Presenter: Jason Bader, principal of The Distribution Team

Are you an effective relationship builder? Building trust, through effective communication, is the foundation for effective relationships both inside and outside the workplace. But, it isn’t always easy. In this session, we will identify some of the most common barrier to communication, and see how both verbal and non-verbal behavior can speak volumes. We will also spend time analyzing the different generations in the workplace, learn some of the reasons they behave a certain way, and ultimately determine how to best work with each group. The session is a must for anyone in a leadership or sales position.

Presenters: Mike Mortensen & Andy Christmas

Join Andy Christmas, HSI Committee Chair, and Mike Mortensen, Education Committee Chair in a discussion about the changes to the HSI Membership program beginning January 1, 2025. In this session we explain the ‘why’ of changing HSI Membership to and HSI Designation and review the criteria for your company and branches to earn the HSI Designation.

Presenter: Alex Chausovsky, Director of Analytics and Consulting, Bundy Group

Join us for a webinar featuring Alex Chausovsky, Director of Analytics and Consulting at Bundy Group. You’ll have the opportunity to engage in and receive personalized insights for your business. This webinar will cover key economic indicators and their impact on your company’s talent strategy, equipping decision makers with practical advice to navigate the evolving business landscape.

Panelists will dive into the biggest opportunities in the custom industrial hose industry, including insights into gaining new market share and better servicing current customers. Attendees will hear about niche applications for industrial hose, custom considerations (e.g., precise OD, built-in ends, etc.), and how a specialty industrial hose option can both increase safety and decrease failure in the field. Panelists will touch upon specific hand-built industrial hose uses, what to expect when working with a custom industrial hose manufacturer, and what to do if your customer doesn’t know what they need.

Join global experts as they dive into the critical implications of recent elections and their impact on industries worldwide.

NAHAD is proud to partner with Texas A&M and their Master of Industrial Distribution (MID) program. Texas A&M will be awarding one $5,000 scholarship towards the tuition for the two-year program to a NAHAD member. If you or one of your employees may be interested in this master’s program, be sure to sign-up for this webinar. Dr. Bharani Nagarathnam, a faculty member from Texas A&M and the MID program will present on attracting next-generation talent.

Presenter: George Fuchs, Director, Regulatory Affairs, National Association of Printing Ink Manufacturers ‎(NAPIM)

George Fuchs presented on last February on “PFAS Update – What You Need to Know”. George has graciously agreed to return this year to provide an update on the current and developing federal and state activity and regulations. He will also provide information on test procedures, reporting and recordkeeping requirements as well as projections and alternatives.

View RecordingSam will provide a demo of the Intel EngineYou will discover how to leverage the Engine to find new sales opportunities, gain insight on others, and connect with prospects in relevant  ways.Sam will answer questions related to what he presented at the conference. This webinar is open to all NAHAD members, not just convention attendees. […]

This session will focus on the topic which seems to surround us all ... AI (Artificial Intelligence). It will include the definition of AI, a brief look at AI's history, and then move into various areas describing how organizations are utilizing AI, as they move into their own adoption plans. This will include an overview […]

The presentation covers the various reasons to clean and sanitize, from regulatory compliance to the benefits derived from effective cleaning procedures; such as improved food quality, safety and taste; as well as the cost savings derived from developing effective procedures based on the elastomer and food soil type.

The presentation covers the fundamentals of sanitary design, including ensuring the inspect ability, accessibility and cleanability of all food contact surfaces. Finally, the presentation covers the different types of cleaning, and the necessary steps in the hose assembly cleaning and sanitizing process.