IDG was selected by the Industrial Supply Manufacturers Association (ISMA) as the recipient for the 2003 Value-Added Partner Award in the distributor category. This coveted award is given to only one distributor and one manufacturer each year, and has quickly become recognized as one of the MROP industry's premiere accolades.

     The ISMA carefully selects winners based primarily upon the company's ability to demonstrate exceptional, clearly documented cost savings and/or process improvements for its customers and end-users. We believe our selection as the 2003 winner is a testament to the partnerships we have formed with our customers that result in real savings and documented value.

     We would like to take this opportunity to thank the ISMA, our customers, and each of our associates for the parts you have all played in this success. For more information on the Value-Added Partner Award, the guidelines for consideration and its significance in the industry, please visit www.valueaddedpartners.org or www.ismaonline.com.