Stan Artman, director of sales, East, Native Trails has appointed Performance Sales and Marketing Group of Orland Park, IL, as its manufacturers representative for Northern Illinois and Northwest Indiana effective since July 1.

In yet another recent conversation centered around the pandemic, I was truly impressed with a Philadelphia-based rep agency and its immediate ability to adapt.

In an industry in which many of its members become as close as family, there is often a significant feeling of loss — and the proverbial empty chair — when one of its vital veteran members retires. 

Infinity Drain, a manufacturer of architectural and decorative drains for both indoor and outdoor applications, announced the addition of two new rep agencies for mountain states.

EVAPCO has named San Francisco-based CHC Hydro the new sales representative firm to serve the greater San Francisco Bay area. CHC Hydro is led by Bob Polizzi and Mike Petterson.

Pepco Sales and Marketing out of Dallas, Texas, has plenty to celebrate this year. In addition to being recognized as Supply House Times 2020 Manufacturers Representative of the Year, the company also hits its 55-year anniversary and has an exciting shift in leadership happening.

After careful consideration, AIM/R’s leadership has determined that the Annual Conference will be rescheduled for Sept. 29 – Oct. 2, 2021, at the Grand Manchester Hyatt San Diego.

QM Drain has appointed Performance Sales and Marketing Group of Orland Park, IL, ad their new manufacturer’s representative for North and Central Illinois, Northwest Indiana and Southern Wisconsin.