About AD

Independent and Proud of It

Affiliated Distributors is a member-owned group of leading independent distributors. We compete with the largest, most well-funded national, regional, and online outlets every day, and our members are succeeding because they appreciate the personalized service their local distributor offers them, with the resources, programs, and capabilities made possible by being a part of AD.

Vision and Mission

Why we exist

Vision: To be the largest, most successful contractor and industrial products marketing/buying group in North America. Mission: AD's mission is to help our independently owned member companies and their best-in-class supplier partners drive exceptional growth and success.

MEMBER OWNED

TRANSPARENT TO THE LOCAL LEVEL.

Our industry-specific Boards led by our owner/members govern every financial, programmatic, and strategic aspect of our organization, because we respect that our independent distributors and supplier partners know what is best for their companies.

GOVERNANCE| LEADERSHIP