NTP Announces Martin as Director of Marketing

NTP Distribution Inc. recently announced that Donna Martin has been promoted to director of marketing. According to a press release, Martin will be responsible for NTP’s marketing, publications and SMART services.

Martin, who earned a master’s in psychology, has over 30 years experience in the RV industry working in retail and wholesale distribution. Most recently, she was category manager with Keystone Automotive Operations Inc., which acquired NTP last October, and successfully supported the company’s launch into the RV industry.

NTP, based in Wilsonville, Ore., said that Martin will be officially assuming her new role July 9.

 

 

 

 

NTP Announces Moves for Senior Management

Wilsonville, Ore.-based NTP Distribution Inc. today (June 12) announced strategic changes in its senior management team that “will help it to capitalize on strengths and continue its growth,” according to a news release.

“It has always been NTP’s policy to be strategically proactive in our growth,” said Greg Boyd, president of NTP. “With these changes we are poised to continue our growth in the RV distribution market.”

Changes include:

• Cathy Sutton has been promoted to director of NTP’s new hitch and towing segment, formerly known as LINK Towing. Sutton was most recently the director of vendor relations responsible for vendor promotions and products. In this new role, she will be charged with starting the new silo and developing everything from a solid product offering to sales and marketing.

• Mark Jenson has been promoted to vice president of category management and marketing. Jensen has been serving as the vice president of sales and marketing. In his new position, he will be charged with all functions of the category management team, which includes supplier relationships, marketing and publications.

• Jon White has been promoted to vice president of sales.White had been the general manager for the RV segment at Keystone Automotive Operations and had, most recently, been the general manager for Keystone’s hitch and tow segment. White brings to NTP a vast level of experience in business development, sales and marketing, the company said in a press release.

• Bill Schidleman was promoted to director of sales operations. In this new role, Schidleman will be responsible for consultant training, process discipline and developing a consistency throughout the NTP sales force. He has been with NTP for 38 years, holding various positions in the company, most recently as the national sales manager for the United States.

• Tony Coppo was promoted to regional sales manager for the Western division. Coppo has been with NTP for the past seven years as a sales consultant in the Northwest. He has more than 20 years of sales and management experience in the RV industry.

 

NTP Distribution Grows Next-Day Fleet Routes

NTP Distribution Inc. announced new fleet routes to begin servicing customers in areas of Colorado, North Dakota, South Dakota, New Mexico and Wyoming.

The Wilsonville, Ore., has steadily increased its fleet capabilities since being acquired by Keystone Automotive Products Inc.last October.

The new next-day service will run 2-4 days a week, depending on location, beginning May 7. As with the company’s other fleet offerings, this new service has an extended order cut-off time of 6 p.m. local time.

NTP recently announced the opening of its Kansas City distribution center, which will be servicing these new fleet routes.

For more information about NTP Distribution, visit www.ntpdistribution.com.

 

 

NTP Distribution Adding Midwest Fleet Routes

NTP Distribution Inc. announced new fleet routes to begin servicing customers in areas of Ohio, Kentucky, Indiana, Michigan and West Virginia.

This new next-day service will run 3-4 days a week, depending on location, beginning April 23. As with the company’s other fleet offerings, this new service has an extended order cut-off time of 6 p.m. local time.

This is the latest move by the Wilsonville, Ore.-based supplier since being acquired by Keystone Automotive Operations Inc. to increase its delivery area nationwide. NTP is a key supplier of aftermarket products, parts and accessories for dealers in the recreational vehicle and hitch and tow industries. The company has 200 employees and operates five distribution centers across the U.S.

For more information about NTP Distribution, visit www.ntpdistribution.com.

 

 

NTP Distribution Offers Saturday Fleet Ordering

Industry supplier NTP Distribution Inc. announced that it will be adding Saturday ordering for fleet delivery customers with a regular Monday stop.

According to a press release, this allows a customer to place orders on Friday and/or Saturday and receive their orders the following Monday. Beginning April 14, NTP customers can place orders on Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. (Pacific) for Monday delivery.

“We’re constantly seeking new ways to help our customers grow their business,” said NTP President Greg Boyd. “This new service is another way we can enable them to service their customers in an even more timely way.”

Since its acquisition by Keystone Automotive Operations Inc. last October, the Wilsonville, Ore.-based company has added several fleet routes to their services and anticipates adding more in the near future.

 

Progress Mfg. Gets Top Vendor Honor from NTP

During its 2012 National Dealer Conference in San Diego, NTP Distribution Inc. honored Progress Mfg. with a 2011 Top Vendor Award. This marks the third consecutive year Progress Mfg. has received this award from NTP.

“We work hard to build strong relationships with our dealers and distributors,” said Rich Elliott, sales director for Progress Mfg., in a press release. “This award is a combination of our excellent sales staff and innovative products and we are grateful to NTP for this recognition.”

