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THE DISTRIBUTOR’S LINK
Vertex Distribution,
a division of HWC, is
pleased to announce
that Richard “Rich”
Megliola has joined the
team as President of
Vertex Distribution.
Rich began his career
in the fastener industry
after acquiring a degree
in Marketing from Kean
University. Rich has
excelled in every position he has held rising
through the ranks of many companies, inclusive
of serving in executive leadership positions in
some of the fastener industries’ most prominent
and powerful players.
Rich’s knowledge and experience is matched
with his passion for the fastener industry as a
whole, as he currently serves as a Board Member
of the National Fastener Distributors Association
(NFDA). This holistic vision and history within the
fastener industry is why Rich was selected to lead
Vertex Distribution into a new era as its president.
Rich is married with 2 children and resides just
outside of Chicago, Illinois and he will primarily
office from the Vertex Chicago branch office.
Founded in 1881 as the Pawtucket
Manufacturing Company, Vertex Distribution
traces its roots to the dawn of America’s
industrial revolution. Since its founding, Vertex
Distribution has become a respected leader in
the distribution of stainless steel and corrosion
resistant fasteners, expanding its product line to
encompass both inch & metric fasteners as well
as hose clamps & rivets.
HWC is a national leader in the distribution
of electrical wire, cable and related services -
including cable management systems, mechanical
wire, fasteners, lifting & rigging hardware.
Comprehensive value-added services include
same-day shipping, knowledgeable sales staff,
inventory management programs, just-in-time
delivery, logistics support, email and social media.
For more information regarding Vertex Distribution
and a listing of their locations near you, please visit
their website at www.vertexdistribution.com.