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Meanwhile , J . D . Irving Limited saw positive traits in Atlas Structural Systems that would make the company a valuable addition to the JDI family . “ They had a very , very strong brand and brand recognition ,” says O ’ Dell . “ They also were on the leading edge of the structural building products industry , in terms of the products that they offer to their customers .”
By combining the best assets and abilities of both businesses , Atlas Structural Systems as a JDI subsidiary is able to provide an even larger pool of clients with better service than ever before .
Strong Supplier Relationships Atlas Structural Systems prides itself upon high quality and high standards for its products , and that involves working with a tight knit group of suppliers to ensure that quality is a factor from the raw materials upward . “ We have a very small supplier base – that is one thing that makes our supply chain interesting and different from a lot of other businesses ,” says O ’ Dell . “ The only thing that we buy on the open market really is our lumber and some commodities , much of our supply chain in sourced through longer term contracts ”
A similar principle applies to the company ’ s engineered wood products . “ Those relationships are typically longstanding , and we work hand in hand with them in a very detailed and close capacity on a daily to weekly basis ,” notes O ’ Dell .
“ We have a very small supplier base – that is one thing that makes our supply chain interesting and different from a lot of other businesses ”
– Corey O ’ Dell , Operations Manager of Shamrock Truss and now Atlas Structural Systems
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