Anderson's pride and joy: T & L and Kraus

Kraus honored as Virginia Vintage Distributor of the Year for Anderson Hardwood Floors. Pictured (from left) are: Jeff Sills, Anderson; Phil Pegher, Kraus; Carr Newton, Anderson; Randy Schrecengost, Kraus; Richard Martin, Kraus; Dave Mumford, Kraus; Tim Tompkins, Anderson; and Allison and Don Finkell.

T & L Distributors nabs Anderson Distributor of the Year and Appalachian Distributor of the Year awards. Pictured (from left) are: Jeff Sills and Davy Crockett, Anderson; Bob Eady, T & L; Bruce Johnson, Anderson; Bob Thomas, T & L; Tim Tompkins, Anderson; Ricky Carr, T & L; Don Finkell, Anderson; and Kirby Jones, T & L.

T & L Distributors and Kraus have been recognized by Anderson Hardwood Floors for their support of new products and promotional campaigns. Each has been awarded a Distributor of the Year award for efforts in retail training, display usage, as well as their ability to increase in market and unit brand shares.

For the sixth consecutive year, Houston, Tex.-based T & L “has posted record sales” and “has become the distributor of choice for wood” in its markets,” says Tim Tompkins, Anderson sales vp. For its efforts, T& L was named winner of both the Anderson Distributor of the Year and Appalachian Distributor of the Year awards.

Kraus, meanwhile, was named Virginia Vintage Distributor of the Year for its sales and customer sales efforts. Tompkins noted that the distributor tripled both their unit and dollar sales of Virginia Vintage in 2006. “And they did it in a tough and traditionally solids market.,” he noted adding, “They achieved their success by aggressively placing displays and focusing on fulfilling the needs of their retail customers.”