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Try Philips InstantFit LED Lamps for free
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Van Meter: From Where We Stand
Our employee-owners are empowered to give it everything we’ve got to bolster your bottom line.
Custom wire and cable solutions, online ordering, drive-through service and more.
Same-day delivery, 800+ brands, and best-in-class fulfillment.
On-call technical troubleshooting and six dedicated teams of product specialists.
Volunteering and providing financial support to our communities.
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EMPOWERING PEOPLE IS THE BEST WAY TO POWER PROGRESS.
I create lasting value for my team by maintaining a culture where they can achieve potential they didn’t even know they had.
EMPLOYEE-OWNER - Sales, Ottumwa
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MORE THAN CONDUITS, WE CREATE PERSONAL CONNECTIONS.
I create lasting value for my customers by treating every single one of them like they are our number one customer.
EMPLOYEE-OWNER - Sales, Urbandale
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DELIVERING MORE THAN PARTS. DELIVERING ON OUR PROMISES.
I create lasting value for my customers by being an efficient, knowledgeable resource to help them get back to business.
EMPLOYEE-OWNER - Automation, Cedar Rapids
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PROUD TO SUPPORT THOSE WHO POWER US.
I create lasting value for my community by giving time and energy to help make a difference.
EMPLOYEE-OWNER - Lighting, Ottumwa
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