The Independent Office Products and Furniture Dealers Association (IOPFDA) has a new identity. The US trade organisation – acquired by ISSA in 2020 – is now known as the Workplace Solutions Association (WSA). “With the evolution of the industry, it became clear that we needed a new name and focus to better serve our members,”
The Independent Office Products and Furniture Dealer Association (IOPFDA) is calling on its members to take part in a new market survey. The association is continuing its partnership with research and consulting firm Solomon Coyle to deliver its latest Office Product and Furniture Industry Market Outlook Survey. The document will provide insights about dealers’ target
The Independent Office Products and Furniture Dealers Association (IOPFDA) has announced the opening of applications for its annual scholarships. Created more than 50 years ago, the IOPFDA Scholarship Fund has now awarded more than $2.8 million to families of office products and office furniture dealers and is supported entirely through individual and member contributions. In the
In the final OPI Talk podcast of 2022, Andy Braithwaite catches up with Charlie Kennedy, winner of the Professional of the Year prize at the 2022 North American Office Products Awards. Charlie discusses some of the opportunities in the US independent dealer channel, the priorities at his dealership, Kennedy Office, and his role as Chair
The Independent Office Products and Furniture Dealers Association (IOPFDA) has confirmed the make-up of its 2023 board of directors. Current President, Charlie Kennedy of Kennedy Office Supply, will remain in the role, while the following individuals have been elected to serve on the board: Daniel Benjamin, Benjamin Office Supply Chris Crumpton, Business Essentials Mike Flaherty,