The PED Story

The PED Story

How We Make Buying Technical Products Simple

Dale, the Power Equipment Expert
By 
Power Equipment Expert

DIY is in our DNA.  

Since 2002, Power Equipment Direct has been a trusted source for home and business owners, farmers, professional contractors, and anyone who needs tools and equipment to get the job done. 

 

We work to earn your trust through our real-life product experts, top brand selection, and ever-expanding distribution network. Today, we are a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ferguson Enterprises, one of the nation's largest distributors of infrastructure, plumbing, appliances, HVAC, and more. 

 

The PED Difference 

PED Topline Stats

Human Expertise 

PED had its start in the wake of the "Dot-Com Bust" in 2002. Online companies were failing across the board, and the fate of ecommerce seemed to be in jeopardy. 

What made PED succeed when others were failing? Expert knowledge and superior customer service. The first products we sold were pressure washers, air compressors, and electric generators-products that are hard to buy if you're not sure what you're looking for. The founder of PED, Jon Hoch, firmly believed that having honest, knowledgeable product experts was non-negotiable. 

Since then, PED has staffed factory-trained experts with hands-on experience on nearly every product in our catalog. This is a team of real people that customers can talk to before investing their hard-earned money in equipment. Not only do we provide honest advice over the phone, but we offer a myriad of online resources, including buying guides, sizing calculators, and more. 

Top Brands 

At PED, we carry products from top manufacturers, including Generac, LG, Honda, Atlas Copco, Kohler, and more.

Our relationships with hundreds of respected power equipment and HVAC manufacturers bear witness to our reputation and influence in the industry.  

Nationwide Network 

Being part of the Ferguson network gives us access to distribution centers across the country. Whether you live in New York City or central Montana, we strive to remove friction from the entire purchase and delivery process.  

Today, we have 12 distribution centers nationwide and hundreds of associates, all working to make your entire shopping experience-from purchase, to delivery, to post-sales support-as smooth as possible. 

PED Warehouse

Looking to the Future 

Innovation continues to be a driving force at PED as we develop new ways to serve customers through product installation services, subscription programs, local pickup options, and more. 
 
As PED continues to grow into the future, our commitment to building trust will remain our guiding light. You can count on us to make buying technical products simple!

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PED Through the Years 

2022 

  • PED launches local pickup options at Ferguson branch locations.

 2020 

  • PED launches Direct Installation, a generator installation service, in select markets.

 2019 

  • eComfort, the HVAC division of PED, launches a heating and cooling equipment installation service. It also launches a furnace filter subscription program.

 2018 

  • PED purchases the 50 millionth piece of power equipment produced by Honda, an EU3000is portable inverter generator.

Honda Generator
2017 

  • PED acquires ACWholesalers.com

 2016 

  • PED moves into a larger distribution facility at 969 Veterans Parkway, Bolingbrook IL.

969 PEDPlex
2015 

  • PED acquires eComfort.com

 2012 

  • PED becomes a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ferguson Enterprises. 

Ferguson Logo2011 

  • PED launches the Power Equipment Direct webstore to consolidate all product categories.
  • PED celebrates its first $1,000,000 sales day 

2010 

  • PED moves into a larger distribution facility at 1325 Rodeo Drive, Bolingbrook IL.

Rodeo Drive Building

 2008 

  • PED launches Water Pumps Direct and Sump Pumps Direct.

 2007 

  • PED moves into a larger distribution facility on 600 Territorial Drive, Bolingbrook IL.

Territorial Drive Building
2005 

  • PED moves into its first office space at 1203 Remington Blvd, Romeoville, IL.

Remington Drive
2003 

  • PED launches Electric Generators Direct and Air Compressors Direct

 2002 

  • PED launches its first web store, Pressure Washers Direct, out of Jon Hoch's garage. 
  • Jon Hoch is inspired to start PED after a horrible experience shopping for a lawn mower.

Jon Hoch House

 

Dale, the Power Equipment Expert
By 
Power Equipment Expert
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