Distribution America
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Distribution America is primarily a hardware store retailers' cooperative, the nation's largest network of independent hardware, hardlines and paint sundries wholesale distributors. Serving 15,000 retail customers in all 50 states and exporting to 20 countries, our combined buying power of over $1.2 billion in purchases enables it's retailers to compete profitably in their markets. It was formed in 1991 by the merger of Liberty Distributors and Sentry Hardware. In addition to Sentry, it services the Trustworthy Hardware Stores, Golden Rule Lumber Center, and Priced-Right Everyday brands.
[edit] Combined Resources Include:
- 24 distribution centers
- Over $150 million in inventory
- 3 million sq. ft. of warehouse space
- 480 delivery trucks
- Over 500 qulaified sales reps
- Global product sourcing
- 250,000 items representing 2,500 vendors
[edit] Distribution America Member/Owners:
- Amarillo Hardware Company (http://www.ahcusa.com)
- Blish-Mize (http://www.blishmize.com)
- California Hardware Company (http://www.chcusa.com)
- The Emery-Waterhouse Company (http://www.emeryonline.com)
- Florida Hardware Company (http://www.floridahardware.com)
- Five Star Group (http://www.fivestargroup.com)
- Handy Hardware (http:www.//handyhardware.com)
- HDW Inc. (http://www.//hdwinc.com)
- House Hasson Hardware (http://www.househasson.com)
- Jensen Distribution Services (http://www.jensenonline.com)
- Monroe Hardware Company Inc. (http://www.monroehardware.com)
- United Hardware Distributing Company (http://www.unitedhardware.com)
- Watters & Martin, Inc. (http://www.watersandmartin.com)
