SAN DIEGO -- July 25, 2001 -- BuilderDepot Inc. today announced that its Home Improvement Center www.builderdepot.com has started to take orders in preparation for the official store opening next month. Manufacturers and building professionals attending the PCBC trade event in San Francisco will have the opportunity to meet with Zak Zakhariya, chief operating officer of BuilderDepot, during the show.
"After a long journey building the store, we are excited to be able to serve the industry with our new concept in merchandising. The store is operational and taking orders, and we continue to add new products as more manufacturers learn about the store and our business model" say Zakhariya. "The superstore will continue to work towards its goal of offering the largest possible selection of products, and a rich suite of services to its customers and the manufacturers alike"
The store operates on the old and proven model but at the speed of the Internet. Orders received by BuilderDepot are electronically transmitted to the manufacturers who dispatch the orders to their distribution network for fulfillment. The manufacturers also have the option to serve the end customers directly. BuilderDepot does not charge the manufacturers setup fees, or any ongoing fees, as the service is free. This is a commission-only structure, where BuilderDepot collects a minimum of five percent commission only when products are sold.
Manufacturers who sign on with BuilderDepot.com to sell their products will eliminate numerous expenses, coupled with total control over their product display choices, pricing, shipping, and clearance items.
For builders, BuilderDepot provides building project management tools, BOMs, complementary products, services, and resources; in other words, everything a builder or home improvement enthusiast would need for project design and planning. "They will have the ability to go to one site to complete an entire project with access to worldwide products, services, and information" says Zakhariya. Additionally, BuilderDepot.com keeps track of products ordered by builders, helping them to bid future projects with more accuracy, and even prepare orders that include materials for a complete house plan. Orders maybe shipped directly to the construction site, and can be pre-scheduled for a future shipping date coordinating with the project schedule.
BuilderDepot.com is a home improvement center and building materials superstore online with a mission to help the builders and manufacturers accelerate the sales process, strengthen the relationship, and offer the largest product selection. Founded in 1999, BuilderDepot is a privately held and funded California corporation. The company is located in San Diego. More information about BuilderDepot.com is available online at www.builderdepot.com or you may contact Zak Zakhariya at his email Zak@builderdepot.com or his mobile phone (760) 807-0417.
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