HGR has robots and robot arms galore. Small robotic arms for intricate details and giant robotic arms with attachments to make good ole’ Ripley jealous. Not an Aliens fan, it’s ok. You don’t have to be to see that HGR can save you money by offering you used machinery as an option. Continue reading Robots on the Rise at HGR
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3 Manufacturing Trends to Pay Attention To
3 Manufacturing Trends to Pay Attention To
When it comes to trends, there are so few to really pay attention to. Everyone is fighting for your attention and money and claiming they have the next big thing. They all promise to take your company or performance to the next level and make you rise above the competition. Most of these trends are marketing ploys to line the pockets of corporations, and have little to no real-world use. Every now and then, however, a few of them just seem to make a lot of sense. Some trends not only have real-world use, but the practicality of them makes it seem like a sure-fire, can’t-miss trend to jump on while it is early. Here are a few trends you might want to keep an eye on if you are in the manufacturing sector. Continue reading 3 Manufacturing Trends to Pay Attention To
5 Thoughts Before Buying Used Equipment
5 Thoughts Before Buying Used Machinery
Buying used machinery can be an excellent way to grow your business and stay within budget. You could be searching for high-end CNC equipment or a consumer grade drill press, and the chances are, you would save money buying used. The first part of buying used is knowing where to look. Obviously, I would recommend HGR Industrial Surplus given the large inventory and variety of equipment. In the end, wherever you choose, there a few things to keep in mind when buying used machinery. Continue reading 5 Thoughts Before Buying Used Equipment
5 Reasons to Buy Used Equipment from an Auction
We already know who has the largest industrial surplus showroom in the galaxy, but did you know that HGR Industrial Surplus partners up with Cincinnati Industrial Auctioneers to market auctions? These auctions are great opportunities to get working machinery to help support your current business with little to no downtime. Do you want 5 more reasons to purchase machinery from an auction? Consider this list the next time you are ready to purchase equipment. Continue reading 5 Reasons to Buy Used Equipment from an Auction
Get to Know HGR’s Kyle Strader
What is your job title?
Inbound logistics agent
What do you do/what are your job responsibilities on a day-to-day basis?
Deonte Matthews and I schedule all inbound freight to be inventoried here in Euclid, whether it be consignment or purchased. Continue reading Get to Know HGR’s Kyle Strader
Bitesize Business Workshop: Design Thinking
Join the Euclid Chamber of Commerce at Moore Counseling & Mediation Services , 22639 Euclid Ave., Euclid, Ohio, on Dec. 13 from 8:30-10 a.m. for an educational workshop presented by Matthew Selker.
There is no cost to attend. Membership is not required.
Please contact Jasmine Poston at 216.404.1900 or jposton@moorecounseling.com to register.
Euclid Chamber of Commerce hosts annual holiday party
Click here to RSVP.
HGR Industrial Surplus’ Thanksgiving 2018 hours
Here are our holiday hours so that you can plan your visit or pickup. For the week of Thanksgiving, we will be open for normal business hours from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. We are closed on Thursday to observe Thanksgiving with our families. We will re-open for shorter Black Friday hours on Nov. 23 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. The following week, we resume our normal hours of 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Enjoy celebrating your holiday and all the people and things for which you are grateful!
Get to Know HGR’s Ludie Toles
What is your job title?
I am a marketing administrator.
What are your job responsibilities on a day-to-day basis?
I call on manufacturing companies to talk to them about HGR buying their surplus equipment. If they have surplus, I then enter the information I gathered into our customer relationship management (CRM) system as a lead and set an appointment for the buyer to view the equipment and put in a bid if we are interested. Continue reading Get to Know HGR’s Ludie Toles
Euclid Chamber of Commerce Coffee Connections: Mount St. Joseph Rehab Center
SAVE THE DATE! Join the Euclid Chamber of Commerce at Mount St. Joseph Rehab Center, 21800 Chardon Rd., Euclid, Ohio, on Nov. 13 from 8:30-9:30 a.m. EST for coffee, a chat and a tour.
There is no cost to attend. Membership is not required.
Please register here.
