We had a chance to interview L-Boxx a new ISA member with modular and customizable storage solutions for an ISA spotlight. Q. Tell us about your company. What markets do you serve, and how do you differentiate yourself from the competition? At L-BOXX we do more than just build toolboxes. We are a pure B2B company, working closely with OEMs and trading companies to … [Read more...] about ISA Member Spotlight – L-Boxx Manufacturing Solutions
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ISA Member Spotlight – Cali Air Tools
I had a chance to start a series on large ISA members and wanted to broaden it to a wide range of manufacturers and new members of ISA. I appreciate the feedback that Nicole Foster from Cali Air Tools provided. 1.Tell us about your company. What markets do you serve, and how do you differentiate yourself from the competition? In 2002 we decided that there was a market … [Read more...] about ISA Member Spotlight – Cali Air Tools
Part 3 – Manufacturers and Distributors need to do better than a C+ on their report cards
Last week I was on a fun webcast where Mark Jackmore CEO of Precision, and I were diving into real-world examples of how manufacturers and distributors could use data more effectively to report progress and take meaningful action together to improve their business. We covered a lot of ground on the webcast, shared best practice examples, and tactical information on how you … [Read more...] about Part 3 – Manufacturers and Distributors need to do better than a C+ on their report cards
ISA Fall Summit is expanding content and tracks for the Industrial Channel
Late last week, the Industrial Supply Association sent out for the full details for the ISA Fall Summit November 3-5, 2025 in Memphis. The ISA Fall Summit has evolved over the years, and I am excited about this year's enhancements. The event still has it's bedrock programming for Emerging Leaders, Women in Industry, and the Veterans Empowerment Network of course, but … [Read more...] about ISA Fall Summit is expanding content and tracks for the Industrial Channel
ISA Member Series – Martin Industrial Supply’s Long-term vision
Earlier this month, I had a chance to sit down with David Ruggles from Martin Industrial Supply to discuss a wide range of topics. Where the Channel is headed today, how does Martin Industrial grow the in the short term and long term? As a private company that was willing to share some information, I appreciated the chance to have an on and off-the-record conversation on … [Read more...] about ISA Member Series – Martin Industrial Supply’s Long-term vision