Welcome to the June issue of IMARK TODAY!
We are pleased to highlight the 2024 member and supplier Performance Awards. During the 2025 IMARK Annual Meeting in April, select members and suppliers received special recognition for their achievements. On page 78, full details are provided on each of the following award categories.
2024 Member Performance Awards:
- Bimco Corp., Winston-Salem, NC
- Catawba Valley Supply, Newton, NC
- KIE Supply, Kennewick, WA
- M&N Plumbing Supply, Denver, CO
Distinguished Member GainShare Performance Award
- Northwest Pipe Fittings, Billing, MT
- Pittman Supply Company, Carrollton, TXC
- Equiparts Corp., Oakmont, PA
2024 Supplier Performance Awards
- Marketing Award: Milwaukee Electric Tool
- Merchandising Award: InSinkErator
- Product Award: T&S Brass & Bronze Works
- Promotion Award: Fluidmaster
- Delivery Award: Charlotte Pipe and Foundry
- Supplier of the Year: Reliance Worldwide Corp.
We’re also proud to announce the 2025 Luxury Products Group (LPG) Award Winners, recognized at this year’s Expo.
- Member of the Year: Artistic Hardware
- Vendor of the Year: Graff Designs
- Spirit Award: Amelia Kittson of KIE Supply
Congratulations to each of our award winners for their outstanding contributions—your dedication, energy and excellence continue to elevate the entire IMARK Plumbing and LPG communities.
In our March issue, the article “Stronger Relationships, Greater Success” featured the AIM/R organization and its commitment to aiding and supporting manufacturers’ sales representatives. Stronger and more effective partnerships among IMARK members and their local sales representatives are essential in driving sales growth and market share gain. We recognize and appreciate the professional approach and efforts sales representatives offer to the IMARK membership. Starting with this issue and forward, we will feature a profile article on AIM/R Agency. On page 22, please review the article “Spirit Group Inc.: A Legacy Built on Spirit, Partnership and Perseverance,” which highlights the Spirit Group in Orlando, Florida.
To additionally improve our partnerships, we have added a new supplier sales tool. In our announcements of new products/product lines and with IMARK promotions, when requested by the supplier, we will include an automated form for any member to request a sales rep contact to discuss their interest. This will facilitate rep engagement and help our suppliers’ management teams focus their efforts on our organization.
Beyond these articles, please enjoy several other contributions that touch on multiple business topics.
Onward and enjoy the June issue!