...by supply chain disruptions at manufacturers of commercial laundry equipment, caused by component availability, labor shortages, transportation delays, or other supply chain challenges, all of which have impacted typical lead times and overall availability of commercial laundry products. While supply chain disruptions adversely impacted sales during the first quarter of fiscal 2022, we nonetheless experienced an increase in sales, and are encouraged by a steady demand, evidenced by continued growth in our sales order backlog. We expect the supply chain disruptions to continue for the foreseeable future, including during fiscal 2022, and are actively working with our suppliers in an effort to timely fulfill strong end user demands. Moving to gross margin, during calendar 2021, like other industries, manufacturers of commercial laundry products have experienced significant inflationary pressure and have raised prices accordingly. We actively monitor market conditions and communicate with...
