APRO's Virtual Rent-to-Own Tradeshow - 2011
This is your gateway to the rent-to-own industry vendors that exhibited at APRO's most recent Buying Show. You can browse the exhibitor listings below or search for company information by keywords or by product categories.




Aaron's Sales & Lease Ownership
APRO Member
Contact: Greg Tanner
309 E. Paces Ferry Rd. N.E.
Atlanta GA, 30305-2367
Phone: 678/402-3778
Fax: 678/402-3540
Email: greg.tanner@aaronrents.com
Product Category: Franchise Opportunities
www.aaronsfranchise.com
Franchise opportunities/Conversion opportunities


Acme Rents
APRO Associate Member
Contact: Ed Wilson
P.O. Box 399
Sharpsburg GA, 30277-0399
Phone: 404/441-0933
Fax: 770/502-8293
Email: eddiefurniture@seay.biz
Product Category: Furniture, Furniture_Bedding, Furniture Accessories
all categories of furniture, upholstery, bedding, dining, lamps, entertainment and youth furniture


Adpro Advertising & Printing
APRO Associate Member
Contact: Rick Delcamp
P.O. Box 610
Dover AR, 72837-0610
Phone: 479/331-2526, ext. 26
Fax: 479/331-4640
Email: rick@adpro-ads.com
Product Category: Advertising, Mail Services, On Hold Messaging
www.adpro-ads.com
Full-service ad agency and printer


Advertising Etc.
APRO Associate Member
Contact: EJ Lara
2315 N. Woodlawn Ave.
Metairie LA, 70001-7439
Phone: 504/455-1756
Fax: 504/455-1758
Email: ej@printingetc.us; jlevens100@aol.com;
Product Category: Advertising
www.turnmailintoprofit.com
Direct mail, advertising and low-cost quality printing. Innovation print and marketing ideas that work.


Affiliated Construction Specialists/Proguard
APRO Associate Member
Contact: Gene Bone
850 S. Glaspie St.
Oxford MI, 48371-5138
Phone: 248/969-9600
Fax: 248/969-9650
Email: gene@affiliatedcs.com
Product Category: Security Services, Management Services
ProGuard Security Systems provide the ultimate in perimeter store protection - Break-Through technology you can't break through.


Alliance Laundry/Speed Queen
APRO Associate Member
Contact: Reid Meisner
P.O. Box 990
Ripon WI, 54971-0990
Phone: 920/748-1657
Fax: 920/748-4411
Email: reid.meisner@alliancels.com
Product Category: Appliances
www.speedqueen.com
True commercial-grade quality washers and dryers with industry-leading three-year parts-and-labor warranty.


APP - Asset Protection Products
APRO Associate Member
Contact: Mike Gerwe, Jr.
4909 W. Nassau St.
Tampa FL, 33607-3813
Phone: 831/286-8686
Fax:
Email: mgerwe@app-protects.com
Product Category: Management Services, Security_Services
www.app-protects.com
Asset Protection Products provides assistance in the monitoring and tracking of inventory and fleet management services; integrated through state of the art sophistication, software, and power interruption technologies.


ArchBrook Laguna
APRO Associate Member
Contact: Jay Nardone
3960 Royal Dr. N.W.
Kennesaw GA, 30144-1239
Phone: 678/255-4537
Fax: 678/255-4583
Email: jnardone@esend.com
Product Category: Audio_Video, Computers_Hardware, Electronics
www.archbrooklaguna.com, www.myablstore.com
Audio/video, computer hardware, electronics


Ashley Furniture Industries
APRO Associate Member
Contact: Gary Jones
1125 Shawnee Trl.
Carrollton TX, 75007-6235
Phone: 972/939-5123
Fax: 972/939-5265
Email: gjones@ashleyfurniture.com
Product Category: Furniture
ashleyfurniture.com
Furniture


Bell'O International Corp.
APRO Associate Member
Contact: Howie Cooperstein
711 Ginesi Dr.
Morganville NJ, 07751-1235
Phone: 732/972-1333
Fax: 732/536-6482
Email: howie@bello.com
Product Category: Audio_Video, Furniture
www.bello.com
Ready-to-assemble and fully assembled audio video furniture, home theater seating, flat panel wall mounts, audio video cables and accessories


