DPA’s 2015 Buying and Networking Conference was held at the Myrtle Beach Marriott at Grande Dunes on April 12-14, 2015. Over 150 of the industry’s leading distributors and suppliers were in attendance for the group’s annual networking and sales meeting.

DPA distributor members and preferred suppliers met 1-on-1 over the course of two days, attended sales presentations and took part in distributor roundtable discussions. Distributors also took advantage of DPA’s “Show Specials” promotions.

“DPA’s conference would not have been a success without the support of our members. Their enthusiasm, dedication and commitment will continue to be the most important factor in our continued growth,” saidZachary T. Haines, DPA Executive Director.

While at the conference, DPA announced its 2014 Distributor and Supplier of the Year recipients. These awards recognize sales growth and exemplary support of DPA member companies.

Congratulations to DPA Distributor of the Year, Maintenance Too PaperCo.(Bradenton, FL) and DPA Supplier of the Year, Fresh Products (Toledo, OH).

Also at the show, DPA announced the recipient of its prestigious Founder’s Award. This year’s Founder’s Award was the eighth given in the group’s history and the honor went to United Sanitary (Baltimore, MD).

The DPA Founder’s Award recognizes a company or individual that has been with DPA from the beginning, and that embodies the spirit of the organization. United Sanitary was founded in 1930, and strives to give their customers the best tools to help provide a safe and sanitary environment for their business. “They have been a part of DPA for over 14 years and are always looking for opportunities to support our preferred vendors. We would not be where we are today as a group without their loyal dedication.” saysZachary T. Haines, DPA Executive Director.