ABC Supply
 ABC Supply headquarters in Beloit, Wisconsin | |
| Private | |
| Industry | Roof and building materials |
| Founded | 1982 |
| Founder | |
| Headquarters | Beloit, Wisconsin, U.S. |
Number of locations | 500 stores |
Area served | United States |
Key people |
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| Products | Building materials and tools |
| Revenue | US$4.6 billion (2013) |
Number of employees | 7,000 |
| Subsidiaries | Bradco Supply |
| Website |
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ABC Supply Co., Inc. is a major, private American roofing supply company based in Beloit, Wisconsin. It also sells windows, gutters, and siding for residential and commercial buildings and is the largest roofing and vinyl siding wholesale distributor in the United States.[1]
History
The company was founded in 1982 by Ken Hendricks and Diane Hendricks. It grew from a single store in Wisconsin to having over 490 branches in 49 states nationwide.
ABC Supply has expanded from its original business.[2] In early 2010, the company acquired Bradco Supply, its largest acquisition to date.[3]
Annual sales topped US$4.6 billion in 2013,[4] ranking on the 84 spot in Forbes list of largest private companies.[5]
Recognition
The company has won the Gallup Great Workplace Award for seven consecutive years, 2007-2013.[6]
Corporate governance
By the time of his accidental death on December 21, 2007, CEO and founder Ken Hendricks was the 107th richest person in America according to Forbes October 2006 issue. President David Luck was named CEO to succeed him. The most current CEO is Keith Rozolis[7] Luck retired on December 31, 2013 and was replaced by Keith Rozolis.
Corporate sponsorship
It sponsors A. J. Foyt Enterprises' #14 and #41 IndyCar Series cars. The company will sponsor the Milwaukee IndyFest starting in 2014.[8]
References
- ↑ "#69 ABC Supply". America's Largest Private Companies. Forbes. Retrieved February 7, 2015.
- ↑ http://www.beloitdailynews.com/news/archives/a-look-at-the-multitude-of-companies-and-subsidiaries/article_c32c8152-00fd-11e2-bd2b-001a4bcf887a.html Retrieved April 2, 2014
- ↑ http://multichannelmerchant.com/news/abc-supply-acquires-bradco-supply-13052010/ Retrieved April 2, 2014
- ↑ http://www.forbes.com/companies/abc-supply/ Forbes, Retrieved April 2, 2014
- ↑ http://www.forbes.com/companies/abc-supply/Forbes Forbes. Retrieved April 2, 2014
- ↑ Gallup (2014-05-21). "Gallup Great Workplace Award Current and Previous Winners". Gallup (company). Retrieved 2014-05-21.
- ↑ Staff (February 15, 2008). "ABC Supply names successor to Hendricks". Milwaukee Business Journal.
- ↑ Associated Press (October 16, 2013). "Andretti signs ABC Supply to sponsor Milwaukee". Sporting News. Retrieved 2013-10-16.