Benefit Marketing Solutions
APRO Associate Member
Contact: Susan Matthews
621 S. Bryan Belt Line Rd.
Mesquite TX, 75149-5032
Phone: 972/285-1355
Fax: 972/288-4313
Email: smatthews@benefitmarketingsolutions.com
Product Category: Insurance, Management Services
www.benefitmarketingsolutions.com
Providing membership programs that include service protection, replacement protection, payment protection, savings on dining and shopping, plus money saving opportunities


Boyd Specialty Sleep
Contact: Greg Wind
2440 Adie Rd.
Maryland Heights MO, 63043
Phone: 314/997-5222
Fax: 314/432-3542
Email: gwind@boydspecialtysleep.com
Product Category: Furniture_Bedding
www.boydspecialtysleep.com
Memory Foam mattresses, Latex Mattresses, Engineered Latex Mattresses, Air Mattresses, Temporary Air Mattresses, Waterbeds, pillows and toppers


BriteLite Enterprises
APRO Associate Member
Contact: Arash Shamoeil
11901 Santa Monica Blvd., #413
Los Angeles CA, 90025-2767
Phone: 310/684-3190
Fax: 310/388-5800
Email: arash@britelite.com.cn
Product Category: Electronics
www.britelite.com.cn
Audio systems


Broyhill Furniture Industries
APRO Associate Member
Contact: Jim Vaughn
110 Woolen Way #202
Fort Mill SC, 29708-6540
Phone: 469/688-6862
Fax:
Email: jvaughn@furniturebrands.com
Product Category: Furniture
www.furniturebrands.com
Furniture


Brumlow Mills
Contact: Randell Thrasher
P.O. Box 1779
Calhoun GA, 30703-1779
Phone: 205/876-3708
Fax:
Email: rthrasher@brumlowmills.net
Product Category: Furniture Accessories
Rugs


Bryce Co.
APRO Associate Member
Contact: Bryan Collins
1612 2nd Ave. S.W., #232
Cullman AL, 35055-5313
Phone: 800/880-9434
Fax: 800/881-0194
Email: bryan@brycejewelry.com
Product Category: Jewelry
www.brycejewelry.com, www.bryceawards.com
Fine jewelry programs, custom recognition jewelry and promotional products


Central File Marketing
APRO Associate Member
Contact: Alan Benson
5277 W. Beaver Creek Pkwy.
Brown Deer WI, 53223-2303
Phone: 414/365-9000
Fax: 414/365-9001
Email: al@centralfileinc.com
Product Category: Advertising_Promotional, Mail Services
www.centralfileinc.com
Direct-mail marketing and promotions


CLIMBUP Insect Interceptor
Contact: Susan McKnight
P.O. Box 11406
Memphis TN, 38111-0406
Phone: 860/922-1561
Fax: 860/561-3972
Email: susan@insect-interceptor.com
Product Category: Furniture_Bedding
www.insect-interceptor.com
Proven, reliable bed bug detection - CLIMBUP insect interceptor


Coaster Co. of America
APRO Associate Member
Contact: Larry Furiani
12928 Sandoval St.
Santa Fe Springs CA, 90670-4061
Phone: 562/944-7899, ext. 1149
Fax: 562/906-3549
Email: lfuriani@coasteramer.com
Product Category: Furniture Accessories, Furniture_Bedding, Furniture
www.coastercompany.com
Furniture accessories, furniture and bedding


Color Ad
Contact: Daryl Oldenkamp
19627 S. Santa Fe Ave.
Compton CA, 90221-5914
Phone: 888/264-6991
Fax: 888/229-0615
Email: daryl@gocolorad.com
Product Category: Advertising_Promotional
www.gocolorad.com
Successful turnkey direct mail programs and printing


ColorTyme Inc.
APRO Associate Member
Contact: James P. Deering, CFE
5000 Legacy Dr., Ste. 210
Plano TX, 75024-3100
Phone: 972/403-4905
Fax: 972/403-4936
Email: jdeering@colortyme.com
Product Category: Franchise Opportunities
www.rimtyme.com,www.colortyme.com
ColorTyme and RimTyme Franchises available with financing.


