SUMMER 2019

THE DISTRIBUTOR’S LINK 139
For the past 20 years,
Sphere 1 has been one of
the leading Cooperatives in
the tool, fastener & concrete
communities.
MIKE SHUMARD
Started by seven
dedicated Distributors in
1999, Sphere 1 has soared
and now consists of 153
Premier Distributors Member-
Owners throughout the
United States, representing
796 locations.
What makes Sphere
1 special is the fact that
it is owned by large and
small Distributors, who all
take pride in this diverse
community of peers. Sphere
1 not only works closely with
its Members to help cast
vision and drive long-term
strategies, but they also
provide enhanced vendor
programs, superior education
and innovative best practices
for its membership.
As Sphere 1 has matured
over the years, so has
its partnerships with its
Preferred Suppliers.
With 115 world-class
Supplier Manufacturers in
the business, Sphere 1 has created
a recipe that highly benefits both
the Distributor and the Supplier.
2019 was capped off the largest
year in purchase history for Sphere
1 Suppliers, and the future looks
bright.
As Sphere 1 continues to
evolve, they are not taking their
foot off the gas. The biggest value
of the organization is a growing
and thriving Membership. Even
though the process of New Member
Development is very selective,
Sphere 1 is on the lookout for
elite distributors, specifically in
the Fastener Markets that fit into
the geographical needs of the
organization.
Distributors who are interested in
exploring Membership opportunities
within the Sphere 1 Cooperative
should inquire with Mike Shumard at
Mikes@sphere1net.com.