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EVOLVING EQUIPMENT February 2025
Maintenance Strategies for Autonomous Floor Equipment

EVOLVING EQUIPMENT February 2025
How Distributors Can Encourage Autonomous Cleaning Equipment

ADAPTING TO ADA February 2025
ADA Considerations When Recommending Products

ADAPTING TO ADA February 2025
Distributors Can Aid Facilities on ADA Requirements

1/15/2025
Ridley’s Vacuum and Janitorial Supply Announces New Showroom Location

1/13/2025
Alliance for Chemical Distribution Welcomes Start of New Congress

MORE THAN A TREND November 2024
Selling Customers on Robotic Floor Equipment

NAVIGATING M&A November 2024
Factors for Distributors to Consider When Selling Their Business

NAVIGATING M&A November 2024
What Cleaning Distributors Should Know About M&A

11/22/2024
ACD Announces 2024 Award Recipients

FROM THE EDITOR: LEADERSHIP LESSONS LEARNED November 2024
How Strong Leaders Can Continue to Improve

11/11/2024
ACI Releases Statement on 2024 Election Result

BATTERY BENEFITS  September 2024
Essential Safety Tips for Lithium Batteries

BATTERY BENEFITS September 2024
Distributors Discuss Key Benefits of Lithium-Ion Batteries

THE SECRET TO SUCCESS August 2024
Facilities Maximize ROI with Help from Buying Groups

THE SECRET TO SUCCESS August 2024
How Buying Groups Can Supercharge Educational Sales for Distributors

FREETIME: DOING THE FROGMAN SWIM August 2024
How the Frogman Swim Brings the Community Together

PROMOTING CLEAN, GREEN CARPETS August 2024
How Distributors Can Provide Carpet Care Expertise

PROMOTING CLEAN, GREEN CARPETS August 2024
Understanding the Pitfalls of Uncleaned Carpets

7/22/2024
Spartan Names Additional Regional Manager

6/18/2024
How Distributors Can Leverage Data Against Larger Scale Competitors

5/31/2024
How Distributors Can Ensure Worker Safety

5/21/2024
ACD Announces Inaugural ChemPolicy Champion Award Winner

5/1/2024
Network Distribution Recognizes Spartan Twice Over

4/24/2024
5 Key Trends Defining the Distribution Industry

FROM THE EDITOR: SERVICE WITH A SMILE April 2024
Why Strong Customer Service is Essential

3/19/2024
5 Things Customers Look for in Distributors Today

3/14/2024
Veritiv Names Senior VP of Business Development

3/7/2024
Spruce Industries Featured in New Episode of Driven by DCKAP Podcast

RISE OF THE TITANS  February 2024
Latest Distribution Merger Promises to Move the Industry Forward 

1/12/2024
ACD Highlights 2024 Legislative and Regulatory Priorities

1/8/2024
Network Distribution Names New Vice President

1/2/2024
CleanLink’s Top News from December 2023

12/28/2023
OSHA Renews Partnership to Protect Distribution Workers

12/22/2023
Imperial Dade Expands Dallas Presence

CONSIDERING CONCRETE FLOORS November 2023
Maintenance Tips for Concrete Flooring in Facilities

CONSIDERING CONCRETE FLOORS November 2023
Concrete Flooring Provides Safety, Cost Benefits 

11/29/2023
Report Outlines State of the Supply Chain

11/21/2023
BradyIFS + Envoy Solutions Acquire Qualmax

11/17/2023
ACD Announces 2024 Board of Directors

11/9/2023
Imperial Dade Expands in Ontario

11/6/2023
Imperial Dade Appoints Chief Operating Officer

ANNIVERSARY COVERAGE October 2023
Sanitary Maintenance Reflects on the Resilient 2000s

REDEFINING DISTRIBUTION October 2023
Automating Inventory Isn’t the Only Advantage of New Technology

10/19/2023
AFFLINK Partners with American Office Distributors

VETTING FOR VALUE September 2023
How Distributor Maintenance Programs Boost Customer Relationships  

