Oct. 30, 2008 —
Pan-Oston Co. is teaming with the National Grocers Association (N.G.A.), the national trade association representing the independent sector of the retail and wholesale grocery industry, to deliver products and services.
"We are thrilled to be working with Pan-Oston. This agreement represents a great opportunity to create value and efficiency for our members and achieve the necessary economies of scale to compete,” said Frank DiPasquale, senior vice president and executive director of N.G.A.
The agreement establishes an exclusive partnership program in which N.G.A. members are pre-approved to receive member benefits such as economy pricing, unique programs, technology and support services on all Pan-Oston retail checkout and display products inclusive of the patent-pending Utopia™ self-checkout solution.
"The National Grocers Association values the existence of independent retailers as a central requirement of a competitive grocery market and pursues strategic initiatives to support their member opportunities to increase efficiency, reduce costs, and maintain their competitive position,” said Jim Vance, Pan-Oston’s president.
About Pan-Oston
Pan-Oston, a majority owned subsidiary of Houchens Industries, one of the largest employee owned ( ESOP ) companies in the U.S., has been designing and manufacturing retail checkout products as well as a broad range of retail fixtures and fittings for over 40 years. The company is based in Bowling Green, Ky.
