NetPlus Alliance 2018 group purchases grow 27 percent over 2017
Group predicts that member purchases will grow 12 percent in 2019.
NetPlus Alliance, a North American industrial and contractor supplies buying group, reports continued optimism among its members, reflected in a 27 percent increase in group purchases during 2018. This surge in growth comes after a strong 2017. Organic growth was 20 percent in 2018. It is anticipated that purchases by NetPlus distributor members will grow more than 12 percent in 2019.
This is good news to many NetPlus members who cited product diversification and expanded wallet share as reasons for their sustained confidence in the NetPlus Alliance Quarterly Industry Outlook.
“The growth we’ve seen is thanks to our distributor members and their ongoing commitment to growing their businesses within NetPlus,” said Dan Judge, NetPlus founder and author of the NetPlus Alliance Industry Outlook report.
In the recently released fourth-quarter NetPlus Alliance Industry Outlook, 43 percent of distributor members reported significant sales growth of more than 8 percent in 2018 over 2017, with another 32 percent reporting growth of at least 3 percent.
“We are committed to helping our distributor members and preferred suppliers succeed in this fast-changing environment, ultimately contributing to a stronger channel overall,” said Jennifer Murphy, President of NetPlus Alliance.
When asked about 2019 sales projections, NetPlus distributor members remained optimistic. Nearly a fifth said they expect sales growth of more than 8 percent in 2019, and another half expect sales to be up between 3 percent and 7 percent.
With more than 100 years of combined industrial distribution experience, NetPlus Alliance negotiates improved pricing, rebates and terms with more than 170 manufacturers on behalf of more than 380 industrial and contractor supplies distributor members. Learn more about NetPlus Alliance at netplusalliance.com or call 716-438-2014. For additional information or to schedule an interview, contact Robert Louden at (716) 438-2014.
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