B&D Industrial Expands into South Florida
Fort Lauderdale Branch Office Opening September 2013
MACON, GA – BD Industrial, a regional industrial distribution company and solutions provider to OEMs and companies with MRO and automation needs, is expanding its sales and service territory into South Florida with the opening of a new branch office in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. The new branch address will be 3400 SW 26 Terrace, A-1, Dania Beach, FL 33312. The branch will be operational and the office will officially open September 15, 2013.
The company currently has a strong presence in north and central Florida served by its Tampa, Ocala and Jacksonville branch offices.  “The expansion was a natural progression for us,” explains Benjamin Nations, vice president of B&D Industrial. “We have a great service team who knows the market and its needs. They have done an excellent job growing customer relationships and business in the area in preparation for this expansion.”
Brian Dyals, Regional Manager for B&D Industrial, will oversee the branch opening. Suzanne McGowan, local operations manager for B&D Industrial will oversee the branch’s ongoing operations.Â
Ms. McGowan offered, “We have a unique appreciation for the industry in this part of the state. We have a strong history with manufacturing in process industries like sugar and food, mining, waste water, recycling and OEMs.” Brian Dyals reiterated, “We are excited to bring our many years of experience, our excellent product offering and our un-matched service capabilities to the South Florida market. We will be a great fit for south Florida MRO companies.”
About B & D Industrial
Founded in 1947, B&D Industrial is an applications-driven, independent distributor and solutions provider to OEMs and companies with MRO and automation needs in both heavy and light manufacturing. The B&D Industrial is parent to four specialty divisions: Bearings and Drives, Scale Systems, B&D Service and Simco Technologies, which operate facilities in Georgia, Florida, North and South Carolina, Tennessee and Alabama. B&D Industrial is based in Macon, Georgia. For more information, visit www.bdindustrial.com                Â
