On March 17, 2020 AD held its first ever live virtual member meeting, welcoming over 250 member distributors in their Industrial & Safety – U.S. division to the event.

AD and SafetyNetwork (formerly SMG) are announcing that on Feb. 28, 2020, SafetyNetwork’s independent members overwhelmingly voted in favor to merge the two groups. The transaction is expected to close April 1, 2020.  The merger is part of AD’s commitment to ensuring a strong future for independent distributors. 

As part of its 2020 LLC board of directors’ election, AD is announcing a new director and two reelected directors among its complement of 12 board members and committee chairs. 

Cameron Ashley Building Products' acquisition of K&R Products means contractors gain access to specialty accessories and small tools, including hand tools, weather stripping and vents.

AD (Affiliated Distributors), the member-owned contractor and industrial products wholesale buying and marketing group, is pleased to announce it’s adding a strategic partner to its eCommerce portfolio. 

Global Specialty Products USA, Inc. Appoints IDI Distributors, Inc. as a new distributor for the U.S. Market.

GMS Inc. announced the successful completion of its previously announced acquisition of WSB Titan (“Titan”), the largest wallboard distributor in Canada.

The completion of this acquisition further strengthens GMS's position as one of the largest wallboard distributors in North America, with combined revenues of approximately $3 billion and more than 240 branches throughout 42 states and 5 provinces in Canada.

Strategic combination to create manufacturer and distributor of performance spray foam insulation.

Bronto Skylift expands its services in Canada and names CraneWorks Canada, located in Calgary, Alberta, as a distributor for Bronto Skylift’s products.

SAI Global recently became the American Concrete Institute’s newest distributor of ACI-published content.