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You may think of Parker Hannifin as gantry systems, extruded aluminum, hydraulics, etc. That’s all true, and more. This Cleveland-based multinational behemoth is one of Innovative-IDM’s blue chip channel partners — as big and talented as they come. But in 1918, Arthur Parker was just tagging along as a profiteering pilot fish to Henry Ford’s...

Production machinery used in the automotive industry relies heavily on continuous production. The reliability of individual components plays a large role in maintaining these expectations. WAGO products offer: -maintenance free connections -vibration-proof technology -gas-tight connection which encourages long-term stability while providing corrosion resistance and have proven themselves as an excellent choice in this industry for...

It was 116 years ago, that this happened. The Wright brothers made four flights in North Carolina on Dec. 17, 1903, the first by Orville of 120 feet in 12 seconds at a speed of 6.8 mph, recorded here in this famous photograph by John T. Daniels. Orville Wright at the controls of the machine,...

In late summer of 2017, one of our core suppliers challenged Innovative-IDM and some of its other larger distributors to purchase, build and donate bicycles for local charities to give to kids at Christmastime. Our Culture Improvement Agency worked closely with Parker to secure the sources for the bikes and helmets. Three Christmases later, we...