Case Study

A Partnership Rooted in Employee Ownership

Wholesale Millwork Inc. Achieves Efficiency with Guttman Energy

Wholesale Millwork, Inc., a Seaford, Delaware-based product distribution company, with a fleet of twenty-eight vehicles spread across multiple locations in Delaware, Maryland, Pennsylvania and Virginia needed a more optimized fueling solution. Wholesale Millwork, Inc. faced significant challenges in managing their fleet fuel expenses. They were utilizing four separate fuel card vendors, causing an administrative headache. Consolidating fuel data from multiple sources was time-consuming, and dealing with large corporate vendors meant a lack of personal customer service. Wholesale Millwork, Inc. wanted a streamlined solution to reduce administrative burdens and improve service.

Employee Owners Helping Employee Owners

In March 2024, A Guttman Energy Representative first contacted Wholesale Millwork, Inc. after spotting one of their trucks in Pittsburgh, PA. Conversations with Bonnie Covey, VP of Administration, revealed an opportunity for synergy between Guttman Energy and Wholesale Millwork, Inc. due to the fact they are both employee-owned companies. Guttman Energy offered a comprehensive solution: a single fueling partner across all locations, one source for fueling data, more discounts, no fees, and a dedicated point of contact for all customer service needs. The alignment with another employee-owned company was particularly appealing to Wholesale Millwork, Inc., emphasizing the two companies’ mutual core values, and the benefits of employee owners helping one another.

Efficiency and Savings Unleashed

The switch to Guttman Energy brought significant annual cost savings for Wholesale Millwork, Inc. The time savings, although hard to quantify, were substantial. Reporting became a breeze, and the accounting team’s workload was significantly reduced. This partnership not only streamlined Wholesale Millwork’s operations but also fostered a supportive, and mutually beneficial relationship between two employee-owned enterprises.

“We are so happy with our decision to partner with the employee owners at Guttman Energy. Not only have we reduced our fuel costs, but they have also helped us save so much time. We used to spend considerable time consolidating fuel reports for accounting and IFTA, but that has been vastly improved by partnering with Guttman Energy. We also love the idea of collaborating with another employee-owned company!” – Bonnie Covey, VP of Administration