Rick Lubker
President

Rick Lubker is a fastener industry veteran with over twenty two years experience in wholesale distribution, holding executive management positions for industry leading fastener and logistics companies. Prior to his current position, Rick was President of Lufasco Inc., Lionville Pa., and Executive Vice President of Operations for Purchased Parts Group, Memphis TN.

Early in his career as an executive with Lufasco Inc., Rick designed, developed and implemented a custom software solution providing the platform supporting automated vendor managed inventory processing. Additional accomplishments included ISO9001 corporate certification, custom part number configuration sequencing, and the implementation of computerized inventory transactional traceability. Lufasco Inc was acquired by Purchased Parts Group Inc. in the fall of 1998.

As a senior management executive for Purchased Parts Group Inc (PPGI), Rick was instrumental in transitioning the acquired Lufasco Inc. organization into the PPGI systems. In addition, Rick spearheaded consolidation and reorganization efforts in the areas of corporate transportation and facility restructuring, reducing corporate freight by over 18% yearly and reducing the number of east coast facilities from eight to one centrally located distribution center.

Lubker Distribution is owned and operated by Rick and his partner Jim Carrigan. Together they bring a uniquely qualified set of credentials covering a wide array of facility operations and sales spectrums.

Jim Carrigan
Vice-President

Jim Carrigan is a distribution industry veteran with over twenty five years experience in wholesale distribution, holding executive management positions for industry leading fastener and logistics companies.

Prior to his current position, Jim was Store Manager for Pathmark Food Stores, Broomall PA., Operations Manager for Lufasco Inc. Lionville PA, and Senior Operations Manager for Purchased Parts Group, Memphis TN.

Early in his career as a Store Manager with Pathmark Food Stores, Jim was responsible for daily operations including site specific management of over two hundred employees.  In addition to personnel responsibilities, Jim was accountable for food distribution and maintaining regulated safety and health conditions throughout the 100,000 square foot facility.   

As Operations Manager for Lufasco Inc., Jim was responsible for facility maintenance and operational personnel. During his tenure, Jim initiated documented efficiencies in order pull/pack rates and reduced customer complaints to a calculated figure below 1.5%. 
 
In his role as senior management executive for Purchased Parts Group Inc (PPGI), Jim was instrumental in transitioning the acquired Lufasco Inc. physical organization into the PPGI group of companies.  In addition, Jim was Managing Director of facility consolidation restructuring efforts reducing the number of east coast facilities from eight to one centrally located distribution center.

Lubker Distribution is owned and operated by Jim and his partner Rick Lubker.  Together they bring a uniquely qualified set of credentials covering a wide array of sales and facility operations spectrums.