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Hold ’em or Fold ’em?

Knowing when to stand behind business decisions, and when to walk away, is key to success.

March 9, 2017

Rich & Jen Schmitt

Most of us remember the popular Kenny Rogers song about knowing when to “hold’em” and when to “fold ‘em.” A...

The imperative of operational excellence

In the face of changing business operations, this isn’t just another Amazon discussion… but includes your customary competitors too.

March 9, 2017

Howard Coleman

Given the speed of change in wholesale-distribution, particularly in the “business value” every wholesale distributor will need to project, operational...

NetPlus Alliance promotes Zach Brado to business development director

February 13, 2017

NetPlus Alliance, a buying group of industrial and contractor supplies distributors, has promoted Zach Brado to the position of business...

Jeff Hockin Joins AD Board of Directors

January 9, 2017

AD is proud to announce the appointment of Jeff Hockin, president and COO of Crum Electric Supply Co., Inc., to...

AD Sends Happy Holiday Video to Mark Company’s 'Giving Back' Initiative

December 9, 2016

Affiliated Distributors sent out a video note to all its members and suppliers, sharing with them what associates have done to...

AD Member Sales Up 6 Percent to $26 Billion Through First Three Quarters of 2016

November 8, 2016

AD, the $32 billion contractor and industrial products wholesale buying/marketing group, reported sales for all AD members, across all seven...

eCommerce Solutions Discussed at 2016 AD North American Meeting

Group also promoted its HR Services program and honored industry leaders at its Spirit of Independence Awards.

October 13, 2016

Steve Smith

The 2016 AD North American Meeting for its PHCP Divisions (Plumbing, PVF and HVAC), Sept. 12-15 at the Gaylord Texan...

Affiliated Distributors Wins APR Supply’s 2016 Innovation Partner of the Year

September 22, 2016

At its annual awards dinner in Hershey, Pa., last month, APR Supply Co. named Affiliated Distributors its Innovation Partner of...

AD Announces Spirit of Independence Award Winners

September 20, 2016

Group also recognized young leaders and women making a difference in the PHCP industry. Affiliated Distributors recently recognized industry leaders...