"Chad Supply and ChannelTECH have a long history of producing quality products and exceptional service," stated John Lie-Nielsen, chief executive officer, HandySource.com. "Because our business model centers on using respected distributors like Chad and ChannelTECH, their presence brings our marketplace added strength, credibility and value that our competitors can not offer."

Chad Supply, Inc. is a Hughes Supply company, providing quality, maintenance supplies, such as HVAC, plumbing, and electrical/lighting, plus a broad line of products for pool, hardware and janitorial services. These products are delivered same day or next day on company owned vehicles. Chad has 25 distribution facilities in the U.S. with plans for further growth in the West.

ChannelTECH is the leading provider of handheld computer software to the property management and construction industries. The company's computer software provides increased efficiency, management control and productivity while reducing operating cost in areas such as property inspection, work order productivity, inventory and real time communication of work in progress. Their product line includes EZ Inspector™, EZ Tracker™, Service Caddy™, Turn Caddy™ and Punch Caddy™.

As members of the HandySource.com network, participating suppliers gain strategic advantages that may have not been possible before partnering with a bid and purchase e-commerce marketplace. Advantages for every network supplier include exposure on the Internet, complete on-line catalog development, expanded customer access and higher volumes of bid activity.

"HandySource.com will continue to look for additional high quality partners, like Chad and ChannelTECH," stated Lie-Nielsen, "to help our organization satisfy the demands of our growing Internet customer base." HandySource.com is a business-to-business e-commerce bid and purchase portal for the multi-family and commercial industries. The company was formed in 1999 as a sister company to HandyTrac Systems, Inc., a leading supplier of computerized key control systems to the multi-housing industry. The company's corporate office is located in Bradenton, Fla. It also has a regional support / training center in Atlanta, Ga. with an additional five centers (Chicago, Dallas, Phoenix, San Francisco and Washington) planned throughout the United States.