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Join Plumbers' Supplies Co-op

What are the BENEFITS in becoming a MEMBER?

  • Your shareholding in the Co-op establishes you as a part owner, entitling you to share in its profits.
  • A settlement discount of 2.5% is applicable on 30-day payments.
  • All purchases paid within 30 days earn you a generous rebate. The more you purchase the greater the rebate amount.
  • Members receive an annual dividend based on shareholding - the more shares you accumulate the greater the dividend.
  • Independent research continually indicates that the Co-op is setting the standard in the industry by having very efficient overall servicing standards - with emphasis on the tradespersons' needs.
  • Competitive pricing.
  • Comprehensive range of approved products.
  • Sales representatives available at all times.
  • The Co-op provides excellent customer service provided by friendly, helpful staff.

  • Members are provided with a free subscription to the "Plumbers' Toolkit" pricing software program to assist in day to day business and provide monthly price updates.

  • Exciting promotions & events.
  • You, as a member, have a say in the future direction of the company.

Example of Potential Benefits

Total Return After

Monthly Purchases $ 1 year $ 5 years $ 10 years $ 20 years

5,000

2,600

10,800

28,500

85,900

10,000

5,013

21,400

56,600

171,000

20,000

9,800

42,500

112,900

341,000

Assumptions:

  • Monthly Co-op purchases are paid within 30 days of Co-op statement.
  • Monthly Co-op 2.5% settlement discount is deferred and re-invested into Co-op shares.
  • Co-op 1.5% annual rebate, on 30 day account payments is re-invested into Co-op shares.
  • Co-op annual dividend of 6.5% is re-invested into Co-op Shares.

Note: Above "Rebate" & "Dividend" are actual Plumbers' Supplies Co-operative Ltd Rebates & Dividends for financial year 06/07. Plumbers' Supplies Co-operative Ltd to defer "Settlement Discount" and re-invest into shares each year. Plumbers' Supplies Co-operative Ltd recommends to defer "Rebates & Dividends" and re-invest into shares each year to accelerate members' shareholding.

"DEFER 2.5% SETTLEMENT DISCOUNT AND RE-INVEST ALL REBATES AND DIVIDENDS INTO CO-OP SHARES"