SAKRETE Named 2013 Building Products Vendor of the Year

Words: Dan Kamys

Company is recognized in ENAP's Specialties Department category

SAKRETE, a concrete and concrete-related products company, 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, N.Y. 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,” says 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.”

For additional information about SAKRETE, call 866-725-7383 or visit??sakrete.com.

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