LOUISVILLE, Ky.—March 27, 2019—GE Appliances, a Haier company, announced a new partnership with Affiliated Builders Group (ABG), a buying group for the residential construction industry based in Edmond, Okla., representing more than 100 builders nationwide.
“We have long prided ourselves on aligning the independent homebuilders we represent with manufacturer partners that have a strong focus on innovation and quality,” said Todd Waddle, president of ABG. “GE Appliances has strong brand recognition and provides a wide array of options that are unmatched by any other appliance manufacturer. The benefits of this partnership to ABG builder members will be significant.”
The newly announced partnership begins immediately and gives ABG members access to GE Appliances’ Monogram®, Profile® and GE® brands, which include refrigerators, freezers, cooking products, dishwashers, washers, dryers, air conditioners and water filtration systems. ABG members across the U.S. collectively represent more than $1 billion in annual revenue.
“Affiliated Builders Group has assembled some of the most well-respected homebuilding companies in the country and we are thrilled to be working with them,” said David Bush, senior director, GE Appliances. “It’s clear we have a mutual dedication to quality, service and for creating better experiences with both builders and their end consumers. I look forward to a successful relationship.”
GE Appliances is the number one supplier of major appliances to U.S. homebuilders. In addition to a strong lineup of brands, GE Appliances offers builders high-tech solutions to streamline the purchasing and communications process and is backed by more than 1,000 factory service technicians and a nationwide delivery network.
About Affiliated Builders Group
Affiliated Builders Group is a national buyers group for the residential construction industry. ABG negotiates volume pricing, service levels, product support, and training on behalf of member affiliates.
About GE Appliances
Today, GE appliances are in 50 percent of all U.S. homes, and our business is committed to serving every family in the country. We are a purpose-rooted and passion-driven organization that believes there is always a better way. We sell products under the Monogram®, Café™, GE Profile™, GE®, Haier, and Hotpoint brands. Our products include refrigerators, freezers, cooking products, dishwashers, washers, dryers, air conditioners and water filtration systems. For more information, visit www.geappliances.com.