Valspar Corp. got its start all the way back in 1806 and today is the world's No. 6 paint and coatings firm by size. It's no wonder, then, that the Minneapolis-based manufacturer is an instantly recognizable name among consumers and cabinet and furniture makers alike.

Distributor Services Inc., known in the industry simply as DSI, has watched NBMDA's evolution over the decades—both as a member and as a non-member. T