American Eagle Antiques believes in unique, quality furnishings and excellent customer service
(Courtesy of Guest Bloggers Bill and Colleen Ulbrich, co-owners, American Eagle Antiques)
I started American Eagle Antiques in 1973 in my home state of New Jersey. Shopping local flea markets sparked an interest in antiques, particularly furniture. I was buying and selling for several years before I married Colleen, a native Clevelander and good friend from student days at Case Western Reserve University. Continue reading American Eagle Antiques believes in unique, quality furnishings and excellent customer service
Local Italian grocery calls Willowick “home” for 46 years
(Courtesy of Guest Blogger Paolo Guerreri, manager, Alesci’s of Shoregate)
Alesci’s of Willowick started back in 1972 when my father, Alfredo Guerrieri and my uncle, Antonio Guerrieri, bought the franchise rights off the Alesci’s of South Euclid guys. They both worked at other Alesci’s stores, and that’s where they got their experience and their drive to open their own store. I believe there were six other Alesci’s stores, and the idea of owning their own business was a lifetime dream of theirs. Continue reading Local Italian grocery calls Willowick “home” for 46 years
Local manufacturer supplies jigs and hardware to nonprofit that builds beds for kids
(Courtesy of Guest Blogger Joshua Smith, waterjet technician, Beverage Machine & Fabricators, Inc.)
I’ve recently became involved in something, and I thought HGR’s customers might be interested in this story. To make a short story long, a buddy of mine recently stumbled onto a company based in Idaho called Sleep in Heavenly Peace. It’s a non-profit that builds beds for kids who are sleeping on floors. Continue reading Local manufacturer supplies jigs and hardware to nonprofit that builds beds for kids
Community Leaders Breakfast
The Euclid Chamber of Commerce presents the Annual Community Leaders Breakfast, featuring speakers Euclid City Mayor Kirsten Holzheimer Gail and new Euclid Schools Superintendent Marvin Jones.
Enjoy breakfast in the Lincoln Electric Welding Technology & Training Center, the newly constructed 130,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art facility dedicated to training educators, industry leaders and skilled trade workers in the craft and science of welding.
| Venue | Lincoln Electric Welding Technology & Training Center |
| Address | 22800 St. Clair Avenue Euclid OH 44117 |
| Starts | Thursday, Oct. 18 2018, 8:30 a.m. EDT |
Register here.
Get to Know HGR’s Jim Profitt
What is your job title?
I am a second-shift receiving expeditor.
What are your job responsibilities on a day-to-day basis?
I am a multi-department forklift operator. As an expeditor my duties can include:
- Offload and set up of daily inventory
- Move merchandise to either a direct location on the showroom floor or stage in new arrivals until space is available
- Assist the showroom with pulling orders for trucks, containers, prep for shipping, and prep and load for customers picking up
- Remove merchandise for scrap or move to storage
What type of employer is HGR? Buyer Spotlight with Rick Affrica
When did you start with HGR, and why?
I started with HGR back when it all began – 1997. I was presented with an offer to leave the company that I had been working with (along with 11 others) and be part of something new – something great. So, I started with HGR, and we “Hit the Ground Running.” Continue reading What type of employer is HGR? Buyer Spotlight with Rick Affrica
Euclid Chamber of Commerce Coffee Connections: Councilperson Brian Moore’s office
SAVE THE DATE! Join the Euclid Chamber of Commerce at the office of Euclid City Councilperson Brian Moore., 22657 Euclid Ave., Euclid, Ohio, on Oct. 9 from 8:30-9:30 a.m. EST for a for coffee and a chat.
There is no cost to attend. Membership is not required.
Please register here.
It’s time for pizza at HGR Industrial Surplus
As we’re heading into the cooler months, we’ve packed away our grilling tools and called the pizza delivery guy. Starting on Oct. 3, it’s pizza on Wednesdays until next summer. Join us starting at 11 a.m. for fresh pizza while you shop at HGR.
HGR Industrial Surplus customer volunteers with the Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad
Thanks to HGR Industrial Surplus’ Customer and Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad (CVSR)’s former Safety Manager and Current Volunteer Tony Caruso, I had the chance to tour the CVSR’s railyard and learn some important historical information about the railroad. What a treat, especially because HGR’s site has ties to the Nickel Plate Road, and so does Tony. Continue reading HGR Industrial Surplus customer volunteers with the Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad
Cleveland native comes back home to build large-scale textile printing studio
(Courtesy of Guest Blogger Dan Bortz, artist)
The Time Change Generator in Cleveland is a fine-art-focused, oversized textile screen printing studio being built by me and my partner. I’m originally from Cleveland, but I left home in 2008 to attend California College of the Arts in Oakland, Calif., where I met my long-term partner, Lynnea Holland-Weiss. Continue reading Cleveland native comes back home to build large-scale textile printing studio