ContactPoint LLC
APRO Associate Member
Contact: Audri Wadsworth
321 N. Mall Dr., Ste. R
Saint George UT, 84790-7350
Phone: 435/674-6700
Fax: 866/633-7105
Email: sales@contactpointsolutions.com
Product Category: Management Services, Training and Speaker Services
www.contactpointsolutions.com
Customer service and sales performance training. Experience maximum return on investment and ensure each employee puts training into daily practice by continued call mointoring, scorecard metrics and individualized coaching.


Crosley Corporation
APRO Associate Member
Contact: Jamie Paris
111 Cloverleaf Dr., Ste. 200
Winston Salem NC, 27103-6715
Phone: 336/761-1212
Fax: 336/721-0685
Email: jparris@crosley.com
Product Category: Appliances, Electronics
www.crosley.com
Home appliances and electronics


Cybertron PC
APRO Associate Member
Contact: Shadi Marcos
4747 S. Emporia St.
Wichita KS, 67216-1765
Phone: 316/440-8232
Fax: 316/303-1104
Email: shadi.marcos@cybertronpc.com
Product Category: Computers_Hardware
www.CybertronPC.com
Computer manufacturer, top-selling RTO gaming systems


D&H Distributing
APRO Associate Member
Contact: Mike Dour
2525 N. 7th St.
Harrisburg PA, 17110-2511
Phone: 800/877-1200, opt. 4, ex
Fax: 717/255-7812
Email: mdour@dandh.com; rto@dandh.com
Product Category: Applianceses, Audio_Video, Computers_Hardware, Electronics, Video Game
www.dandh.com
Top-selling brands of CE and IT merchandise, including electronics, home entertainment, home networking, computing, imaging, appliances and gaming.


DAC Products Inc.
APRO Associate Member
Contact: Chris A. Hodges
625 Montroyal Rd
Rural Hall NC, 27045
Phone: 800/431-1982
Fax: 336/969-9695
Email: chodges@dacproducts.com
Product Category: Management Services, Store fixtures and displays
www.dacproducts.com
Offering a wide range of TV, audio, gaming, computer, and appliance displays, along with sales counters for dazzling sales environments


DPi Teleconnect LLC
APRO Associate Member
Contact: Stephen Alexander
3550 Boyington Rd., Ste. 200
Carrollton TX, 75006
Phone: 972/488-5500
Fax: 972/243-6122
Email: salexander@dPiTeleconnect.com
Product Category: Communications, Cell phones_Pagers
www.joindpi.com
Pay-as-you-go products and services, including electricity, phone, Internet, long-distance and cellular recharge


DSI Systems Inc.
APRO Associate Member
Contact: Jewell Dolton
3650 Brookham Dr., Ste. K
Grove City OH, 43123-4929
Phone: 614/871-1456
Fax: 866/630-7292
Email: jewell.dolton@dsisystemsinc.com
Product Category: Electronics
www.dsisystemsinc.com
RTO?s electronics distributor of Toshiba, Mitsubishi, LG, Sharp, Hitachi, Yamaha, Onkyo, TechCraft, Monster and accessories


Econocheck Corporation
Contact: Denise E. Irvine
3 Gresham Landing
Stockbridge GA, 30281
Phone: 770/506-0990
Fax: 770/506-0992
Email: denise@econocheck.com
Product Category: Insurance, Management Services
www.econocheck.com
Value-packed membership programs designed to link impact with practical - our clients enjoy recurring new income and stronger customer relationships.


Electrolux Major Appliances
APRO Associate Member
Contact: Edwin D. Cadena
10200 David Taylor Dr.
Charlotte NC, 28262
Phone: 980/236-2392
Fax: 706/228-6588
Email: edwin.cadena@electrolux.com
Product Category: Appliances
www.electrolux.com
Appliances


Fisher & Paykel Appliances
APRO Associate Member
Contact: Don Norton
5900 Skylab Rd.
Huntington Beach CA, 92647-2061
Phone: 949/790-8900
Fax: 949/790-8911
Email: don.norton@fisherpaykel.com
Product Category: Appliances
www.fisherpaykel.com
High-efficiency laundry products


Fraenkel Co./Englander Bedding
APRO Associate Member
Contact: Brian Akchin
P.O. Box 15385
Baton Rouge LA, 70895-5385
Phone: 225/275-8111
Fax: 225/272-7319
Email: briana@fraenkel.com
Product Category: Furniture, Furniture_Bedding
www.fraenkel.com
Fraenkel Company is the manufacturer of Advantage Furniture as well as USA Sleep Systems and the national brand Englander mattresses. We have the abililty to service dealers from coast to coast with stylish upholstery and quality sleep products.