CUSTOMER CONSIDERATIONS September 2023
Survey Reveals Top End User Purchasing Trends

9/22/2023
Keynote Speakers Announced for 2023 NAW Innovators Summit

9/19/2023
Network Distribution Honors Top Performers

9/15/2023
RJ Schinner Opens Southern California Location

FREETIME: SPECIAL OLYMPICS IS A FAMILY AFFAIR August 2023
Smith Supply Rep Spends Free Time Helping Others Thrive

8/21/2023
NACD Names Distribution Excellence Award Winner

8/17/2023
Emerging Technologies Changing the Facilities Management Landscape

BUILDING BETTER TRAINING August 2023
9 Steps to Better Distributor Training Programs

8/10/2023
Acme Paper Expands Sales Team

8/9/2023
The Importance of Sustainability-Focused Vendors

FROM THE EDITOR: END USERS NEED YOUR HELP August 2023
Distributors Find Value to Training Offerings

8/7/2023
Reflecting on 2023 Supply Chain Predictions

7/31/2023
NACD Applauds House Passage of CFATS Reauthorization

7/11/2023
NACD Comments on Methylene Chloride Ban

7/10/2023
Christine Alamed Reelected to BOMA Committee

6/30/2023
Triple S Names Executive Development Graduates

GIVING HYGIENE A HAND June 2023
How Distributors Can Promote Hand Hygiene to End Users

5/25/2023
Envoy Solutions Announces Partnership with EPA

5/16/2023
Triple S Adds 4 Members

4/24/2023
Nelson-Jameson Acquires New York-Based Distributor

SHOWING APPRECIATION April 2023
Consultants Show Appreciation for 80 Years of Sanitary Maintenance

SHOWING APPRECIATION April 2023
Manufacturers Show Appreciation for 80 Years of Sanitary Maintenance

INDUSTRY TESTIMONIALS April 2023
Distributors Show Appreciation for 80 Years of Sanitary Maintenance

4/6/2023
Aramsco Acquires Ohio-Based Distributor

2/15/2023
NACD Joins Push to Demand Paid Sick Leave for Rail Workers

1/18/2023
NACD Welcomes 118th Congress and Newly Elected Members

1/12/2023
What to Expect from the Supply Chain in 2023

1/3/2023
A Year in Review: CleanLink's Top News from 2022

12/15/2022
Solutex Earns 5th EPA Safer Choice Partner of the Year Award

FROM THE EDITOR: SORTING THROUGH STAFFING STRUGGLES November 2022
How Can Cleaning Distributors Improve Workplace Culture?

11/23/2022
NACD Announces 2023 Board of Directors

11/7/2022
Q&A: Are Wages Affected by Recessions?

11/3/2022
NACD Comments on Proposed EPA Changes to Risk Management Plan Rule

UNDER PRESSURE September 2022
How to Maintain Customer Loyalty Amid Supply Chain Struggles

FROM THE EDITOR: REMAINING COMPETITIVE IN UNPRECEDENTED TIMES September 2022
How Should Jan/San Distributors Handle Price Hikes?

9/19/2022
NACD Provides Statement on Potential U.S. Rail Strike

CHALLENGES IN DISTRIBUTION August 2022
Cleaning Hurdles and How to Overcome Them

9/1/2022
Top 10 CleanLink News Stories From August 2022

8/29/2022
NAW Names Chief Strategy Officer

8/26/2022
How Has the Supply Chain Impacted Manufacturer Optimism?

