Hardware Show rises in Vegas
Las Vegas -- The National Hardware Show has worked all year for this moment: Opening day. With the introduction of key dignitaries and a solemn national anthem, Rich Russo, industry VP of the National Hardware Show declared the exhibit floor open on Tuesday morning.
In addition to new products, the event packs a variety of educational sessions, awards and keynotes. First up on the NRHA Village Stage, was John Hartmann, CEO of True Value Company, who delivered a presentation on the company's 2018 transformation and deal with ACON Investments. Hartmann's speech leaned heavily on the need to change in a changing industry. Among his highlight quotes:
• "Simply sticking with the status quo is not an option."
• "The speed of change will never be slower than it is today."
• "It’s incumbent on all of us to challenge how things have been, and to think differently."
The slide show above includes some more scenes seen on day one of the event.
In addition to new products, the event packs a variety of educational sessions, awards and keynotes. First up on the NRHA Village Stage, was John Hartmann, CEO of True Value Company, who delivered a presentation on the company's 2018 transformation and deal with ACON Investments. Hartmann's speech leaned heavily on the need to change in a changing industry. Among his highlight quotes:
• "Simply sticking with the status quo is not an option."
• "The speed of change will never be slower than it is today."
• "It’s incumbent on all of us to challenge how things have been, and to think differently."
The slide show above includes some more scenes seen on day one of the event.