Some 3,500 attendees from around the world attended the 14th annual Tool Dealer Expo event June 24-25 hosted by Integrated Supply Network (ISN).
Tool Dealer Expo is a place for suppliers to launch products and to deliver products only available through Integrated Supply Network. More than $2 million in cash and prizes was given away throughout the weekend at the Gaylord Palms in Orlando, Fla.
Attendees had chances to win a 2016 Chevy Silverado and 2016 Chevy Camaro that were amongst the over $300,000 in prizes.
ISN launched ‘Tis New offering those that sign up for the program exclusive offers on new products and special membership privileges.
Tool Dealer Expo brings together distributors, the entire ISN team, and manufacturers for a weekend of product and sales training, live demos, networking, dinners, buying and selling. Distributors can meet one-on-one with suppliers and their sales associates.
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The show concluded with a Saturday night Farewell Awards Dinner hosted by comedian Ryan Hamilton and entertainment by Betty Who. Suppliers were presented with awards for their sales achievement and creativity and engagement in the show. Prizes were awarded to attendees throughout the night.
Four supplier awards that are voted on by attendees were given:
• “Best New Product Debuted” - Ingersoll Rand IQv20 W5132 & W5152. A cordless impact tool that delivers the power of air at 365 ft-lbs of MAX torque.
• “Best Product Demonstration” - Milwaukee with the New Cordless Polisher demo and multiple product trainings throughout the booth.
• “Best New Supplier” – Zippo.
• “Most Spirit” – Ingersoll Rand.
“Best In Show” was given to Milwaukee for their energy in the booth, outstanding sales performance, product training and overall team spirit. Followed by sales achievement awards for greatest sales volume, most orders written, and greatest percentage growth over previous year.
Attendee prizes included a 2016 Chevy Silverado and a 2016 Mazda Miata compliments of ISN, a 2016 Chevy Camaro compliments of Wilton Jet, a 2016 Jeep Wrangler sponsored by IRWIN, a 2016 Polaris Rzr from Steelman Pro, cash prizes compliments of ISN: $15,000, $10,000, $5,000 and $2,500 along with these cash prizes from Ingersoll Rand: $7,500, $5,000 and $2,500, two $2,500 VISA gift cards compliments of Redline Detection, a 72” Extreme Tools Roller Cabinet, and a VIP Racing Experience from Dewalt.
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