Join us on July 21, 2023, from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM for our Summer Customer Appreciation BBQ. We are excited to announce that this year's event is sponsored by Master Lock, a trusted leader in security solutions. As a token of our genuine gratitude, we have partnered with Smokehouse BBQ to provide you with mouthwatering and savory food options. Be sure to drop by and enjoy some delectable dishes and refreshing beverages, all available to you free of charge. But that's not all! By attending, you also stand a chance to win exciting prizes. So, mark your calendars and join us as we gather to celebrate and express our gratitude for your continued support.
Manufacturer Delays and Surcharges
Most of us are aware that there have been global supply chain issues for several months now. Long delays and increased rates in the shipping industry have become yet another “new normal” for us all to contend with. These delays and increased costs apply just as much to commodities as they do to finished goods.
Our manufacturers have worked hard to keep products flowing and costs from increasing, but the pressures have continued to mount. Over the course of 2021, we have received several notices from manufacturers declaring that they will be charging temporary surcharges on their products. This is on top of most of our manufacturers implementing price increases in 2021, both planned and unplanned.
As for delays, we are seeing them become more and more common. Some manufacturers are better than others about communicating these delays, and some not at all simply because they don’t have an answer. One of our largest vendors recently published a reference guide for lead times detailing delays from 3 to 34 weeks. As some of our customers know, there are some delayed products that we are not getting answers for.
As we all navigate these challenges together, please keep in mind that we all want our businesses to keep growing; the manufacturers, us as distributors, your business and your customers’ businesses.
A-Line Summer BBQ in Calgary
Just sending out a reminder to join us at our Calgary branch Friday between 11:00 am and 2:00 pm for our Weiser sponsored Summer Barbecue. Stop in for a meal and refreshments and check out our in-store specials and maybe win a prize!
A-Line Summer BBQ
Just sending out a reminder to join us at our Edmonton branch tomorrow between 11:00 am and 2:00 pm for our Weiser sponsored Summer Barbecue. Stop in for a meal and refreshments and check out our in-store specials and maybe win a prize!
A Fresh New Look...
Over the past year, A-Line Distributors has underwent exciting changes, with some new faces, an increase in inventory holdings, a new look in both the A-Line Edmonton as well as the A-Line Calgary showrooms. Come visit our booth at the PLAA Trade Show, meet some of our new staff and hear about the new products and services we have to offer.
A year ago A-Line Distributors brought on a new General Manager, Ms. Dennene Huntley. Dennene brings with her years of logistics and management experience and a fresh set of eyes into our industry. She is eager to ensure that A-Line Distributor’s customers’ needs are met and in order to ensure we provide outstanding customer service she has brought on the follow people to enhance the A-Line team:
Peter McGillivray, with 30 years of experience in the Locksmith industry is now the A-Line Calgary Branch Manager.
Dwight Dupuis with several years of Sales and Business development experience is the Sales and Business Development Manager.
Mark Boland, with over 12 years of sales experience within the Locksmith industry and 10 years with A-Line, has rejoined the team.
Please come visit us at our booth during the PLAA Trade Show, or, if you haven’t seen the fresh new look, come by and see the new showrooms at A-Line Edmonton and A-Line Calgary. If short on time or out of the area, you can visit our website at www.alinedistributors.com. If you have questions for Dennene, please send an email to sales@alinedistributors.com, she would be glad to answer your questions.
We at A-Line Distributors are committed to providing outstanding customer service and we are looking forward to growing with our customers.
Did you know?
We have recently added over 2,000 square feet of shelf space in our Edmonton branch to store more products for our customers. In addition to bulking up our existing inventory, we’ve also started stocking a range of new products. You’ll find we have more in stock in Allegion, Corbin Russwin, Norton, Sargent, and Yale products.
Rayovac Products Now in Stock
A-Line Distributors is now carrying Rayovac Industrial products. We have in stock AA, AAA, C, D and 9 volt batteries as well as a selection Portable Power packs and USB Power adapters. We are also stocking the Sportsman 6 LED Headlight and LED Tactical Pen Light. See the links below for more details.
Batteries
http://www.rayovacindustrial.com/Products/Ultra-Pro-Alkaline-Batteries/Shrink-Wrapped-Batteries.aspx
Portable Power
http://www.rayovacindustrial.com/Products/Portable-Power-Chargers.aspx
Lights
http://www.rayovacindustrial.com/Products/Lights.aspx
Be sure to let us know if you are interested in any other Rayovac Industrial products.