MHS Industrial Supply Transitions Family Leadership
November 20, 2020
Phil Downs has retired as CEO of the central Ohio MRO products distributor after 45 years with the company, passing the torch to his son Brad.
Celebrating 80 years in business, and thanks to the #PaycheckProtectionProgram, were able to adapt to the pandemic and get #BackToBusiness
August 27, 2020
Yesterday, we had the honor of hosting Rep. Troy Balderson, members of his team and representatives of the U.S. Small Business Administration. We shared our story and our experiences from the pandemic. We discussed the importance of small businesses and resources needed to help them thrive.
As far as we know, this is the first federal elected official to visit our facility. What a great way to celebrate our 80th anniversary!
Thank you for taking time to listen.
MHS Industrial Supply celebrates 80 years in business
August 20, 2020
Mansfield’s own MHS Industrial Supply has weathered recessions, undergone name changes and made it through the industry’s shift towards big box and online retail.
MHS Industrial Supply marks 80 years in Mansfield
July 31, 2020
A Mansfield company is celebrating 80 years in business this month, providing thousands of items to industrial customers throughout the region.
Catching Up With... MHS Industrial Supply
March 25, 2020
Industrial Distribution re-connects with Mansfield, OH-based MHS Industrial Supply to learn what they've been up to
Distributor Profile: Small But Sturdy — Ohio's MHS Industrial Supply
July 11, 2016
Being small also means being nimble, and the Downs say that having local decision-making and being able to get answers to customers quickly is an advantage.
US Chamber of Commerce Dream Big Blue Ribbon Award
February 18, 2016
The Small Business of the Year, 7 Regional Finalists and 100 Blue Ribbon Award Winners were honored at the 12th annual America’s Small Business Summit, June 13-15, in Washington, D.C.
Meet Ohio MRO Distributor MHS Industrial Supply
February 12, 2016
Mansfield, OH-based MHS Industrial Supply is a fourth-generation-owned small business that's been serving the community since 1940.
The Importance of Small Business
January 30, 2016
If you want a better idea of what an impact just 6 successful local businesses can make on our economy consider these numbers, together they: employ over 130 local people, have revenues in excess of $20 million dollars, annually give tens of the thousands of dollars to support local charitable causes.
MHS Industrial Supply Small Business of the Year Winner
December 7, 2015
In December 2015, the Richland County (Ohio) Chamber of Commerce named MHS Industrial its 2015 Small Business of the Year for 14 Employees-and-under.
RCDG Presents 10 Under 40 Awards To Young Professionals
November 3, 2015
The Richland Community Development Group presented its second annual 10 Under 40 Awards this morning, to young professionals who are emerging as business and community leaders.
10 young leaders recognized in Mansfield
November 3, 2015
The Richland County Development Group recognized 10 emerging community leaders under 40 years of age Tuesday morning during a breakfast in the Kobacker room at the Cafe on Main, 28 N. Main St.
MHS Industrial Marking 75th Anniversary
April 27, 2015
After 74 years in one location, MHS Industrial Supply has moved to a new location in conjunction with its 75th anniversary.
MHS Industrial Supply celebrates 75 years, new facility
April 12, 2015
MHS Industrial Supply was around during the days of Westinghouse and Tappan. Long after those giants closed, the small company is quietly thriving.
MHS Industrial Supply celebrates new facility
April 9, 2015
A longtime Mansfield company marked a reinvestment into its local business on Thursday when MHS Industrial Supply (MHS) officially cut the ribbon on its new facility at 70 Sawyer Parkway.
New Locations For Ohio's MHS Industrial, James C. Dawes Co.
April 1, 2015
Two Ohio-based longstanding independent industrial distributors recently announced the opening of new locations.
Locally Owned Industrial Supply
December 9, 1963
Mr. Underhill came to Mansfield and started the first industrial supply business and it is still the only home owned industrial supply business here.