NetPlus names new VP of distributor development
NetPlus Alliance, a buying group for industrial and contractor supplies distributors, named Paul Byrnes as the company’s new vice president of Distributor Development.
Prior to joining NetPlus Alliance, Byrnes worked for United Stationers/ORS Nasco for 19 years, including the last 11 years as regional sales director for ORS Nasco. At ORS Nasco, Byrnes worked closely with independent distributors to grow their businesses. Byrnes sees his new role at NetPlus Alliance very similarly.
“My primary objective at NetPlus will be to assist independent distributor members to be more competitive and more profitable in the marketplace,” he said. “It’s a constant challenge for the independent distributor to sustain and thrive in a business climate that includes large, national sales distribution organizations. It will be my job to help members overcome any disadvantages they may have in size or reach through our combined NetPlus Alliance member buying power. These and other NetPlus benefits give members a much greater chance to flourish. They’re not out there fighting it alone. We’re with them every step of the way wherever they need support.”
Byrnes, who will begin his duties on Jan. 6, will be based out of Pittsburgh. Primary responsibilities will include visiting existing NetPlus members, providing guidance to support members in their business, assisting in the application of best practices, as well as increasing the NetPlus distributor member base. He will also build relationships with distributors at key NetPlus Alliance events, such as the group’s national meeting held March 16-18, 2014 at the M Resort in Las Vegas and other regional meetings.
“Paul has the experience to really help our members do more,” added NetPlus Alliance president Jennifer Murphy. “One of our main goals is to increase face-to-face engagement and relationship building, because that remains the most effective means for success in strengthening our industry and the American supply chain. Paul will be a great resource in that regard to help members become more profitable through NetPlus Alliance programs, services and benefits.”
Byrnes is a graduate of Duquesne University in Pittsburgh. He has been a member of several industrial trade groups, including the Industrial Supply Association, the International Sanitary Supply Association, the Specialty Tools & Fasteners Distributors Association, the Gases And Welding Distributors Association and the National Safety Council.
He and his wife of over 30 years have three grown children.
NetPlus adds four suppliers
In a separate announcement, NetPlus Alliance welcomed new suppliers Acme United Corporation, FallTech, Kennedy Mfg., and NXGEN Payment Services to the group.
Acme United Corporation is a supplier of cutting, measuring and safety products in the school, home, office, hardware & industrial markets.
FallTech is a manufacturer of fall protection products built for all industries where workers are exposed to falls from elevation.
Kennedy Manufacturing supplies steel tool chests, roller cabinets, stationary and mobile workbenches, modular storage cabinets and tool storage for the NC/CNC machining industry.
NXGEN Payment Services is a provider of credit card processing services and comprehensive merchant payment solutions.
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