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INTERESTED IN BECOMING AN AFASSCO ROUTE VAN SERVICE DISTRIBUTOR?
Our first aid kits and products can be sold many ways to many different markets, including industrial, retail, athletic, medical, including hospitals and nursing homes, government, mail order, storefront, catalog, telemarketing, internet and direct sales on a route van service.

A Route Van Distributor has a van or vans that are fully stocked with first aid kits & cabinets and refill supplies. He or she then goes to local businesses such as factories, plants, shops, warehouses, hotels, restaurants, auto dealers & repair shops, construction offices, etc. and sells one or more cabinets or kits and sets up service on a regular basis (monthly or bimonthly) and services them by cleaning, inspecting and then replacing what has been used right on the spot. They then go to the next business on the route and do the same. When a route is built up, the average refill order is $70-80, depending on the size of the accounts, have 8-10 orders per day, it works out to be 300-400 accounts per route when maxed out.

Here are some advantages our distributors in this business enjoy over most other industries:

ABOVE AVERAGE PROFIT MARGIN:
   50-60% discounts and GPM with over 100% markup on most products

HUGE MARKET:
   Virtually any type of business including large offices, restaurants, garages, hotels,
   casinos, shops, construction sites, warehouses, municipalities and schools, buy and use
   our products.

VERY HIGH DEMAND:
   Because of O.S.H.A. and insurance requirements, and because people get hurt and ill
   on the job.

MUCH NEEDED PRODUCTS AND SERVICE:
    Most managers don't have the time or desire to worry about whether they are out of band-aids and aspirin, etc.

MINIMAL INVESTMENT FOR EACH VAN:
    An average of $5000 per van for inventory. Another $20,000 should be available for cash flow, salaries, first year's operating expenses and lease or down payment on vans. (Most start with 2-3 vans)

FAST RETURN ON INVESTMENT:
    Depending on size of operation, you should start realizing a profit and return even the first year, in some cases. Also, it depends on whether you, the distributor, operate a van or simply manage the operation.

HEAVY REPEAT BUSINESS:
    Depending on size of operation, you should start realizing a profit and return even the first year, in some cases. Also, it depends on whether you, the distributor, operate a van or simply manage the operation.

RECESSION RESISTANT:
    Because of their variety and number of potential accounts, the law, the nature of the products and the business itself, our distributors still grow and enjoy good profits even during recessionary times.

EXCLUSIVE PROTECTED TERRITORY (POSSIBLE):
     A geographic area that is exclusively theirs may be possible. We don't put 10 other distributors on top of them in the same territory that they have to compete with, as many others do. (A few conditions apply for exclusive protected territory)

LOW OVERHEAD:
    No expensive commercial buildings or advertising to buy like companies in retail. Van cost is the biggest expense item.

SELL THEM ONCE AND TAKE ORDERS FOR YEARS:
    Once an account is open or a cabinet is sold, they simply come back and service it. This means cleaning it up, inventorying it, checking for expired or unsterile product, and restocking it with what is used up.

THE HIGHEST QUALITY PRODUCTS
    Only the finest materials and ingredients are used in our products. Most products have stronger materials and more effective ingredients than others, making them superior to the competition, making for less returns and complaints than other companies.

THE BEST PACKAGING
    Well designed packaging and labeling for ease of use, along with a wider selection of sizes and quantities of each item, from small pocket sizes to bulk for most products.

BETTER VARIETY AND MOST COMPLETE KITS
    Our kits have the most comprehensive fills on the market with everything necessary for treating minor and major cuts, burns, eye injuries and fractures.

REGULAR ADDITIONS OF NEW PRODUCTS
    New and improved products and packaging are always being developed.

BETTER SERVICE, DELIVERY AND FILL RATE
    Most orders are shipped the same or next day.

WIDE VARIETY OF TRAINING PROVIDED
    We will train on products, how to sell kits and cabinets, how to get new accounts and how to service accounts.

EXPERIENCE
    Over 30 years experience in the first aid business to draw upon.

QUALITY REPUTATION
    Afassco is known in the first aid industry for having the best quality products and as a leader in having the latest treatments.

REQUIREMENTS TO BECOME AN EXCLUSIVE DISTRIBUTOR IN AN AREA

1. Start with one van for each 500,000-population area.
2. Inventory for each van ($5,000 in the van and $3,500 backup).
3. Agree to sell only AFASSCO products and not competing lines.
4. Agree to learn and utilize AFASSCO's proven successful training methods and techniques in selling, servicing and getting new accounts.
5. Agree to participate in AFASSCO's marketing programs and sales promotions that help you grow.
6. Purchase from AFASSCO a minimum of $20,000 for each van the first year (includes initial purchase), this amount to increase at a minimum of 15% per year.
7. Have own liability insurance.
8. Agree to pay inventory bills on time.
9. Agree to grow the business.
10. Have good credit.

INQUIRE NOW IF YOUR AREA IS OPEN
Other dealer opportunities available for kit packers, OEM, mail order companies, retail, athletic and specific market providers. International opportunities exist and are welcomed, including joint venture.