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(West Chester, PA) April 2018 . Lubker Distribution Sales and Marketing Department announces the additon of Ironclad® gloves to our extensive range of industrial safety product offerings. Through an exclusive arrangement, Lubker will have access to the full line of Ironclad® gloves including the  KONG®, EXO Tactical and Industrial\Commercial series.  Variants include cut resistant, oil & waterproof, cold weather and hi-dexterity models. 

Visit our e-commerce site at WWW.PROFERRED.TOOLS to see our entire Ironclad® glove lineup. We are adding new models every day but if you don’t see what you’re looking for, use the ‘CONTACT US’ form on this site for more information.

Effective May 1, 2017 Lubker Distribution has been approved for membership into the Distribution Partners of America (DPA) Buying Group. The DPA Buying Group is a member-driven marketing and procurement group of independent distributors and national suppliers in the Janitorial/Sanitary, Safety Equipment & Clothing, Industrial, Packaging and Restoration industries. DPA distributors work with the group’s preferred supplier partners for mutual sales and growth opportunities. Lubker Distribution is excited to partner up with a great group.

(West Chester, PA) February 2016. Lubker Distribution sales and marketing department announces the launch of www.proferred.tools an e-commerce portal designed specifically for the marketing and sales of the BBI Proferred Tools product line. 

As an authorized distributor of these professional grade tools, Lubker aims to engage both existing customers and new prospects, making available to them the highest quality tools at the absolute lowest price. Perfect for installers, contractors, repair and maintenance personnel, the e-commerce Proferred Hand Tools by Lubker Distribution site offers the advantage of no minimum order requirements, free freight on orders over $100.00, lifetime product warranty, and robust factory and distribution point availability.

Whether ordering on-line or through your existing Lubker Distribution sales contact, you’ll get the same great service and same low price. Qualifying customers of Lubker Distribution may also elect to include tools and/or wipes within existing VMI replenishment programs, making ordering even easier and supply delivered direct to you on a When it’s Needed basis. 

Contact Lubker Distribution sales department for more information related to this exciting new product supply category.
sales@lubkerdist.com

(West Chester, PA) December 2015 . Lubker Distribution sales and marketing department announces an agreement with BBI to  become an authorized distributor of their Preferred line of quality hand tools. Through this exclusive arrangement, Lubker will have access to  the largest supply of industrial quality hand tools available in the USA at wholesale prices..

In addition to marketing this exciting product to existing customers, Lubker has begun creating an e-commerce solution specific for this product group. The e-commerce site will provide live inventory and pricing updates from Lubker headquarters and master distribution center located in West Chester, PA USA, in addition to providing stock and price updates directly from the vast array of BBI strategic locations throughout the USA.

Visit our e-commerce site WWW.PROFERRED.TOOLS

(West Chester, PA)  July 2014, Lubker Distribution Marketing Department  announces the launch of an aggressive re-branding campaign with the release of their redesigned logo and website www.lubkerdist.com. 

Specializing in Total Cost of Ownership reduction initiatives, the logo and site development better emphasizes the industrial nature of the products supplied along with the saving opportunities available when Original Equipment Manufacturers engage Lubker Distribution as their vendor managed inventory partner.

The SITUATION

Lubker Distribution has invested in the design of a new logo and identity materials to begin a full range of marketing programs. To further establish this positioning, the company required a website that visually and accurately reflects: Industrial products supply; Total Cost of Ownership initiatives (TCO), material management expertise, scalability and transparency.

The WORK

The new site needed to intrigue visitors, build credibility, and contribute to a cohesive brand strategy. Additionally, the site  design needed to be

•Minimal and clean design, yet high impact and visually engaging from immediate entry point at the homepage
•Designed and architected to be highly usable for new prospects and existing customers alike
•Designed to offer flexibility and continuity for promotions by sales and marketing staff
•Quick and easy for local management to update and maintain content independently

The RESULT

Successfully launched in July, 2014, the site has proven to meet the original objectives of design and usability. Customer feedback remains excellent and new content suggestions are actively received and integrated, 

(West Chester, PA) October 2013, Lubker Distribution Information Systems Department, in pursuit of continual improvement processing excellence, announces the successful custom development and implementation of the ‘BOLT-ON’ comprehensive data management optimization suite. This proprietary suite of software enhanced products provides Lubker the advantage when accuracy, on-time delivery, and conformance to product specifications are critical. In tandem with barcode wireless technologies, the BOLT-ON suite of products help drive decision making direct to the distribution floor, eliminates ‘reports’, provides operating clarity at all levels, manages by exception, offers real-time metrics, and eliminates all processing ‘blind spots’. Every transaction and product movement is ‘live’ and uniquely displayed on strategically located large screen monitors.

‘BOLT-ON’ management suite, developed by Lubker, providing the operational staff with the information necessary to complete their assignments accurately and on-time, every time.

(West Chester, PA) February 2013, Lubker Distribution Operations Department, in pursuit of continual improvement processing excellence, announces the successful implementation of a comprehensive warehouse management system. The ‘paperless and wireless’ barcode solution provides benefits including

• Increased accuracy of inventory (currently exceeding 99%)
• Increased order picking and packing accuracy
• Reduction in customer returns
• Improved customer service levels
• Real time product availability
• 100% lot specific traceability
• Improved warehouse space utilization
• Rapid order processing (Order entry to ship ‘ready’ in under five minutes)
• Improved facility organization
• 100% visibility during the complete order flow process
• Improved planning and decision making

(West Chester, PA) May 2012, Lubker Distribution Quality Assurance Department announces the receipt and installation of a Micro-Vu Sol precision Measurement system. Believed to be the first installation in a US fastener distribution facility, the Micro-Vu System provides Lubker with a versatile solution for precision part inspection. The Sol significantly reduces inspection times and increases inspection capabilities. The Sol features one micron resolution scales and InSpec Metrology Software for Manual Vision Systems. InSpec Metrology Software includes automated edge detection, automated focus detection, geometric dimensioning and tolerancing, and reporting. Programmable lighting makes features stand out. When features are accentuated, they are easier to measure and results are more repeatable. The programmable 6:1 zoom make small features conspicuous and simple to measure. The Sol replaces the popular Vector machine.

• Image Capture Capabilities
• Multiple Edge Detection Tools
• Focus Detection Tool for Precice Z Measurements
• Automated 6.5x Zoom Lens
• Programmable Multi-Sector LED Surface Ring Light
• Collimated LED Profile Light (Back Light)
• Programmable LED Coax Light (Through the Lens)
• Precision Linear Bearings
• 160 x 160 x 160 mm Stage Capacity
• Onscreen Scale, Grid, and Crosshair