Fluid handling equipment and solutions for industrial applications
Fluid handling equipment for thick, viscous products for industrial applications such as commercial printing, manufacturing, lubrication & production.
Keywords: Pumps, valves, hoses, meters, fluid handling
Interview Q&A
How long have you been in business?
We are celebrating our 50th year in business in 2015!
What is your primary product or service?
We are a fluid handling solutions provider specializing in thick, viscous & difficult to handle liquids like adhesives, mastics, printing ink & grease!
How did you first become interested in your line of business? (if owner) - What is your background? (If owner or store manager)
We started out life as a paint spray equipment repair house back in the mid 1960's helping painting contractors with their spray equipment in and around the Chicagoland area. We counted as our loyal customers many of the major paint suppliers in the region as well as many contractors that we still engage with regularly.
How do you differentiate yourself from other businesses in your category and area?
In the 1970's we entered the commercial printing industry offering pumps and related ink transfer accessories to offset lithographic printers all over the country and that business has developed internationally for us with relationships in Australia Asia and South America. As time passed we became involved in different projects with different types of fluids like polyurethanes, mastics, sealants, adhesives and have evolved into a solutions oriented company with a wide & diverse palette of experience in fluid transfer & pumping.
What type of payments do you accept?
We accept 30 day terms with approved credit plus cash, checks, Visa, MasterCard & American Express
Which areas do you service?
Illinois, Indiana, Wisconsin
What are your hours of operation?
9-5 Monday through Friday
What is the best compliment anyone can give you?
That I'm trusted
What is your favorite quote or Bible verse?
Make no little plans. They have no magic to stir men's blood and probably will not themselves be realized.
--- Daniel Burnham