In the worlds of construction, manufacturing, and DIY projects, sealants and adhesives play an essential and pivotal role in ensuring structural integrity, preventing leaks, and bonding materials together. However, navigating the sea of sealant and adhesive terminology can be daunting. Understanding the terminology related to sealants and adhesives is essential for making informed decisions. To help you through the process, we have provided a comprehensive guide to some of this field’s most common terms and concepts.

Safety and reliability have gone international. UK’s Albert Jagger, a leading manufacturer and distributor of commercial vehicle parts and fittings, has recently completed the integration of Austin Hardware’s Safe Assist - Ramp Door Assist -  on a beavertail type vehicle at MIS Conversions, a leading fleet conversion specialist in the UK. 

From Albert Jagger: “The successful integration of Safe Assist was a collaborative effort between Albert Jagger and MIS Conversions, from assessment through to installation. The project not only improved the efficiency and safety of beavertail vehicles but also reinforced the commitment of both companies to providing quality solutions to the transport industry.” (www.albertjagger.co.uk) 

What is Safe Assist? The NEW Safe Assist is a cable-less, concealed ramp door assist by Austin Hardware® ready to revolutionize the trailer industry by rendering the heavy trailer ramp doors virtually weightless.

Take control of your cleaning. Clean Faster. Clean Better. Clean Safer. 

Austin Hardware & Supply, Inc. is proud to announce the launch of our 4TH GEN Industrial Cleaners. We remain committed to securing solutions for your business, and the 4TH GEN line-up features four professional-grade, uniquely formulated cleaners to meet the requirements of business, commercial, and industrial applications. 

Made in the USA, the product line includes a Multi-Surface All-Purpose Cleaner, Glass Cleaner, Industrial Strength Cleaner & Degreaser, and Adhesive Remover in a variety of sizes in Ready-to-Use and Concentrate options with a dilution control dispenser.

4TH GEN cleaners are made with natural or plant-based ingredients to be eco-friendly and safe as well as highly effective. To learn more about the 4TH GEN Industrial Cleaners, visit https://info.austinhardware.com/cleaners.   

Welcome to the 9th Annual Austin Hardware Charity Football Pool UPDATES Page

Check back here every week during the season for a recap of the week's action and to see how many of our players advanced.

Updates are usually posted on Tuesday.

 
The choice to join metals typically depends on factors such as the type of metal(s) being joined, load-bearing capacity and durability requirements, disassembly and repair factors, and other application requirements. The common ways to join metals include welding, mechanical fasteners, or adhesives.

Modern multi-channel distribution across multiple locations presents various technological and social hurdles. 

Infrastructure, integration, data synchronization, security, and privacy issues are vital from a technological standpoint. 

Ensuring a Robust Infrastructure

Ensuring a robust and reliable technology infrastructure is in place to support multi-channel distribution can be a significant challenge. Reliable network connectivity, efficient data storage and retrieval systems, and scalable hardware and software solutions are important.

Q & A with Connor Arney, Austin Hardware and Supply National Sales Manager for VMI 

CA: Vendor-managed inventory is an arrangement between the customer and supplier in which the vendor takes responsibility for managing and replenishing stock levels of agreed-upon parts and products at the customer's customer's location.

Registration is now open for the 8th annual Austin Hardware Charity Football Pool.

It’s not about you or your products.

It’s not about you. It’s not about your products. To add value, salespeople must stop selling and start listening. Selling today is a process where the salesperson facilitates an open exchange of information to solve your customer’s problem. When we do this, we add value.