Porter-Walker Announces Strategic Alliance with ORS Nasco
Columbia, TN (March 5, 2012) – Porter-Walker LLC has announced a new strategic alliance with long-time trading partner ORS Nasco, a leading pure wholesaler in North America of industrial supplies including welding, safety, electrical, oilfield and construction products.
The alliance of the two companies, which have had a business relationship for over 20 years, allows Porter-Walker to access significant infrastructure investments to increase its presence in markets across the United States. It also provides Porter-Walker with access to new product areas that round out its offerings.
“Porter-Walker is executing a national growth strategy to significantly expand its products and services to customers beyond its current market area. The launch of this alliance with ORS Nasco will add more than 160,000 products to our catalog,” said Doug Venable, President & CEO of Porter-Walker. Venable added, “We are also excited to be among the first industrial/MRO suppliers in the United States to utilize Evolution Software’s new eCommerce solution, a platform which provides online ordering solutions and powerful shopping tools over a large portfolio of products.” Porter-Walker will have the ability to create customized pricing files and to structure on-line catalogs for specific customers.
“We know the Porter-Walker team very well and have enjoyed our business relationship with them over the years,” said Larry Davis, President of ORS Nasco. “This new alliance has the potential to be a strong win-win proposition for both companies.”
Porter-Walker customers across the country will be able to place orders on-line or via EDI, telephone or email and have those products delivered from one of 19 national distribution centers strategically-located to minimize freight costs. Most stock items are available for same-day shipping. “Our relationship with ORS Nasco gives us the ability to be a “one-stop shop” for MRO supplies,” Venable added.
About Porter-Walker LLC
Founded in 1907, Porter-Walker is a leading provider of industrial, safety and MRO (maintenance, repair and operating) supplies and supply chain services. Focusing on the utility, contractor and industrial sectors, it uses proven methods and a deep understanding of how to take cost out of the indirect materials procurement process to provide value to its customers.
About ORS Nasco
As one of North America’s largest pure wholesale suppliers, ORS Nasco sells exclusively to distributors. The company provides high-value solutions and delivers a diverse portfolio of products and services that enables partners to meet the needs of their customers. ORS Nasco thrives on delivery performance excellence for their partners and values the integrity, ownership, and accountability of their team.