Chairman's Perspective Setting the Pace in Todays Economy We are well into the selling season and by now you should know how your year is shaping up. As I look at the U.S. economy overall, most indicators are working in our favor. Below are a few check... Read More
Executive Message A New, Dynamic IMARK Group Emerges Its an exciting time for IMARK Group! The latest iteration of our organization is comprised of IMARK Electrical, IMARK Plumbing, Luxury Products Group (LPG), IMARK Canada, IM Supply and our newest... Read More
E-Customer Service: If You Build It, Will They Come? IMARK member execs share their perspectives on how to best market your company’s e-commerce capabilities-internally and externally Distributors share insights on their webstores and why having one can help you avoid “getting stuck between a rock and a fax machine.” Read More
Lightfair Showstoppers IMARK Suppliers Introduce Innovative Products at LIGHTFAIR International 2019 IMARK suppliers introduce innovative products at LIGHTFAIR International 2019. Read More
IMARK Members Speak Out About E-Commerce IMARK members get frank about e-commerce and e-customer service. Read More
Sound the Alarm Manufacturers of smoke and carbon monoxide alarms share important updates on product standards. Read More
The Sun Shined Through the Clouds ...and our roof Paramont EO emerges from natural disaster as a more nimble, responsive, stronger and efficient business. Read More
Member News Mayer Forms New Digital Buildings, Factories Business UnitMayer recently formed a digital buildings and factories business unit under its digital strategy and innovation umbrella.An industry first,... Read More
Supplier News Acuity Brands Announces Acquisition, Strategic AllianceAcuity Brands has acquired WhiteOptics LLC, a New Castle, Delaware-based manufacturer of advanced optical components used to reflect, diffuse... Read More
In Memoriam CANTEX Inc. President Don Wirtanen recently passed away at his home in Fort Worth, Texas at the age of 66.Wirtanens 33-year career at CANTEX began in 1986 as a product sales manager before he was... Read More
Supplier Profile: Keystone Technologies Keystone Technologies Joins IMARK Group Keystone Technologies dates to 1945 when brothers-in-law Marvin Spielman and Harold Fox returned from World War II looking to fulfill their American Dream of starting a manufacturing company. After... Read More
Member Profile: Atlantic Coast Electric Supply Relationships Make The Difference at Atlantic Coast Electric Supply Atlantic Coast Electric Supply (ACES) is a locally-owned and operated distributor of electrical supplies in North and South Carolina. The company, which began with three locationsGreenville and... Read More
Member Profile: The Mathes Group At The Mathes Group, Its About a National Approach With A Local Feel The Mathes Group, a locally-owned and operated electrical distributor with locations in Alabama and Florida, takes pride in supporting commercial and residential customers, employees and the... Read More
MSP Profile: Meridian Loyalty Boost Sales with Creative Creative Reward and Promotion Programs You know those credit card reward points you earn, such as AMEX Reward Points, that you love so much?Did you realize that Meridian Loyalty, an IMARK member service provider was at the forefront of... Read More
Game On! IM Supply: Servicing National MRO Accounts with Local IMARK Distributors IMARK distributors service national MRO accounts via IM Supply. Read More
Case Study: IMSupply IM Supply Helps Chemical Company Discover and Cut Total Spend with Immersive Analytics Program Editors Note: The following is one in a series of case studies on the IM Supply website. To see more case studies on the subject of MRO procurement, visit the blog section of imsupplygroup.com.A... Read More
Get To Know the Design Consortium As the lighting industry continues to diversify, the DLC sees a serious need for a refocus on light quality and connectivity to prepare for the future. Read More
Up Close and Personal: Logistic Managers Speak Out. Learn how to make yours a market-leading logistics organization in an era of technological advancements and rapid product fulfillment by companies like Amazon. Read More
5 Ways to Coach Your Sales Staff Like a Winning Sports Team As a sales leader, you will often find your people looking to you for wisdom, direction and reassurance. Here are five ways to help them realize their potential Read More
How To Bring Unprofitable Customers Back into the Black Half of our customers consume important bottom-line dollars. Here’s how to bring them back into the black ink now to better prepare for the future. Read More
Riches Are In the Niches Harvest profits by observing the resiliency and tenacity of ‘niche’ distributors. Read More
NAED Market Data Program Helps Members Determine Market Share With the growth of low-value, non-traditional competitors enabled by the internet seeking to disrupt our business, it is more important now than ever to know our markets. The NAED Market Data Program is the new industry scorecard. Read More
How to Boost Social Media Engagement Social media can help build awareness around your brand and products. Learn how positive and frequent social media engagement can take that to the next level. Read More