Steel manufacturer.

Precision sheetmetal and machine.

Railroads transport goods and people millions of miles every day. At Progress Rail, we believe in going the distance with them. Addressing aging infrastructure needs while continuing to move freight efficiently poses a global challenge. Around the world, railroads continue to serve as a primary solution for effective hauling. Today’s industry priorities have become even more attuned to maximizing productivity and availability. Through fleet modernizations, track structure improvements and industry technology advancements, such as asset protection and predictive maintenance tools, railroads are taking efficiency, safety and reliability to the next level. As a Caterpillar company, we are committed to our customers — having built a legacy on delivering superior value in a cost effective manner. Our team works hard to create lifelong relationships, supplying comprehensive rolling stock and infrastructure solutions for the global rail industry and setting the standard for excellence.

The Looks You Love For Less! 

Buying from the industry’s leading fashion manufacturers allows Factory Connection to offer name brand and specialty store fashions at prices that are 25% to 70% below regular retail. Because we ship new merchandise twice a week every week – sometimes based on special limited-quantity purchases – our customers know the more they shop, the more they'll find! We provide the opportunity to find the latest fashions at the right price, offering a great shopping experience!

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For more than 40 years Kappler has defined the protective apparel industry with innovative technology and patented products. From NFPA-certified Level A chemical suits to biohazard garments, we’re the first to tell you: It’s not just the suit. It’s knowing it’s the right suit, made with the right fabric and the right seam – and test data to back every claim. With Kappler, you always know what you’re getting into. Our products are sold through a national network of safety equipment distributors.

Marshall Industrial Supply was founded on the premise that a small distributor could better respond to the service needs of industry in general and individual end users in particular. We take pride in providing customers with the most up-to-date product and procedural information. Our focus on hands-on application and service orientation with our customers allowed us to increased the number and type of items that we could competitively supply the customer, and led us to begin to supply items that branched off into the direction of plant safety, specialty chemicals, and janitorial supplies.

We have technical training in a variety of industrial applications and have successfully completed instructional courses from all of the major manufacturers whose product we represent. In this way, we feel that we are best able to best suit the desired customer satisfaction, stemming from value created through competitive pricing and superior customer service. This idea continues in production items as well, through tight quality control and adherence to the customer's desired deadlines, as it pertains to all of our products that are manufactured in-house.

Marshall Precision serves aerospace, military, and commercial customers with both development and production of critical-spec components, ultra-high-precision parts. We specialize in precision machined components from a variety of materials. Products range from fuel management and optic sensor components for aerospace and military applications, to precision components for high-demand hydraulic systems as well as components for electronics manufacturing. 

We are know for responsiveness, efficient work-flow including Source Inspection logistics, ultra-high-quality production capability, prototyping, testing, and product development. Our experienced staff offers multi-disciplinary training to enhance our flexibility in meeting your needs. 

Metal Research, Inc. was established in 1964 under the leadership and vision of men who saw a need for precision machining and fabrication of superior quality. The U.S. – U.S.S.R. space race dictated a need for individuals willing to take the risk involved with providing technologically – driven aerospace components for the fast – paced NASA program. Thus, MRI was able to carve out a successful niche with ability and determination. Through the years MRI has evolved into a family business. The dedication to succeed through a balance of time - tested and innovative approaches to machining is still an integral part of Metal Research. Our foundational principle of providing quality precision workmanship in all that we do is reflected in a “can do” work ethic. Over the years MRI has produced a variety of ground support and flight hardware for NASA.

Watco is a leading transportation service and logistics company. Meeting customer needs on a day-today basis has enabled Watco to continually grow throughout our nearly 40-year history. Today, Watco provides transportation, material handling and warehousing, design and development, railcar repair, and logistics for customers throughout North America and Australia.

Watco moves any commodity, and at this site, we handle a variety of bulk and breakbulk material including caustic soda and coke, wire rod, tin plate, steel coils, plate, rebar, pig iron, and alloys.

