Wooly Bear Caterpillar predictor of a cold wet winter? Are you ready?

The Wooly Bear Caterpillar is a predictor many people including my grandmother used to determine how harsh the upcoming winter might be. Have you noticed the amount of rust or black bands this year? The prediction is a milder wet winter. Are you ready?

Power Tool and Supply is gearing up for the cold. We already have a great stock of generators from Generac to Mi-T-M's and more. We have "big ass" heaters that will blow you away and keep your shop floor warm and toasty. We have the cold weather gear including gloves, heated jackets and cold weather hats. If you need hand warmers, show shovels and blowers – we will be the place to go.

If you are a plumber, work in natural gas, sell generators, and winter equipment – you can’t wait for an extreme winter. Predictions are that this will be a cold and wet winter.

https://www.almanac.com/blog/weather/weather-update/winter-outlook-2017-2018-colder-last-year

http://business.time.com/2014/01/29/businesses-that-boom-during-cold-weather/

There are 4 industries where cold weather makes a difference in revenues.  They are: Salt producers, Ice Fishing, Natural Gas and Plumbers.

We are looking forward to a prosperous season for our clients – remember Power Tool and Supply is ready with the supplies you need. In the meantime, enjoy this amazing fall season!

Linda Richardson

Power Tool and Supply

linda@powertoolandsupply.com

www.powertoolandsupply.com

MOMS’ WORK                                                                                                         May, 2017

Happy Mother’s Day! Today I received a box of my favorite oatmeal cookies. They were made by my friend Liz in Texas. This was her amazing way of wishing me a Happy Mother’s Day. These delicious cookies caused me to pause and reflect on women (more so Moms) who work. You see, I sell tools to construction companies and manufacturers – typical non-traditional workplaces for women.

Recently, an engineer for a construction company, Tara and I talked about how we are seeing an increase of women on the job site. Hold onto your hat man, less than 10% of workers in trades, safety and engineer professionals are women on site. Something that is improving but we still need to work on. I still walk onto a site occasionally devoid of women. I see a growing acceptance of women in non-traditional roles. Why? Wage equality, job equality, work force availability it could be one of or all of these reasons.

Following are some interesting statistics I found while researching this topic. Also I am including some resources if you or your daughters are looking for a non-traditional career. Now is the time! We are building, repairing and growing at a pace not seen in decades in places like Pittsburgh, PA and Cleveland OH.  I salute all working Moms – thank you for paving the way, setting the example and encouraging a new generation in a new exciting field. To all the men that see the potential in women and help forge a path to equality – thank you for supporting us and being a trail blazer! 

Here is a link to Mom inspired buildings. https://buildingradar.com/construction-blog/mothers-day/

Resources:

Visit the trades to learn more about career options:

http://www.buildersguild.org/careers.html Free apprenticeship programs in 17 different trades.

http://www.nawic.org/nawic/default.asp National Association of Women in Construction

http://www.ubcsisters.org/ United Sisterhood of the Brotherhood of Carpenters

http://pittsburgh.swe.org/  Society of Women Engineers

Statistics:

http://www.stuffmomnevertoldyou.com/blogs/womens-work-construction.htm

https://www.dol.gov/wb/stats/Nontraditional%20Occupations.pdf  I selected some of the stats to view.

Occupations	# of workers (thousands)	Women as a % of total employed
Architects	178	25.3%
Industrial Engineers	194	16%
Cabinetmakers and bench carpenters	51	9.9%
First -line supervisors of construction trades and extraction workers	696	2.4%
Electricians	796	2.4%

Author:

Linda Richardson, Director of Business Development

Working for a trail blazing woman owned business

PowerTool and Supply www.powertoolandsupply.com

Want to share your experience in non-traditional roles?

Contact me at linda@powertoolandsupply. 

Power Tool and Supply join Evergreen Marketing Group!

Posted June 19, 2016

Evergreen Marketing Group welcomes Power Tool & Supply

Ohio-based distributor becomes newest distributor member.

The Evergreen Marketing Group announced the addition of Power Tool & Supply of Youngstown, OH as a new member-owner of the group effective June 1, 2016.

