Independent Beer Wholesale Distributor of the Week

November 25, 2013

History

Located in the heart of Pittsburgh, PA, Wilson-McGinley was founded in 1949 by Jack McGinley and Fritz Wilson.

They initially started in business with Carling Black Label and Miller Brewing Company.

Accounts & Brands

Wilson-McGinley services Allegheny, Armstrong, Beaver, Butler, Fayette, Greene, Indiana, Lawrence, Mercer, Washington and Westmoreland counties.

Key Brands

MillerCoors, LLC., Heineken USA, Seagrams, Full Pint Brewing Company, Fat Heads Brewing Co., Rivertowne Brewing Co, Jack Daniels, Elysian Brewing Co., Ballest Point Brewing Co., Coronado Brewing Co., Founders Brewing Co., Lavery Brewing CO., Moretti, Rooney's Beer Co., Terrapin Beer Co., Uinta Brewing Co., and Vanburg & Duwulf Importers.

Wilson-McGinley distributes 390 brands total and service 1800 accounts.

Awards

MillerCoors' President's Award in 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012

Heineken Green Star Award in 2012

High Life Achievement Award in 2003

Brand Building

Wilson-McGinley hand sells brands in the market, bringing the brewers' marketing plans to life locally. Wilson-McGinley has a strong promotional agenda in the On Premise to interact with consumers and their brands. Wilson-McGinley interacts with consumers in the Off Premise by creating sampling programs, and creating display programs to bring brands to life.

Community Involvement

Wilson-McGinley purchases services & products from other local businesses such as gas, tires, trucks, forklifts, office & cleaning supplies.

They participate in charitable events with Cystic Fibrosis, Coaches Against Hunger, Shining Light on Lymphoma, St Edmund's Academy, Central Catholic, St. John the Baptist School, St. Valentine's, Teaching Kids to Care, Tailgate for the Cure, Moon Library, Duquesne University, Lord of God Foundation, O' Reilly Theater, and Shadyside Chamber of Commerce.

Employment & Facility

Employment

Wilson-McGinley has 60 Full and Part Time employees, which includes union warehousemen and delivery drivers

They employ Warehousemen, drivers, sales people, 4 sales supervisors, a controller, 3 office personnel, 2 sales managers, an I.T. technician and a graphic designer.

Their full-time employees receive full health benefits and are offered a 401k.

Facility

90,000 sq. ft. facility

Connect with Wilson-McGinley, Inc.
www.wilsonmcginley.com

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411 Walnut St.
Harrisburg, PA 17101