The Manufacturing Mart and Barnes Distribution Partner to Bring On-site MRO Service to U.S. and Canada

CLEVELAND, Nov. 30, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- The Manufacturing Mart, a provider of product-services that generate economies for manufacturers of components, equipment and consumer products, proudly announces an agreement with Barnes Distribution, a Cleveland-based industry leader in the distribution of maintenance, repair and operational assets (MRO). With this new service small- and mid-sized companies can enjoy better pricing, run a leaner, cleaner, more efficient operation and lower the total cost of ownership of the supplies that keep your factory running.

Aggregating the power of numbers, Barnes Distribution has set up a new Purchasing Club for small- and medium-sized manufacturers. Membership to the club will be exclusively available through The Manufacturing Mart. This practical business opportunity, especially for manufacturers with less than 100 employees, gives members immediate access to thousands of global products at competitive pricing with the added bonus of support from a local, experienced inventory management professional. The program puts the manufacturers in charge. With the help of a Barnes Distribution account representative, shops can choose to have Barnes Distribution manage inventory and orders or initiate their own market basket online.

There's much more in it for job shops than securing the small parts they need. "We take a LEAN approach to managing small parts," says Barnes Distribution's Jim Laprade, director of strategic marketing. This approach revolves around a customized site survey, an analysis of what a manufacturer needs and the estimated cost, plus the creation of an organized manner of unloading, storing and managing supplies.

The Barnes Distribution MRO program can help manufacturers streamline their business so that they focus on growing their customer base and increasing profits.

"This is an incredible opportunity for small- and mid-sized companies," says Mary Kaye Denning, founder and president of The Manufacturing Mart. "Barnes Distribution has an 80-year history of MRO expertise and a value-added service that replaces a non value-add expense. We are delighted to partner with Barnes Distribution, who makes it possible for us to offer this volume-purchasing program to our members across the USA and Canada."

With this MRO program in place, employees can focus on production instead of managing or storing inventory. "You want your techs to be turning bolts instead of putting them away," Laprade adds. To learn more about this exciting new program and to take advantage of these benefits, contact Barnes Distribution at 866-GET-MROP or visit them on the web at http://www.barnesdistribution.com. You can access this program with the REFERENCE CODE: Manufacturing Mart.

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About The Manufacturing Mart: The Manufacturing Mart is located in Downtown Cleveland, an all American city complete with award-winning five-star chefs, a world-class orchestra, fine art institutions, world-class museums and affordable accommodations. The Manufacturing Mart's street level exhibition is only a short walk from the premier (soon-to-open) world-class Medical Mart and breathtaking sunsets on Lake Erie. For more information, visit http://www.themanufacturingmart.com.

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SOURCE The Manufacturing Mart