This premier event brought together 998 members, suppliers and service providers to explore growth opportunities, share best practices, and honor outstanding achievements.

A Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system is crucial for boosting efficiency and strengthening customer relationships. It centralizes vital information, automates tasks, and enhances sales forecasting, allowing your team to focus on nurturing relationships and making informed decisions for improved productivity and customer retention.

Companies were evaluated and scored on more than 25 parameters across four categories: greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, water usage, waste generation, and sustainability data disclosures and commitments.

The primary goal of every employer is to ensure workers return home safely, reflecting the concerns of their families. Achieving this requires buy-in and strong leadership, supported by five key safety principles.

Located at 721 Riverview Avenue, Elkhart, Indiana, the 8,845-square-foot building was completely renovated beginning in 2023. The museum portion of the space is 3,254 square feet, and additional space in the building will be used as a training area for customers, distributors, and NIBCO associates. 

The new facility will include an inside and outside sales team, will-call customer sales counter and warehouse with ample space for indoor pipe storage served by an overhead crane and outdoor storage as well.

The new locations will stock limited quantities based on market needs. They will also allow contractors and wholesalers quicker access to key products and smaller quantity orders, thus reducing freight costs and lead times.

Technology is a catalyst for change, reshaping our work lives through automation, advanced data analytics, and artificial intelligence. As industry leaders, we must embrace these changes to maintain our competitive edge and ensure the survival of our businesses.

This article examines the implications for valuation metrics, strategies, and investor perceptions in the distribution industry regarding this potential acquisition.

The new 354,000 square foot distribution center, located at 5700 Lee Rd. S, Maple Heights, OH 44137, will be an important investment in Northeast Ohio, featuring world class technology for this state-of-the-art facility.