Dealers honored by trim manufacturer

Maryland building supply company TW Perry, a former HBSDealer Pro Dealer of the Year, was named to a list of honorees for “Versatexcellence.”

Citing “dedication to growth, education and brand promotion” during 2017, Versatex Building Products recognized TW Perry of Gaithersburg, Md., as “Dealer of the Year. Versatex is a manufacturer of wood-alternative trim board, and other products.

Also on the Versatexcellence list were:

• Builder of the Year: Seifert Construction, of Mattituck, N.Y.

• Distributor of the Year: BlueLinx Corp., of Charleston, S.C.

• Fabricator of the Year: Flower Window Boxes, of Cumming, Ga.

• Distributor Sales Rep of the Year: Jim Detwiler, of Dixie Plywood and Lumber Co., Orlando, Fla.

• Market Development Specialist of the Year: Nick Leugers, who is based in Semmes, Ala.

 • Regional Sales Manager of the Year: Matt Cullen, who is based in Columbia, Md.

“Since 2005, we’ve made a point of honoring those who’ve done the most to move our organization forward,” said Rick Kapres, Versatex sales VP. “It’s always difficult to choose just one organization or individual from a field that’s notable for such outstanding quality and service. But each of this year’s winners is a genuine standout.”

Kapres also named the six dealers selected for the 2017 regional Versatexcellence Awards:

• Northeast: Hinckley Home Center, Norwich, Mass.

• East Coast: Siding Depot/Passaic Metals Group, Asbury Park, N.J.

• Southeast: Espy Lumber, Hilton Head, S.C.

• Gulf States: Manning Lumber Co., Jacksonville, Fla.

• Midwest: Wilson Lumber, Wilmington, Pa.

• Great Lakes: Spring Arbor Lumber, Spring Arbor, Mich.

TW Perry was named Pro Dealer of the Year in 2011 by Home Channel News, the forerunner of HBSDealer.