The American Supply Association represents wholesalers, manufacturers and independent manufacturer reps in the plumbing, heating, cooling and industrial pipe, valves and fitting industry.  Our distributor members buy and warehouse the latest products, parts and equipment in bulk from industry manufacturers.  Then they sell these items to contractors, builders and remodelers, industrial plants, commercial buil nding owners and consumers, as well as many companies working in the energy sector.  This is a big and growing field.  In 2006, our industry revenues totaled $69.1 billions -- nearly 50 percent more than they were a decade ago!

The Bearing Specialists Association (BSA) is the "must belong to organization for authorized bearing distributors."  An international service and educational organization of distributors representing a total of almost 100 companies distributing factory-warranted ball-, roller-, and anti-friction bearings and invited manufacturers of bearings and related products, the association's mission says, "BSA is the forum to enhance networking and knowledge sharing and promote the sale of bearings through authorized distributors."

The International Association of Plastics Distribution is an international trade association for companies engaged in the distribution and manufacture of plastics materials. Its members distribute and produce materials in semi-finished stock shapes for a wide variety of engineering and high performance applications, in industries like food processing and packaging, agriculture, automotive, medical, pharmaceutical, aerospace, electronics, marine, signs and displays, and many more.

The Industrial Supply Association is the leading trade association for the maintenance, repair, operations and production (MROP) supply channel. Learn more about ISA by downloading their video.

The mission of NAHAD is to promote a high standard of professionalism and integrity within the hose and accessories industry by providing a medium for communications, education and training, so that quality is maximized and profitability enhanced. NAHAD members include companies, worldwide, engaged in the distribution and manufacture of all types of hose, tubing, couplings, fittings, clamps and related accessories serving the industrial marketplace, as well as firms who offer services and products to the industry.

The National Fluid Power Association (NFPA) is a not-for-profit trade association whose mission is to advance fluid power technology, strengthen the fluid power industry and foster our member's success.  Our 340+ member companies manufacture or distribute hydraulic and pneumatic equipment, educators and researchers, and suppliers to the industry.  Learn more about careers in fluid power.

Founded in 1960, the Power Transmission Distributors Association (PTDA) is the leading association for the industrial power transmission/motion control (PT/MC) distribution channel.  A U.S.-based trade association, PTDA represents 195 power transmission/motion control distribution firms that generate more than $10 billion in sales and span 3,500 locations in North America and 11 other countries.  PTDA members also include 182 manufacturers that supply the PT/MC industry.