NetPlus Industry Outlook: 77% of Distributor Members Expect to Grow in 2023

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March 30, 2023

NetPlus Alliance Industry Outlook Report: 77% of NetPlus Distributor Members Expect to Grow in 2023

Lockport, NY – NetPlus Alliance distributor members remain optimistic about 2023 full-year revenue, despite signs the economy may be slowing, according to the NetPlus Alliance Industry Outlook, a quarterly report based on a survey of NetPlus members. More than three-quarters of NetPlus distributors in the survey think their business will grow by more than 3% this year.

The NetPlus Alliance Industry Outlook tracks business results and trends in the industrial and contractor supply markets. The survey was completed in February 2023, and the outlook was based on fourth-quarter and full-year sales results for 2022.

The report found that 64% of NetPlus Alliance distributor members saw significant growth in 2022 (+8% or more) over 2021. Another 23% reported moderate growth. Reasons for the increase included:

New customer growth
Expanded product line offerings
Improved product availability
Increased end-user confidence in project pipelines
Price increases

NetPlus Alliance is also reporting greater purchases through the group, ending the year with record numbers.

“Purchases through the group exceeded $400 million for the first time,” said Dan Judge, Founder of NetPlus Alliance. “Purchases by our members from our supplier base in 2022 were 27% higher than 2021, and purchases that year were 25% better than 2020.”

About NetPlus Alliance

NetPlus Alliance builds relationships and provides opportunities for the advancement of member companies for their long-term success in the supply chain. With more than 100 years of combined industrial distribution experience, NetPlus Alliance negotiates improved pricing, rebates, and terms with more than 200 manufacturers on behalf of 415 industrial and contractor supplies distributor members. Our members drive market growth and profitability through stronger channel partnerships, financial incentives, progressive marketing, joint sales planning, training programs, and business best practices. Learn more about NetPlus Alliance at netplusalliance.com or contact Molly Greene, Director of Marketing, (716) 438-2014.

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