ABC Supply
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| ABC Supply | |
|---|---|
| Type | Private |
| Founded | 1982 |
| Founder | Ken Hendricks |
| Headquarters | Beloit, Wisconsin, U.S. |
| No. 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 of 2008.[citation needed]
It currently sponsors A.J. Foyt Enterprises' #14 Indy Racing League car driven by Darren Manning.
[edit] References
- ^ "ABC Supply names successor to Hendricks", Business Journal of Milwaukee, February 15, 2008. Retrieved on 2008-04-21.
- ^ Jim Leute. "Hendricks: 'It's all about treating people right'", Janesville Gazette, June 25, 2007. Retrieved on 2007-06-28.
- ^ "Beloit's ABC Supply Co. wins workplace award", Rockford Register-Star, March 25, 2008. Retrieved on 2008-04-23.
