As Covid-19 continues to expand throughout the U.S., we want to inform our business partners, employees and customers that we are currently open and exempt from the St. Louis City Health Commissioner’s Order (otherwise known as Stay at Home, Essential Activities Only order). To place an order or speak to a representative, please call 800-783-6501…
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Eaton Everflex Hoses Perform in the Most Critical of Situations
Whether your application takes you to a manufacturing plant or a maintenance facility for trucks and buses, Eaton Everflex® fluoropolymer hoses have the resilience to operate in the toughest situations. Excelling in a variety of applications where chemical and abrasion resistance, flexibility and non-aging characteristics are essential, Eaton Everflex hose made with TEFLON™ fluoropolymer is…
Read MoreQ & A with Anthony Posley
Anthony’s military background, problem solving and artistic abilities help him find imaginative and effective solutions for you. Meet Anthony Posley, Inside Sales Representative for Superior Industrial Supply. For the last four years, he’s brought unique experience to the Superior family which help him find creative solutions for his customers’ biggest challenges. A 20 year veteran…
Read MoreJobber Vs Mechanics Length Drill Bits: Why Drill Bit Selection Matters
All you want is a drill bit that can quickly and accurately create the right size hole without damaging the workpiece. It should be simple, right? To the untrained eye, all drill bits may appear to be the same. But each drill bit type is much like a snowflake with subtle differences that can make…
Read MoreQ&A with Rosie Dougherty
She’s your Customer Service Representative, but you know her as a friend. We’ve gotten to know several of Superior Industrial Supply’s sales representatives, so we thought we’d take a moment and introduce another important member of the team. Meet Rosie Dougherty, Customer Service Representative for Superior. Rosie has been an integral part of the Superior…
Read MoreWhy PPE is Important for Missouri Miners’ Health and Safety
For years, the St. Louis and the surrounding areas were home to a plethora of quarries and mines that fed the clay, coal and limestone needs that quite literally built the foundation of St. Louis. Today, Missouri leads the way in fire clay, lead, lime, montmorillonite and tripoli production and is a major producer of…
Read MoreQ & A with John Ruppel
50 Years in the Business and Can’t Recall a Bad Day It takes a team of qualified and dedicated people to deliver the level of service Superior Industrial Supply is known for. Meet John Ruppel, Outside Sales Representative for Superior. John has over 50 years of experience in the industrial supply business and is enjoying…
Read MoreChoosing the Right Hydraulic Fittings Using the STAMPED Method
Hydraulic hoses are used in many different industrial applications and the kind of hydraulic hose can vary depending on the task at hand. Types of hydraulic hose can include reinforced, coiled, corrugated or convoluted and can be made from various materials such as elastomers, fluoropolymers, silicone, thermoplastics and metal. Choosing the right hydraulic hose can…
Read MoreWork Hard, Be Honest and Do Whatever it Takes to Make Your Customer Happy
Superior Industrial Supply, one of the largest independent distributors of hoses, fittings, fasteners and industrial MRO supplies in the Midwest, celebrates their 50th anniversary this year. Superior is a second-generation family business run by President Gary Wack and Vice President Paul Kratz. In this interview, Gary and Paul are answering questions about the company’s history…
Read MoreDelivery Times are Critical to Your Success... and Ours
Today’s competition is fierce. Not only are companies being graded on their ability to perform, but on how well they can adjust to their customers’ changing demands. It’s expected that companies stay ahead of the curve and anticipate market changes to deliver the best service and support. That’s challenging enough. But if you have a…
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