Sakrete named Building Products Vendor of the Year

Words: Eric PetersonSAKRETE®, a leader in concrete and concrete-related products, has been named an ENAP, Inc. 2013 Building Products Vendor of the Year in the Specialties Department category.

ENAP, Inc. vendors are evaluated on a variety of criteria including sales growth, gross margin improvement, customer support and product quality.

ENAP, Inc. is a member owned forest products and building materials cooperative whose corporate headquarters are in New Windsor, New York. ENAP is comprised of premier independent lumber retailers.

“Sakrete® has been a supplier to ENAP, Inc. for more than 30 years and we continue to support the co-op and its members,” said Johnsie Beck, president of Sakrete®. “Being named vendor of the year proves our commitment to understanding our customers’ goals. We strive to provide them with leading products, outstanding customer service and support.”

SAKRETE® was founded in 1936 as North America’s original dry cement mix brand and is a leader in concrete and concrete-related products, and other top-quality building products. The SAKRETE® brand is owned and managed by Bonsal American, Inc., an Oldcastle company. Bonsal American is headquartered in Charlotte, N.C. For additional information about SAKRETE®, call 1-866-725-7383 or visit sakrete.com.
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