SUMMER 2021

6 THE DISTRIBUTOR’S

6 THE DISTRIBUTOR’S LINK All Integrated Solutions (AIS), a division of MSC Industrial Supply Co., announced that it has received an Outstanding Quality Award from Motus Integrated Technologies for a second consecutive year. The award recognizes AIS for shipping more than 10,000,000 pieces with zero defects in 2020 to Motus, a Tier 1 and Tier 2 supplier of automotive interior products to the world’s automakers. “Although the global pandemic created many challenges for companies in 2020, the entire AIS team was focused and worked hard to ensure that our customers received best-in-class products and service throughout the year. Being recognized by a leading company like Motus for our efforts is very special and rewarding for our team.” stated AIS President Nick Ruetz. AIS, which was founded in 1962, is a leading value-added distributor of industrial fasteners and components, assembly tools, and maintenance, repair, operations and production supplies (MROP). In 2018, AIS was acquired by MSC as the platform for the company’s OEM fastener and components strategy. AIS has seven locations in six Midwestern states. For more information contact All Integrated Solutions at 8625 Industrial Dr., Franksville, WI 53126. Tel: 262-770-3305, email: info@ allintegrated.com or visit them online at www.allintegrated.com. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * 3Q, Inc. is pleased to announce that Jim Hetfleisch is the new 3Q, Inc. General Manager replacing Mark Maddelein in day to day operations. Jim joins 3Q, Inc. with over 30 years of fastener industry experience. He’s been a successful manager in all areas of the fastener distribution business. He has traveled extensively to visit suppliers, both domestic and overseas. The relationships he has built over the years will benefit 3Q, Inc. and our customers. Mark Maddelein will continue to be President and focus on outside sales, company culture and continuous improvement goals. We are confident Jim will exceed our expectations with his depth of fastener knowledge, experience and enthusiasm to provide the very best customer service and employee growth. Please feel free to reach out to Jim at JimH@3Q-Inc.com or give him a call at 630-405- 8492. Jim is more than happy to answer any questions you might have or talk about the exciting world of fasteners. 3Q is based in Naperville, Illinois, and serves hardware distributors as well as original equipment manufacturers in the Midwest, as well as the continental U.S. For more information contact 3Q Inc at 1707 Quincy Avenue, Unit 159, Naperville, IL 60540. Tel: 630-405-8492, Fax: 630-839-0990, Email sales@ 3Q-Inc.com or visit them online at www.3Q-Inc.com.