(Fort Wayne, Ind).— InCom® member-owners and a vendor were honored at the 12th Annual INCOM Distributor SupplySM Awards Dinner at the Indianapolis downtown Westin in conjunction with the 2008 Do it Best October MarketSM.
“We look forward to the annual reception where we can recognize and thank our exceptional members and vendors for their involvement and support of our programs and services,” said Marty Bailey, Do it Best Corp. INCOM Distributor Supply general manager. “The marketing tools, vendor programs, and technology we offer has one purpose: to help members succeed in the commercial and industrial market.”
The Awards Reception is an annual event that honors members, vendors, and InCom staff for their contributions throughout the year. This year, three major awards were presented. The Distributor of the Year was determined by the level of purchases that participating members made through the INCOM Distributor Supply program as well as utilization of program marketing tools. The e-Commerce Member of the Year award was given to the member who actively pursues e-business and promotes the InCom web site with their customer base. The Vendor of the Year award was given to the vendor that provided the most outstanding member support, and provided the programs needed to compete in the industrial market.
E-commerce Member of the Year:
Direct Resource ---- Columbus, OH |
| Direct Resource has implemented an e-commerce web site utilizing technology InCom brings to their business and has seen significant growth in overall sales as a result. They joined InCom just 5 years ago and have taken advantage of all the tools available in order to increase the amount of product they see to existing customers and go after new business. |
Distributor of the Year:
MRO Warehouse --- El Cajon, CA |
| MRO Warehouse has been an InCom member since 2005, and they continue to utilize InCom marketing tools and vendor programs to stay competitive and profitable. They have embraced new technology and have been fully supportive since becoming a member. |
Vendor of the Year:
Brady Corporation --- Milwaukee, WI |
| Brady Corporation offers the InCom member-owners the commercial/industrial program they need, along with support in implementing the program. Brady provides a range of identification and safety items and more. |
InCom® assists member owners with all aspects of supplying maintenance, repair, and operational (MRO) items needed by businesses and industry by offering a wide range of marketing tools, a B2B e-Commerce solution, and sales support. INCOM Distributor Supply offers its distributor members sourcing assistance, bid/quote assistance, and training to help them grow their businesses and make them more profitable.
Based in Fort Wayne, Ind., Do it Best Corp. is the only full-service, U.S.-based, member-owned hardware, lumber and building materials buying cooperative in the home improvement industry. With annual sales of $2.65 billion, Do it Best Corp. is the second largest co-op in the industry, serving 4,100 member-owned locations in the United States and in 47 foreign countries. INCOM Distributor Supply is the C/I division of Do it Best Corp. and currently serves more than 400 C/I distributors throughout the United States and five foreign countries. |
INCOM Distributor Supply is the commercial/industrial division of Do it Best Corp.
Everyone enjoyed networking opportunites during dinner.
InCom members, vendors, and staff were honored at the Awards Dinner.
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