GE Appliances
APRO Associate Member
Contact: Paul Eichberger
Appliance Park, Bldg. 4, Rm. 200, A18
Louisville KY, 40225-0001
Phone: 800/782-8097
Fax: 866/238-6595
Email: Paul.Eichberger@ge.com
Product Category: Appliances
www.geappliances.com
Major household appliances


Generations Diamond & Jewelry Co.
Contact: Richard Grossman, Kevin Silvers, Robby Tyson
4044 W. Lake Mary Blvd., Ste. 104-316
Lake Mary FL, 32746-2012
Phone: 877/670-5876
Fax: 407/324-0896
Email: genjlry@cfl.rr.com
Product Category: Jewelry
Jewelry


Harper Trucks Inc.
APRO Associate Member
Contact: Kim Halyk
1522 S. Florence St.
Wichita KS, 67209-2634
Phone: 800/835-4099
Fax: 316/942-8508
Email: khalyk@harpertrucks.com
Product Category: Trucks
www.harpertrucks.com
Appliance trucks, hand trucks, furniture dollies


High Touch Inc.
APRO Associate Member
Contact: Wayne Chambers
110 S. Main St., Ste. 600
Wichita KS, 67202-3746
Phone: 316/832-1611
Fax: 316/831-5555
Email: waynec@hightouchinc.com
Product Category: Accounting ServicesDesign and De, Computers_Hardware, Computers_Software, Management Services, Web site Design and Development
www.hightouchinc.com
High Touch provides technology to streamline your business, manage inventory, track customers and allows you to open new stores faster and easier.


IBC Group
Contact: David Dombar
9853 Old Chimney Ct.
Cincinnati OH, 45241-3859
Phone: 513/891-6150
Fax: 513/984-0238
Email: ddombar@ibcgroup.com
Product Category: Furniture_Bedding
www.ibcgroup.com
IBC is a top 10 mattress manufacturer in commercial and retail markets including rental, shipping out of our five factories.


Ideal Software Systems Inc.
APRO Associate Member
Contact: David Sisson
P.O. Box 3065
Meridian MS, 39303-3065
Phone: 601/693-1673, ext. 153
Fax: 601/693-2302
Email: dsisson@idealss.com
Product Category: Computers_Software, Computers_Hardware
www.versirent.com; www.idealss.com
Verisrent "The World's Most Versatile RTO Software"


IGO Direct USA Corporation
Contact: Terry Havener
1407 S. Cucamonga Ave.
Ontario CA, 91761-4510
Phone: 909/230-4753
Fax: 888/511-5787
Email: terry@igodirect.net
Product Category: Audio_Video, Furniture
www.igodirectaudio.com
Our AV racks combine modern styling for any home with studio quality sound and remote control convenience.


Imagery Marketing Group
APRO Associate Member
Contact: Marty Smith
10929 Page Ave., Ste. 100
Saint Louis MO, 63132-1017
Phone: 314/835-0004, ext. 2302
Fax: 314/835-1650
Email: martys@imagerymarketinggroup.com
Product Category: Advertising
www.imagerymarketinggroup.com
Full-service advertising agency


Inform Print & Promotions
Contact: Chet Pensak, Ashly Nichols
1209 S. Ridgewood Ave.
Daytona Beach FL, 32114-6127
Phone: 888/786-3676
Fax: 800/550-1554
Email: stfware@bellsouth.net, ashly@shopinform.com
Product Category: Advertising_Promotional
www.shopinform.com, www.rtoforms.com, kingofpromotions.com
RTO forms, advertising specialties, In-store promotions, door hangers (black in or full color), full color postcards, 4-color flyers, price tags, banners


Innovex Home Products Corp.
APRO Associate Member
Contact: Edgar Gonzalez
3406 Pomona Blvd.
Pomona CA, 91768-3236
Phone: 909/895-8799
Fax: 909/895-8798
Email: edgar@innovexhome.com
Product Category: Furniture
www.innovexhome.com
Glass and metal computer desks, chairs, home entertainment, TV stands


Kidz World/Med-Lift/Sleep-EZZ
Contact: Gidget Meaut
19209 Champion Cir.
Gulfport MS, 39503-7611
Phone: 228/831-5998
Fax: 228/832-7403
Email: gmeaut@gmail.com
Product Category: Furniture
Medlift is the U.S. leader in medical lift recliners/Kidz World offers officially licensed and generic kid's furniture.


