In each city, presenter Robb Best led attendees through four-hour courses that gave them solid takeaways to better engage with customers and increase sales.

With a combined revenue in excess of $8.5 billion, 138 members and 1,450 locations across the continental United States, this new group will become, by revenue, the largest plumbing group in the country.

Lance Rantala, CEO of BLUE HAWK, announced the board’s and membership’s decision to become a member-owner of IMARK Group during their co-op’s annual conference in San Diego on May 8.

The tool provides social media articles and posts for showrooms to use within their digital marketing programs.

“Coming off record-breaking back to back years we are pleased with the growth we achieved in Q1," said Bill Weisberg, AD chairman and CEO.

The partner program recognizes and recommends service providers focused on delivering exceptional online customer experiences throughout the distribution channel.

In this position, Fernandez will be responsible for all AD operations in the Industrial & Safety Division in the United States including business strategy, member/supplier relations, and overall financial results.

This union brings together two of the largest independent gypsum supply buying groups in the United States.

IDI brings 103 independent industrial Canadian distributors with more than 364 locations into the AD family.

The list of winners is based solely on employee feedback regarding several aspects of workplace culture, including alignment, execution and connection.