The group's principal activities are the distribution of expendable parts and supplies, repair and operation of equipment. these products can be divided into three broad categories: fasteners, fittings and related parts, industrial supplies and automotive and equipment maintenance parts. fasteners, fittings and related parts include screws, nuts, rivets and other fasteners. industrial supplies include hoses and hose fittings, lubricants, cleansers, adhesives and other chemicals, as well as files, drills, welding products and other shop supplies. automotive and equipment maintenance parts include primary wiring, connectors and other electrical supplies, exhaust and other automotive parts. during 2001, the group acquired primer farnell and kent automotive division. industrial supplies accounted for 47% of 2001 revenues; Fasteners, fittings and related parts, 45% and automotive and repair parts, 8%.