Van Meter Inc.
- Employees in region:
- 367
- Sector:
- Distribution, Logistics, & Freight
- HQ location:
- Cedar Rapids, IA
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As a 100 percent employee-owned company, our people are empowered to do what is best to serve our customers. We are a distributor of electrical and mechanical supplies and services to the contractor, industrial, MRO, OEM and institutional markets. Our products range from automation, power transmission, lighting, electrical, data communications, utility, energy efficiency and renewables and more.
“I am empowered as an employee-owner to make decisions that directly affect the bottom line of the company.”
“I am given the freedom and trust to make the right decisions for me, my customers, and my company.”
“I feel that I am an important part of the whole business, and I really enjoy and trust my peers.”
“Knowing that you are part of a team that cares about their customers and your personal life and the community.”
“He is visible, communicates well, and constantly asks for feedback.”
“We feel like we have a say in the direction of the company.”
“We are taught that as employee owners we have the freedom to explore new ideas and share best practices.”