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Knobs, Handles and Enclosure Hardware
News Release from: Components Direct | Subject: Trade Box, Trade Kit and Trade Case
Edited by the Engineeringtalk Editorial
Team on 09 November 2001
Small mechanical parts in handy storage
boxes
Components Direct has launched three sizes of parts assortments in a sturdy polypropylene storage box with fasteners, grommets, knobs, nylon screws, spacers, clips, rivets, plugs, terminals and more
Many small and medium size manufacturing companies often have a problem when ordering components They may need a large range of components and fastenings but only a small number of each size; this is particularly true for manufacturers of hand-built, specialist or made to order products
This article was originally published on Engineeringtalk on 23 Dec 2003 at 8.00am (UK)
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If they buy sufficient quantities of components to gain purchasing economies, they then suffer the resulting problem of redundant stock.
In recognition of this problem, Components Direct has launched three sizes of trade assortment for such companies.
Each contains a selection of the most commonly used sizes of fasteners and components.
The small and medium size assortments are the 'Trade Box' and the 'Trade Kit' respectively.
Both are supplied in a sturdy polypropylene storage box and are ideal for mechanical, service and workshop departments.
The largest and best value for money is the 'Trade Case', which is supplied in a high quality metal carrying case, making it ideal for on-site use as well as within the workshop or factory.
Components Direct has launched this new range with an initial selection of 78 different assortments for customers to choose from.
The range available will be extended on a regular basis and in light of customer feedback.
Products include standard fasteners and components as well as more specialist items such as grommets, knobs, nylon screws, spacers, clips, rivets, hole plugs, crimp terminals and cable ties.
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