Legare' Furniture
APRO Associate Member
Contact: Howard Klion
3717 S. University Dr.
Fort Worth TX, 76109-3719
Phone: 972/839-8927
Fax:
Email: howard@legarefurniture.com
Product Category: Furniture
www.legarefurniture.com
Tool-free furniture


LG Electronics Corp.
APRO Associate Member
Contact: Kimberly Stuteville
4009 Cockrill Dr.
McKinney TX, 75070-9029
Phone: 214/592-4861
Fax: 214/592-4857
Email: kimberly.stuteville@lge.com
Product Category: Electronics
LG Appliances


Mitsubishi Electric Visual Systems America Inc.
APRO Associate Member
Contact: Rochelle Mingus
1057 E. Imperial Hwy., #419
Placentia CA, 92870-1717
Phone: 714/692-2370
Fax: 949/609-2651
Email: rmingus@mdea.com
Product Category: Electronics
www.mitsubishi-tv.com
3D DLP Home Cinema TV & 3D LaserVue


Nisha Design Inc.
Contact: JC Ramesh
2050 N. Stemmons Freeway #7731, P.O. Box 420354
Dallas TX, 75342
Phone: 214/748-2288
Fax: 214/748-5588
Email: nishadesign@sbcglobal.net
Product Category: Jewelry
www.mynisha.com
Fashion watches and St. Silver jewelry


O'Rourke Sales Company
APRO Associate Member
Contact: Joe O'Rourke
700 Lakeside Parkway, Ste. 100
Flower Mound TX, 75028
Phone: 972/245-0006
Fax: 972/245-0660
Email: joejr@orourkesales.com
Product Category: Appliances, Audio_Video, Electronics, Appliances
www.orourkesales.com
More than 75 years of combined award-winning RTO sales experience representing a prestigious line-up of appliances, consumer electronics and stands


Perdue Inc.
Contact: Craig Steinweg
2415 Creek Dr.
Rapid City SD, 57703-4109
Phone: 605/341-0095
Fax: 605/341-1565
Email: craigsteinweg@gmail.com
Product Category: Furniture
Adult-Youth bedroom, TV/media stands. Delivered pricing. Company truck delivery, 15 pcs. MIN. Moisture resistant finishes! Made in the USA.


Progressive Furniture Inc.
APRO Associate Member
Contact: Mike France
3504 Woodview Dr.
High Point NC, 27265-2251
Phone: 828/461-6990
Fax: 828/459-9702
Email: mfrance@progressivefurniture.com
Product Category: Furniture
www.progressivefurniture.com
Master bedroom, entertainment, occasional, dining


Protect-A-Bed
APRO Associate Member
Contact: Rita Haney
3600 Woodhead Dr.
Northbrook IL, 60062-1817
Phone: 847/998-6901
Fax: 847/998-6919
Email: ritah@protectabed.com
Product Category: Furniture Accessories
www.protectabed.com
Increase your turns and protect bedding with Protect-A-Bed's waterproof, Bed Bug entry, escape and bite-proof mattress and box spring encasements.


PTS Financial Tax Services
APRO Associate Member
Contact: John Blair
1081 Blankets Creek Dr.
Canton GA, 30114-8133
Phone: 770/262-5609
Fax: 770/479-3845
Email: johnb4623@aol.com
Product Category: Financial_Services, Tax_Refund_Services
www.ptstax.com
Tax service program for RTO dealers


Rent-n-Roll/RNR Custom Wheels and Tires
APRO Member
Contact: Vince Ficarotta
14620 N. Nebraska Ave., Ste. B
Tampa FL, 33613-1420
Phone: 813/977-9800
Fax: 813/978-0584
Email: vince@rnrwheels.com
Product Category: Franchise Opportunities
www.rnrwheels.com
Custom Wheel and Tire Franchise, including proven successful business model, key vendor agreements, best training in the sector, lowest fees!


