CLEVELAND, Aug 24, 2011 (BUSINESS WIRE) --

Barnes Distribution, a leading global full-service distributor of maintenance, repair, operating and production supplies, announces the availability of the new, 2011 digital version of its Master Catalog. This Digital Catalog includes more than 55,000 in-line maintenance, repair and operating (MRO) products, the largest offering in the company's history, and is now available on the internet.

"As organizations struggle in the current economy to do more with less, our customers are looking to Barnes Distribution to help them streamline their production and increase their efficiencies. To help our customers be even more efficient in their day-to-day work, we have made an electronic version of our catalog available on-line. This digital catalog is a major area of focus for our North American Sales organization in helping them to help our customers," said Rob Onorato, Vice President of Sales and Marketing, Barnes Distribution. "We have to continue supporting our customers with more solutions than ever before, not just products but tools that help them do their jobs faster and smarter." Having on-line resources available is key for many organizations to help them operate more quickly, efficiently and accurately. This includes the ability to identify, source and place orders directly through the internet. Streamlining those activities using a digital catalog can assist customers that need to source small parts quickly and efficiently.

This new web-based Digital Catalog enables the company to be a single resource for its customers across North America. The new Digital Catalog, combined with Barnes Distribution's managed inventory program, helps maximize customer operations and increase in-plant productivity. To learn more about Barnes Distribution's products and services, and to view the Digital Catalog, visit the company's home page at www.barnesdistribution.com. On the home page, simply go to the bottom right and select "Click here to search the Digital Master Catalog and other Barnes Digital Online Catalogs."

Barnes Distribution is a business of Barnes Group Inc. and an industry leader in logistical support by providing inventory management, technical sales, and supply chain solutions for maintenance, repair, operating and production supplies. Organized into two geographic businesses, the Company offers more than 100,000 products to more than 30 countries worldwide.

Barnes Group Inc. (NYSE:B) is a diversified global manufacturer and logistical services company focused on providing precision component manufacturing and operating service support. Founded in 1857, more than 4,800 dedicated employees at more than 67 locations worldwide are committed to achieving consistent and sustainable profitable growth. For more information, visit www.BGInc.com. Barnes Group, the Critical Components People.

SOURCE: Barnes Group Inc.

Barnes Distribution
Michelle Hauck, 216-430-5737
Marketing Communications Manager