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Before
After: Cleaned, Labeled & Organized
UNDER THE HOOD:
Q&A WITH IMPERIAL SUPPLIES
AN INSIDE LOOK AT HOW IMPERIAL SUPPLIES IS REDEFINING SUPPORT FOR AUTO SHOPS.
In today’s fast-moving automotive industry, efficiency is everything. That’s why more shops are turning to
Imperial Supplies—not just for nuts and bolts, but for a smarter, more complete way to manage inventory
and procurement.
With thousands of SKUs spanning PPE, chemicals, tools, and more, Imperial goes beyond basic hardware.
Each shop is paired with a Dedicated Account Advisor who understands their needs and helps streamline
sourcing, simplify reordering, and reduce downtime.
Recently, Imperial Supplies VP of Channel Development Travis Vanlannen sat down with DrivenAdvantage.
com President Craig Montgomery to discuss how Imperial’s Field Service Program and dedicated advisors
are helping shops improve efficiency and reduce costs.
Craig: A lot of shops think Imperial Supplies
only carries nuts, bolts, and fasteners. What
don’t they realize about the full scope of what
Imperial Supplies offer?
Travis: That’s a common misconception. Nuts
and bolts are just one piece of what we do.
Most shops are surprised to learn we offer
thousands of SKUs across multiple categories
from PPE, chemicals, shop supplies, janitorial
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products, to tools, electrical, and safety supplies. That’s the moment it all makes sense;
less hassle, same quality, more control.
Craig: What does day-to-day support look like
when working with Imperial Supplies; is someone there to help?
Travis: Absolutely. Every shop we work with
gets a Dedicated Account Advisor. Your Ded-
