduce waste in your operations? In rapidly changing times like these, companies must evolve to meet changing demands. Tighter budgets, fewer staff and increased regulatory requirements require a focused approach and one that runs on insights, rather than instinct. One way to do that…
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Superior’s Vice President Paul Kratz cares about our customers’ needs. Paul Kratz has always believed in treating customers the way they want to be treated and that philosophy is even more important during difficult times like these. Paul shares the safety and health measures that Superior customers can expect during COVID-19 restricted times. 1. Tell…
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Chris Lee has one goal: to leave things better than he found them. Meet Chris Lee, a retired military veteran of the United States Air Force and Warehouse Manager for Superior Industrial Supply. Not only does he keep product moving in and out of the warehouse efficiently, he is constantly improving on processes to deliver…
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Don’t think bolts are high-tech? Think again. Fasteners like bolts have been an essential part of mechanical engineering for thousands of years and have evolved to meet today’s high-performance demands. In fact, there are so many options to choose from, selecting the right bolt for your needs can be challenging. Superior Industrial Supply has…
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COVID-19 has upended global and national economies and changed life for every American as we know it. During troublesome times like these, we find it is just as important to focus on the good things we can control as it is to remain informed and realistic about current events. So, we sat down and spoke…
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What is a hydraulic hose end connection? A hydraulic hose end connection generally refers to the crimp style on fittings at the ends of a hose. The crimp fitting works exactly how it sounds. The end connection is crimped onto the hose, allowing secure connections to other components. Sounds simple enough, but it’s important to…
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