8/22/2022
NACD Honors Coast Southwest with 2022 Responsible Distribution Excellence Award

8/18/2022
ACME Paper Appoints New VP of Sales and Marketing

8/11/2022
AFFLINK Names VP of Supply Chain Solutions

7/14/2022
7 Things We Need to Know about Recessions

MORE THAN A LABEL June 2022
Private Label Experts Talk Benefits, Supply Chain Challenges

6/20/2022
City Maintenance Supply Acquires Florida-Based Distributor

6/8/2022
Video Interview Tips to Help Secure Remote Employees

6/3/2022
NY Federal Index Indicates Worsened Supply Chain Stress in April

ROUNDTABLE: BUYING IN April 2022
What Distributors Can Gain From Buying Group Memberships

5/16/2022
Health Concerns, Insurance Costs Among Key Drivers Of Great Resignation

5/13/2022
Five Ways Distributors Can Turn New Customers into Steady Customers

4/6/2022
NACD Comments On Passage Of Ocean Shipping Reform Act

3/29/2022
The Importance Of National Cleaning Week

2/9/2022
NACD Comments on America COMPETES Act

1/28/2022
Teachable Strategies For New Salespeople

1/10/2022
Top Sanitary Maintenance Stories From 2021

9/9/2021
Imperial Dade Recognizes 40th Acquisition

3/25/2021
NACD Welcomes Michael Regan As EPA Administrator

RECAPTURING SALES GROWTH IN 2021 February 2021
Distributors Differentiate From Competitors Ahead Of A Post-COVID Economy

2021: WHAT'S YOUR PLAN? November 2020
Planning For Post-Pandemic Sales

KEEPING A FOCUS ON FLOOR CARE November 2020
Pandemic Drives Disinfectant Demands

EDITOR'S NOTE November 2020
Answering The Call And Sharing Pandemic Hobbies

5/7/2020
AICS Provides Blueprint For Healthier Workplaces

4/1/2020
Six Steps Jan/San Companies Should Take Right Now

3/20/2020
NACD Sends Letter To President Trump Regarding Chemical Industry Operations

3/18/2020
Now Is The Time For The Cleaning Industry To Shine

1/3/2020
ABCO Products Acquires Cleaning Tool Maker

HAND DRYER MUST-HAVES November 2019
What Attributes To Look For In A Hand Dryer

11/26/2019
NACD Distributor Of The Year Named

11/22/2019
Imperial Dade Makes Another Acquisition

11/20/2019
NACD Members Hold Annual Meeting

10/14/2019
NAW Details 2020 Exec Summit

9/30/2019
Network Services Company Honors Distributors

8/30/2019
Preparing For A ‘Polar Coaster Winter’

June 2019
The Jan/San Distributor Still Has Value

April 2019
Better Work-Life Balance, Pay Leads To Employee Retention

COACHING IS CRITICAL April 2019
Sales Managers Must Provide More Direction

FROM THE EDITOR March 2019
Amazon Strikes Jan/San Distributors Again

TARIFFS' IMPACT ON DISTRIBUTORS October 2018
Taxes On Chinese Imports Could Affect Jan/San Industry

10/10/2018
NAW Event To Help Distributors Reimagine Business Strategies

September 2018
Beating Amazon

DIVERSIFYING INTO NEW CHEMICAL PROPORTIONER MARKETS August 2018
Warewashing and Laundry Programs Can Help Distributors Grow Profits

ORDERING INSIGHT August 2018
An Examination Of The End Users' Purchasing Habits

TOWEL IS MONEY July 2018
Traditional Paper Dispensers Cost Money, Business Reputation Issues

CRACKING THE ICE MELT ORDERING MYSTERY July 2018
Doing Ice Melt Homework Saves Distributors Money

May 2018
Committed To Serving Sanitary And Janitorial Supply Distributors

SURVIVING IN THE AGE OF AMAZON May 2018
E-Tailers Forcing Distributor Sales Reps To Evolve

BE MORE THAN A CLICK AND A BOX April 2018
Buying Groups Help Distributors Compete Against E-Tailers

FROM THE EDITOR: DESERVING WINNERS April 2018
Distributor Choice Awards A Blast To Oversee

FROM THE EDITOR March 2018
Buyer's Guide Helps Keep Tabs On The Industry

THE VOICE OF THE MODERN BUYER February 2018
Jan/San Customers Need Trusted Business Advisors

August 2017
Jan/san Distributors Can Break In To New Market Through Existing Customers

July 2017
BSCAI Offers Designation For Jan/san Distributors
The RBSP designation is recognized with great respect by building service contractors

