AD is reporting that total member sales in the first six months of 2022 were $36.1 billion, an increase of 29% across its 13 divisions and three countries.

AD members gathered at the 2022 AD Finance, HR & IT Summit from June 6 to 8 at the Hyatt Regency Phoenix hotel to attend educational sessions and share best practices with fellow finance, HR and IT leaders in independent distribution.

The partnership creates AD Building Supplies – Canada, the fourth division in AD’s Canadian business unit.

Vallen joins AD as a member in six AD divisions across three countries.

AD and Torbsa Limited, a leading building supplies buying group in Canada, are announcing an agreement to merge the two groups.

Known for showcasing the latest in contemporary design trends, ICFF presents exhibitors with an exciting opportunity to share their latest product offerings with a community of elite developers and designers.

Members of the AD PHCP Business Unit gathered from May 3-5 at the AD PHCP Spring Network Meeting in-person for the first time since 2019 with a record breaking 401 individuals in attendance.

More than 800 attendees — members, vendors and member service providers — gathered in Dallas for The Commonwealth Group’s 2022 Spring Conference to greet old friends and discuss business with trusted partners. The four-day event included more than 11,000 one-on-one meetings, and a vendor showcase/cocktail reception.

Coming this spring to LPG xTeach will be a new podcast curated in partnership with The Emily Post Institute.

AD is reporting that it has achieved first quarter records in member sales, member purchases from AD supplier partners, and net distributions.