The LEPCO Difference
LEPCO amplifies the value of each brand and dealer partner, demonstrating a commitment to the industry that is second to none.
We Operate with Pride
Our family-owned and operated business model has ensured close-knit business relationships throughout the years. Maintaining these relationships and our reputation for outstanding service is our daily focus. Swift to act, we never sacrifice quality in product or support and are loyal to our strategic partners. We constantly ask ourselves, “How can we add more value?” to every task we carry out and every decision we make.
LEPCO focuses on proper inventory management to help dealers achieve the most profitable level of inventory turns. Through our Performance Rebate Program, dealers are able to reduce inventory risk, model mix challenges, and carrying costs. Our Inventory Protection Program focuses on retailing interest-bearing inventory by sharing the interest costs. Combined with strategic booking programs and top-rated logistics, dealers benefit from savvy ordering processes, next-day service, and dependable fill rates. LEPCO’s own financial strength supports ongoing operational innovation and stability even in the most challenging economic conditions.
In addition to core programming, LEPCO has a full team supporting both manufacturers and retailers in the channel, including: business consultants, technical service, marketing, customer support, and credit.
We Continuously Improve
LEPCO is five decades strong and committed to our future. Always hungry to discover new opportunities and areas of growth, LEPCO understands that small gains over time make a big impact in the long view. We’re dedicated to serving the dealer of today – and of tomorrow. We strive to be the distributor of choice for years to come. We put our money where our future is – investing in our state-of-the art facility, our people and our next generation.
We Serve with Integrity
Do the right thing, all the time, every time. We have high standards of service and performance, which means we believe in transparency and accountability to earn your trust and respect. We proudly serve each other and our partners, as well as the greater community through volunteerism and charity.
We Create Successful Partners
Your success is important to us! We empower our channel partners and team members to innovate and grow, and we work hard to design profit-generating programs for all. Over our 50+ years in doing business, we’ve built a strong new dealer development methodology as well as ongoing business planning and support. Our retail-based sales readiness programs grow a dealer’s revenue and increase market share. We believe in unity and working as one with our strategic partners to accomplish greatness at every point in the channel.
We Prioritize Family Culture
As a third-generation family business, we cultivate a unique culture for our staff and working relationships that is centered around people. Our team is human and values personal relationships where acceptance, generosity and kindness rule. When you put people first, success follows.
Territory Management with a Team Focus
Delivering an industry-leading dealer experience is where our difference lies. Every dealer is assigned a strategic partner in their territory manager. This is the day-to-day go-to contact, who also offers business consultancy, product management and retail support. But because teamwork is at the heart of how LEPCO operates, you will be surrounded by sales management, inside sales representatives, product demonstrators, service technicians, accountants and a marketing team. Together we work to assist dealers in the promotion and sale of products. Dealers benefit from profit-generating programs, merchandising support, turn-key advertising programs, retail promotions, customer communications plans, sales and product training events, service schools and credit counseling. When a dealer calls customer support, they get a live voice on the other end ready to serve!
Product demonstration allows a dealer and their territory manager to offer product trials to prospective landscapers. A product demonstrator offers a hands-on experience for a crew on one of their specific job sites.
Product demonstrators also support dealer events at the dealership or within the community. Trade show? Open house? DIY workshop? A product demonstrator can bring demo units and a wealth of knowledge to such dealer-led events.
Amplified Value
Brand value, dealer value, customer value. We work hard to amplify that value and move it along the channel.
When we provide quality products and exceptional service to our group of independent dealers, they in turn provide a higher level of service and support to the end-users of all the brands we represent. It’s how we all achieve forward motion in our businesses – and our hearts.
Kevin Dee, Bethel Power Equipment
Bethel Power Equipment
When we decided to open a new store, our Territory Manager was more excited than we were! Always positive thoughts from everyone at LEPCO. The day we got our displays, we had a full crew from LEPCO arrive. They jumped right in and started putting things together, hanging pictures, trimmers, blowers and more. At that point I knew we had partnered with the right family – the LEPCO family.
Lance Robicheau, Territory Manager
Territory Manager since 2009
LEPCO’s superpower is ‘opportunity translation’, better known as ‘problem solving’ to the rest of the world. Tried and true methods take lefts and rights daily. Everyone at LEPCO understands that our industry-best service is not automatic.
Marc Quirion, Newport Farm and Garden
Newport Farm and Garden
Since we signed on with LEPCO it has been nothing but a positive! If there is a question it is always answered professionally and within a matter of minutes. There is never any waiting for technical support and they always do their best to get the information you need. Our Territory Manager goes above and beyond and makes sure we are set up for success.
Jennifer Konopinski, Brian Konopinski Inc
Brian Konopinski Inc
LEPCO goes above and beyond to help us dealers find the information that we need. If they do not have the answer, they will contact whoever they need to, to get us the correct answer. Customer satisfaction is especially important to LEPCO, and often even though the customer may have been wrong, LEPCO steps up and takes care of the problem for them to satisfy the customer. It has been a privilege doing business with this company.
Al Weinsteiger, Power Pro Equipment
Power Pro Equipment
It’s always a pleasure dealing with all the employees at LEPCO. They are always willing to help.
Rebecca Adams, Southern States Milford Co-op
Southern States Milford Co-op
LEPCO is the best distributor we do business with – hands down! You can always count on the staff at LEPCO to be professional and efficient. During the pandemic they have been fantastic at keeping us informed and trying to keep us stocked with inventory to sell to our customers. Shipping is always reliable and fast. The service techs are always very helpful and patient when I call with questions.
Robert Kintner, CFO, Director of IT & Human Resources
CFO, Director of IT & HR since 2020
The benefit package is incredibly generous and employee support is paramount. When the company is faced with a challenge, the management team and the employees rise to the occasion delivering the highest level of service. This is a special company that I’m simply proud to work for and excited to come to work each and every day.
Glen Burkholder, Service Manager
Service Manager since 1994
LEPCO has been generous. After 2 years as Assistant Service Manager, I was promoted to Service Manager. I was young and a bit green, but LEPCO gave me the chance to prove myself. Things worked out well and again I was given the opportunity to grow into the parts purchasing role about 10 years ago. I am grateful and thankful for those opportunities and for LEPCO’s generosity. Many employees and management I consider friends and not just coworkers.
Nicole Mueller, Customer Support Representative
Customer Support Representative since 2020
LEPCO definitely takes care of their employees. I’ve never worked for such a caring company.
Rosemary Shannon, Oakland Marine & Equipment
Oakland Marine & Equipment
I can honestly say after many years in the industry, LEPCO is a top-notch distributor. LEPCO is at the top of their game – always. Knowledgeable. Helpful. Professional and like family. I feel comfortable speaking with anyone on the phone. I always tell my customers the products I sell them are only as good as the dealer supporting them. Just like we are only as good as the distributor backing us. Thanks for being a 100!
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