Furrion has partnered with Stampede, a route-to-market and supply chain partner for technology brands, to distribute Furrion OEM and consumer products starting from Jan. 1. The partnership will provide Furrion with the infrastructure it needs to support growing demand and expansion into the global consumer industry.
Stampede is one of the largest national distributors serving more than 20,000 resellers in North America. It is a division of DCC plc, an $18.4 billion revenue company listed on the London Stock Exchange. DCC is a leading international sales, marketing and support services group employing more than 12,700 people and operating in 18 countries with a clear focus on performance and growth through four major divisions; LPG, retail, technology, and health care.
“Furrion continues to outperform competitors with innovation and design that defies expectation, and this is where we want to keep our focus,” said Aaron Fidler, co-founder and CEO for Furrion. “Partnering with Stampede, a company known for its logistical efficiencies and a greater than 99.8 percent on-time delivery rating, will enable Furrion to scale globally, optimize efficiencies and deliver the best service to our customers. Together, we aim to become the most efficient and organized logistics provider to the marine and specialty vehicle industry.”
Stampede houses 60-plus sales employees with several nationwide logistics centers that will provide access to new markets, including hospitality, big-box retail, resellers and commercial industries, as well as a streamlined pick-and-pack services for e-commerce channels. Furrion will continue to service RV and marine customers directly with sales and support functions operated from the Elkhart ICIT headquarters, while distribution will be handled from Stampede’s warehouse and logistics center located in South Bend, Ind., and Phoenix, Ariz., for west coast customers.
“Stampede will become an extension to our product development engine to maximize its potential,” said Fidler. “DCC’s vast footprint and infrastructure in the energy and technology industry throughout Europe, Asia, and North America will provide Furrion with a speed-to-market infrastructure that will leverage Furrion’s manufacturing efficiencies and volumes across all product lines globally.”