CREATING THE IDEAL CUSTOMER July 2017
How Jan/san Distributors Can Groom Top-tier Customers

June 2017
Most BSCs Buy From Jan/san Distributors — Member Content

ADJUSTING TO JAN/SAN’S FUTURE May 2017
Buying Groups Assist Distributors In Changing Market

May 2017
Jan/san Distributors Face New Challenges

HAI PREVENTION November 2016
How Jan/san Distributors Can Help Combat Healthcare-associated Infections
Distributors play a key role in reducing the 1.7 million HAIs occurring annually

November 2016
Wholesale Distributors Assist With Specialty Products, Private Labels

FROM THE EDITOR November 2016
Will The Internet Of Things Leave Jan/San Distributors Behind?
Distributors are in a tough position with Internet of Things technology

June 2016
Jan/san Distributors See Advantages Of Working Together

HOST YOUR OWN TRADE SHOW May 2016
Jan/san Distributors Can Benefit From Hosting Events

April 2016
B2B E-commerce Is No Longer Optional For Jan/san Distributors

February 2016
2015 Sales Leader: Bradley Payne, Kenway Distributors Inc.

November 2015
What Lies Ahead For Janitorial Distributors

November 2015
Sanitary Supply Distributors Can Educate Schools On Sustainability

CUSTOMIZED COMMERCE October 2015
Jan/san Distributors Turn To Wholesalers For Unique Catalogs

DOWN AND DIRTY: BUY DIRECT OR THROUGH DISTRIBUTION? September 2015
Deciding When BSCs Should Buy From Janitorial Supply Distributors

INVENTORY SHIFT August 2015
More Jan/san Distributors Are Turning To Vendor Managed Inventory

THE STRATEGIC SELL: DATA DRIVES SMART SALES August 2015
Jan/san Distributors Should Rely On Sales Analytics, Not Instincts

DISTRIBUTOR CHOICE AWARDS TOP 40 June 2015
Jan/San Distributors Vote On The Cleaning Industry's Best Products

May 2015
Jan/San Distributors Must Understand Customers' Soap Needs

INCREMENTAL IMPROVEMENTS April 2015
Survey: Jan/San Distributors Expect Modest Sales Growth In 2015 - Member Content

April 2015
Multifunction Machines Benefit Janitorial Distributors, End Users

FANS OF GREEN November 2014
Making Sports Sponsorships Work For Jan/san Distributors

August 2014
Janitorial Distributors Deal With e-Tailer Threat

August 2014
Attracting Millennials To Jan/San With Technology

August 2014
Using Social Media For Recruiting And Marketing

August 2014
Equip Jan/San Sales Reps With Tablets And Smartphones

August 2014
Overcoming Staff Resistance To Technology

A ROWER TO THE 'CORR' June 2014
Freetime: Ed Corr, Corr Distributors, Has A Passion For Rowing

HOW WELL DO YOU KNOW YOUR CUSTOMERS? June 2014
Customer Segmentation Offers A Snapshot of Your Business

HOW WELL DO YOU KNOW YOUR CUSTOMERS? June 2014
Avoiding ‘Service-drain’: Measuring Customer Profitability

HOW WELL DO YOU KNOW YOUR CUSTOMERS? June 2014
Discover The Power of Market Data Analysis

HOW WELL DO YOU KNOW YOUR CUSTOMERS? June 2014
Targeting Key Sales Accounts

FLOOR EQUIPMENT PURCHASING June 2014
BSCs Weigh In On One of Their Biggest Investments — Floor Equipment

FLOOR EQUIPMENT PURCHASING April 2014
Buying Floor Machines From Distributors Vs. Direct

FLOOR EQUIPMENT PURCHASING April 2014
Should BSCs Rent or Lease Floor Care Machines?

