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46 THE DISTRIBUTOR’S LINK CLASS C COMPONENTS 6825 Sunwood Drive NW, Ramsey, MN 55303 TEL 763-535-0400 EMAIL classc@classccomponents.com WEB www.classccomponents.com DISTRIBUTION EXPERTS TAKE THE HEADACHE OUT OF SOURCING by Dennis Cowhey, President, Computer Insights The secret to the success of Class C Components is simple: they supply quality fasteners and industrial supplies with an unmatched commitment to service and flexibility. Mission Statement Class C Components is a customer-focused Industrial Distributor that specializes in Vendor Managed Inventory programs and Supply Chain solutions for OEMs and sub-contract manufacturers. Our experienced and knowledgeable staff is committed to exceeding our customer’s service expectations. Quality Policy Class C Components is committed to providing quality industrial products delivered on time at competitive pricing to their customers in the OEM, sub-contract manufacturers, and MRO markets. Class C Components employees strive to meet or exceed Quality Objectives while continuously improving processes and meeting applicable requirements. The Personal Touch After witnessing the level of customer service provided to small and mid-sized OEMs and sub-contract manufacturers decline, they set out to distribute a more diverse industrial product offering and deliver better solutions. Founded in 1995, Class C Components was built on the commitment to meet the industrial supply demands JILL ZOSCHKE, PRESIDENT & CEO for OEM, sub-contract manufacturers, and MRO markets; while providing and maintaining a level of service, flexibility and product versatility that was unrivalled in the industry. They call it “the personal touch.” Starting in a small, leased warehouse in New Brighton, MN, Class C Components offered industrial supply solutions, VMI programs, and On-Site Kitting based primarily around fasteners. With a customercentric decision-making process, Class C Components realized that their customers would benefit from increased supplier consolidation. They began to disrupt the industrial distribution arena by greatly expanding the line items traditionally offered on VMI programs and managed inventory solutions. BUSINESS FOCUS ARTICLE CONTINUED ON PAGE 114