Best Bath Systems is hosting dozens of authorized dealers from around the country for two days of training and networking on September 16th and 17th, 2010. Dubbed “Dealer Days”, this event is designed around meeting the challenges of selling bathroom fixtures for new and existing residential and commercial projects.
In its seventh year, Dealer Days is the primary means for new dealers to learn composite fiberglass manufacturing processes, get hands-on sales and marketing training, and gain in-depth knowledge on succeeding in the accessible shower market.
“Our dealers are the key reason why we’ve been in business for over thirty years. That success is based on education, communication, and building relationships,” stated Jeff Mooney, Executive VP of Sales and Marketing for Best Bath.
Over 300 Best Bath Systems dealers in the United States and Canada carry our full range of low threshold and barrier free shower surrounds and walk-in tubs. Additionally, we have two sales divisions; one focused on the commercial market and the other on residential renovation.
Despite the current recession, Best Bath has shown positive growth as a result of recent housing authority stimulus-related projects. Thirty staff members have been added since July, 2010 and we posted a 20% net profit for the third financial period in a row!
The market for safe and accessible bathing products is rapidly growing. People are living longer than ever before. According to the AARP, 90% of people want to age in place, meaning they would rather live in their homes as long as possible than in an assisted living facility or with relatives. Further statistics reveal the importance of a safe bathroom environment:
- Someone turns 50 every six seconds
- There are 76 million baby boomers
- 34 million people in the US are over the age of 66
- The over-85 age group is the fastest growing segment of the population today
- On average, 370 people sustain tub and shower-related injuries every day
