Affiliated Distributors (AD)

Name: Affiliated Distributors (AD)
Founded: 1981
Headquarters: Wayne, Pennsylvania, USA
Type: Member-owned organization
Mission: To help members, supplier partners, and associates grow and prosper.
Purpose: Bringing growth-oriented independent distributors and best-in-class supplier partners together to outperform the market and stay ahead of the competition.
Annual Sales: Over $100 billion across nine industries and three countries.
Membership: More than 1,400 independently owned members.
Locations: Over 9,000 branches.
Employees: Approximately 150,000.
Electrical
Industrial & Safety
Plumbing
HVAC
PVF (Pipe, Valves & Fittings)
Decorative Brands
Building Materials
Gypsum Supply
Safety Network
Countries: United States, Canada, and Mexico.
Integrity: Conducting business honestly and transparently.
Trust: Being a trusted partner to all stakeholders.
Innovation: Offering innovative solutions that anticipate the ever-changing needs of clients.
Excellence: Achieving excellence in work and actions.
Accountability: Taking responsibility for delivering outcomes and enhancing business performance.
Economies of Scale: Leveraging collective buying power to obtain competitive pricing.
Robust Financial Systems: Providing financial support and services to members.
People-First Approach: Focusing on relationships and personalized support.
Innovative Support: Continual investments in programs and services to help members stay competitive.
In 2024, AD members achieved a record $83.3 billion in sales, a 6% increase from the previous year.
Welcomed 110 new members in 2024 through organic growth and mergers.
Merged with IMARK Electrical, adding over 530 members to the group.