Updates

May 28, 2024

E1 Blitz Recap: A Successful Two-Day Supplier Showcase

We recently wrapped up the E1 Blitz, a dynamic two-day event featuring twelve of IDCO’s top suppliers, six of whom were showcased daily. The event was structured to provide in-depth insights into each supplier’s unique offerings and maximize learning and networking opportunities for our new members.

Tailored for members who joined within the last two years, the E1 Blitz was a fantastic chance to enhance product and company knowledge, build strong relationships, and explore new opportunities. As a perfect precursor to our upcoming November Expo, it allowed participants to engage with key suppliers and prepare for future collaborations.

Stay tuned for more events like this, where you can continue enhancing your expertise and growing your IDCO community network. Thank you to everyone who participated and made the E1 Blitz a success.

Mar 18, 2024

Geib Industries Expands with Midwest Flexible Hose Acquisition

Geib Industries has acquired Midwest Flexible Hose in Butler, WI. With 18 employees, Midwest specializes in Stainless Steel Braided and Teflon hose assemblies. Like Capital Rubber and Hose Connections, Midwest will continue under its own name and focus on its core products.

The strategy focuses on expanding the product range by leveraging synergies between Geib’s metal and Teflon hose offerings and Midwest’s capabilities, aiming to introduce new industrial and hydraulic solutions to the Milwaukee area.

Mar 11, 2024

5Elem Unveils Quick-Ship Hose Program

5Elem introduces a fast delivery service for an extensive range of lay-flat hoses in the U.S., promising essential supplies within two weeks, easing inventory and financial pressures for IDCO members; contact Tony Li at [email protected] for more info.

Mar 7, 2024

Moblico Partners with Bridgeline’s HawkSearch

Bridgeline Digital, Inc. (NASDAQ: BLIN), a marketing software provider, announced a partnership with Moblico, a mobile engagement solutions leader for wholesale distributors. This collaboration aims to boost distributor revenue via mobile search, leveraging Bridgeline’s HawkSearch AI technology and Moblico’s expertise in mobile messaging and custom-branded apps.
 
The partnership is set to enhance the online experience for distributors by combining real-time customer interaction with advanced search capabilities, drawing on both companies’ strong track records in supporting prominent distributors like Misumi USA, Packard, and Kirby Risk. Moblico’s CEO, Pierre Barbeau, and Bridgeline’s CEO, Ari Kahn, expressed enthusiasm for the partnership’s potential to drive significant growth in the distribution industry.

Mar 7, 2024

IDCO Welcomes Royal Brass and Hose

With 75 years in business, Royal Brass and Hose has been a leader in the distribution of quality products for the automotive, industrial, agricultural, and hydraulic fields.

Nov 20, 2023

IDCO Welcome Rubber & Gasket Co of America as Newest Member

RGA, a key player in industrial rubber distribution and fabrication, excels in offering specialized services like gasket cutting and hose assembly across various states. Their focus on advanced technology, safety, and a skilled team guarantees customer satisfaction and reliable solutions.

Nov 6, 2023

RubberTree Systems Acquires WarehouseTWO


This acquisition unites two established companies to enhance their software solutions to distribution and manufacturing market customers. This strategic move promises continuous development and growth, leveraging RubberTree’s expertise in CRM and ERP integration with WarehouseTWO’s inventory-sharing tools.

Nov 6, 2023

Unilog Partners with Moblico 

Unilog and Moblico have teamed up to enhance distributors’ B2B digital commerce experience. This partnership offers a comprehensive mobile platform, allowing customers to access personalized product promotions, real-time pricing, and more, all while improving convenience and efficiency in distributor-customer relationships.