Rental Information Systems Inc.
APRO Associate Member
Contact: Larry Burns
P.O. Box 1165
Magnolia AR, 71754-1165
Phone: 800/863-7394
Fax: 870/234-3797
Email: sales@rentinfo.com
Product Category: Computers_Software
www.rentinfo.com
Providing quality software to APRO members since 1985.


RentDirect Nationwide
APRO Associate Member
Contact: James MacAlpine
110 Oakwood Dr., Ste. 200
Winston Salem NC, 27103-1958
Phone: 336/722-4681
Fax: 336/714-5099
Email: jamesm@nationwidegroup.org
Product Category: Buying Groups
www.gorentdirect.com
RentDirect, the Rental Buying and Marketing Group, saves members up to 20% and offers state-of-the-art marketing programs designed to drive in store traffic.


RES Accessories
APRO Associate Member
Contact: Michael E. Gerwe, Jr.
4909 W. Nassau St.
Tampa FL, 33607-3813
Phone: 800/444-7304, ext. 210
Fax: 800/444-7312
Email: mgjr@resacc.com
Product Category: Appliances, Electronics, Furniture Accessories, Tools, Warehouse_Delivery
www.resacc.com
Accessories for appliances, electronics and computers, and moving supplies


Restonic Sleep Products Inc.
APRO Associate Member
Contact: Scott Wilson
901 Park Pl.
New Albany IN, 47150-7230
Phone: 812/945-4122, ext. 222
Fax: 812/945-4469
Email: scottw@restonicna.com
Product Category: Furniture_Bedding
www.restonic.com
Mattress supporting dreams. Increase your Mattress profits and turns with our unique Restonic Mattress Solutions.


RSSS L.P.
APRO Associate Member
Contact: Ellison Crider
711 N. Carancahua St., Ste. 1500
Corpus Christi TX, 78401-0567
Phone: 361/993-1790
Fax: 361/993-1731
Email: ellison@rsss.com
Product Category: Computers_Software
www.rsss.com
RSSS provides technology to streamline your business, manage inventory, track customers and allows you to open new stores faster and easier.


RTO Insurance LLC a Subsidiary Of Integrated Insurance & Risk Ma
APRO Associate Member
Contact: Robert P. Scott
1912 N. Sheridan Rd.
Peoria IL, 61604-3453
Phone: 309/686-3737
Fax: 309/686-3771
Email: roberts@iirm.com
Product Category: Insurance
www.iirm.com
Insurance


RTO Systems Inc./Walter Clark & Associates, an Ascension Company
APRO Associate Member
Contact: Jeanette Beardsley CPIW, AIS
484 N. Prospect St., Ste. A
Porterville CA, 93257-1934
Phone: 559/781-3466
Fax: 559/781-4956
Email: jeanetteb@wlcins.com
Product Category: Insurance, Management Services
www.wlcins.com
Business insurance of all lines and consulting. APRO endorsed insurance agent/Preferred Premier Franchise Vendor


Rush Truck Centers of Atlanta, dba Rush Truck Center, Doraville
APRO Associate Member
Contact: Michelle Dunning
85 Ewing Dr.
Social Circle GA, 30025-5172
Phone: 404/886-1793
Fax: 678/212-7991
Email: micki777@aol.com
Product Category: Trucks
Trucks


S.E.D. International
APRO Associate Member
Contact: Faith Broderick
4916 N. Royal Atlanta Dr.
Tucker GA, 30084-3031
Phone: 770/243-1142
Fax: 770/243-1520
Email: fbroderick@sedintl.com
Product Category: Computers_Hardware, Electronics
SED proudly distributes consumer electronics and computer products from leading manufactures such as Acer, ASUS, MSI, LG, Samsung, Z-line Designs, Sherwood Audio and many more.


