In the first of a two-part series, distributors offer their candid thoughts on e-commerce, hiring practices, customer credit and supply-chain relationships.
Distributors discuss current market conditions, technology adaptation and attracting new talent into the industry in the first of a two-part series.
Last time, a panel of blue-chip American Supply Association distribution executives gave its thoughts on a variety of topics, including the current business climate, technology game-changers, the current industry labor shortage and the combating of online retailers.
The National Kitchen and Bath Association (NKBA) had a monumental year in 2022. It kicked off with the first in-person Kitchen and Bath Industry Show (KBIS) event since 2020. Additionally, in October, NKBA moved from Hackettstown, New Jersey to its brand new headquarters in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania.
The National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA) released its Market Outlook report showing the remodeling industry is largely recovering from its Q1 COVID-19-induced dip. According to the report, the percentage of homeowners actively working on remodeling projects increased significantly, from 19% in Q1 to 36% in Q2.
First Supply promoted Seth DePuy to director of sales and marketing. DePuy has been with First Supply as corporate product manager for its PVF Division over the past 2 1/2 years. He will be based out of First Supply distribution headquarters in Madison, Wisconsin and will report directly to Chairman and CEO Joe Poehling.
Young executives are making a difference in the success of PHCP-PVF companies throughout our industry.
In the second of a two-part series, buying group executives discuss consolidation and the future of their organizations.
Over the course of the last few months, the American Supply Association has been actively monitoring the state of California’s efforts to pass “Get the Lead Out 2.0,” which would force manufacturers into a second round of endpoint fixture lead reduction, 10 years after current regulations went into effect.
Plumbing Manufacturers International held its first virtual PMI20 Manufacturing Success conference Nov. 10-12.
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