Indianapolis, IN – July 12, 2017 – IWDC Member Companies’ spend through their
co-op exceeded $21 million in June, smashing May of 2014 record by over $1.7
million.
“We’ve actually never broken through $20 million in any month, so
this is quite a milestone,” stated Frank Kasnick, President & CEO. “This is
a testament to the strength and resilience of the independents in our welding
& gas industry, and reflects the strong support from our Vendor partners.”
“This comes on the heels of an all-time record March,” declared
Keith Werkley, Director of Marketing & Vendor Management. “We had a
terrific Sales & Purchasing Convention at the end of May, and together with
June’s record, we have a strong first half to build upon!”
The IWDC is a cooperative, formed in 1994, which leverages the
strengths of its independent welding distributor Members across North America.
IWDC Member companies collectively represent over $2.2B in sales, serving a
wide range of industries. The common denominator is that these industries look
to them for industrial, specialty, and medical gases as well as related equipment,
welding hardgoods, and consumables. End-use customers served by IWDC Members
benefit from having the unparalleled expertise of a local Member distributor
who has access to national-scale purchasing and marketing programs. You can learn more about
IWDC at www.iwdc.coop.