CLEVELAND, Sept. 18, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Applied Industrial Technologies (NYSE: AIT) has been acknowledged as one of Northeast Ohio's best workplaces for top talent in 2014. The annual NorthCoast 99 Award program carefully evaluates and selects organizations based on their ability to attract, retain and motivate top performers. Applied® has received this distinction 14 times since the award was founded in 1999.
"We are very excited and humbled that ERC has recognized us again as a winner of the NorthCoast 99 Award for best workplaces. It is an honor to be recognized for the work we put into supporting and motivating our associates," says Kurt Loring, Applied's Vice President - Chief Human Resources Officer. "Applied, through its extensive professional training and career development program, is committed to maintaining a great workplace where an emphasis on customer focus, continuous improvement, accountability, and teamwork guide our actions for the growth and success of our business."
The NorthCoast 99 Award program is managed by Employers Resource Council (ERC) and sponsored by several other professional organizations in Northeast Ohio. Companies are evaluated in areas of recruiting, selection, compensation, benefits, training, culture, leadership and innovation.
With more than 560 facilities and 5,700 employee associates, Applied Industrial Technologies is a leading industrial distributor that offers more than five million parts to serve the needs of MRO and OEM customers in virtually every industry. In addition, Applied provides engineering, design and systems integration for industrial and fluid power applications, as well as customized mechanical, fabricated rubber and fluid power shop services. Applied also offers maintenance training and inventory management solutions that provide added value to its customers. Applied can be visited on the Internet at www.applied.com.
To learn about career opportunities at Applied, visit www.applied.com/careers
SOURCE Applied Industrial Technologies
