Do it Best names vendors of the year

Do it Best Corp.’s 2012 vendors of the year include a variety of companies representing categories from lumber to lawn and garden.

The Do it Best Vendor of the Year Award is based upon revenue growth, fill rates, new product innovation and other important criteria.

Three special category honorees were Simpson Strong-Tie for overall sales growth, Master Lock Co. for collaborative forecasting and replenishment, and Milwaukee Electric Tool for outstanding products and services. 

Other honorees were Home and Hardware, Knape and Vogt Manufacturing Company; Hand Tools, Johnson Level and Tool; Power Tools, Milwaukee Electric Tool; Plumbing, Star Water Systems; Heating and Automotive, Erickson Manufacturing, Limited; Electrical, Generac; Housewares, Presto Products Company; Cleaning Supplies and Storage, FHP O-Cedar; Outdoor Power Equipment, Black and Decker; Lawn and Garden, Green Goods,  SWAN; Fastener, Farm, Ranch, and Pet,  Apex-Campbell; Paint,  Sherwin-Williams Company; Outdoor Living, Onward Manufacturing Company, Limited; Rental, Hilti Corporation; INCOM Distributor Supply, Cummins Crosspoint; International, Canarm; Lumber, Carrier Lumber; Commodities, Metal Sales Manufacturing Corporation; Home Décor Kitchen and Bath, Luxo Marble; Home Décor Flooring, Daltile; Building Materials,  Berry Plastics; Millwork, Jim White Millwork; and Building Specialties, The Quikrete Companies.