Applied Industrial Technologies, Inc. (Applied) is an industrial distributor in North America, supplying customers in a range of industries with products, including bearings, power transmission components, fluid power components and systems, industrial rubber products, linear motion components, tools, safety products, and general maintenance and mill supply products. The Company also provides customized fluid power, mechanical, and rubber shop services, as well as storeroom management services and maintenance training. In July 2014, the Company acquired Knox Oil Field Supply (Knox), a distributor of oilfield supplies and related services with 15 locations in Texas and one in New Mexico. Effective July 2, 2014, Applied acquired the entire share capital of Knox Oil Field Supply Inc.