Executive Message

Exciting Developments, A Return to Normal (almost), New Programs and Added Member Benefits

The Member Premier program, recently introduced, recognizes members who are fully engaged with IMARK Plumbing and the IMARK Plumbing suppliers. The program provides a roadmap for members who strive...

Value Proposition Development: An Essential Task for Leaders

Given the rise in digital as a major sales channel, a value proposition has never been more important for independent distributors.

Leadership During a Pandemic

Experts Weigh In

Top leadership and motivational experts discuss the best practices of successful leaders during challenging times.

COVER STORY:
Examining Your E-Commerce Investment

Do not drop another dime into a B2B e-commerce solution before embarking on a intelligence gathering project with your intended audience.

How Merchants Can Prepare for Interchange Increases

Beginning or accelerating an e-commerce initiative is more critical than ever if you desire to grow your business long term.

Emerging Opportunities Within the Irrigation Channel

In an ever-evolving irrigation industry, incorporating innovation, utilizing marketing strategies and building strong distributor-supplier relationships aides in increasing revenue for the IMARK...

IMARK Plumbing Announces 2020 Platinum, Gold Suppliers

The IMARK 2020 Gold/Platinum program recognizes and rewards suppliers that participate fully and effectively in supporting the IMARK membership and IMARK marketing programs.For the 2020 calendar...

Premier Program Recognizes IMARK Plumbing Members

The IMARK Premier program recognizes members that are fully engaged with IMARK Plumbing and the IMARK Plumbing suppliers. The program also provides a road map for members that intend to maximize...

Best Practices to Maximize Your GainShare Rebate Earnings

Realize the win-win-win aspects of GainShare:Your company wins by earning additional rebate dollars once you achieve purchase goals.IMARK supplier GainShare partners win with increased rates of...

Supplier Profile: Barry E. Walter Sr. Co.

Barry E. Walter Sr. Co. Makes You the Plumbing Parts Hero

As Barry E. Walter Sr. Co. grows in Colorado, one of Barry E. Walter Jr.s roles, aside from chief operating officer, is chief reminding officer. When we do hire new people as we grow, they need to...

Supplier Profile: Matco-Norca, Brewster, New York

Matco-Norca Remains Viable Source in Turbulent Times

Leverage is the latest addition to the OmniPro faucet lineupMatco-Norca began in 1952 as the pioneer in sourcing valves. Since then, Matco-Norca has grown into one of the largest independent...

Member Profile: Pittman Supply Co.

Pittman Supply: Determined to Respond to Customer Needs

Texas typically doesnt have frigid weather, but the Lone Star State completely shut down for about a week in February due to freezing temperatures and brutal winter weather conditions.I went into...

Supplier & Product Update

Merit Brass Announces New President, CFOMerit Brass Co., a leading manufacturer of pipe nipples and master distributor of related pipe, valves and fittings, announced that Darren Hilliard has been...