DAYTON, Ohio — WinWholesale was listed in the 2008 InformationWeek 500 and ranked No. 112 on the list of companies recognized for innovative use of information technology (IT).

In the list’s distribution industry category, only one other company ranked higher than WinWholesale.

The company provides support including IT, finance, marketing, and human resources to its local wholesaling operations in 44 states. These local operations go to market under the Winnelson, Winlectric, Winair, Windustrial, Winsupply, Winwater, and Noland brands.

“We’re pleased to be recognized on this list,” said Steve Hangen, WinWholesale CIO. “With more than 570 local operations across the country, we need to use technology that can grow with us, support our unique business model, and bolster our efforts to serve customers better than any other wholesaler.”

According to WinWholesale, InformationWeek has identified and honored the nation’s most innovative users of information technology with its annual listing.

For more information, visit www.winwholesale.com.

Publication date: 12/01/2008