COVER STORY: MOBILE COMMERCE May 2014
Distributors Slow To Recognize The Power of Smartphone Shopping

COVER STORY: MOBILE COMMERCE May 2014
M-commerce Has Landed

COVER STORY: MOBILE COMMERCE May 2014
Understanding Mobile Optimization

COVER STORY: MOBILE COMMERCE May 2014
Young Buyers Fueling B2B Mobile Sales

COVER STORY: MOBILE COMMERCE May 2014
Choosing Mobile Optimization Methods

SALES TOOLS IN THE PALM OF YOUR HAND April 2014
Product Demos Are Painless With Mobile Sales Apps

SALES TOOLS IN THE PALM OF YOUR HAND April 2014
Mobile App Training for Salespeople

COVER STORY: ROOKIE SUCCESS April 2014
Meet Coastal Chemical & Paper's Young Owner

COVER STORY: ROOKIE SUCCESS April 2014
From Field Dreams To Jan/San Supply

COVER STORY: ROOKIE SUCCESS April 2014
Coastal Chemical Outgrows Garage

COVER STORY: ROOKIE SUCCESS April 2014
Turning Employees Into Family

COVER STORY: ROOKIE SUCCESS April 2014
Capturing The Break Room Business

COVER STORY: ROOKIE SUCCESS April 2014
Making Coastal Chemical A Homerun

UPCLOSE: BUILDING A COMPLETE CARPET CARE PROGRAM November 2013
Proper Carpet Care Starts With A Plan

UPCLOSE: BUILDING A COMPLETE CARPET CARE PROGRAM November 2013
What's The Difference Between A Spot and A Stain?

UPCLOSE: BUILDING A COMPLETE CARPET CARE PROGRAM November 2013
Maintain The Life Of Carpet With Interim Cleaning

UPCLOSE: BUILDING A COMPLETE CARPET CARE PROGRAM November 2013
Minimize Downtime With Effective Carpet Extractor Machines

UPCLOSE: BUILDING A COMPLETE CARPET CARE PROGRAM November 2013
Carpet Drying Tools Reduce Resoiling

COVER STORY: GIANT COMPETITION November 2013
Online Retailer Amazon Enters The Janitorial Supply Market

COVER STORY: GIANT COMPETITION November 2013
AmazonSupply Is Changing Customer Expectations

COVER STORY: GIANT COMPETITION November 2013
SEO Is The Key To Driving Web Traffic, e-Commerce

COVER STORY: GIANT COMPETITION November 2013
Janitorial Supply Distributors Need To Embrace Digital Marketing — Or Else

COVER STORY: GIANT COMPETITION November 2013
Keeping The ‘Human Touch’ Alive During The Sales Process

COVER STORY: GIANT COMPETITION November 2013
SEO Is Changing With Hummingbird Speed

UPCLOSE: DECODING DUST MOPS October 2013
Looped-end Vs. Cut-trim Mop Heads

UPCLOSE: DECODING DUST MOPS October 2013
Industry Moves Toward Microfiber Dust Mops

UPCLOSE: DECODING DUST MOPS October 2013
Synthetic Dust Mops Last Longer and Are More Durable

UPCLOSE: DECODING DUST MOPS October 2013
Velcro Mop Backings Expected To Stick Around

TECHNOLOGY: TOP 10 REASONS TO USE CRM SOFTWARE October 2013
Read an Excerpt From Mark Dancer's New Software Guide: "Getting the Most Out of CRM"

TECHNOLOGY: TOP 10 REASONS TO USE CRM SOFTWARE October 2013
Manage The Sales Pipeline With CRM Software

TECHNOLOGY: TOP 10 REASONS TO USE CRM SOFTWARE October 2013
CRM Software Reports Improve Sales Forecasts and Planning

BUYING GROUPS: MEMBER BENEFITS October 2013
Reap The Benefits Of Buying Group Regional Distribution Centers

BUYING GROUPS: MEMBER BENEFITS October 2013
Taking Advantage Of Buying Group Services: Networking And Tech 

BUYING GROUPS: MEMBER BENEFITS October 2013
Expand Your Reach With A Jan/San Group Purchase Organization

THE HYGIENIC BENEFITS OF PAPER TOWELS September 2013
CDC Says Hand Drying Is Essential

