NetPlus Alliance distributor members are optimistic about expected growth in 2025, according to the latest NetPlus Alliance Industry Outlook, a quarterly report based on a survey of NetPlus members.
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The NetPlus Alliance Industry Outlook tracks business results and trends in the industrial and contractor supply markets. The latest quarterly survey was completed in January 2025, and the outlook was based on 2024 fourth-quarter results.
Distributor purchases from NetPlus suppliers were up 14.6% for the fourth quarter and 12% for the year. Growth was attributed primarily to business expansion or personnel investments.
Despite uncertainty, about 87% of NetPlus distributors anticipate growth in 2025, and only 3% anticipate potential losses. Concerns included the potential for rising costs due to tariff policies.
“Through exponential growth and economic challenges alike, NetPlus remains focused on nurturing strategic partnerships,” said Jennifer Murphy, president and CEO of NetPlus Alliance. “We are committed to providing our distributor members and supplier partners with the resources to build stronger relationships and plan together toward mutual growth. While industry-wide challenges may bring uncertainty, we know we can count on our group to lean in and, as we say, keep it rolling.”
NetPlus negotiates improved pricing, rebates and terms with more than 200 manufacturers on behalf of 415 industrial and contractor supplies distributor members.
