Bid Master, Inc.
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4877 Wheatley’s Pond Road
Smyrna, DE 19977
Phone: (302) 653-6630
Fax: (302) 653-6648
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.bidmaster.com |
Richard Boyce, President
& CEO
William K. Lee, Director
of Operations
Stephen L. Nowak, General
Counsel |
COMPANY DESCRIPTION
Bid Master has dominated the electronic catalog specifying,
configuring, and ordering of windows and doors in the building
industry. Its products have been the baseline for leading home
products retailers and many of the largest window and door
manufacturers. The new tools will empower participants (dealers
and distributors) throughout the fulfillment channel, enabling
enhanced specification, option, pricing, and related comparisons,
as well as enabling electronic commerce on manufacturer specific
sites.
PRODUCT LINE OR SERVICE
Custom tailored, ERP compatible electronic catalogs for the
building industry.
technology/proprietary rights
Proprietary software for enhanced configuration of complex,
multiple permutation specified products, as well as successfully
back-end ERP integration with the leading national home retail
chain.
MARKET OPPORTUNITIES
Currently, manufacturers of 65% of the volume of the $12
Billion windows and doors sold in the U.S. use Bid Master
electronic catalogs. Expanions with an internet based version, and
offering more comprehensive searching and comparative features,
enables Bid Master to capture a greater share of the value created
and costs saved in a two step distribution industry.
MARKETING/SALES & DISTRIBUTION
Marketed to specifying, procuring, and related decision makers,
such as the professional building and remodeling trade, through
advertising, trade show participation, and regular newsletters.
Sales to leading window, door, and millwork manufacturers; and
leading national, regional and independent dealers and
distributors, driven by the needs and desires of the end users.
MANUFACTURING
All software development, CD production capabilities, and
support and services are housed in a new 10,000 SF facility, with
expansion ongoing for an additional 6000 SF. The internet tools
being rolled out would require expansion of existing technology
infrastructure.
COMPETITION
Various vertical portals focused on larger construction and
building sectors, including ChanneLinx, Buildnet, Buildscape, and
others, represent potential partners as well as
"competitors." All have inquired about acquiring the
configuration tools produced by Bid Master.
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