Progress Manufacturing, creator of The Original Equal-i-zer Sway Control Hitch, supplies the RV industry with  towing hitches and other innovative towing product solutions. For more information, call (800)478-5578 or visit www.EqualizerHitch.com and www.fastwaytrailer.com.

 

NTP Honors Cequent as 2011 Vendor of the Year

During its 50th Anniversary Conference in San Diego last week, NTP Distribution Inc., a leading national distributor of RV and recreation-related products, honored Cequent Performance Products with the “2011 Vendor of the Year” award, as well as “Best Booth” featuring its Reese, Tekonsha and Bulldog brands. Pictured are Tom Benson, president of Cequent Performance, accepting the “Vendor of the Year” award from NTP President Greg Boyd. To win the best booth honor, Cequent’s staff took full advantage of NTP’s 50th anniversary by creating a rock-and-roll theme and dressing as the “Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band” from the classic Beatles album. “While we have fun at these events, we take the relationship we have with NTP and all our customers very seriously,” said Benson. “It’s an honor to be recognized with this award and a privilege to participate in NTP’s success.” Plymouth, Mich.-based Cequent supplies NTP with a several prominent towing brands, including Reese, Tekonsha, Bulldog, Bargman, ROLA, Tow Ready and Draw-Tite.

NTP Gets Exclusive Distribution of Mattress Line

NTP Distribution Inc. announced the addition of Home & Road mattresses, a private label brand developed with The Mobile Outfitters, a division of Lippert Components Inc. According to a press releasee, the mattress line is exclusively distributed through Wilsonville, Ore.-based NTP.

The product line is currently available for delivery only and marks the first private label offering for NTP utilizing its new fleet services resulting from its acquisition by Keystone Automotive Operations Inc. last year.

“We’re excited about this new line,” said NTP President Greg Boyd. “Big, bulky products like mattresses can be problematic to ship, often making it cost-prohibitive for a lot of customers. Because of our new logistics capabilities, we can deliver this cheaper, faster and better than anyone in the industry.”

The new line was one of many new offerings the company had at their show last week in San Diego and is expected to be a big boost to their product mix.

“We wanted to partner with Lippert because we knew they could provide the kind of quality we know our customers expect, at price points that keep them competitive,” said Mark Jenson, NTP’s vice president of sales and marketing. “We anticipate this addition being a big win for us this year.”

 

NTP Dealer Convention Sees Record Attendance

Attendance at NTP Distribution Inc.’s 2012 National Dealer Conference was the largest the industry distributor has seen in its 30-plus years of shows, more than doubling in size from just two years ago, according to a press release.

The show, which marked the Wilsonville, Ore.-based company’s 50th year of operation, ran February 21-23 at the San Diego Convention Center.

Greg Boyd, president of NTP, attributed the dramatic attendance increase to several factors beyond the excitement over the company’s milestone and its recent acquisition by Keystone Automotive Operations Inc.

“A lot of factors outside of it being our 50th have combined to make this an incredibly successful event,” he said. “Of course, everyone’s excited about our recent partnership with Keystone, but there’s a lot of interest in the new product lines we’re offering. I also think we’re starting to see dealer confidence rise as the economy starts to level out.”

The three-day event began with a full day of vendor workshops and product training seminars along with a cocktail reception to preview the show floor. The next day the company celebrated their 50th anniversary with dinner and entertainment on-board the USS Midway. The final day of show activity included lunch with an address by Boyd.

NTP launched several new initiatives including Home & Road, the company’s first private label mattress offering, a truck accessories program designed to help RV dealers expand their product mix, and several new marketing initiatives, including an exclusive on-demand marketing portal.

Ed Orzetti, CEO of Keystone Automotive Operations, called the conference a huge success, echoing the feedback from both vendors and dealers alike.

“This has been my first opportunity to attend an NTP show,” Orzetti said. “Not only was the venue phenomenal, the energy in the room was contagious. NTP puts on a first-rate conference.”

NTP will return to San Diego for their 2013 show. For more information about NTP Distribution, visit www.ntpdistribution.com.

 

NTP Distribution Opens 5-Day Dealer Conference

Industry distributor NTP Distribution Inc. will be celebrating 50 years in business as the company opens its 2012 National Dealer Conference today (Feb. 20) in San Diego.

The event, which runs through Friday, will offer dealers the chance to review NTP’s wide range of RV aftermarket parts and accessories. The conference will also mark the Wilsonville, Ore.-based firm’s first dealer gathering since being acquired by Keystone Automotive Operations Inc. last October.

Several events are scheduled, including a series of vendor workshops, while motivational speaker Garrison Wynn will deliver the keynote address. Highlighting the convention will be an excursion to the USS Midway on Wednesday. Attendees will receive a guided tour of the legendary decommissioned carrier, which is docked at San Diego’s Navy Pier.

NTP is a national supplier of aftermarket products, parts and accessories for dealers in the RV and hitch and tow industries. The company has 200 employees and five distribution centers across the U.S.

 

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