OPERATIONS: Langeman Supply Inc. is an independent distributor of bearings, power transmission components, factory and industrial supplies and equipment. Langeman Supply’s fully computerized operation maintains an inventory of more than 60,000 parts. This includes material handling equipment, machine shop and safety supplies, cutting tools, abrasives, pneumatics, power transmission components, bearings, v-belts, chain, couplings, clutches, brakes, gears, motors, reducers, conveyor components, hydraulic hoses and fittings, pneumatics, tools, filters and other parts. MARKETS: From its head office and main showroom and warehouse at 135 Oak St. West in Leamington, ON, Langeman Supply serves industrial, construction, agricultural, automotive and institutional customers in the Leamington-Kingsville- Essex-Wheatley region. MANAGEMENT: Langeman Manufacturing Ltd., CBS Equipment Ltd. and Varco Industrial Sales Ltd. are joint owners of the Canadian-owned, private company. The Leamington headquarters, showroom and warehouse of Langeman Supply Inc. are managed by Operations Manager Dennis Warkentin. EMPLOYEES: Langeman Supply, CBS Equipment and Varco Industrial Sales have a combined workforce of over 100 employees. CORPORATE HISTORY: Founded in November 2004, Langeman Supply Inc. was established by three well known companies in the power transmission, bearings, industrial supply and manufacturing industry. Langeman Manufacturing Ltd., based in Leamington, began business in 1954 as Langeman’s Welding Service and evolved over time from repair work to machinery manufacturing and industrial supplies. CBS Equipment Ltd., a leading independent distributor of power transmission components, bearings and ancillary equipment for industrial applications, was founded in 1959. CBS has its headquarters in London and branches in Chatham, St. Thomas, Stratford, Brantford and Toronto. Varco Industrial Sales Ltd., a major supplier of cutting tools, abrasives, pneumatics and machine shop supplies, was founded in 1983. Varco has its headquarters in Chatham and branches in London and Windsor. ASSOCIATIONS: Independent Distributors Inc. (IDI), Power Transmission Distributors Association (PTDA) and Independent Distributors Association (IDA). [HOME]