Based on the feedback received from our Distributor Advisory Council members and to better align with common market practices, Seco launched a new test tool program in January.

Our goal was to simplify the process for everyone and avoid any confusion caused by multiple test programs. We merged our 3 existing programs (X55, X65 and GPT) into a single test tool program.

There are 4 main benefits to our distributor partners:

• No approval request
• No restriction on item category or quantity (except specials)
• No invoicing up front
• No charge for failed tests

Each of our Goldstar distributors who has a Certified Pro3 Product Specialist on staff was given a test budget at the beginning of the year. When test orders are received, they are processed at no charge. The list price value of the tools ordered is deducted from the distributor’s test budget. The distributor then has 90 days to let us know if the test was successful or not. In the case of a successful test, Seco will issue an invoice at the distributor’s regular net price (or contract price when applicable) and credit the test tool budget back. In the case of a failed test, no invoice will be issued and the test tool budget will not be credited back.

Please keep in mind that orders placed under this program must be faxed or emailed to our customer service department (no e-commerce). For full guidelines on this new program, refer to paragraph 1.10 of our distributor practices.