“Evergreen’s focus on training and professional development continues to attract new members to the group,” said CEO Kevin Higginbotham. “High-quality companies recognize that our investment in training is what helps drive long-term growth for their company.

“Evergreen is very selective in adding new members,” he said. “Power Tool & Supply is a quality operation, focused on developing their people for the long-run. They are a great fit for our cooperative.”

Power Tool & Supply, a certified WBE company, has been serving the industrial community for over 50 years. The company is based in Youngstown, Ohio and serves industrial and construction markets with sales, rental and repair in Ohio and Western PA.

“We are excited to be part of Evergreen,” said Lisa Springer, president of Power Tool. “We have solid plans to grow our business and feel that the training, networking and supplier relationships available to us through Evergreen will help us to achieve that growth.”

The Evergreen Marketing Group is a member-owned cooperative founded in 1989 by six construction/industrial supply distributors. It currently consists of 66 distributors with more than 280 locations in the United States and Canada and has combined revenues of over $1.7 billion dollars.

The group is focused on driving growth and profitability of its distributors and preferred suppliers through an on-going program of training & education, business development and partnering. Evergreen maintains a state-of-the-art 17,000 square foot training center in Farmer’s Branch, Texas and offers the industry’s only professional certification program for distributor sales and operations people.

For more on Power Tool & Supply: www.powertoolandsupply.com. Or give me a call! 412.496.5105 linda@powertoolandsupply.com

Power Tool and Supply join Evergreen Marketing Group!

Posted June 19, 2016

Evergreen Marketing Group welcomes Power Tool & Supply

Ohio-based distributor becomes newest distributor member.

The Evergreen Marketing Group announced the addition of Power Tool & Supply of Youngstown, OH as a new member-owner of the group effective June 1, 2016.

“Evergreen’s focus on training and professional development continues to attract new members to the group,” said CEO Kevin Higginbotham. “High-quality companies recognize that our investment in training is what helps drive long-term growth for their company.

“Evergreen is very selective in adding new members,” he said. “Power Tool & Supply is a quality operation, focused on developing their people for the long-run. They are a great fit for our cooperative.”

Power Tool & Supply, a certified WBE company, has been serving the industrial community for over 50 years. The company is based in Youngstown, Ohio and serves industrial and construction markets with sales, rental and repair in Ohio and Western PA.

“We are excited to be part of Evergreen,” said Lisa Springer, president of Power Tool. “We have solid plans to grow our business and feel that the training, networking and supplier relationships available to us through Evergreen will help us to achieve that growth.”

The Evergreen Marketing Group is a member-owned cooperative founded in 1989 by six construction/industrial supply distributors. It currently consists of 66 distributors with more than 280 locations in the United States and Canada and has combined revenues of over $1.7 billion dollars.

The group is focused on driving growth and profitability of its distributors and preferred suppliers through an on-going program of training & education, business development and partnering. Evergreen maintains a state-of-the-art 17,000 square foot training center in Farmer’s Branch, Texas and offers the industry’s only professional certification program for distributor sales and operations people.

For more on Power Tool & Supply: www.powertoolandsupply.com. Or give me a call! 412.496.5105 linda@powertoolandsupply.com

POWER TOOL REPAIR…WE’VE GOT OUR GAME ON!

Google power tool repair and the first page of listings are for Minecraft. Who knew power tool repair would be trending in the gaming world? Seems everyone is either breaking or looking to expand the life of their tools. Minecraft gamers must mine their tools, cut down trees to make an ax for example and find the parts they need to repair their tools all in a virtual world.

I wish we were as trendy as Minecraft  and the gamers of this pseudo-world were talking about taking their tools to our repair center in Youngstown but frankly I don’t think they even know about us or industrial tools! Many of our clients don’t realize we are an authorized repair service all the brands we carry, so we are hollerin' exclamin' shoutin' about it.  Our motto "You have the POWER, we have the TOOLS" includes repairing what you already have to add value and life to your drills, grinders, generators and more. We will pick up and deliver with your order any tools that need fixed, updated and maintained. We also have service plans to fit your needs so your shop is always working at optimal performance.

