Today, Suburban Wholesale & Supply welcomed contractors, vendors and manufacturers to our Davenport wholesale center for our Contractor Appreciation Day and Open House. It was a great opportunity to enjoy lunch, see products, talk directly with industry representatives and, most importantly, thank the contractors who continue to support our local business. But today's event represents something bigger.
Over the years, Suburban Wholesale & Supply has grown into a local resource for siding distribution, sales support and contractor service throughout the Quad Cities, Eastern Iowa and Western Illinois.
Our goal isn't simply to sell siding. We want to help contractors sell more, install better and keep their projects moving.
More Than Siding on a Shelf
Contractors need more than a distributor that takes an order.
They need someone who answers the phone.
They need material available when the crew is ready.
They need accessories to finish the project.
They need samples when they're meeting with homeowners.
They need answers when they encounter a product or installation question.
And they need a distributor who understands that time matters.
That's the type of relationship we're working to build at Suburban Wholesale & Supply.
Local Siding Inventory
Inventory is a major part of our business. Suburban Wholesale & Supply stocks 29 colors of vinyl siding, along with many of the accessories contractors need to complete their projects.
We also provide access to a wide range of exterior products, including Gentek siding, Sequoia Select, ASCEND Composite Cladding, steel and aluminum siding, Tando products, Progressive Foam insulation, trim, accessories and sealants. Having choices matters.
Today's homeowners aren't necessarily looking for one siding product or one price. They want to see colors, profiles, accents and upgrades. That's an opportunity for the contractor.
Helping Contractors Sell Better Projects
We believe one of the most important jobs of a siding professional is helping homeowners understand their options. Instead of presenting one product and one price, show them what's possible. What's the difference between siding profiles? Would Board & Batten look good on the gable? Could insulation improve the siding package? Would composite cladding be a good upgrade? Could a specialty accent completely change the front of the house? That's why our Davenport wholesale center offers samples, literature, product displays, corner cuts and demonstration materials contractors can use during their sales presentations. Build a good-better-best proposal. Let the homeowner see and touch the products. Explain why one system is different from another. Don't just give them a price. Build value. A better presentation can lead to a better project for the homeowner and a more profitable project for the contractor.
Contractor Training & Product Knowledge
The siding industry continues to change.
New products are introduced. Installation practices evolve. Homeowners ask more questions. Contractors need to stay informed.
That's why contractor education is an important part of what we're building at Suburban Wholesale & Supply.
We continue to support siding installation education, VSI training, manufacturer demonstrations, product education and hands-on learning opportunities for local contractors.
We're also expanding our focus on siding sales education.
Knowing how to install a product is important.
Knowing how to explain its value to a homeowner is important too.
The stronger a contractor becomes at both, the stronger their business can become.
Local Delivery Keeps Jobs Moving
Material doesn't do much good sitting in a warehouse when your crew needs it on the jobsite.
Suburban Wholesale & Supply provides local material delivery to help contractors keep projects moving throughout the Quad Cities and surrounding communities.
Whether you're working in Davenport, Bettendorf, Moline, Rock Island, East Moline or elsewhere in Eastern Iowa and Western Illinois, talk with our team about material availability and delivery.
Need siding?
Need accessories?
Need a sample?
Need help with an upcoming project?
Call Suburban.
Local People. Local Service.
One of our biggest advantages is simple:
We're local.
Suburban Wholesale & Supply is located at 3602 North Harrison Street in Davenport, Iowa.
You can stop in.
You can see the products.
You can pick up samples.
You can ask questions.
And you can talk with people who understand the siding industry and the local market.
We know contractors don't always have days to wait for an answer. Sometimes you need to know what's available today so you can keep tomorrow's project moving.
That's where a strong local distributor can make a difference.
Contractor Appreciation Day Is About Relationships
Today's Open House wasn't simply about free lunch or product displays.
It was about relationships.
Relationships between contractors and distributors.
Relationships between contractors and manufacturers.
Relationships between local businesses that depend on one another to succeed.
We sincerely appreciate the contractors, vendors and manufacturer representatives who joined us today.
Those relationships are exactly what we want Suburban Wholesale & Supply to continue building.
When Our Contractors Succeed, We Succeed
Our philosophy is pretty straightforward:
When our contractors succeed, Suburban succeeds.
If having material in stock saves you time, we've done our job.
If delivery keeps your crew working, we've done our job.
If a sample helps you close a sale, we've done our job.
If training helps your team become better installers, we've done our job.
If showing an upgrade helps you build a better and more profitable siding project, we've done our job.
We're not looking at one order.
We're interested in helping with the next hundred projects.
Your Quad Cities Siding Resource
Suburban Wholesale & Supply is proud to serve siding contractors, remodelers, builders and exterior professionals throughout the Quad Cities, Eastern Iowa and Western Illinois.
We're continuing to invest in the things contractors actually need:
Inventory.
Delivery.
Product knowledge.
Samples.
Training.
Sales support.
Service.
We're not trying to be another place that simply sells siding.
We're working to be the place local contractors turn to when they need siding, answers and service.
Visit Suburban Wholesale & Supply
3602 North Harrison Street
Davenport, Iowa
Stop in our wholesale center, see our siding products and samples, talk with our experienced team or contact us for your next material quote and jobsite delivery.
Suburban Wholesale & Supply — helping local contractors sell more, install better and keep projects moving.
Learn more at suburban-wholesale.com.
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