Ideal Supply Named One Of Canada’s 50 Best Managed Companies

Ideal Supply Company Ltd. has been named one of Canada’s 50 best-managed companies in 2007. Canada’s 50 Best Managed Companies is a business awards program, recognizing excellence in Canadian-owned and managed companies with revenues over $10 million.

With 24 locations in South Western Ontario, Ideal Supply Company Ltd. is a sales and distribution specialist in auto parts, electrical supplies and a provider of industrial automation solutions. Ideal Supply’s Automotive Division markets NAPA auto parts to the Automotive Aftermarket in SW Ontario.

“Our mission is to be the best supplier to our customers, the best employer to our associates, and the best channel to market for our suppliers” said Tim MacDonald, president and CEO of Ideal Supply Company Ltd.

“I congratulate Ideal Supply and its management team for being part of such a prestigious group of companies,” added Robert Hattem, president and COO of UAP Inc. “Ideal Supply is not only one of the best managed companies but also one of the best partners UAP and NAPA Auto Parts have. Their professionalism, commitment and drive towards excellence are truly outstanding.”

The sponsors of Canada’s 50 Best Managed Companies are Deloitte, CIBC Commercial Banking, National Post and Queen’s School of Business.