The 2013 NAFCD + NBMDA Annual Convention was a huge success with more than 700 distributors and manufacturers in attendance from the building material, cabinetry and woodworking industries, according to the producers.

he convention is co-hosted by the North American Association of Floor Covering Distributors and North American Building Material Distribution Association.

Attendees took advantage of many opportunities to foster new and existing relationships at the event held at the Sheraton Hotel & Towers in Chicago.

"We are very pleased with the outcome of the event," said NBMDA executive vice president Kevin Gammonley, in a statement. "From record high attendance numbers to exceptional presentations by business experts, the event provided quality time for attendees to connect with business partners and discover new ways to grow their business."

The convention featured more than 90 exhibiting companies.

The 2014 convention is scheduled for Nov. 18-20 at the Sheraton Hotel in Dallas.