Lowe's recognizes Hixson Lumber, PrimeSource
and GE Appliances as This Year's Outstanding Suppliers; Trex named
Lowe's Sustainability Partner of the Year
MOORESVILLE, N.C., Nov. 15,
2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Lowe's Companies, Inc. announced
today it has named Hixson Lumber, GE Appliances and PrimeSource as
the company's 2023 Vendor Partners of the Year. The suppliers were
recognized for their commitment to delivering quality products,
innovation, value and service to Lowe's customers.
Additionally, Lowe's has recognized Trex with the Sustainability
Award for its commitment to manufacturing sustainably made,
wood-alternative decking, using 95% recycled and reclaimed
materials. As one of the largest recyclers of plastic film in
North America, Trex diverts more
than one billion pounds of waste materials – such as industrial
wood scrap and polyethylene plastic film – from landfills and
waterways each year. Lowe's joined the NexTrex Recycling Program in
2022 to donate film scrap at distribution centers across the
country to be used in Trex's manufacturing process, contributing
more than one million pounds of recycled plastic material since
joining.
"This year, we honored our vendor partners who have gone above
and beyond for our customers and for Lowe's," said Bill Boltz,
Lowe's executive vice president of merchandising. "These vendor
partners have put our customers' needs first, consistently bringing
innovation and value to market, delivering on their commitments and
contributing to our success. Our priority is to help our partners
grow their business with Lowe's and we deeply appreciate the
partnership cultivated with each vendor over the years."
Lowe's named overall vendor and innovation partners of the year
and divisional category winners for each of its three merchandising
divisions: building products, hardlines and home décor. The 2023
winners include:
Building Products
Vendor Partner of the Year: Hixson
Lumber is one of the largest wood treating providers in
North America, operating as a
major supplier of wood products for over 63 years. Hixson Lumber
placed a renewed focus on Lowe's store support, Pro customer
relationships and special order sales, helping to keep stores in
stock and ready for Pro customers daily. Hixson Lumber made
strategic investments in capacity and production locations to grow
its business with Lowe's, including additional facilities, domestic
fencing capacity, people and technology to better serve Lowe's
footprint.
Innovation Partner of the Year: Pella introduced
its Hidden Screen Lifestyle Series as an exclusive product at
Lowe's and supported the launch with marketing, displays and
training. The innovative window screen appears when the window is
open and folds away when it is closed, providing a clear view and
improved curb appeal for homes year-round.
Masonite, Simpson Strong-Tie, Reliance
Worldwide Company (RWC) and Resideo were also recognized
as divisional winners in the building products category.
Hardlines
Vendor Partner of the Year: PrimeSource is a
leading provider of specialty branded residential building
products, including Grip-Rite® Deck Force Screws, which are
exclusive at Lowe's. In the past year, PrimeSource has invested in
its relationship with Lowe's by driving innovation, reducing costs
and opening a local office in North
Carolina to provide on-the-ground support. During Hurricane
Idalia, PrimeSource was in constant communication with Lowe's
Supply Chain team, offering field support in stores to help with
community recovery efforts.
Innovation Partner of the Year: OldCastle is
committed to bringing innovation and exclusive designs to Lowe's,
with quick and easy installation solutions for hardscapes projects.
New products like DesignForms and Stagger Wall make installation
fast and easy for both Pro and DIY customers when installing
projects with less product needed and products that require zero
cuts, contributing to Lowe's success in the hardscapes
category.
In addition, Blackstone, Battlefield Farms and
GreatStar were recognized as divisional winners in the
hardlines category.
Home Décor
Vendor Partner of the Year: GE Appliances,
the fastest-growing appliance manufacturing company in the U.S., is
known for its trusted and innovative products and continues to
partner with Lowe's to improve its profitability. This past year,
GE Appliances launched an innovative all-in-one wash system that
can wash and dry clothes in under two hours. This latest innovation
skyrocketed the new appliance to a best-selling model at Lowe's
within weeks of its launch.
Innovation Partner of the Year: HKC and
Lowe's introduced an exclusive, patented technology that simplifies
and reduces the assembly and installation process for ceiling fans.
This innovative approach features preinstalled blade irons and a
twist-and-lock blade system to create an efficient, user-friendly
solution to ceiling fan installations for DIYers and Pros.
Allstrong, Charter Next Generation (CNG),
Cosentino and Schluter Systems were also recognized
as divisional winners in the home décor category.
About Lowe's
Lowe's Companies, Inc. (NYSE: LOW) is a FORTUNE® 50 home
improvement company serving approximately 17 million customer
transactions a week in the United
States. With total fiscal year 2022 sales of over
$97 billion, approximately
$92 billion of sales were generated
in the United States, where Lowe's
operates over 1,700 home improvement stores and employs
approximately 300,000 associates. Based in Mooresville, N.C., Lowe's supports the
communities it serves through programs focused on creating safe,
affordable housing and helping to develop the next generation of
skilled trade experts. For more information, visit Lowes.com.
Media Contact:
Stefanie Moody
stefanie.moody@lowes.com
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