From the Wild West to the Midwest, Austin Hardware® knows a thing or two about horse trailers, and we work with some of the top horse trailer manufacturers in the business. Your horse and your trailer are both major investments for you, and you want to be sure you can enjoy your invested dollars while keeping your horse safe and comfortable during transport. Horse trailers come in various options, sizes, and investment levels. There are many different options, and Austin Hardware® works with suppliers to some of the top trailer manufacturers in the U.S., providing top-quality hardware, products, and services. 

Traveling by RV is a great way to see the country and an economical choice that allows travelers to go at their own pace. What's more, is that now more than ever, RV sales are on the rise. You might be considering one as well. Traveling by RV, like any other travel method, has its benefits and things to look out for. That's why both seasoned and new road-trippers need to ensure that safety is at the top of your list before hitting the road. Before your next vacation in your camper or other recreational vehicle, it is good to make sure you have checked off a list of essential things for your trip to be safe and fun. Austin Hardware® has created a checklist for RV travelers to make sure your trip is safe and fun.  

One of the best parts of partnering with Austin Hardware® is that we are a complete one-stop shop. With Austin Hardware®, you get it all, a convenient solution for both our new and our existing customers. We not only have the parts in stock; our engineering team can work with you to custom design parts for your specific applications. We can also reduce the links in your supply chain with our expert sourcing capabilities, and vendor-managed inventory capabilities. It may sound too good to be true, but for the last 60 years, we’ve learned a thing or two about businesses just like yours. 

Next time you log on to our website to find your hardware needs, you might see a surprise. Austin Hardware® has a new and improved website that has been completely renovated and redesigned with you in mind. You still get access to the same great hardware and service you love, but now our site has been streamlined with easy to find updates that make the user experience more friendly and easier to navigate. Already a loyal Austin Hardware® customer? No worries, If you are an existing Austin customer, your account has been securely transferred to the new site, and your previous order history and important account details are available on the new site. We are excited to launch our new website in our 60th year of business and to provide even better ways to view our diverse line of solutions for your business.

Who We Are 

At Austin Hardware®, we serve over 8,500 customers whom we like to consider as partners and have thousands of hardware parts in stock. With 9 U.S. Locations, five regional call centers, and dozens of product experts, we have built Austin Hardware® for the customer needs of today. For the last 60 years, we have focused on quality service, quality hardware, and both product and industry expertise to assist our partners in reaching their goals. From vendor management to custom engineering, we provide value-added services that make a difference for our partners.  

Did you know that Austin Hardware supplies hard-working hardware to some of the biggest trailer manufacturers in the business? With 9 U.S. locations and 60 years of experience, we work with some of the best in the industry. We also have the products and knowledge to outfit many different types of trailers.

From car haulers to horse trailers and everything in between, we have the hardware you need for your trailer. We also have a helpful team of experts willing to set up a time to discuss your business goals and unique set of needs. No matter what size your business, we have multiple teams of experts ready to work alongside your business as a partner to provide you with the best trailer related solutions in the industry.  

Austin Hardware® understands the unique hardware needs of the marine industry. We carry top-of-the-line stainless steel door and hatch hardware, deck hardware, vents, and diverse solutions. In addition, many parts are available with a corrosion-resistant electro-polished finish, a fundamental requirement in the marine industry.

We've worked hard to source valuable and reliable hardware solutions for marine vessels of all shapes and sizes. Whether you're a boat owner or a boat manufacturer, you know the value of the right parts and products. Keeping a boat well equipped is essential as they undergo a lot of weathering and have to meet strict safety standards. As part of our promise to find solutions, we supply a variety of products for the marine industry.

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This year, Austin Hardware® celebrates 60 years in business. What started as a small, family-owned business has bloomed into the success we see today with 10 U.S. locations and employees spread across the country. Our company's success is based on our roots to serve and provide quality parts and services while becoming a reliable partner in the industry.

Our CEO Mark Dudenhoeffer says it best,"We believe that as a family-owned and operated business, we have an opportunity to invest in our people and our customers for the long term." Team Austin is built on family values, a customer-first attitude, and quality in all aspects of our business. In times like these, we know that's what matters most.

What is Time Management?

Your most precious and limited resource is time. Learning effective time management is a valuable skill in and out of the workplace. Time management is essentially the way that you manage your time in business, life, and other aspects of your day today. If you’re busy or have a job where you fulfill a lot of different roles, time management might even be a more significant part of your life than you know it. We are all busy, but finding ways to improve your time management is important for your business and well-being. There are lots of reasons to improve your time management skills and methods that your business will significantly benefit from doing so.

Top Reasons for Better Time Management

• Get more done in less time.
• Structure your tasks with a hierarchy.
• Make your workflow more efficient.
• Increase your and your team’s workflow.
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As you can see, there are many great reasons to learn and master better time management skills, even more than the ones listed above. There are only so many hours in the day, and getting the most out of them will drastically improve all areas of your life. By wasting time or not using time efficiently, it takes longer to complete tasks.

Over time, this can create pain points for your entire business. To learn proper time management, you need to learn to prioritize tasks, responsibilities, and performance as it relates to how much time is required for each job. Mastering time management in your business will help you improve your bottom line and increase your company’s efficiency.

Simplify & Strategize

Once you master time management skills, you can begin to simplify your current processes and therefore strategize ways to improve other aspects of your business. Once you start to strategize ways to improve your business, you can start to create opportunities.

Business is all about new opportunities, and when you have mastered your time well, you can begin to grow other areas of your business. Face it, we all want growth in our business, and by mastering simple skills like time management, you can start to shift focus on long term growth strategies and away from micromanaging daily tasks.

Ready to learn more? Click to download the Austin Hardware® Time Management Guide Here.

EMT’s and ambulance personnel are under tremendous pressure. They have to concentrate and react quickly to care for their patients, and they have to do it while trying to stay on their feet in a fast-moving vehicle.

A critical moment for EMT’s is when they need to change out IV bags. Most IV hangers used in ambulances today require the EMT to use two hands to thread the bag onto the hanger. The process of identifying the hanger then trying to quickly thread the bag onto a stiff clasp can rob them of critical seconds. Moreover, with no extra hand available to provide balance, they’re exposed to injuring themselves, coworkers, or even the patient in the event of a quick turn or sudden stop.