Leading companies join distribution associations to keep up with industry best practices, stay ahead of trends, and grow their networks. Epicor values these relationships and is a proud member of the distribution associations listed below.
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A-D is an organization dedicated to furthering the interests of the wholesale channel of distribution in each industry we serve. Our Affiliates and Suppliers, in partnership with our Senior Staff, participate regularly in significant industry associations and attend national and regional meetings. As a service to these industries, we provide the following calendar of A-D meetings.
ASA is a not-for-profit national organization serving wholesale distributors and their suppliers in the plumbing, heating, cooling and industrial and mechanical pipe, valves and fittings industries. ASA provides a forum for trading partners from around the country to discuss critical issues facing them, and offers a menu of products and services uniquely geared to their needs. Members of ASA are distributors, manufacturers, master distributors, independent manufacturers' representatives and service vendors who together create a powerful alliance of channel partners. Through corporate membership in ASA, all owners, executives and their employees may benefit from the wide variety of services available.
BLUE HAWK was formed in May 2005 to maximize the strength of independent HVACR distributors throughout the United States. BLUE HAWK members distribute a wide range of HVACR related products to the residential and commercial construction trades. We are a purchasing cooperative of HVACR Distributors. Our core product categories include air conditioning, heating, hydronics, refrigeration, tools, supplies, accessories, and ventilation.
Founded in 1998, IDEA is the official standards creating and setting body for the electrical industry. Our B2B eCommerce, Synchronization, Standards Adoption, and Professional solutions and services optimize your business to run lean, gain efficiency, synchronize data flow, streamline processes and standardize systems.
The DPA Buying Group is dedicated to increasing the sales and profits of its member distributors and preferred suppliers across North America. Over 600 independent distributors and 170 nationally recognized vendors have joined DPA to gain a competitive advantage over their competition. Industries represented include: Janitorial/Sanitary, Safety Equipment & Clothing, Industrial Tools & Fasteners, Packaging Supplies, and Specialty Cleaning & Restoration Products. DPA membership enables profitable business relationships, industry awareness and lifelong friendships.
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The Ceramic Tile Distributors Association (CTDA) is an international association of distributors, manufacturers and allied professionals of ceramic tile and related products. Our mission is to provide educational and networking opportunities for distributors of ceramic tile and their suppliers to further the consumption of ceramic tile.
FPDA is the professional network for fluid power, automation and motion technology providers dedicated to significantly enhancing member and channel performance by delivering indispensable networking, education and success strategies.
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IMCO is the premier Co-op for medical supply distributors who are a driving force in the physician, hospital, nursing home, home health, EMS, industrial and many other markets.
NDC represents over 280 distributors, the largest organization of independent medical, surgical, dental and laboratory supply distributors in the United States. NDC provides a unique collection of business services including master distribution and logistics on behalf of distributors and manufacturers serving healthcare providers throughout the United States, Canada, Caribbean and parts of Central America. Our comprehensive programs allow member distributors, both large and small, the opportunity to maximize their efficiency while realizing profitable growth. NDC's core distribution is across the healthcare continuum, including primary care, acute care, extended care, veterinary, dental and specialty markets. Products distributed into these markets consist of national brands and NDC private label brands: Pro Advantage and Quala.
Founded in 2002, NetPlus maximizes the relationship between distributors and suppliers. We support distribution of all sizes through pricing, rebate and incentive programs from our supplier partners. NetPlus Alliance has over 410 industrial and contractor supplies distributors doing over $9 Billion in sales annually.
Network Services Company is an international organization that provides distribution services to global accounts in the healthcare, commercial real estate, and industrial markets. The Network solution includes janitorial, food service and industrial packaging products and services that contribute to increased wellness and productivity while reducing costs and improving service. Network customized services provide centralized spend management control, while meeting unique local market needs for companies with multiple locations throughout North America and Europe.
Omni Corporate Services Ltd., Inc. is the premier buying group in the plumbing and heating industry. The group consists of 240+ plumbing wholesaler distributors across the United States and more than 120 of the best-known manufacturers of plumbing products. For over 30 years, Omni has provided its Member wholesalers with the resources to succeed in the ever-changing business world through innovative marketing and promotional programs. Through our purchasing power, we have been able to provide a competitive balance for the independent plumbing distributor.
The Safety Marketing Group (SMG) is a network of the dominant industrial safety equipment distributors in North America. Its member companies are unified to furnish the dedicated customer service and flexibility provided best by independent entrepreneurs, owned and operating on a local level. The SMG is a corporation -- organized as an industry cooperative -- which is focused on group purchasing and group marketing of quality safety equipment products.
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THE UNITED GROUP, established in 1983, is a nationwide buying group owned and directed by independent distributors who target the janitorial/sanitary, foodservice, industrial-packaging and safety equipment & supplies markets. Representing over 350 locations, the Member Stockholders purchase from more than 150 vendors they have designated as Preferred Suppliers, and they receive marketing allowances on their purchases. By coordinating these business transactions, THE UNITED GROUP opens doors to enhanced profitability for both the Member Stockholders and the Preferred Suppliers.
Virtualrain, inc. manufactures and sources niche products for the irrigation industry, marketing them through an exclusive network of distributors. Founded in 1998, Virtualrain’s vision is to impact the irrigation industry with innovative technology and a business structure that reduces product cost with a focus on increasing shareholder value and providing superior customer service. Virtualrain’s products are practical for both the residential and commercial segments of the irrigation industry and new products are being added to the line regularly.
IMARK Electrical is made up of over 800 independently owned electrical distributors (operating 3,000+ locations) throughout the United States and Canada. Our mission is to enhance the profitability of our member distributors while helping to generate above average rates of growth for our supplier partners.
IWDC Member companies serve a wide range of industries. The common denominator is that these industries look to us for industrial, specialty, and medical gases as well as related equipment, hard goods, and consumables.
GAWDA serves over 550 gases and welding supply distributors, manufacturers, independent manufacturer’s representatives and individual members, and is the major trade association representing the industrial gases and welding supply industry.
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The Health Industry Distributors Association (HIDA) is the trade association representing medical products distributors. Since 1902, HIDA has provided leadership in the healthcare distribution industry. Membership in HIDA provides a wide range of resources and relationships that help companies perform profitably within today’s complex healthcare supply chain. HIDA members have the benefit of breaking legislative information, the latest industry research, access to unsurpassed networking opportunities, and a connection to education programs designed for employee retention, performance, and profitability.
HARDI was formulated by the consolidation of two long time wholesale trade organizations – North American Heating, Refrigeration & Airconditioning Wholesalers (NHRAW) and Air-conditioning & Refrigeration Wholesalers International (ARWI). The new organization represents over 450 wholesale companies, including 17 international companies, plus over 300 manufacturing associates and nearly 140 manufacturer representatives. It is estimated that HARDI members represent 80 percent of the dollar value of the HVACR products sold through distribution.
The primary focus of the Industrial Supply Association is to improve the industrial supply channel through its mission-critical activities, including: conventions and forums for member interaction and education; gathering and dissemination of critical information, including industry data, research, trend analysis and operating metrics; and development and implementation of channel performance initiatives, including e-commerce, standards, industry advocacy and education. ISA is committed to bringing channel partners together and fostering an environment that allows for a free flow of communication to better understand the needs of both the manufacturer and distributor.
Epicor solutions are designed around the unique operational needs of each industry and are available in the cloud or on premises. Customers can better manage complexity and focus on core growth activities.