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Sidco Sales Tip #1: How to Close 27% More Filter Sales
Welcome to our new video series Sidco Sales Tips! Each month, we will share a sales strategy that we have tried and tested to help you increase your filter sales. Today, Derek Darling, President of Sidco Filter talks about the easy tactic he uses to close 27% more...
2022 Market Update
I find it is always helpful to get perspectives and insights from other leaders in our industry. We use this data at Sidco to make educated business adjustments and pivots to continue being a reliable market supplier. Therefore, I want to share some of the trends and...
Sidco Filter Company Acquires Roome Technologies
Sidco Filter Announces Acquisition of Roome Technologies We are pleased to announce that Sidco Filter Company recently acquired Roome Technologies, located in Honeoye, New York! Roome Technologies, founded in 1999 by Dave Roome, is a leading manufacturer of...
Creative Solutions for Custom HEPA Applications
Image from Wendy Kenigsberg/Cornell UniversityCreative Solutions for Custom HEPA Applications Sidco has always worked with our customers to provide custom filters for a variety of applications. Throughout the pandemic, we have seen an increase in inquiries for custom...
Sidco Named Business of the Month
November 2021 Shortsville Manchester Area Chamber of Commerce Names Sidco Filter Company Business of the Month. Thank you to the Shortsville Manchester Area Chamber of Commerce for naming Sidco Filter Company the November 2021 Business of the Month! We think our town...
How to Convert Customers from OEM to Aftermarket
How to Convert Customers from OEM to Aftermarket Q&A with Andrea FitzGerald Throughout my 20+ years in the filtration industry, I have regularly had similar conversations with our distributor partners regarding switching from their OEM suppliers. Quite often, I...
4 Meaningful Ways to Reach Customers When You Can’t Visit
4 Meaningful Ways to Reach Customers When You Can't Visit. We want to help you maintain and build relationships with your customers, even during these challenging economic times. The Sidco Sales Team has the tools and knowledge to help you service and increase sales...
2021 Mid-Year Pricing Update
To our Customers and Suppliers, These last few weeks have been exciting as the economy moves back toward normalcy. We are hoping that the troubles from the last 15 months or so are on the way out. Thank you for being a strong partner with Sidco. We are looking forward...
How to Avoid Price Volatility and Increases
Plan ahead to reduce the impact of volatile pricing. During the last few months, we have seen a significant increase in the price of raw materials and labor. Using a blanket order or pricing agreement is one way to help stabilize your pricing and help keep your...
7 Reasons to switch to a molded end filter today!
Why you should replace your metal end filter with a molded end. We hear all the time from our customers about the concerns of switching from a metal end filter to a molded end. There is an assumption out in the field that metal is better because of the perceived...
6 Reasons Why You’re a Genius to Use Sidco’s Replacement Filters.
6 Reasons Why You're a Genious to Use Sidco's Replacement FiltersOur goal at Sidco is to support your ability to grow your filtration sales, increase your margins, and maintain a strong supply chain. So, here are six reasons why you should never waste money on an OEM...
Sidco Filter Early 2021 Market Outlook
Hello from Western New York! As always, we are grateful for our partners and for our ability to provide customers with high-quality air filters. This first quarter of 2021 has been an interesting time for our industry and global supply chains. As we all work in so...
5 Ways to Increase Your Sales in the Filtration Market
5 Ways to Increase Your Sales in the Filtration Market Our goal at Sidco is to support you in the growth of your filtration sales, increase your margins, and maintain a strong supply chain. Through our conversations with many customers, we realize that we have some...
5 Reasons to Have a Preventative Maintenance Plan
A Comprehensive PM Plan Includes Filters. Help your customers increase productivity and reduce operating costs by developing and adhering to a Preventative Maintenance Plan that includes filters from Sidco. We will work with you to automate filter replacement...
Meet Andrea FitzGerald Part 2
MEET ANDREA FITZGERALD Part 2In the second part of this 2 part series Andrea FitzGerald, Sidco Filter Co-Founder and Vice President of Strategy discusses going into business with her dad, building a family-oriented company, and some of the lessons she’s learned along...
3 Ways to Reduce the Impact of Price Increases
Keeping costs down is a team effort.Here are three ways you can reduce the impact of price increases on your business.1. Buy in Volume for Greater Discounts If you have a large-volume order, we can often provide better pricing. Larger orders are more efficient through...
Meet Andrea FitzGerald
MEET ANDREA FITZGERALD Part 1Andrea founded Sidco Filter Company with her father, Sid, in 1997. Since then, she has played a critical role in all aspects of the company’s operations taking on various roles throughout the company including President of Sidco Filter....
Increase Your Filter Sales in 2021
Are you searching for new ways to increase your filter sales?Start by increasing your portfolio offerings by filling any voids and adding new filter styles to your product line. Here are a few tips for growing your portfolio. 1. Make Sidco Your Preferred Filter...
2021 Pricing Update
We fully recognize that this last year has been full of challenges. We greatly appreciate your partnership, and we enjoy being your filter manufacturer. This last year has been anything but business-as-usual. It’s been more important than ever to be able to be...
Happy Holidays
Sidco Filter Company Wishes You a Warm and Wonderful Holiday Season! Sidco will be closed on the following days so our team can spend the holiday with loved ones. Thursday, December 24thFriday, December 25thThursday, December 31st – close at 3pmFriday, January 1st,...