Sears Commercial
APRO Associate Member
Contact: Dave Bradlaw
2417 Regency Blvd., Ste. 6
Augusta GA, 30904-7003
Phone: 800/336-3970
Fax: 800/234-7913
Email: Dave.Bradlaw@Searshc.com
Product Category: Appliances, Tools
www.searscommercial.com
Kenmore home appliances, Craftsman tractors, mowers, tools and tool storage products


Serta
APRO Associate Member
Contact: Jeannie Mendell
2600 Forbs Ave.
Hoffman Estates IL, 60192-3723
Phone: 847/747-0820
Fax: 847/747-0920
Email: jmendell@sertanational.com
Product Category: Furniture_Bedding
www.serta.com
ALL NEW 2011 Serta Mattress Program with exceptional value, including NEW Perfect Sleeper line endorsed by The National Sleep Foundation.


Silko/Leading Edge
APRO Associate Member
Contact: Oren Gold
2913 N. Ontario St.
Burbank CA, 91504-2017
Phone: 954/455-1195
Fax: 954/272-7037
Email: oren@silkoradio.com
Product Category: Audio_Video, Computers_Hardware, Electronics, Video Games
www.silkoradio.com
Audio/video, computer hardware, electronics, video games


Simmons Co.
APRO Associate Member
Contact: Benjamin Crowder
1 Concourse Pkwy. N.E., Ste. 800
Atlanta GA, 30328-6188
Phone: 770/206-2652
Fax: 770/392-6785
Email: bcrowder@simmons.com
Product Category: Furniture_Bedding
www.simmons.com
Simmons now has great starter beds as well s the patented Pocketed-Coil Beautyrest. All prices are covered!


Southerland Inc.
APRO Associate Member
Contact: Marty Southerland
1973 Southerland Dr.
Nashville TN, 37207-4423
Phone: 615/618-2000
Fax:
Email: msoutherland@southerlandsleep.com
Product Category: Furniture_Bedding
www.southerlandsleep.com
Quality bedding since 1893


Straight Line Resources
Contact: Joe Savovic
3996 Rhynland Dr.
Sherrills Ford NC, 28673-8317
Phone: 828/478-4236
Fax: 888/437-6408
Email: jsavovic@SLRInternational.net
Product Category: Furniture
Furniture


Symbol Mattress
APRO Associate Member
Contact: Jimmy Taylor
PO Box 6689
Richmond VA, 23230-0689
Phone: 417/830-2581
Fax: 804/353-8762
Email: sitnsleeprep@sbcglobal.net
Product Category: Furniture_Bedding
www.symbolmattress.com
Bedding


The Living Well Company
APRO Associate Member
Contact: Dylan VanDyne
445 E. Helm St.
Brookfield MO, 64628-2481
Phone: 877/490-HEAT (4328)
Fax: 660/258-3862
Email: dylan@heatalot.com
Product Category: Furniture Accessories
www.heatalot.com
Comfort furnace infrared heater


TRIB Group
APRO Associate Member
Contact: Dennis Shields
2775 Cruse Rd., Ste. 2401
Lawrenceville GA, 30044-7148
Phone: 770/451-4302, ext. 1#
Fax: 770/451-4312
Email: dennis@tribgroup.com
Product Category: Buying Groups
www.tribgroup.com
Buying group services


Tru North LLC
APRO Associate Member
Contact: Mike Mikitin
1881 9th St., Ste. 105
Boulder CO, 80302-5148
Phone: 720/279-6603
Fax: 720/382-1259
Email: mikem@trunorth.net
Product Category: Skip-Trace and Consumer Informat
www.trunorth.net
Highly qualified prospect lists, collection/skip tracing and risk mitigation services specifically for the RTO industry.


Truck Skin LLC
APRO Associate Member
Contact: Joe Lapekas
2807 Cass Rd., Ste. B1
Traverse City MI, 49684-6953
Phone: 231/932-0286
Fax: 888/616-SKIN
Email: joe@truckskin.com
Product Category: Trucks, Advertising
www.truckskin.com
Truck graphics, wraps, floor graphics, window film, mesh and vinyl banners. If it is printed on anything besides paper, we can do it.


