Celebrating the achievements of l6 participants in a select building industry supply chain during 2019, Versatex Building Products LLC has identified the winners of its annual Versatexcellence Awards.
Versatex Sales V.P. Rick Kapres cited contributions to “growth, education and brand promotion” by companies and individuals in the distribution, sales and application of Versatex premium PVC trim products for home construction. In a Facebook Live broadcast, he praised award winners in National, Regional and In-House Sales categories.
Honored at the national (U.S. and Canadian) level were:
- Archer Exteriors, Pittsgrove, N.J. — Builder of the Year
- Gilbert & Cole Building Products, Marblehead, Mass. — Stocking Dealer of the Year
- Hardie Boys Inc., Pompano Beach, Fla. — Fabricator of the Year
- Kristin Russell, Dixie Plywood & Lumber Co. (DIXIEPLY), Tampa, Fla. — Distributor Sales Representative of the Year
- Warren Trask Co., Lakeville, Mass. — Distributor of the Year
Regional Dealer awards went to:
- Forest Tek Lumber, Islamorada, Fla. — Gulf States
- Kingsley Lumber & Hardware, Kingsley, Mich. — Western
- Paneling Sales, Gordonville, Pa. — North Central
- The Siding Depot, Asbury Park, N.J. — Eastern
- Special Wood Inc., Castle Hayne, N.C. — Southeastern
- T.W. Perry, Gaithersburg, Md. — Mid-Atlantic
- WeatherPanel Inc., Buffalo, N.Y. — Western New York/Ontario
In the Versatex In-House Sales category, Mr. Kapres named:
- Mark Edmondson, Eastern Territory — Regional Sales Manager of the Year
- Jeff Dahdah, Florida Territory — Area Sales Manager of the Year
- Josh Turner, Northern New England Territory — Market Development Specialist of the Year
“We’ve been presenting these awards since 2005, and every year it’s harder to single out just one company or person in each category,” said Mr. Kapres. “I see such consistently high levels of intelligence, drive and creativity, all across the board. Words can’t express the gratitude we feel toward all of you who make up this incredible community.”
In conclusion, Mr. Kapres paid tribute to long-time Versatex allies National Lumber Co. (New England); Riverhead Building Supply Corp. (Long Island, N.Y.); and T.W. Perry Co. (Washington, D.C./Baltimore/Mid-Atlantic). “You’ve earned our deepest respect and appreciation over these many years. We’re proud to be associated with you, and we look forward to sharing your success for decades to come.”