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May 13, 2008

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Editor's Note
Joel Roth wants to talk about MRO
To open discussion between purchasing and distribution, the president of Fulton Supply Co. in Atlanta, has written a book based on his experience in the industrial distribution business called The 20% Solution: A Practical Guide to Dramatic Cost Reduction in MROP Procurement. To spur the conversation, he’s making the book available for free download.

In an interview with Purchasing, Roth says that MRO is one of the best and biggest untapped areas to achieve significant cost reduction. “But many companies never glimpse its true potential.”

That’s because MRO typically makes up 20% of a company’s annual buy and conventional thinking is that the dollars are “peanuts” compared to spending on raw materials and purchased components.

But, as companies look for new ways to reduce costs in this uncertain economy, MRO may be worth a look and, perhaps, a conversation or two.

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MRO INTEGRATED SUPPLY

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Pushbutton switches
NKK Switches has expanded availability of the KP Series of illuminated, silent-actuation pushbutton switches by including silent or audible actuation with shorter strokes. Applications include audio/visual equipment. NKK further enhanced the ease of installation of the KP Series by adding a snap-in stand off for secure PC board mounting and alignment.
Website: www.nkkswitches.com

Linear stage model
Steinmeyer, Inc. announced a new low profile, high precision, linear stage model LT190-EDLM. Manufactured from high strength aluminum, the table is driven by an ironless core linear motor with travel ranging from 150 mm to 500 mm. Total table height is only 50 mm. Positioning accuracy, repeatability and maximum speed depend on which one of three high precision encoders is included.
Website: www.steinmeyer.com/english/index.htm

Hot-swap technology
Texas Instruments Incorporated introduced the industry’s first single-chip, dual-slot hot swap manager for advanced mezzanine cards (AdvancedMC™) used in wireless, telecom and computing systems, including custom, AdvancedTCA (ATCA) and MicroTCA systems. The device is for applications ranging from 3G/Beyond 3G wireless base stations and network equipment to high-end data communications.
Website: www.ti.com

Adhesives and sealant
Henkel Corporation has introduced Terostat(R) 7100(TM) Adhesive/Sealant and Terostat(R) 7700(TM) Adhesive, primerless, permanently elastic formulations used to bond and seal dissimilar substrates and resist vibration. These one-component, odorless adhesives are non-corrosive and free of solvents, isocyanates, silicones and PVC.
Website: www.henkelna.com

 

 
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