Distribution Unpacked by S.P. Richards

Victor Technologies is bringing new energy to familiar workplace products through practical, thoughtful innovation. Featuring Douglas Nash, CEO, and Carmen Franzen, Senior Sales Manager at Victor Technologies, and hosted by Adam Fox. From clipboards with built-in pen holders to whiteboards packaged with markers, Victor is focused on solving simple but real customer frustrations in ways that make p...

Simple Green is helping customers rethink cleaning through safer, more sustainable solutions that still deliver the performance facilities depend on. Featuring Ryan Rittenberry, Director of Sales at Simple Green, and hosted by Charles McLaughlin. For more than 50 years, Simple Green has built its brand around cleaning chemistry that is non-caustic, non-harmful, non-flammable, and safer for the env...

See what’s next for Avery with David Risher, National Account Manager at Avery, and host Adam Fox. As Avery celebrates its 90th anniversary, the brand is evolving how it communicates with the market while staying true to the products and reliability customers already know. David shares how Avery’s refreshed approach is designed to feel more approachable, reach new audiences, and support growth acr...

Keri Chapman, National Account Manager at Sylvamo, shares how Sylvamo is supporting the distribution community through trusted brands like HP Papers, Hammermill, and Business Source. Hosted by Charles McLaughlin. From sustainability and education to government, enterprise, and e-commerce, Sylvamo is focused on helping resellers meet changing customer needs with the right mix of products across goo...

Explore how to grow beyond the initial product sale with ACCO. Featuring Beth Child, VP of Sales, and John Bartelle, Director of Sales at ACCO Brands and hosted by Charles McLaughlin. From trusted brands like Quartet, Swingline, Five Star, Mead, GBC, At-A-Glance, and Kensington, ACCO’s portfolio touches classrooms, offices, breakrooms, warehouses, and shared workspaces. Beth and John discuss how c...

In this episode of Distribution Unpacked, host Adam Fox sits down with Lindsay Gibbons, Vice President of Content & Pricing at S.P. Richards, and Susie Polizzi, Director of Supply Chain at S.P. Richards, for a behind-the-scenes look at the work happening inside SPR to support customers and fuel long-term growth. Lindsay and Susie discuss how their teams are responding to rapid business growth,...

The writing category may seem well-established, but behind every writing instrument is a strategy for innovation, branding, and customer connection. In this episode of Distribution Unpacked, Charles McLaughlin sits down with Dinae Ricketts, Sales Manager at Pilot, to unpack how one of the most recognizable brands in writing is staying relevant in a changing market. From premium ink technology to s...

The office furniture industry is evolving fast, and HON is making big moves to stay ahead of it. In this episode of Distribution Unpacked, Adam Fox sits down with Evan Sanford, Sr. National Account Manager at HON, to discuss HON’s major rebrand, the future of workplace and education environments, and how the company is positioning itself for the next generation of commercial interiors. From a new,...

In a market where efficiency is everything, doing more with less isn’t just a goal—it’s a strategy. In this episode of Distribution Unpacked, host Charles McLaughlin speaks with Brad Bingham, Key Account Manager at Tork, to unpack how shifting market dynamics are forcing distributors and end users to rethink everything from product assortment to sustainability. Brad dives into the biggest trends s...

What does real innovation look like in facility management? It starts on the front lines. In this episode of Distribution Unpacked, Adam Fox sits down with Alex Cernak, National Sales Manager at Rubbermaid, to break down how one of the most recognizable brands in the industry is evolving for 2026 and beyond. From sustainability-driven product launches like fully recyclable air care refills to smar...