FLIR Systems Names ABC Supply as Primary Distributor and Strategic Partner
2/7/2008
ABC Supply to offer professional roofers best in industry infrared cameras to quickly find and detect roof leaks.
BOSTON, Massachusetts (February 7, 2008) – FLIR Systems, Inc., the global leader in infrared cameras, announced today that ABC Supply Co., Inc. America’s largest wholesale distributor of roofing, siding and windows, will become the primary distributor of FLIR infrared (IR) cameras to the professional roofing industry in the U.S.
“FLIR is pleased to have ABC Supply Co., Inc. as a distributor of our products because of ABC’s expertise and longstanding reputation for excellence in the industry,” said Tom Scanlon, Vice President of the Americas, FLIR Systems, Thermography Division. “It is critical to our success that FLIR IR cameras be sold with knowledge of its application and understanding of the substantial cost saving benefits to building contractors including home inspectors and restoration contractors. We are confident in ABC’s ability to promote the robust features and significant benefits of using FLIR cameras for roof inspection, construction and maintenance”. ABC is offering FLIR infrared cameras in its 2008 catalog.
Water leakage is the leading cause of roof damage. It ruins insulation, causes corrosion, weakens metal decks and other building structures and can lead to structural collapse. FLIR B-Series cameras provide a fast, effective way to spot water accumulation and damage on roofing even when damage is out of sight. FLIR IR cameras save time and money with the ability to immediately locate the problem without disassembling the premises or disrupting the inhabitants.
The B-Series infrared cameras are lightweight and rugged for field use. These cameras can instantly capture and record high-resolution thermal images and download them to a PC. FLIR cameras are available with a wide array of accessories and reporting software for a total damage assessment solution. For product specifications go to www.goinfrared.com.
Learn more about FLIR products at the International Roofing Expo, February 21-23, 2008, Las Vegas, Nevada in the ABC Supply Booth #107.
About ABC Supply:
Founded in 1982 and headquartered in Beloit, Wis., ABC Supply Co.,inc. operates more than 350 branches in 45 states and the District of Columbia. The company has distinguished itself by following a single, simple guiding principle – take care of contractors better than any other distributor by understanding their businesses and offering products and services carefully selected to meet their unique needs. More information is available online at www.abcsupply.com.