Concord, ON - “CDS is a go-to for product within the construction industry, with a wide range of good, quality products, but it is our technical expertise that differentiates us,” says Gino DiGioacchino, the new CEO & President of Construction Distribution & Supply Company Inc. (CDS). DiGioacchino is no apprentice to the construction industry. In fact, he used to sell caulking to CDS about thirty years ago. Since then, he has held many roles including Chief Merchandising Officer at both Home Depot and WalMart Canada, but now he has come full circle and is looking forward to taking CDS to the next level. “We’re excited to take this well- established, reputable business and build on it,” DiGioacchino explains. When DiGioacchino first met with the management team, he asked where they thought CDS excelled. The plan was to focus their innovation on those areas, and when they got down to the nuts and bolts, their answers were all the same: • Customer service • Solution and technical expertise • Operational excellence This led to the creation of CDS’ tag line in their new logo: “Service. Solutions. Excellence.” Service Service encompasses not only the outstanding and courteous service CDS extends to their customers but also increased product availability. When CDS was purchased, one of the first improvements was to relocate the CDS Branch Support & Distribution Centre to a new and much larger location. With the new facility in Concord, Ontario, customers can count on CDS to have the products they need when they need them – either for pick up or delivered directly to the job site. Many members of the original CDS team transitioned to Concord when DiGioacchino took over, which is a strong indication of the commitment and passion they have for their jobs. And, from a customer’s perspective, the continuity is reassuring. Solutions “Solutions” refers to the “know how”, the technical expertise CDS offers to its customers. Adrian Russell, Senior Technical Director, has 30 years of experience at CDS, and he and his team can provide insight into products and solve common — and uncommon — complications that contractors will inevitably face. CDS is building on its 50-ye Scarborough 2050 Ellesmere Rd. Mississauga 760 Dundas St. East Hamilton 140 Centennial Pkwy. North Concord 300 Confederation Pkwy. Branch Support & Distribution Centre Toronto 4630 Dufferin St. Kitchener 107 Manitou Dr. London 611 Wonderland Rd. North Barrie 112 Saunders Rd. Visit cdsco.net for additional contact information 8 locations: CDS is always nearby Their technical expertise sets them apart CDS may have a good reputation as the one-stop sealant shop, but it is so much more than that.