Atrium has notified me that starting on Jan 1, 2006 that they
will eliminate distributor prices and incorporate all sales to be
at Suggested Retail Price with discounts based on volume. I am not
sure what that structure is going to be. This is a quote from my
Atrium representative:
| "I informed you by phone that for 2006 we will present
a new price structure to all of our customers. As I explained
to you, basically there will be one price which will be the
SRP. Quantity discounts will be applied according to the volume
of the order. Your private label products will not be included
in this structure. Your private label products will be adjusted
with a 2-3% increase." |
I just want everyone to know that the price is going to go up
when current supplies are gone. Also the cost of the ice boxes I
ship in went from about $ 1200.00 a month to over $ 1900.00 a month.
Shipping charges from Fed Ex have increased in several ways, fuel
surcharges, no signature surcharges, residential surcharges, business
surcharges, and no more leaving the package without signature if
it is valued over $ 500.00.
UPS has also increased prices. UPS added a 21% Fuel Surcharge.
I will be forced to raise costs somewhere or quit.
I am aware that this is just wonderful news for the Holidays, but
that is when I always get this great news. Just as a note, last
year Atrium raised all Natcell prices 2 % and I did nothing. Atrium
went public this year, meaning that they are now a public company
that you can buy stock in, TSX:ATB. This means, Toronto Stock Exchange,
ticker symbol ATB.
I Pray that everyone has a Wonderful New Year, A Merry Christmas
or Happy Hanukkah.
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