Red Dot recently recognized its top-performing distributors of 2017, as well as a key employee, at its annual Red Dot Distributor Conference.
The Million Dollar Award, the company’s highest honor, was given to three distributors that sold more than $1 million worth of Red Dot units and parts last year. Recipients were Badger Truck Refrigeration, Eau Claire, Wis.; Kool Radiator, Southgate, Mich.; and NVB Equipment of Central California.
“The three Million Dollar Award recipients helped make 2017 one of Red Dot’s most successful years in recent history, resulting in a nearly 25 percent revenue increase from 2016,” says Nick Janus, chief financial officer, Red Dot. “Our distributors’ professionalism, longevity in the marketplace and clear commitment to serving their customers in the heavy-duty and off-road industries make us proud that they choose to represent Red Dot.”
In addition to the Million Dollar Award, the three leading distributors received the Winners’ Circle Award given to the six highest-performing customers. The other Winners’ Circle Award recipients were Crows Truck Service, Memphis, Tenn.; Instrument Sales & Service, Portland, Ore.; and Simplicity Air, Hamilton, Ontario.
“It’s because of our loyal customers that Red Dot has been able to flourish in the heavy-duty mobile HVAC market for more than 50 years,” says Pat Carroll, vice president of sales and marketing. “We can count on these guys to represent Red Dot in the marketplace, among their consumers who use our products every day in the most demanding, punishing environments. We’re extremely grateful to serve as their business partners and are pleased to present them with this award.”
Red Dot also honored 18 of its distributors with the Triple Crown award, which recognizes outstanding performance in three categories – increase in overall sales, total gross sales and position in the top 50.
Honorees include:
