Affiliated Distributors

Founded in 1981, Affiliated Distributors is North America's #1 Distributor Network with a mission to increase market share of its Affiliate Members (distributors) and Preferred Supplier Partners (manufacturers).

A-D's growth and success as an organization is attributed to the democratic structure of their Affiliate networks and committees. These networks provide leadership and guidance to A-D management and are a forum for Affiliate executives to share any successes, challenges and best practices in their respective local markets.

A-D calls itself The Marketing GroupTM and is dedicated to providing marketing leadership to both Affiliate Members and Preferred Supplier Partners. Sponsoring a series of programs and events to stimulate sales and marketing excellence as well as encouraging closer working relationships between Affiliates and Preferred Suppliers ensures their success.

For Independent Distributors, A-D is the solution and acts to "level the playing field" during a period of increasing industry concentration. A-D is comprised of five separate divisions:

  • The Electrical Supply Division (founded in 1981)
  • The Industrial Supply Division (founded in 1994)
  • The Industrial Pipe, Valve and Fittings Division
  • The Plumbing Division (founded in 2001)
  • The HVAC Division (founded in 2006)

Selective and specific membership criteria helps A-D remain committed to offering its Preferred Suppliers broad North American advantage.

A-D welcomes independent, entrepreneurial Affiliates that are:

  • Leaders in their local and/or regional trading areas
  • Professionally managed
  • Locally owned
  • Marketing oriented
  • Financially strong

Affiliates serve a broad range of industries and are able to provide customers a competitive solution with the full support of multi-billion dollar enterprise behind them.

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