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| Date | 10/15/2010 10:08:31 AM |
| Written By | LGM & Associates Technical Flooring Services |
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| Abstract | Chicago - The North American Association of Floor Covering Distributors (NAFCD) and North American Building Material Distribution Association (NBMDA) are pleased to announce that registration and exhibitor sales numbers for this co-sponsored event... |
| Article | Chicago - The North American Association of Floor Covering Distributors (NAFCD) and North American Building Material Distribution Association (NBMDA) are pleased to announce that registration and exhibitor sales numbers for this co-sponsored event “ the NAFCD & NBMDA Distributor Marketplace, taking place November 16-18, 2010 at The Broadmoor in Colorado Springs, Colorado ” are strong, reflecting encouraging signs that the floor covering and building material industries are recovering. With four weeks until the official start of this event for the floor covering, specialty building material and woodworking distribution channels, both organizations expect to see greater registration numbers among distributor members, as well as an increase in exhibitor sales numbers among manufacturers, compared to each organization's stand-alone events held the previous year. More than 400 attendees are currently registered for Distributor Marketplace; and the exhibit hall is nearly full, with more than 130 booths/table top exhibits. "Joining forces in 2010 is proving to be quite successful for both organizations," said NBMDA President Bill Delaney of Distributor Service, Inc. "We've already received positive feedback from members, who have indicated they are looking forward to this event, as it will provide the opportunity to meet with a variety of industry players under one roof." "There is a lot of excitement in the industry, in general, and this event is contributing to it," said NAFCD President Fred Reitz of J.J. Haines & Company, Inc. "In addition to seeing the latest products and services and interacting with peers across the distribution channel, attendees will receive relevant education, designed to help them navigate through the economic recovery." Event highlights include: • Distributor Marketplace, where leading manufacturers and service providers to the floor covering, specialty building material and woodworking distribution channels will be on-hand to showcase their products and discuss their distribution programs. • NAFCD Business Enhancement Day & NBMDA Manufacturer-hosted Distributor Meetings, where manufacturers will have the opportunity to host private meetings/functions with distributors in the days preceding the Distributor Marketplace. • General Sessions, where thought-provoking keynotes will speak on a variety of hot-topics, including pricing strategies for distributors, managing a rising business cycle and developing a strategic vision for upcoming megatrends. • Roundtable Discussion Sessions, where distributors will expand their network of peers and learn about best practices and success stories from within the distributor community. For more information, including a list of current attendees and exhibitors, and to register, visit www.distributormarketplace.org. About the North American Association of Floor Covering Distributors (NAFCD) NAFCD is a North American, not-for-profit trade association serving distributors, manufacturers, suppliers and service providers of floor covering materials and related products including hardwood, tile, carpet, linoleum, ceramic, laminate, bamboo, adhesives and supplies. Its purpose is to enable wholesale floor covering distributors to be the most efficient, professional and profitable vehicle for bringing their suppliers' product to market resulting in the highest degree of dealer satisfaction. Founded in 1970, NAFCD's mission is to promote wholesale distribution in the floor covering industry and to provide members with resources for enhancing their performance as industry suppliers. With locations throughout the United States and Canada, NAFCD represents the largest suppliers of floor covering products and billions in annual sales. For more information, visit www.nafcd.org. About the North American Building Material Distribution Association (NBMDA) NBMDA is a multi-segment trade association representing the leading wholesale distributors of specialty building products and woodworking materials. Membership segments represent distributors and manufacturers that serve the independent building material, lumber, and kitchen and bath dealers, regional and national home centers, as well as those that serve production companies involved in cabinetry, architectural woodwork, stock woodwork, store fixtures, solid surface fabricating, plastics fabricating, general and specialty woodworking industries. Distributor members operate more than 900 distribution centers throughout the U.S. and Canada. The association's collective purchasing power exceeds $25 billion. Founded in 1952, NBMDA's mission is to develop and promote the effectiveness of distribution processes to improve member profitability and growth. For more information, visit www.nbmda.org. |