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In 1995, after 35 years in the wholesale building material distribution business, Jerry Merrill founded All American Building Products. His primary goal was to service professional contractors with vinyl siding and windows. Jerrys vision was to be the preferred vendor by providing his customers with superior products, service and wisdom. Mr. Merrill considered it a high compliment when his customers referred to him as "their distributor." In 2000, with the assistance of Kirk Van Vleet, Jerry expanded by opening an office in Tulsa. This opening gave All American full coverage of Oklahoma. Mr. Van Vleet then opened a third location in Fort Smith, Arkansas, in the fall of 2007. Today, it is still our desire to continue with Jerrys vision and to be "Your Distributor." "It is our mission to be your preferred vendor by providing our customers with superior products, service, and wisdom. It is our highest compliment to be called your distributor."
Herspiegel is a consulting firm based in Pennsylvania, founded in 2007, that specializes in pharmaceutical and biotech commercialization services. With over fifteen years of experience, the company has supported more than 150 product launches across various therapeutic areas, including primary care, oncology, and rare diseases. Their mission is to create a model for successful pharmaceutical product launches. The firm offers a wide range of services tailored to the life sciences industry, including market access, medical affairs, marketing strategy, and operational execution. Herspiegels team consists of over 350 experts, including MDs, PhDs, MBAs, and pharmacists, who provide deep knowledge to help clients navigate complex challenges and maximize brand potential. They serve a diverse clientele, from startups to large global pharmaceutical companies, focusing on strategic insights and operational excellence to enhance commercial success and patient outcomes. Herspiegel has also expanded its capabilities through strategic acquisitions, such as Decisive Consulting, which enhances their market access and value strategy services. This positions Herspiegel to deliver innovative solutions in a dynamic pharmaceutical landscape.
Unified Door & Hardware Group is a prominent distributor and service provider of commercial doors, hardware, and building specialties, located in Pennsauken, New Jersey. Established in 2013 from the merger of Commercial Hardware and TruFit, the company operates 31 locations nationwide and employs around 1,000 people, generating $92 million in revenue. In September 2024, it was acquired by Foundation Building Materials. The company offers a wide range of products and services across various construction divisions. This includes commercial doors and hardware, building specialties like bathroom partitions and fire protection, and access control systems. Unified Door & Hardware Group also provides custom fabrication, project management, professional engineering services, and installation for both new construction and aftermarket projects. They cater to diverse sectors such as healthcare, hospitality, government, and retail, working closely with contractors, developers, and building owners. Their extensive industry experience and commitment to personalized service set them apart in the market.
The Big O Tires story begins back in 1962, just as Americas new love affair with the automobile was hitting high gear. The market for replacement tires was exploding, and independent tire dealers found themselves struggling to compete in the face of low prices offered by major tire manufacturers​ own company stores. Big Os founding fathers were a handful of progressive independent tire dealers who decided to band together to form a tire-buying cooperative so that they could secure volume pricing and keep their customers happy. Their concept worked. In the years that followed, The Big O Tires co-op evolved into a full-fledged franchise as it continued to find innovative ways to harness the power of the collective to benefit independent dealerships and their customers. Almost a half-decade later, Big O Tires has become North Americas largest retail tire franchisor, with over 400 independently-owned and operated locations in 20 states, providing customers with a broad range of automotive services in addition to quality tires, wheels and accessories. Big O has become an industry role model admired for its innovative approach to franchising and unmatched customer loyalty ratings. In 1996, Big O Tires joined forces with one of the largest and most respected tire marketers in the nation when it became part of the TBC Retail Group, an automotive retail network comprised of some 1,200 Big O Tires, Tire Kingdom, Merchants and NTB locations spanning 40 U.S. states. Big Os reach was broadened again in 2005, when TBC Corporation was acquired by Sumitomo Corporation of America, the largest wholly-owned subsidiary of Tokyo-based Sumitomo, one of the worlds leading traders of goods and services. As Big O Tires continues to thrive and adapt to an ever-changing marketplace, it remains rooted in its humble beginnings as a proud collective of independent dealers committed to putting its customers first.