United Stationers Inc. is North America’s largest broad line wholesale distributor of business products. The company offers traditional office products, office furniture, technology products, janitorial and breakroom supplies, and industrial products.
Among the largest furniture wholesalers
As one of the largest office furniture wholesale distributors in North America, United supplies, supports and empowers independent dealers in the office furniture category. The company stocks over 5,000 furniture products including desks, filing and storage solutions, seating and systems furniture, along with a variety of products for vertical markets such as education, government, healthcare and professional services. Innovative marketing programs and related services help drive this business across multiple customer channels.
Furniture distributors can rely on United’s unique value proposition that assures they will receive:
• The largest selection of mid-market furniture in the industry with products from over 60 industry-leading manufacturers
• Options of in-stock, quick ship and special order items
• National distribution capabilities that enable same-day or overnight delivery to more than 90% of the U.S.
• Comprehensive marketing support including an industry-leading Mid-Market Furniture Catalog, furniture flyers, leaflets, postcards and customizable sell sheets
• A broad offering of e-commerce tools including the Online Furniture Catalog, the Visual Planner sales productivity tool, the DeskTop Presenter computer screen-sharing and collaboration tool, and robust e-content, campaign management, and one-to-one marketing capabilities
• World class customer care to assist the dealer with day-to-day furniture customer service, special orders, competitive bids and quotes, and space planning and design as well as delivery and set-up needs
• Training programs designed to help dealers improve their sales and operations