Finding the right supplier

Having a good industrial equipment supplier is the key to making a good job both in the workplace and in the home. I spend a lot of time in the 'off-line' world sourcing all sorts of equipment for different purposes, and I extensively use the internet to find suppliers.
I have found that there is a distinct knack to using Google to find what you need and have built up some good working relationships with suppliers originally found via search engines.
Often a little research is needed to find the equipment that you need, then the ideal scenario is to locate a local supplier and establish a working relationship.