Dixie Grinders Established 1984 Specializing in Industrial Meat Grinders: New Grinders, Replacement Parts, Rebuilding, Service, Bone Collection, Double Plate and Triple Plate Assemblies

Warren Distribution is a family-owned business that was founded more than 95 years ago in 1922 by James Schlott, the grandfather of Robert “Bob” Schlott, the current Chairman and CEO. Today, we are the largest private label lubricants manufacturer and automotive chemical distributor located in North America. Plus, we ship to 45+ countries. Our products include passenger car motor oil, heavy-duty engine oil, industrial oils, and greases. We distribute a wide variety of popular automotive chemicals.

FSGroup is one of the leading material transport equipment manufacturers for food and liquid processing plants around the world.

Big or small, FSGroup can accommodate all of your plant’s material transport needs.

Paragon is a leading wholesale supplier of wall art sold through retailers and interior designers throughout the United States. With 90% of our products assembled in Albertville, AL, Paragon is committed to being a domestic manufacturer, making high quality, stylish products and providing superior customer service.

Alabama & Tennessee River Railway is powering lives with rail and real estate, working to combine the advantages of real estate and rail with capabilities to build buildings, develop infrastructure, and provide lease options to suit your needs. They’re dedicated to helping businesses of all sizes grow and powering your business through bundles services that include rail freight, terminal and switching services, multimodal transloading, car storage and land purchase and industrial development. Alabama & Tennessee River Railway – offering a competitive option to your supply chain needs.

Visit omnitrax.com for more details.

C.A. Langford Co., Inc has a wide variety of products that will help serve the needs of commercial and residential areas alike. From re-graveling a driveway to repaving a highway, and everything in between, we have what you need - crushed limestone, sand, asphalt, and other aggregates. 

Visit calangford.company/ to see our product lineup and to request a quote. 

American Osment, a division of Imperial Dade, has been supplying manufacturing and healthcare facilities, K-12 schools and universities, restaurants, churches, and more with quality cleaning and janitorial supplies, food service, office and specialty products and equipment for over 40 years. They pride themselves on educating customers to ensure safety standards for use. 

Reach out to Allen with the American Osment team at (205) 283-5113 and visit  https://americanosment.com/ today to learn more. When you need quality you can count on, think American Osment.  

Your custom fabrication and industrial millwrights.

GSM Steel and Mechanical will design, develop, manufacture, and install all types on industrial equipment with the quality and precision to exceed our customers' expectations. we strive for excellence in everything we do from custom fabrication to integrated automation. We empathize with the pressure of limited down time combined with quality needs, and vow to stand by our work and your business from design through project completion.

Parker Hannifin Corporation is the global leader in motion and control technologies, including solutions for aerospace, oil and gas, transportation, industrial manufacturing equipment, power generation, life sciences, HVAC, electronics, and more. The team’s motto is “Enabling Engineering Breakthroughs that Lead to a Better Tomorrow”. Visit www.parker.com for details on available CAD designs, product configurator tools, distribution network, and more.

The ProtectEase family of products offers a complete range of bedding protection solutions. From protection for your family from dust mites, allergens or bed bugs to keeping your mattress free from spills and stains, ProtectEase offers the perfect combination of price and protection.

Sunrise offers a complete line of limited-wear personal protective apparel made with quality materials and superior craftsmanship that meet or exceed industry safety requirements and standards.

Workers need to be safe, comfortable, and stylish. That’s why Sunrise offers a complete line of limited-wear personal protective apparel made with  quality materials and superior craftsmanship that meet or exceed industry safety requirements and standards. Our selection of products includes coveralls, lab coats, jackets, smocks, and gowns in a variety of styles and materials.  We offer the best in  fabric selection and can custom-tailor personal protective apparel to meet your requirements for keeping workers safe from hazardous particulates, liquids, and chemicals.

Ace Aeronautics provides innovative and long-term avionic and airframe solutions to commercial and government aviation users worldwide. Ace Aeronautics offers commercial and military off-the-shelf (COTS/MOTS) products for fixed and rotary wing aircraft that provide state-of-the-art system solutions to resolve avionics obsolescence and capability gaps. Our commercially developed and qualified business model offers customers the best value, quickest to market and lowest risk approach to upgrading existing fleets or inducting new aircraft into operation.