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At a glance01Wajax — Toronto02Independent Mechanical Supply03Fastenal — Toronto
Current position#1 in Toronto#2 in Toronto#3 in Toronto
Recognized asExact Toronto power branch with parts, sales and service plus accountable manufacturer and power-system channelsExact Toronto mechanical and HVAC distribution operation with local project, product and branch contactExact Toronto branch with local availability controls plus fasteners, safety, metalworking, tools, electrical and managed-inventory channels
Best forPower systems and supported industrial partsMechanical, hydronic and HVAC supplyFasteners, safety and managed MRO inventory
Decision fitSend the same asset, OEM, part number, drawing, specification, duty, environment, hazard, approval and failure brief to every supplier · Require written manufacturer authorization where material, exact genuine or approved-substitute identity, certificate and lot or serial traceability, branch stock or lead time and technical-service scope · Compare complete landed cost, reservation, minimums, freight, rush, returns, restocking, warranty, calibration or repair turnaround, downtime response and remedy before issuing the purchase orderSend the same asset, OEM, part number, drawing, specification, duty, environment, hazard, approval and failure brief to every supplier · Require written manufacturer authorization where material, exact genuine or approved-substitute identity, certificate and lot or serial traceability, branch stock or lead time and technical-service scope · Compare complete landed cost, reservation, minimums, freight, rush, returns, restocking, warranty, calibration or repair turnaround, downtime response and remedy before issuing the purchase orderSend the same asset, OEM, part number, drawing, specification, duty, environment, hazard, approval and failure brief to every supplier · Require written manufacturer authorization where material, exact genuine or approved-substitute identity, certificate and lot or serial traceability, branch stock or lead time and technical-service scope · Compare complete landed cost, reservation, minimums, freight, rush, returns, restocking, warranty, calibration or repair turnaround, downtime response and remedy before issuing the purchase order
Give each branch the same asset and failure brief. Require the exact approved part, manufacturer and authorization, substitution disclosure, certificate or traceability, confirmed local or network stock, lead time, complete landed cost, return and warranty terms and service escalation in writing.