Podcast: Industry Leaders Tackle Supply Chain, Infrastructure Questions
On the latest episode of NAHB’s Housing Developments podcast, CEO Jerry Howard and Chief Lobbyist Jim Tobin welcome special guest Trey Northrup, CEO of LIXIL Americas, to discuss supply-chain issues, labor shortages, appliance demand, infrastructure and more. Northrup, along with LIXIL Americas, represent some of the biggest names in appliance suppliers, such as American Standard, Grohe and DVX. He has firsthand knowledge of the supply-chain bottlenecks and how the forthcoming infrastructure bill could impact businesses.
This can’t-miss episode will get you up to speed on what’s happening in the industry, plus you’ll hear the co-hosts’ predictions for today’s New Jersey and Virginia gubernatorial races.
Be sure to subscribe to Housing Developments wherever you listen to podcasts to get the latest updates on key housing news.
Editor’s note: This episode was recorded on Monday, Nov. 1, before the gubernatorial elections held on Nov. 2.
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