Affiliated Distributors
Buying and marketing group for independent wholesale distributors.
Company facts
- Founded
- 1981
- Employees
- 373
- Headquarters
- United States
- Type
- Cooperative / Mutual
- Subsidiaries
- AD Mexico, AD Canada
About
Affiliated Distributors (AD) is a member‑owned marketing and buying group that unites independent distributors with leading supplier partners across construction and industrial markets. Leveraging four decades of experience, AD generates roughly $100 billion in annual sales, operating 9,000 branches in three countries through more than 1,000 independently owned members, making it North America’s largest network for construction and industrial supplies. AD’s value proposition centers on economies of scale, robust financial platforms, and a people‑first approach that helps distributors outperform competitors while enabling suppliers to protect their brands and diversify channel strategies. The organization offers a comprehensive portfolio that includes plumbing, electrical, HVAC, building materials, industrial supplies, safety products, and more.