DPA Announces 2013 Safety Awards

Over 80 of the industry’s leading distributors and suppliers were in attendance and each day was filled with meetings, presentations and networking opportunities. DPA distributors met with each DPA partner supplier to learn about their new product opportunities. Distributors also placed orders and took advantage of DPA’s “Show Specials” promotions.

DPA’s 2013 Annual Buying and Networking Conference was held at the Opryland Resort in Nashville, TN on March 20-22, 2013. Over 80 of the industry’s leading distributors and suppliers were in attendance and each day was filled with meetings, presentations and networking opportunities. DPA distributors met with each DPA partner supplier to learn about their new product opportunities. Distributors also placed orders and took advantage of DPA’s “Show Specials” promotions.

Attendees were treated to a special presentation from Sales Expert, Andy McNulty which included a discussion on “How to Maximize Your Meetings” and “Presenting Sales Solutions to Customers.” After hours, everyone had the opportunity to relax and socialize at DPA’s welcome reception at the famous Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum!
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DPA Safety 5-year Members

DPA Safety recognized its 5-year members at its 2013 DPA buying and networking conference in Nashville, TN. 10 distributor companies were honored with a special 5-year lapel pin at the group’s opening meeting.

5-year:

On-Site Supply, John Walsh, (Indianapolis, IN)

10-year

Lebanon Chemicals, Inc., Kathy and Cody Haskins (Lebanon, TN),
Key 4 Cleaning Supplies, Inc., Jeff Kieffer, (Columbus, OH)

“These members are an important part of DPA Safety’s success and we want to thank them for their tremendous support and dedication to the group,” said Zachary T. Haines, DPA Executive Director.

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DPA Safety Awards Distributor and Supplier of the Year

The DPA Buying Group, a member-driven marketing & networking organization, is pleased to announce its 2012 DPA Safety Distributor and Supplier of the Year recipients. Congratulations to DPA Safety Distributor of the Year, USA Safety Supply Corp., (Burnsville, MN) and DPA Safety Supplier of the Year, Tingley Rubber Corporation (Piscataway, NJ).

The awards were presented at DPA’s annual Buying & Networking Conference in Nashville, TN. These prestigious honors recognize sales quotas achieved and exemplary support of the DPA Buying Group.

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DPA Safety Excellence Award

DPA’s 2012 Buying and Networking Conference was held at the Opryland Resort in Nashville, TN. One of the group’s most prestigious honors is the DPA Safety Excellence Award, an award given to a company or person that demonstrates extraordinary support of DPA and excellence in the Safety Industry. This year’s DPA Safety Excellence Award was presented to Supply Line Direct div of NCH Corp. (Irving, TX).

Supply Line Direct as doubled their business with DPA vendors over the previous year, and they always attend both the DPA Safety products show, but also the DPA Janitorial show. “They are ambitious innovators in technology and leaders in the industry with a combined sales force of over 1,000 people,” said DPA’s Executive Director, Zachary T. Haines.

It was with great pleasure that DPA Safety recognized Supply Line Direct, (Irving, TX) with DPA’s 2012 Excellence Award.

For more information about the DPA Buying Group and membership benefits, visit www.DPABuyingGroup.com or call (800) 652-7826.

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