ABC Supply
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| Type | Private |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1982 |
| Founder(s) | Ken Hendricks |
| Headquarters | Beloit, Wisconsin, U.S. |
| Number of locations | 350 stores |
| Area served | United States |
| Key people | David Luck, President and CEO Diane Hendricks, Chairman Kendra Story, Treasurer and CFO |
| Industry | Roof and building materials |
| Products | Building materials and tools |
| Employees | 5,800 |
| Website | http://www.abcsupply.com/ |
ABC Supply Company Incorporated is a roofing supply company based in Beloit, Wisconsin. It also sells windows, gutters, and siding for residential and commercial.
It was founded in 1982 by Ken Hendricks. There are currently 300+ stores nationwide. By the time of his death on December 21, 2007, Ken Hendricks was the #107 richest person in America according to Forbes October 2006 issue. President David Luck was named CEO to succeed him.[1]
The company has won numerous awards, including the Gallup Great Workplace Award, 2007 (one of 12 winners; the only privately held company to win that year). Hendricks sums up his business philosophy as "treating people right", applying it to customers and employees alike.[2] In 2008, the company won a second consecutive Gallup Award.[3]
ABC Supply Catalogs first layoff in company history happened in January 2008.[citation needed]
It currently sponsors A. J. Foyt Enterprises' #14 IndyCar Series car driven by Vitor Meira.
[edit] References
- ^ "ABC Supply names successor to Hendricks". Business Journal of Milwaukee. February 15, 2008. http://www.bizjournals.com/milwaukee/stories/2008/02/11/daily43.html. Retrieved on 2008-04-21.
- ^ Jim Leute (June 25, 2007). "Hendricks: 'It's all about treating people right'". Janesville Gazette. http://www.gazetteextra.com/leute062507.asp. Retrieved on 2007-06-28.
- ^ "Beloit's ABC Supply Co. wins workplace award". Rockford Register-Star. March 25, 2008. http://www.rrstar.com/communities/x325166316. Retrieved on 2008-04-23.
