Interview Q&A
How long have you been in business?
Founded in 1992. Current owners were employed by Power Draulics-Nielsen Inc.(PD/N) and formed DB when PD/N was sold to a foreign corporation in 1992.
What is your primary product or service?
DB is an Eaton WEATHERHEAD distributor. We make HOSE ASSEMBLIES to order and sell Weatherhead's complete line of hydraulic Hose, hose ends and adapters, all types, all sizes. Hose assemblies are made 'WHILE YOU WAIT'. We have the most extensive inventory of hydraulic hose and hose ends in the the Bronx Westchester area.
DB sells and services Fluid Power Equipment, mostly oil hydraulic components such as PUMPS, DIRECTIONAL VALVES, RELIEF VALVES, HYDRAULIC MOTORS, CYLINDERS, PISTONS. DB also repairs all of the above types of components on premises.
How did you first become interested in your line of business? (if owner) - What is your background? (If owner or store manager)
DB is a 'spin off' of Power Draulics-Nielsen (aka PD/N). PD/N was founded in the 1950's and was sold to an international company in 1992. We are the former employees of PDN.
How do you differentiate yourself from other businesses in your category and area?
We have sold our products and serviced local Westchester customers since 1967. We know this market and stock the hose, hose ends, adapters, pumps and components we know our local customers want and have them IN STOCK when they need it.
How many locations do you have and do you have plans to expand?
Mount Vernon is our only location.
Provide detailed directions to your location
DB is near CHASE BANK building on the corner of West 1st Street and South Fifth Avenue, Mt Vernon City Hall and Mt. Vernon Hospital. We are on South 6th Avenue between West 1st an West 2nd Streets, just up the block from Grace Baptist Church.
What type of payments do you accept?
We accept checks and most credit cards.
Which areas do you service?
Lower Westchester, Northern Bronx, Manhattan.
Who owns your company or runs daily operations?
Three owners are on hand and "hands on".
Forty years solving our customer's hydraulic needs and problems.
What are your hours of operation?
Monday through Thursday, 8 AM to 5 PM, Friday 8 AM to 4:30 PM. Closed Saturday & Sunday.
What is the best compliment anyone can give you?
"Clean, well organized shop", "friendly service", "...very knowledgeable".
What is your favorite quote or Bible verse?
A variation of the Golden Rule, "Treat customers as you would want to be treated."