Join Us for the First NAFCD & NBMDA Distributor Marketplace
You are invited to view the future of the building products distribution channel as revealed in:
one event...
that maximizes your exposure to key executives in the industry
two organizations...
known for their education, networking and growth opportunities
three days...
of these elements combined
The Advance Program is now available. Please click the image above to download your copy today.
The inaugural NAFCD & NBMDA Distributor Marketplace promises to be a wealth of opportunity. Careful planning has culminated in a program designed to meet the needs of the industry and maintain the identities of the key organizations serving unique memberships.
NAFCD and NBMDA are bringing together manufacturers, distributors and service providers from the floor covering, specialty building material and cabinetry/woodworking industries to network, engage, learn and grow their businesses in one place. It is an opportunity to connect with customers and expand business connections.
Please use the navigation above to learn more about the NAFCD & NBMDA Distributor Marketplace. These pages are updated regularly, so please check back often for the latest details.
Why Did NAFCD and NBMDA Decide to Join Forces in 2010?
The economy and housing market has started to recover from its dramatic downturn, and new opportunities and challenges are emerging. The distribution channel must change in response to the dynamics of the marketplace. NAFCD and NBMDA decided that this was an ideal time to foster stronger relationships and create enhanced networking and business opportunities for its members. As all firms in the industry are re-assessing their resources and investment in industry events, it made sense to introduce a new and improved event that is designed to decrease costs for both associations, while increasing the return on investment for all attendees.
Why did HPVA decide to join NBMDA and NAFCD at the 2010 Distributor Marketplace?
The manufacturer members of HPVA want to strengthen their relationships with their distribution partners as well as make new contacts and thus decided to join the 2010 Distributor Marketplace. Additionally, HPVA members are interested in learning about the current challenges and opportunities facing their distributor partners and in helping them understand ways to enhance their sales and marketing of hardwood plywood and engineered flooring.
About the Host Associations
North American Building Material Distribution Association - 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 dealer, 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.
North American Association of Floor Covering Distributors - 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 resource 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.
Hardwood Plywood & Veneer Association - HPVA represents the interests of the hardwood plywood, hardwood veneer, and engineered hardwood flooring industries. HPVA member companies produce 90% of the hardwood plywood stock panels and hardwood veneer manufactured in North America.