The Catalyst AV distribution network has welcomed an additional two members Midwest distributors:
- AM Distributors, based in Broadview, Ill., will cover Wisconsin and parts of Illinois
- Just In Time Distributors, Inc., with locations in Kalamazoo and Troy, Mich., will cover Michigan.
The two distributors, along with Dorrance Supply Company, fill the Midwest void left when Allnet Distributing, run by Catalyst co-founder Wally Whinna, was purchased by SnapAV last March.
Catalyst AV executive director Helge Fischer notes, “We just welcomed Dorrance Supply Company (covering Indiana, Ohio, Kentucky, West Virginia and Western Pennsylvania) a few weeks ago, so by adding an additional two members, this is part of our long-term planning to shore up the Midwest. Just In Time Distribution, Inc is led by Sami Al-Saadi who is a well-known rep in Michigan and now has a distribution warehouse in Troy.
He adds, “Having Sami’s warehouse in the right location and his incredible local knowledge is huge. Sami is engaged in the Catalyst AV philosophy of best practices and getting access to a wealth of product lines to help support his offerings in Michigan.”
Al-Saadi says, “I joined Catalyst AV to add the right mix of product and quality brands, to help offer local pick up and same day shipping. I am very excited to be a part of this team and I am fortunate to have worked with many of the great Catalyst AV members in a former life.”
Fischer adds, “AM Distributors, with VP George McGoldrick, is centrally located in Chicago and will also cover Wisconsin and has been in business for many years. The Catalyst AV offerings round out the company’s impressive product assortment. The AM Distribution company delivers all orders received by 10:00 a.m. the same day, AM has four local trucks ready at all times.”
McGoldrick notes, “I welcomed the opportunity to become a member of the Catalyst AV network. This is a great move for us and the brands they carry are important in today’s market. The networking opportunities with other Catalyst AV members are also paramount. The open line of communication to the other members helps us learn what to do right and what to avoid.”
Founded in 2012, Catalyst AV is a network of 13 independent consumer electronics distributors serving the residential and professional A/V channels in the U.S via its 27-locations. The Catalyst AV Board of Directors consists of Dan Haight (Pioneer Music Company); Chris Gentile (AHA Distributing); Ron Perron (HCA Distributing) and Fischer.
The slate of Catalyst AV privately-owned distribution companies is:
- AHA Distributing (www.ahadistributing.com) (Florida and Southeast)
- AM Distributors (www.amdistributors.com) (Wisconsin and parts of Illinois)
- Audio Video Warehouse (www.av-warehouse.com) (Nevada, Arizona)
- Custom Partners (www.custompartners.com) (Metro-N.Y.)
- CustomPlus Distributing (www.customplusdistributing.com) (No. CA/ Pacific NW/ Alaska)
- Dorrance Supply Company (www.dorrancesupply.com) (Ohio/W. Pa./ W. Va. and Ky.)
- Electronic Lane Distributors (www.electroniclane.com) (Southwest)
- HCA Distributing (www.hcadist.com) (Rocky Mountains)
- Just In Time Distribution, Inc (www.samireps.com) (Michigan)
- Pioneer Music Company (www.pmcav.co) (Plains States)
- Professional Audio Associates (www.proaudioinc.com) (Mass. and the Northeast)
- SPD (www.soundproductdistributing.com) (Upstate N.Y.)
- Tech Source Distributors (www.techsourcedist.com) (Mid-Atlantic)
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