NBMDA is a trade association representing the leading wholesale distributors of specialty building materials for interiors including wood panels, decorative surfaces, cabinet hardware, finishes/stains and related woodworking production supplies.
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The NAFCD + NBMDA Annual Convention is the optimal opportunity to invest in the success of your business. At the convention, you have access to top distributors, suppliers and service providers.
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Thanks to a grant from Animal and Plant Health Inspection Services (APHIS), International Wood Products Association (IWPA) is offering FREE online and in-person classes through September. These educational courses offer information on the history of the Lacey Act, enforcement actions and guidelines for filling out a declaration.
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As a smaller distributor in a sea of larger ones, NBMDA has provided a lot of educational opportunities plus a tremendous amount of name recognition across the United States and Canada.
— Don Plunkett, VP, Plunkett Distributing
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As the industry continues to evolve, NBMDA is committed to helping you and your company maintain success.
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NBMDA represents the movers and shakers of distribution in our channel. These executives are a wealth of knowledge and experience.
Education is the cornerstone of NBMDA’s value proposition. Rotating distribution topics are covered each year and delivered to our members through multiple mediums.
NBMDA provides its members with an ongoing series of exclusive research reports and white papers on relevant channel topics and dynamics.