Billy Goat named 2010 Supplier of the Year

Feb. 18, 2011, Lee’s Summit, Mo. – True Value Company’s rental division named Billy Goat Industries its 2010 Lawn and Garden Supplier of the Year on Jan. 31 during the co-op’s Spring and Rental Market in Orlando, Fla. This marks the second such recognition in the past four years – Billy Goat received True Value’s Rental Tool and Equipment Supplier of the Year in 2007.

Dave Feuerhelm, True Value’s merchandise manager for rental, highlighted Billy Goat’s strong sales growth, product quality, in-store merchandising, store support and new product introductions as the reasons why True Value selected Billy Goat for this award. Lyle Heidemann, True Value’s president and CEO, joined Feuerhelm on stage, to present the award to Pierre Pereira, vice-president of sales and marketing at Billy Goat, who accepted the award on behalf of Billy Goat.