Excell and Nissco Announce Rebrand as Strata GPO
August 3, 2023 – DENVER, CO Excell and Nissco have reached a significant milestone by rebranding to Strata Group Purchasing Organization, launching them towards a new era of growth and success.
This momentous announcement perfectly aligns with the organizations’ ambitious vision and goals.
The exciting reveal was teased through a series of social media posts, culminating in an announcement during an exclusive virtual meeting for members last week. This achievement is a testament to the invaluable contributions of dealer members and vendor partners, who have played a vital role in the collective success of the organization over its 30+ year history.
According to Strata GPO’s CEO, Mike Jewett, “Our dealer members are strategically positioned for exponential growth, empowered by top-tier vendor partners and programs. But we don’t stop there. As Champions for the Collective, Strata’s customer-centric team tailors each dealer’s journey to their business’ needs, meeting members where they are and getting them to where they want to be by providing guidance, advocacy, and the resources to elevate their businesses to new heights.”
Prior to the re-branding, the groups strategically invested in talent, technology, and reinvested in vendor programs to strengthen their position in the market and consequently, that of their members.
According to Andrew Meyer, CFO of Strata GPO, “Excell and Nissco have consistently achieved remarkable growth that surpasses industry benchmarks. With the establishment of the new Strata GPO collective, we aim to further propel the growth of our members and ensure that everyone involved benefits from best-in-class programs and pricing, resulting in maximum economic benefit for each dealer member.”
Strata GPO proudly partners with over 100 industry leading suppliers across all categories of non-food products to include Heavy Equipment, Supplies, Jan/San, Disposables, and Chemicals. Their deep and expansive vendor portfolio allows them to deliver a wide range of products to the largest set of dealers of any buying group in the industry.
Strata GPO welcomed the following new vendor partners this year:
Jewett has reiterated this philosophy on multiple occasions, “We are excited to explore innovative ways to push the boundaries of what is possible. The focus is not on being the biggest, but rather on being the best. If we become the biggest by being the best, that’s a bonus.”
Strata GPO is committed to ensuring uninterrupted operations in various aspects throughout 2023, with the ultimate objective of achieving a seamless transition by January 1, 2024.
Be sure to keep an eye out for more groundbreaking news from Strata GPO in the coming months. Join them on their journey into the future as they continue to propel membership to new heights.
Click here to view and learn more about the various elements of the rebrand.
Strata GPO, based in Denver, Colorado is the industry’s fastest growing FE&S group purchasing organization. Through industry-leading programs, education, innovative solutions and tailored services, Strata GPO facilitates collective success for dealerships and manufacturers of all sizes within the foodservice industry.
As Champions for the Collective, Strata GPO values trust, transparency, and fairness, and delivers tailored services to members with a customer-centric approach.
Strata GPO’s service model is built to meet members where they are and get them to where they want to be by providing guidance, advocacy, and the resources to elevate businesses to new heights. When members build upon the collective strength and power of Strata GPO’s community, everyone levels up – together.