National Fastener Distributors Association

NFDA is a non-profit trade association serving the North American fastener industry. With approximately 220 members, NFDA is the industry leader among trade associations. Professionals throughout the fastener industry, both distributors and manufacturers, whose businesses range in size from small family firms to large multinational corporations, have each found that NFDA's services and benefits provide them with opportunities that are unequalled and unavailable anywhere else.

North American Building Material Distribution Association

The North American Building Material Distribution Association (NBMDA) represents a network of distributors and manufacturers dedicated to pursuing the association's mission of developing and promoting the effectiveness of distribution processes to improve member profitability and growth.

Safety Equipment Distributors Association

The Safety Equipment Distributor's Association is the trade association comprised of companies that distribute safety equipment and related products and services. Its member companies are leaders in the distribution of personal protective equipment to a broad spectrum of users- to include general industry, construction, municipalities, utilities, schools and laboratories.

Specialty Tools & Fasteners Distributors Association (STAFDA)

The Specialty Tools & Fasteners Distributors Association (STAFDA) is a not-for-profit educational trade association comprised of distributors, manufacturers, and rep agents of light construction, industrial, and related products. STAFDA membership also includes publishers of industry trade press (affiliates). STAFDA has 2,750+ members from the U.S., Canada, and overseas.

Sphere 1, Inc.

Sphere 1, Inc. was formed in 1999 to maximize the strengths of independent tool & fastener distributors throughout the United States. Today Sphere 1 serves over 100 member-owners with more than 445 locations nationwide.

Sphere 1 was established to ensure the survival and growth of the independent tool & fastener distributor. The existence of Sphere 1 allows independent businesses to use their combined purchasing power to attain competitive pricing for the goods and services they use.

Evergreen Marketing Group

The Evergreen Marketing Group is an alliance of over 60 independent construction and industrial tool distribution companies located throughout the United States. Evergreen members work in partnership with more than 70 leading suppliers of industrial/ construction tools and equipment. Evergreen preferred suppliers are national companies widely recognized as leaders in their fields, providing the highest quality industrial products available. Working together, Evergreen distributor members and preferred suppliers provide a broad range of high-quality construction and industrial tools, equipment and services.

Affiliated Distributors

Affiliated Distributors is the largest wholesale buying and marketing group in North America. We are comprised of over 530 independent distributor companies with over 3,000 locations in the U.S. and Canada. Our membership commands over $27 Billion in sales across six industries: electrical supplies; industrial supplies; plumbing supplies; HVAC equipment and supplies; drywall and drywall related products; and pipe, valves and fittings.

American Hardware Manufacturers Association

Founded in 1901, the American Hardware Manufacturers Association (AHMA) is a leading industry trade association headquartered in Schaumburg, Illinois.

AHMA's members include hardware producers, manufacturers' agents and industry trade publications. Membership is open to any company headquartered in the United States and engaged in the manufacture of goods for the hardware/home improvement, lawn and garden, and paint and decorating trade.

American Rental Assocation

ARA is a member directed organization, dependent upon a close working relationship between the membership and association. Now in our sixth decade of operation, the ARA is the source for industry research, government affairs, information, business development tools, insurance, education and training, networking and marketplace opportunities for the equipment rental industry throughout the world.

Industrial Supply Association

The Industrial Supply Association's goal is to help members increase sales, reduce expenses and improve profitability.

Association of Equipment Manufacturers

AEM membership is made up of more than 800 companies and represents 200+ product lines. AEM’s role is to provide trade association services on a global basis for companies that manufacture equipment worldwide in the following industries: Agriculture, Construction, Forestry, Mining and Utility.

AEM provides a wide variety of services that help members compete effectively in the global marketplace. Our core services include: Global Public Policy, Market Information, Technical and Safety, and Trade Shows; along with additional services which include: Global Business Development, Education and Workforce Development.

American Society of Concrete Contractors

The American Society of Concrete Contractors was formed by and for concrete contractors and others who provide services and goods to the industry. It is a powerful organization of contractors who share the same goals – to improve their businesses and their roles as contractors. Members include contracting firms, manufacturers, suppliers, designers and other professionals. There are over 500 member companies in the U.S. and abroad.

National Association of Wholesaler-Distributors

The National Association of Wholesaler-Distributors (NAW) works to influence public policy, conduct research, and provide group purchasing programs for more than 40,000 member wholesale-distribution companies and about 85,000 people who work in the industry. It encompasses about 80 national wholesale-distribution trade associations and about 30 state, regional, and local associations. Members operate in a wide range of industries but share an interest in getting goods to market efficiently. NAW was formed in 1946.

Tilt-Up Concrete Association

The Tilt-Up Concrete Association was founded in 1986 by a dedicated group of contractors, professionals, and manufacturers with the interest of improving the quality and acceptance of Tilt-Up construction.

The mission of the Tilt-Up Concrete Association is to expand and improve the use of Tilt-Up as the preferred construction method by providing education and resources that enhance quality and performance.

Concrete Foundations Association

The Concrete Foundations Association (CFA) provides promotional materials, educational seminars, networking opportunities, and technical and informative meetings for its members. The CFA also publishes a newsletter to keep its members abreast of important developments in the industry and to inform them of progress on board activities and committees.

Material Handling Equipment Distributors Association

What is MHEDA? The Material Handling Equipment Distributors Association is the only national trade association dedicated solely to improving the proficiency of the independent material handling equipment distributor.

MHEDA represents all segments of the industry and offers resources such as education, networking opportunities, industry specific information, statistical and trend analysis and all other information specific to the material handling industry.

Fluid Power Distributors Association

The Fluid Power Distributors Association was founded in 1974 by hydraulic and pneumatic distributors who wanted to further their common interests and protect their position in the fluid power supply chain by sharing resources, ideas, and time. Since then, our organization has changed with the times, always bringing our members the best in networking opportunities, knpwledge, information, and training.

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Concrete Contractor

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Equipment Today

Equipment Today provides the commercial construction industry with information for equipment selection, application, maintenance, and asset management, as well as safety and regulation.

Rental Product News

Rental Product News provides professional rental operators with the latest insights on equipment asset management so they can make their businesses more productive and competitive.

Professional Tool & Equipment News

PTEN provides automotive repair solutions that allows shop owners and technicians to quickly evaluate the right tools and equipment for maximum productivity in the shop.

Professional Distributor

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Aircraft Maintenance Technology

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