Stephanie Crumpton

Barnett is an HVAC, plumbing, and electrical distributor that has over 60 distribution centers strategically located in major metropolitan markets throughout the United States. Barnett guarantees next day delivery as long as orders are placed by noon local time. You will find their prices to be extremely aggressive!

Barnett is also one of the technology partners that participate in our buying group - ProTradeNet. Through ProTradeNet, EAI members will receive the following Barnett benefits.

ü Significant Rebates – These rebates are so good, we are not making them public knowledge. Call Bob Stewart at 513-619-4803 for the details.

ü Double Dip Rebates from select Manufacturers

ü Monthly Specials – Go to EAI’s website, click on the ProTradeNet icon, and save money on a home page full of specially priced items.

ü Inventory Management Solutions to help you better manage your incoming inventory and drive cost savings

ü Private Label programs on exclusive brand products

ü Website Resources  - providing the ability to create online favorite lists, bin labels, custom catalogs and so much more

Please visit Barnett @ www.e-barnett.com to learn more about the company or contact your local Sales Representative today.

Johnstone Supply is an HVAC distributor over 300 locally owned and operated stores nationwide. Johnstone Supply is co-operatively owned. They support your local store’s inventory with regional distribution centers in Portland Oregon, Memphis Tennessee, and Allentown Pennsylvania. By maintaining local ownership, your local Johnstone distributor can maintain the flexibility required to respond to your needs.

Johnstone Supply is one of the technology partners that are participating in our buying group - ProTradeNet. Through ProTradeNet, EAI members will receive the following benefits:

• Significant rebates – These rebates are so good, we are not making them public knowledge. Call Bob Stewart at 513-619-4803 for the details.
• Component part rebates – We have reached an agreement with one component part manufacturer and are negotiating with others. We envision having rebate programs for many of the parts and pieces you use everyday.
• Monthly specials – Go to EAI’s website, click on the ProTradeNet icon, and save money on a home page full of specially priced items.
• It’s business as usual – You do not have to change the way you are purchasing products to participate in the buying group. As long as an invoice is generated, our ProTradeNet software can capture, report, and pay rebates based on your activity.
• Reduce transactional costs – Order, track delivery, and pay invoices on line. It’s easy and will save your company time and money.

Our ProTradeNet software is a first in the HVAC industry. As we move forward, our buying group is going to get bigger and bigger and will have a tremendous impact on your bottom line. Call your local Johnstone Supply store and ask them how they and ProTradeNet can have an impact on your business.

The R.E. Michel Company (REM) is one of the premier distributors of air conditioning, heating, and refrigeration equipment, parts, and supplies. They have over 100 locations in fourteen states.

Our agreement with REM will provide the following benefits:

• Members will receive a quarterly allowance on all purchases
• Free delivery
• Access to their highly successful ESP inventory reduction program
• Free graphic design and assistance in website development for ESP participants
• A discount on regularly scheduled training classes and custom-designed and manufacturer's product training programs will be provided at REM's cost
• Product availability, pricing, and order placement through the Internet

There currently are members taking advantage of REM's ESP inventory reduction program. Some of the benefits they have reported are:

• Inventory reductions on their service and installation vehicles
• On-time free delivery to re-supply vehicle inventory usage
• Inventory management that results in reduction of overstock, shrinkage, and obsolescence
• Improved cash flow through inventory reduction
• Reduction in administrative expenses that are required to negotiate pricing, and receive, store and issue inventory

We are very excited about starting this relationship with REM. We expect it will result in major benefits to both organizations. Please investigate ESP and other REM programs developed to strengthen your organization.

United Refrigeration, Inc., is one of the largest distributors of refrigeration, air conditioning and heating parts and equipment in the world. They have approximately 200 locations in the United States covering 34 states.

United Refrigeration, Inc., inventories products from major manufacturers such as Bally Refrigerated Boxes, Continental Refrigeration, Copeland, Drake Refrigeration, Honeywell, Johnson Controls, Keeprite Refrigeration, Sporlan Valve, Standard Refrigeration, Tecumseh, Trenton Refrigeration, and many other quality lines.

EAI members will receive the following benefits from this agreement:

• A quarterly allowance on parts and equipment, excluding refrigerant and copper pipe.
• A bonus allowance on the incremental portion of a 25% or more increase in purchases.
• Purchases of refrigerant and copper pipe will be included when calculating individual members' incremental purchases.

United Refrigeration, Inc., is a world class organization. We are excited about the products, services, and incentives they can provide to our members and look forward to a long-term, mutually beneficial relationship.

A new relationship has been formed between Watsco, Inc., and Excellence Alliance, Inc. This new agreement will provide EAI members with the following benefits:

• A minimum quarterly allowance on all parts and 1-5 ton unitary equipment (excludes copper and r-22 refrigerant).
• Additional member specific incremental allowances can be achieved when a member purchases over $100,000. An incremental increase can be earned for every 25% increase in business.

Watsco operates more than 300 distribution centers in 29 states. They are committed to helping contractors grow through reducing labor and material costs, and providing extensive in-house training programs

Distributors that operate under the Watsco umbrella are:

• Baker Distributing Company
  
  • William Wurzbach
  • Weathertrol Supply Co.
    
• Coastline/Comfortmaker Distribution
• Comfort Supply, Inc.
• Heat, Inc.
• Heating & Cooling SUpply
  • Air Supply, Inc.
  • Nevada Supply, Inc. (NSI)
• Homan's Associates

Each Watsco distributor has a unique set of product offerings, marketing programs, and distribution networks, all operated with the purpose of growing your business. Pricing and payment terms for EAI members will be established locally.

Watsco and EAI are excited about taking this new agreement to the next level. This new agreement provides new incentives that will make this possible. We would like to encourage you to investigate the opportunities Watsco provides to reduce your labor and material costs.