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Why buy from Summers?

Service

For over a century, Summers has provided our customers with quality products, competitive pricing, and outstanding service. We outservice our competition.

A Supplier You Can Trust

Summers has evolved to become a modern company with an old-fashioned dedication to strong values. We do what we say we are going to do and let you know when we can't. Integrity and fair dealings are traditions dating back over a hundred years at Summers.

Extensive Inventory

Summers carries a vast inventory of quality products, with over 16,000 items available for prompt delivery. You can count on us for all the MRO supplies you need to keep your plant running smoothly, including cutting tools, abrasives, material handling items, and janitorial supplies. We also provide, on a turn key basis, in-plant offices, storage mezzanines, hydraulic lift tables, modular workstations, and other space saving storage solutions, custom designed to your specific requirements.

Everything You Need and More

Need a special item? Let us find it and aquire it for you. Forty percent of our sales volume represents items not carried in our inventory. Our customers know that we go the extra mile to solve their problems. We welcome opportunities to outservice our competition.

Special Programs

Summers supports a variety of Inventory Management strategies, all designed to get the right products to the right place at the right time. Take advantage of our vendor-managed inventory, just-in-time, tool crib, and similar services. We work with each customer to develop the most appropriate supply chain solution. Our approach is to ask how you need to do business with us and tailor a program accordingly.

Experience Counts

The in-depth MRO experience of our people sets us apart. Our eight person outside sales staff experience totals 135 years in the industrial field, and our ten inside team members have a total of 151 years experience. There is always a knowledgeable and flexible staff member available to provide first class service to every customer.

Quality and Reliability

Our warehouse in Johnson City is equiped with modern systems and a very capable staff. We boast a 99.92% accuracy rate and a fill rate of 94%. We cycle count our inventory to ensure that we always have the items you need on our shelves. Plus, our warehouse people, with a total of 131 years MRO experience, simply do not make mistakes in filling orders.

Outstanding Technical Expertise

At Summers, our capable sales engineers excel at developing innovative solutions tailored to your requirements. We collaborate with our vendors, keeping abreast of the latest product trends to help you make cost-effective purchasing decisions. We have the know-how and can-do attitude to help you streamline operations and reduce your costs of doing business. Summers is proud to be your partner in achieving mutual success.

Technology Edge

Our state-of-the-art systems are designed to enhance customer efficiencies. For example, our computer system cross-references unique part numbers with customers numbers for fast access to product information. Our aim is to leverage technology to reduce your staff ordering time and provide you with the information you need in a timely manner.

Convenient Sales Counter

Summers' Johnson City facilities include a pick-up sales counter. Many of our local industries and commercial contractors take advantage of this service to acquire needed items. Four very knowledgeable employees, with over 88 years total MRO experience, staff this convenient service.