CLEVELAND, Oct. 05, 2016 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Applied Industrial Technologies (NYSE:AIT) today announced plans to release its fiscal 2017 first quarter financial results on Wednesday, October 26, 2016, before the market opens. The Company’s fiscal 2017 first quarter ended September 30, 2016.

The quarterly conference call for investors and analysts will begin at 10 a.m. ET on October 26. Neil A. Schrimsher – President & CEO, and Mark O. Eisele – CFO will discuss the Company’s performance. To join the call, dial 1-877-256-6029 or 1-303-223-4372 (for International callers).

A live audio webcast can be accessed online through the investor relations portion of the Company’s website at www.applied.com. To help ensure you do not miss any of the conference call, please dial-in or link to the call 10-15 minutes prior to the scheduled start. Replays of the call will be made available for two weeks via webcast or telephone by dialing 1-800-633-8284 or 1-402-977-9140 (International) using passcode 21818766.

About Applied
Founded in 1923, Applied Industrial Technologies is a leading industrial distributor serving MRO and OEM customers in virtually every industry. In addition, Applied provides engineering, design and systems integration for industrial and fluid power applications, as well as customized mechanical, fabricated rubber and fluid power shop services. Applied also offers maintenance training and inventory management solutions that provide added value to its customers. For more information, visit www.applied.com.

CONTACT: CONTACT INFORMATION

INVESTOR RELATIONS
Mark O. Eisele 
Vice President – Chief Financial Officer & Treasurer
216-426-4417

CORPORATE & MEDIA RELATIONS
Julie A. Kho
Manager, Public Relations
216-426-4483