DALLAS, July 17, 2001 (PRIMEZONE) -- Abatix Corp. (Nasdaq:ABIX) today announced that customers now have the ability to order products from www.abatix.com. Currently the site offers several thousand of Abatix's most popular products, ranging from construction tools and environmental products to safety items and janitorial supplies.
Mr. Terry W. Shaver, President, stated, "We are excited about entering this new arena. The e-commerce platform tears down geographic boundaries and helps us solidify relationships with current customers. Our new site was developed with the premise that time is critical. With input from customers and the evaluation of successful e-commerce sites, we developed a tool that is easy to use and gives buyers the information they want without lengthy searches."
Mr. Shaver concluded, "Our site will continue to evolve. We will continuously add products and provide other information that is beneficial to the customer."
Abatix Corp. is a full line supplier to the construction tool, industrial safety, hazardous materials, and asbestos abatement industries. The Company currently has seven distribution centers in Dallas, Houston, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Phoenix, Seattle, and Las Vegas. These distribution centers serve customers throughout the Southwest, Midwest, Pacific Coast, Alaska and Hawaii.