Visit NAFCD During NWFA Wood Flooring Expo
April 16-19 at the Music City Center in downtown Nashville, TNWhile at
NWFA's Wood Flooring Expo stop by the
NAFCD Booth #544 to connect and learn more about exclusive membership specials!
Not only is the NAFCD Booth a great spot for NAFCD members to connect, but this is also a great opportunity for industry colleagues to learn more about NAFCD and how membership can increase opportunity and add value to your business. We look forward to seeing you!
2014 NAFCD Quarterly Executive Trends Index
The Q1 distributor and manufacturer 2014 Quarterly Executive Trends Index is now available! The report, compiled by a leading research firm and in partnership with the North American Building Material Distribution Association (NBMDA) is based on member data submission and provides valuable benchmarking and forecasting data.
Previously, the
Quarterly Executive Trends Index Reports only focused on the issues and challenges facing distributors in the industry. For the first time this report covers insights from distributors and manufacturers in the industry.
The Distributor Executive Trends Index key points:
- Slower sales growth in January due to unfavorable weather
- Strong 2014 sales growth outlooks
- Continued profit progress
The Manufacturer Executive Trends Index key points:
- Strong 2014 sales and profit growth
- Increase in headcount over the next 90 days
- 80% plan to add distributors during 2014
This data and analysis is available exclusively to NAFCD members. View the Q1 distributor and manufacturer reports here.
Thank You to Our 2014 Benefactors
Gold Benefactors
Shawmark FloorsUnilinSilver Benefactors
TarkettMannington Mills