Testimonials

Our company has been doing business with Modern Sales Co-op since our inception in 1982.

As a National Sales Agency, with Sales Representatives coast to coast, we are very well positioned to interface with all of the MSC Members in Canada, on a very regular basis. We receive tremendous support from the members, on the lines we represent, hopefully due in part to the level of service commitment we provide.

Dealing with the management of MSC has been a pleasurable experience because of their integrity and fairness in their evaluation process of our Vendor lines. They provide excellent direction and leadership to their members and to their MSC associates/employees.

Over the years, I have seen principles of MSC members go through the chairs of the group and the caliber of these members has always impressed me. They show excellent leadership, interface very well with MSC management and have kept the group very much on a positive expansion curve. No matter, big or small as a member, you have an equal voice in this organization.

Certain companies have flattened out on their growth; but the diversification strategy deployed by MSC Management to expand into Heavy Duty, Industrial & Hardware has kept their growth and membership vibrant. In fact our organization has followed the lead of MSC by diversifying into new areas as well, in order to best satisfy the needs of the MSC members.

In summary, when I look at the direction of this organization, the leadership provided by management in concert with their board of directors and the support staff they have at their distribution centers, I would not hesitate to recommend MSC as a very viable option to anyone seeking an affiliation.

John Vanstone, President
Specialty Sales & Marketing

MSC has been a partner of Satisfied Brake for 15 years. Through successes and challenges, the relationship has endured and thrived.

The result is a winning combination with year over year growth and improvement in overall business. A confidence in the relationship enabling the mutual investment and commitment of all parties involved. The unity throughout their organization is a strong testimony to their continued success and our long-term partnership.

Having a partner in MSC, open and willing to cultivate a common vision leading to this success is truly a satisfying result.

Ian Braunstein, Vice President, Sales
Satisfied Brake Products Inc.

As an independent jobber, the co-operative approach of Modern Sales gives me a wealth of shared knowledge, experience and purchasing power. This gives me a business advantage over my competitors.

Modern Sales has a management team of industry professionals focused on providing what the membership needs in an efficient, cost effective manner. Management is well informed of industry trends and sharing of market opportunities. This approach makes Modern Sales a leader in the Canadian aftermarket.

Modern Sales is staffed by a dedicated team with warehousing divided between three distribution centers strategically placed across the nation. Modern Sales is well inventoried and ordering is convenient and easy which provides another advantage in a competitive marketplace.

For my business, Modern Sales makes financial sense.

Scott Sallstrom , Treasurer
B&J Parts, Ltd

As an owner in a second generation, family owned and operated, parts distribution/automotive machine shop business, as well as a very busy mother of three, I depend on Modern Sales Cooperative (MSC) in many ways.

Our warehouses provide the extensive inventory and convenience that we require for efficient ordering. We also maintain the flexibility of using the many direct-ship vendor programs that are available to us.

The marketing programs and the group buying power that we share provides us with the competitive edge that we require in order to thrive in this industry.

The networking opportunities within the MSC family across the country are invaluable.

The MSC Team are amazing and they offer tremendous support, vision and industry guidance.

Balancing family and business is very challenging. Our partnership with MSC makes the challenge more manageable and is a key component in our success.

Susan Peacock,
Parry Automotive

Bottom Line: What does MSC do for Fortin’s?

MSC keeps us price-competitive. MSC has the ability to return more of the bottom line back to the membership by having a management team that is focused on keeping overheads low and using new technology to do it faster and better.

MSC is extremely effective in communicating with their members country-wide – which means we can stay up-to-date weekly as to the latest news even in our fast-changing marketplace. This communication allows us to run our local businesses with the knowledge of how changes in the national and North American markets could dictate future changes in our local business.

In summary, I choose MSC for my company because it understands the needs of the independent operator and has positioned itself to be a leader in the Canadian aftermarket.

Jeff Fortin, President
Fortin's Supply Ltd.

From a vendor point of view, MSC has very skilled people, who are friendly, in all important areas from purchasing, marketing, pricing, warehouse personnel and executives.

They are very respectful people at MSC who are clearly interested in long term relationships that benefit both parties, and are not afraid to put their own money into the deal to make things work.

MSC is a very principled company that is a pleasure to work with.

I could go on and on...without question MSC is easily the very best customer I have from a partnership, mutual respect, class and accuracy point of view.

Gerald Kottke, Canadian Sales Manager
Delphi