GHS COUNTDOWN September 2013
Global Commerce Drives GHS Chemical Labeling

GHS COUNTDOWN September 2013
HazCom History: The “Right To Know” Act

GHS COUNTDOWN September 2013
Learning The GHS Glossary

GHS COUNTDOWN September 2013
Manufacturers Make The Switch To GHS Labels, SDS Sheets

GHS COUNTDOWN September 2013
Help Employers Meet The GHS Training Deadline

IN THE FIELD: PAMPER TENANTS WITH LUXURY FOAM HAND SOAPS August 2013
Spa Soaps Gain Entrée In The Away-From-Home Market

LEFT OUT IN THE COLD August 2013
Standards For Green Ice Melt Are Lacking

BUNDLING YOUR BRAND June 2013
Private Label Lines Are Growing

BUNDLING YOUR BRAND June 2013
Selling Private Label Cleaning Products

7/5/2013
AFFLINK Welcomes New Supplier

6/19/2013
DPA Adds New Distributors

6/17/2013
NAW Institute Announces New Book For Wholesaler-Distributors

5/31/2013
AFFLINK Welcomes Triad Service Solutions

5/3/2013
NAW Institute Elects New Directors

ON THE MONEY April 2013
Chemical Dispensers Reduce Waste and Save Time

4/19/2013
DPA Members Tune Up Their Sales in Music City

PREVENT SLIPS AND FALLS AS A VALUE-ADDED SERVICE April 2013
Certified Distributors Can Provide Walkway Audits

SLAMMED April 2013
Hurricane Sandy Slams East Coast Distributors

SLAMMED April 2013
Janitorial Suppliers Prepare For The Storm

SLAMMED April 2013
Superstorm Left Distributors in The Dark

SLAMMED April 2013
Distributors Donate Time, Supplies to Hurricane Sandy Victims

3/14/2013
STOKO Announces Its 2012 Distributors of the Year

November 2011
Jan/San Distribution Industry Holding Water
Sanitary Maintenance's latest sales study shows modest gains for distributors. Is the worst of the recession finally behind us?

10/17/2011
USA Distributors Joins Tripe S

September 2011
One-On-One: Jennifer Rosenberg, Acorn Distributors
Mastering succession planning in a family business

6/21/2011
Corr Distributors Adds Two To Sales Force

SUSTAINABILITY March 2011
Staffing For Sustainability
New staff positions reflect the growing importance of pursuing sustainable goals

TECHNOLOGY February 2011
Voice Picking: Loud And Clear
Voice directed order-picking software decreases warehousing errors and increases customer service

COVER STORY February 2011
2011 Buyer's Guide
Sanitary Maintenance's online Buyer's Guide features manufacturers, wholesalers, product and brand-name listings to make sourcing products and suppliers a breeze

COVER STORY September 2010
Green Credentials
WAXIE and NICHOLS earn LEED certification — and enhance green credibility with customers

TECHNOLOGY May 2010
Paperless Office: Save a Tree, Save Some Green
A paperless office eliminates tedious filing of invoices and receipts, saving distributors time and money

CONTRACTING INSIGHTS April 2009
Distributors Need To Show BSCs Their Value

COVER STORY October 2007
E-Commerce Brings Distributors Closer To BSCs
How the Web is strengthening BSCs' bonds with distributors

FREETIME February 2007
One Man’s Mission

COVER STORY January 2007
Up Against
Surviving and thriving in the face of adversity. Distributor stories

EDITOR’S NOTE January 2007
The Peoples’ Entrepreneur

FEATURE December 2006
2007: History Repeating Itself?
As distributors close the books on 2006, their focus will shift to the coming year. What changes, if any, loom on the horizon? We spoke with jan/san insiders to find out what issues are likely to continue to define the industry in 2007.

COVERSTORY November 2006
More Bang for Your Buck
Value-addeds define the supplier relationship. It may be time to ask some key questions about service

6/15/2006
Internet a Plus for Jan/San Distributors

COVER STORY June 2004
Distributors and Wholesalers: A Dynamic Duo
Why distributors and wholesalers pack a powerful 1-2 punch