Our certified Grrr-8t! industrial repair tech, Jason can fix major brands of hydraulic, electric, pneumatic tools and everything from air diaphragm pumps, air, grease and oil pumps, certified in rigging inspection and soon he will be certified in hoist repair. How do you say DY-NO-MITE!

Zu and Shawn, (just as great,  I wouldn't otherwise!) can repair any major electrical brand of tool from Metabo, DeWalt, Milwaukee, Bosch and Ridgid to name a few. They are dedicated to helping you get the most out of your tools. Paul, well he is the real deal when it comes to repairs on any major brand gas generated motor, from tampers, generators, impact tools to kerosene heaters. You will hear them working on various repairs while shopping in our store. Take that Minecraft – our guys will truly expand or extend the lives of your tools.

This is just a short list of all the repairs and brands our dynamic team can work on and is certified to repair. Do you have tools sitting in the back that could be used? We'll supply you with the parts to DIY  or bring it to our superhero techs.

http://www.minemum.com/glossary  If you're like me and don’t know the basics about Minecraft, check out the glossary, yes you will find tools there.

Come visit our superhero repair techs and we promise you will leave smiling with a little more jingle in your pocket.  Visit us at the store or online www.powertoolandsupply.com , better yet - call Linda 330-792-1487.

Got a broken tool and it isn’t a Dewalt? Ask us about our DeWalt trade-up program, that useless tool could help you get a new DeWalt power tool.

YOU HAVE THE POWER, WE HAVE THE TOOLS

www.powertoolandsupply.com

I've made an exciting change in my professional career. Have you ever felt like you weren't in the right place at the right time? Well, as the owner of a translations company in Western PA, I often felt that way. Working in Eastern Ohio and Western Pennsylvania, I found building a sustainable book of business challenging for this region lacking international diversity.

In August 2015, I sold my IP and marketing collateral to another translations company in Atlanta, Georgia; a much more international city. This opened up new possibilities for me. Power Tool and Supply's owner Lisa Springer approached me about helping them spread the word about their company's status as a WBE (certified woman owned business NWBOC). Power Tool and Supply is 100% woman owned and a valuable resource for general contractors and manufacturers. We are supplying companies from Ohio and PA with any and all tools and supplies needed.

It is refreshing to be part of this progressive company, the power tools, drill bits, anchors, safety products (to name some of their inventory) are needed everyday by General Contractors, manufacturers, fabricators and more. We are in Pittsburgh, Cleveland, Youngstown, and Morgantown. Our trucks are delivering from Western PA to Eastern Ohio to Northern WV daily! The staff is knowledgeable and friendly. This is what business should be, robust and growing! Hey, what I learned in business class is true! Right product, right place and all else falls into place.

Lisa wants you and her clients to know that Power Tool and Supply is certified WBE. You see, in this industry Lisa stands out for many reasons, now we add certified woman business.  Her integrity, dedication to her clients and her client's loyalty are a testimony to her work ethic. She started as a delivery person and worked her way up to own the company. I am amazed at how extensive her knowledge of power tools, parts, and accessories is.  If I get a question about a nut runner (yes, I now know what it is) Lisa knows - yep a genuine true know-it-all! She is like the walking encyclopedia of all tools and accessories. A gal with a lifetime of learning here, I don't know if I will ever be able to take a call and know exactly what is needed, the part number, when they can have it, the price....she inspires me.  Her storefront and warehouse is full of anything and everything industrial. They also have a service/repair shop for all the brands we carry like DeWalt, Milwaukee and more. From pneumatic drills, hydraulic presses, nuts to bolts to rebar, they have it. Best of all, her staff is as knowledgeable (let's hope I step it up here).

I am excited to be proclaiming, exclaiming, and hollering about what we do!

But more than that, I will be writing about what is happening in government procurement, contracting and industry. We will be talking about new developments, new tools and all things you may want to know.We hope to add knowledge, information, and a bright spot to your day. Please check out our blog, let me know what you wish to talk about and we will do our best to research, investigate and relay that information to you.

Give me a hollar! Linda Richardson linda@powertoolandsupply.com Let's talk tools!