Where a national catalog fits
National catalogs carry a large in-stock range and ship small parcel orders fast. If you need a few cases shipped across the country once, that is usually the better fit. Shipping a few cases across the country is not cost effective for us, so we cannot fill small out-of-state orders.
Where a local distributor fits
A local distributor fits steady buying: the same film, boxes, liners and paper every week or month, by the case around Indianapolis or in larger orders out of state.
| What you need | How Ace-Pak Products handles it |
|---|---|
| A person to call | An account representative who follows up quickly on your quote |
| Knowing when to reorder | Routine check-ins and guidance on reordering |
| Options and pricing | Access to over 100,000 SKUs from more than 50 manufacturers, not tied to one |
| Terms | Credit terms for approved accounts after a credit check |
| Delivery | Smaller quantities around Indianapolis; orders of $2,500 or more ship free out of state |
| One vendor | Packaging, janitorial and safety supplies on one account |
Questions to ask any distributor
- Is there a minimum order, and does it change outside your area?
- When does shipping become free?
- Who do I call when an order is short or late?
- Can you match what we use now, or bring us alternatives?
- Do you offer credit terms, and what does it take to qualify?