a) Collection and distribution of information for the good of the whole trade.b) Write product standards: get involved in legislation affecting the industry at the local and national level.c) Sponsor educational programs.
a) Negotiate better cost levels with advantageous rebate programs with Endorsed Suppliers.b) Large scale purchasing (e.g. truck loads) and the distribution to members as requested.c) World-wide sourcing of products, making them available to the smaller, independent distributor who doesn"t have the time, finances, or international knowledge to do it alone. Provides opportunity to purchase containers at excellent pricing levels for distribution to our members.d) Obsolete inventory program - a listing of inventory that a member would like to sell at discount to other members circulated by IDCO at no charge.e) Other value-added benefits include excellent freight program, UPS discounts, advertising/promotional items at reduced rates.
IDCO is incorporated in the State of Florida as INDUSTRIAL DISTRIBUTOR Co-op, INC. d/b/a/ IDCO Co-op. By consulting with IDCO members and potential suppliers, coordinator researches and negotiates annual contracts for the group. All of the members are highly encouraged to input their opinions and knowledge pertaining to the products and suppliers being researched. IDCO is managed by a President who reports to a Board of Directors. The Board of Directors are elected on a yearly basis.
No. Becoming a Member of IDCO will not affect your normal purchasing procedures. ordering from IDCO Endorsed Suppliers is easy. Purchase orders are placed directly with the manufacturer, billing is direct to the Distributor Member. However, to insure that the IDCO pricing stays within the group, your will have to identify yourself as an IDCO member. All suppliers are notified as to our membership on a regular basis.
No, the IDCO Board of Directors must approve all new Members. All activeTembers are given a chance to comment on any potential territory conflicts and the Board of Director attempts to minimize overlap if possible.
Hydraulic Adapters, Adhesives & Sealants, Ball/Gate Valves, Braided Packing, Brass Fittings, Cam & Groove Couplings (Import & Domestic), Worm Drive Clamps, Preformed Clamps, Composition Cork, Composite Hose, Compressed Gasket Material, Ducting, Expansion Joints, Fatigue Matting, Flouroelastomer Sheet, FRL"s, Gauges, Metal Gaskets, Gloves, Grease Guns/Fittings, Air/Water Hose, Fire/Mill Hose, Pipe Fittings, Hose Reels, Sleeving (Hi-Temp and Abrasion Resistant), Strip Door Material, Pure Gum Tubing, Nylon/Poly Tubing, - just to mention a few!
CAN IDCO BE A PROFIT CENTER FOR MY COMPANY?
Yes! By supporting IDCO endorsed suppliers, the rebate checks distributed each year can more than cover your membership fees and costs to attend meetings.
Yes! At our annual Tradeshow, our Endorsed Suppliers provide workshops for you and any of your employees you wish to bring to this important meeting.
Two. Our annual Tradeshow is normally held in February each year and has been in Atlanta for the past six years. This program is devoted entirely to product training/education and is open to you and anyone in your organization. Our other meeting is normally scheduled in October and locations change on a yearly basis. This meeting is slanted strongly toward the "business" of IDCO and is attended by the principals of the Distributor Member company and their spouses.
