AD Reports Record Breaking Member Sales of US$37.3 Billion in 2017
February 7, 2018
AD, the contractor and industrial products wholesale buying/marketing group, reported record-breaking sales of US$37.3 billion in 2017, across 12 AD divisions. Total company sales grew by 10%. Purchases from AD suppliers grew by 17%. Distributions to members were up 14%.
On a same store basis, by industry, electrical sales were up 10% in 2017; PHCP was up 9%; Industrial/PT were up 8%; and building materials were up 16%. By country, same store sales in Canada were up 9%; in the U.S. 8%; and Mexico, 12%.
“2017 was a fantastic year for AD and our members,” says Bill Weisberg, AD’s Chairman and CEO. “Across every AD industry and in every country in which we operate, we saw record breaking numbers. AD programs made a real difference in helping our members compete in their markets. AD eCommerce Solutions ended the year with 2.4 million SKUS across 6 AD business units. AD Members spent close to $1 million on AD HR Services, and AD Procurement Services saved our members over $5 million in non-product purchases.
“AD Members were also a force of good in 2017. Through the AD Disaster Relief Foundation we raised and distributed over $200,000 to 39 men and women who work for AD member and supplier companies and survived Hurricane Harvey, Maria and the California Wildfires.”
AD is the largest contractor and industrial products wholesale buying group in North America, and provides independent distributors and manufacturers of construction and industrial products with support and resources that accelerate growth. Over 600 plus independently owned members span seven industries and three countries. For more information visit: www.adhq.com