Twin-Star Intl. (ClassicFlame-Tresanti)
APRO Associate Member
Contact: Bill Caples
1690 S. Congress Ave., Ste. 210
Delray Beach FL, 33445-6330
Phone: 561/809-0941
Fax: 561/330-3205
Email: bcaples@twinstarhome.com; jpcollettogroup@aol.com
Product Category: Furniture Accessories, Furniture
www.twinstarhome.com
Electric fireplaces, media consoles, thermoelectric wine cabinets


United Furniture Industries
APRO Associate Member
Contact: Jay S. Quimby
P.O. Box 308
Okolona MS, 38860-0308
Phone: 800/458-7212, ext. 4186
Fax: 662/447-4086
Email: j.quimby@unitedfurnitureindustries.com
Product Category: Furniture
www.unitedfurnitureindustries.com
Furniture


United One Source
APRO Associate Member
Contact: Michael Cremmen
2830 Merrell Rd.
Dallas TX, 75229-4701
Phone: 214/630-6100, ext. 205
Fax: 214/631-2247
Email: ccelestine@unitedonesource.com??????????
Product Category: Warehouse_Delivery Supplies
www.unitedonesource.com
Appliance covers, hand-trucks, furniture pads, mattress bags, furniture bags, mattress carts and poly bags


Welton USA Ltd.
APRO Associate Member
Contact: Steve Sherman
400 Dividend Dr., Ste. 200
Coppell TX, 75019-4984
Phone: 469/322-6500
Fax: 469/322-6501
Email: ssherman@weltonusa.com
Product Category: Furniture, Electronics
www.weltonusa.com
Welton USA offers a broad selection of products, including bedrooms, dining, occasional, home theater, desk and Sony electronics for the RTO channel.


Whirlpool Corp.
APRO Associate Member
Contact: Don Wilson
2000 N. M 63, Mail Drop 3302
Benton Harbor MI, 49022-2692
Phone: 269/923-2479
Fax: 269/923-7231
Email: donald_f_wilson@whirlpool.com
Product Category: Appliances
www.whirlpool.com
Major appliances under the Whirlpool, Amana, Maytag and the Estate brands


Workman & Company
APRO Associate Member
Contact: Sherry Workman
11327 W. Cindy
Wichita KS, 67212
Phone: 316/734-3244
Fax:
Email: sherry_workman@yahoo.com
Product Category: Computers_hardware, Computers_software
Cutting Edge Technologies, computers, gaming, software, electronics





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RTOHQ: The Magazine’s upgraded digital format

APRO's new, mobile-ready magazine is now available in addition to our print edition. The digital format provides the same informative content as our printed magazine, but also offers tools to make the reading experience more enriching. Access the table of contents page with one click or tap. Get additional information from advertisers by clicking on the links in their ads. The interface is easy to navigate and requires no special app—read our magazine on your computer, digital table or smartphone. Click here to access the digital version of RTOHQ: The Magazine November-December 2011.

 

Marketing Matters

This year marks the launch of a marketing campaign initiated by APRO to build the rent-to-own customer base. It will be a multi-year endeavor employing multiple strategies. In this and upcoming issues of our magazine, we will address the many facets of marketing that affect our industry.

 

Striving for an A with the BBB

by William E. Freeland

Consumers often refer to the Better Business Bureau's ratings to help them make rental and purchasing decisions. National Rent-to-Own's human resource manager outlines the steps every RTO company should pursue to help earn an A+ from the BBB.

 

Creating an Extraordinary Customer Experience

by Bill Keese

Apple does it. Southwest Airlines does it. Can the rent-to-own industry also garner a national reputation for exceptional service and, in the process, attract new customers?

 

BB and BBQ on Beale Street

Memphis' reputation for tremendous food, groundbreaking music and Southern charm is well deserved. It's not too early to start planning your trip there next July for APRO's 2012 Rent-to-Own Convention and Trade Show.

 

Card Talk

by Ed Winn III

Credit and debit card payments are on the rise in rent-to-own. So are the risks in keeping such transactions secure.

 

Rent-to-Own Families, Part VI

by Kristen Card

No, you're not seeing double, or are you? Our latest profiles of kindred colleagues include two sets of twins-the Botkins and the Kimbles. And in Kansas, a son and daughter help their dad keep business running Strong.

 

 

Future issues of APRO's magazine will be available in this same new format. Click here to access past issues that are not yet archived in the new interface.

 

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