OfficeMax Awarded Contract by International Automobile Dealership Industry Group
AIADA's 10,000 members to benefit from savings, free next-day delivery on office supplies, furniture and technology products
ITASCA, Ill., June 21 -- OfficeMax(R) , one of the nation's largest office supply distributors, has landed an exclusive, multi-year deal with the American International Automotive Dealers Association (AIADA) to bring savings and next-day delivery to the organization's 10,000 member dealerships nationwide. The agreement solidifies OfficeMax as one of the leading office product distributors to automotive dealerships across the country.
"OfficeMax's e-commerce expertise, extensive distribution network and ability to provide personalized service will help the AIADA's dealers save time and money," said Larry Roesel, OfficeMax senior vice president of commercial sales. "As one of the largest office supply distributors to auto dealers nationwide, OfficeMax has extensive experience serving dealerships. We know their business and their preferences."
Under the partnership, AIADA has endorsed OfficeMax as its exclusive provider of office supplies, furniture and technology, including special pricing on HP(R) product bundles. AIADA members will be able to order more than 28,000 products at special prices, and are expected to buy up to $10 million in supplies annually through the partnership.
"We searched for an office products supplier that would help our members with their purchasing goals, in addition to providing personalized support," said Jim Evans, AIADA Chairman. "OfficeMax has the product selection, delivery system and experience to help our members keep their dealerships running smoothly."
Only OfficeMax provides highly personalized shopping and ordering capabilities such as a Personal Account Manager to ensure consistent service, innovative internet purchasing options and product selections to meet automotive dealer needs.
About OfficeMax(R) Incorporated
OfficeMax(R) Incorporated is a leader in both business-to-business office product solutions and retail office products. OfficeMax delivers an unparalleled customer experience -- in service, in product, in time savings, and in value -- through a relentless focus on its customers. The company provides office supplies and paper, print and document services, technology products and solutions, and furniture to large, medium and small businesses and consumers. OfficeMax customers are served by more than 40,000 associates through direct sales, catalogs, Internet and nearly 1,000 superstores. OfficeMax trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol OMX. To find the nearest OfficeMax, call 1-877-OFFICEMAX or more information can be found at http://www.officemax.com/.
About AIADA
Founded in 1970, AIADA represents the 10,000 American automobile dealerships that sell and service international nameplate brands including Acura, Aston Martin, Audi, Bentley, BMW, Ferrari, Honda, Hyundai, Infiniti, Isuzu, Jaguar, Kia, Land Rover, Lexus, Maserati, Maybach, Mazda, Mercedes, MINI, Mitsubishi, Nissan, Porsche, Rolls Royce, Saab, Scion, Subaru, Suzuki, Toyota, Volkswagen and Volvo. These retailers have a positive economic impact both nationally and in the local communities they serve, providing nearly 500,000 American jobs. Visit AIADA online at http://www.aiada.org/.
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