East Tennessee State University, 1227 Volunteer Pkwy, Bristol, TN 37620, US

Founded in 1974, United Central Industrial Supply is one of the largest privately owned mining supply distribution companies in the United States and Canada. The company operates an inventory that consists of more than 1,000 items, including belt drives, brattice cloth, conveyor belts, coal bits, plastic tapes and high-voltage cables. It also offers a range of mining supplies and electronics products. United Central Industrial Supply operates a service center that offers a variety of specialty electrical and electronics manufacture and repair services. Its services center also provides belt starter and mine electrical distribution boxes and radio telemetry units. In addition, United Central Industrial Supply offers factory-authorized gas detector repair and calibration. The company s clients include Koehler Lighting Products, Industrial Scientific, General Monitors, Biomarine and GAI-Tronics. It is a member of the Alabama Coal Association, Eastern Coal Council, Illinois Mining Institute, Industrial Supply Association and Virginia Mining Association.