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Automation
We can help you select and design automation technology solutions and create connected enterprises. Our automation specialists focus on 12 areas of industrial automation.
DataComm
From basic network construction and configuration, videoconferencing to 4K digital signage, we have the data communication products to make it happen.
data communication products
Electrical
We keep a massive inventory across our 25 branches to get you the electric supply products you need as quickly as possible with easy order entry and on-time delivery.
Lighting
Our team of dedicated lighting specialists serve electricians and companies with lighting supplies for new construction, existing building projects, and retrofits.
Power Transmission
Our power transmission solutions help you save energy through efficient gearing, using correct motors, reducing storeroom costs, and faster failure diagnostics.
Safety and Cleaning
Keeping the supplies used in your day to day operations readily available is essential. We stock personal protective equipment (PPE), cleaning supplies, tools, and more.
Automation
We can help you select and design automation technology solutions and create connected enterprises. Our automation specialists focus on 12 areas of industrial automation.
DataComm
From basic network construction and configuration, videoconferencing to 4K digital signage, we have the data communication products to make it happen.
data communication products
Electrical
We keep a massive inventory across our 25 branches to get you the electric supply products you need as quickly as possible with easy order entry and on-time delivery.
Lighting
Our team of dedicated lighting specialists serve electricians and companies with lighting supplies for new construction, existing building projects, and retrofits.
Power Transmission
Our power transmission solutions help you save energy through efficient gearing, using correct motors, reducing storeroom costs, and faster failure diagnostics.
Safety and Cleaning
Keeping the supplies used in your day to day operations readily available is essential. We stock personal protective equipment (PPE), cleaning supplies, tools, and more.
Automation
We can help you select and design automation technology solutions and create connected enterprises. Our automation specialists focus on 12 areas of industrial automation.
DataComm
From basic network construction and configuration, videoconferencing to 4K digital signage, we have the data communication products to make it happen.
data communication products
Electrical
We keep a massive inventory across our 25 branches to get you the electric supply products you need as quickly as possible with easy order entry and on-time delivery.
Lighting
Our team of dedicated lighting specialists serve electricians and companies with lighting supplies for new construction, existing building projects, and retrofits.
Power Transmission
Our power transmission solutions help you save energy through efficient gearing, using correct motors, reducing storeroom costs, and faster failure diagnostics.
Safety and Cleaning
Keeping the supplies used in your day to day operations readily available is essential. We stock personal protective equipment (PPE), cleaning supplies, tools, and more.

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How to "Re-Eye" Your Wire Pulling Rope

Watch the video tutorial or keep reading for a step-by-step guide on how to make an eye splice to create a new wire pulling eye.

Quiz: Fireworks or Electrical Slang?
Quiz: Fireworks or Electrical Slang?

Think you can tell the difference between firework terms and electrical slang? Only master electricians can get 15 or more correct. Take the quiz to see if you're a master electrician, jobsite safety hazard or somewhere in between.

Don’t Play the Waiting Game: A Timeline to Reduce Unplanned Downtime
Don’t Play the Waiting Game: A Timeline to Reduce Unplanned Downtime

Reduce unplanned downtime with a smarter response plan. Learn how commissioning, remote support services and preventative maintenance contracts help manufacturers fix issues faster and avoid repeat failures.

How to Turn an Internship into a Career: 3 Former Interns Who Found Their Calling
How to Turn an Internship into a Career: 3 Former Interns Who Found Their Calling

Discover how three former Van Meter interns turned their internships into full-time careers by gaining real experience, building relationships and taking initiative.

AGV vs AMR: What’s the Difference and Which Should You Choose?
AGV vs AMR: What’s the Difference and Which Should You Choose?

AGV vs AMR: compare navigation, scalability, intelligence and ease of use to choose the right material handling solution for your operation.

What's Slowing You Down? Improve Manufacturing Efficiency in 4 Steps
What's Slowing You Down? Improve Manufacturing Efficiency in 4 Steps

Learn how to improve manufacturing efficiency in 4 practical steps. Identify bottlenecks, streamline workflows and leverage industrial automation services to keep production moving.

Made in the Midwest: Kahler Automation and Van Meter Powering Precision and Performance
Made in the Midwest: Kahler Automation and Van Meter Powering Precision and Performance
Industrial automation in action. See how Kahler Automation and Van Meter improve efficiency, visibility and reliability across Midwest manufacturing operations.
FactoryTalk AssetCentre: One Source of Truth for Automation Assets
FactoryTalk AssetCentre: One Source of Truth for Automation Assets
Learn how FactoryTalk AssetCentre helps manufacturers simplify PLC version control, automate backup and improve automation lifecycle management across production assets.
How To Overcome Labor Shortage in Manufacturing: A 5-Step Workforce Development Playbook
How To Overcome Labor Shortage in Manufacturing: A 5-Step Workforce Development Playbook

Struggling with the labor shortage in manufacturing? Learn a 5-step workforce development playbook using training, automation and support services to improve productivity.

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