Epicor^® Associations

OMNI

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.

thinkomni.com

Pro-Link

Pro-Link is a national janitorial supply and service organization with more than 100 distribution points throughout the United States. Pro-Link and our distributors offer high quality janitorial products, green cleaning products and innovative services to deliver better cleaning, increased productivity, improved worker safety and lower total costs.

www.prolinkhq.com

Safety Marketing Group

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.

www.safetymarketinggroup.com

Strategic Marketing Alliance

Strategic Market Alliance is a distributor-owned cooperative comprised of North America’s leading independent janitorial, sanitation, food service and industrial packaging distributors. It was founded by a group of like-minded distributors who recognize the need and opportunity to exceed expectations attached to traditional buying groups and marketing organizations. By uniting in a common purpose, they are committed to presenting to their business partners solutions that will result in tangible, sustainable business improvement within the channel.

www.smasolutions.com

The United Group (TUG)

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.

www.unitedgroup.com

Triple S

Triple S is a nationwide network of sanitary supply distributors with over 175 locations throughout the U.S. There are over 4,000 SSS brand products available exclusively through our membership organization to solve all your sanitary needs.

www.triple-s.com

Virtual Rain

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.

www.evergreensprinklers.com/virtual-rain

WIT and Co.

WIT & Co. is a pioneer in the plumbing, heating and cooling industry. Established in 1974, it is the oldest member-owned and most cohesive group in the industry. Members are independent wholesale distributors committed to growth - and to each other. With more than $2.5 billion in sales, they are united in action and vision, allowing them to capitalize on competitive opportunities.

www.wit-co.com

Associated Equipment Distributors (AED)

Associated Equipment Distributors (AED) is an international trade association representing companies involved in the distribution, rental and support of equipment used in construction, mining, forestry, power generation, agriculture and industrial applications. AED member dealers are unique in that they are each authorized, via contract with an original equipment manufacturer, to inventory, sell and service new machinery in a given geography. More than 90% of AED's factory authorized dealers rent construction equipment as well. The Associated Equipment Distributors strongly adheres to and strongly advocates principles of integrity, ethics and fairness. The AED urges its members to conduct their businesses ethically and compatibly with the free enterprise system and the laws which govern it. Contractors can locate factory authorized construction equipment dealers at the MachineMart^® web site.

www.aednet.org

American Lighting Association (ALA)

The American Lighting Association is a trade association representing the lighting industry. Its membership includes lighting, fan and dimming control manufacturers, retail showrooms, sales representatives and lighting designers dedicated to providing the public with the proper application of quality residential lighting.

www.americanlightingassoc.com

American Supply Association (ASA)

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.

www.asa.net

Association for High Technology Distribution (AHTD)

AHTD is your source for automation solutions. For more than 25 years, the Association for High Technology Distribution has worked to increase the productivity and profitability of the high technology Automation Solutions Providers and Manufacturers who satisfy the automation needs of general industry and OEM manufacturers. Today, through a wide spectrum of association programs and services, designed by and for members, AHTD is the primary resource for all member companies to achieve their ultimate and common goals.

www.ahtdmembers.org

Ceramic Tile Distributors Association (CTDA)

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.

www.ctdahome.org

Electro-Federation Canada (Electro-Fed)

Electro-Federation Canada (EFC) is a national, not-for-profit industry association. Together, its four councils represent over 330 member companies that manufacture, distribute and service electrical and electronics products in Canada. Products manufactured, distributed and serviced by members include household appliances, lighting, consumer electronics, communications and electronic equipment, cabling, industrial equipment, and many others. EFC members contribute over $50B to the Canadian economy and employing more than 130,000 workers in more than 1,400 facilities across the country. EFC provides a powerful nucleus around which the Canadian electrical and electronics markets gain competitiveness in the global market through representation on issues and opportunities impacting electro-technical businesses.

www.electrofed.com

Fluid Power Distributors Association (FPDA)

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.

www.fpda.org

Health Industry Distributors Association (HIDA)

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.

www.hida.org

Heating, Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Distributors International (HARDI)

HARDI was formulated by the consolidation of two long time wholesale trade organizations – Northamerican 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.

www.hardinet.org

Industrial Supply Association (ISA)

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.

www.isapartners.org

Industry Data Exchange Association (IDEA)

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.

www.idea-esolutions.com

International Sanitary Supply Association (ISSA)

ISSA is determined to remain the leading worldwide association for the cleaning industry by representing all the professions it encompasses and by allying with other trade organizations that share its members’ common goals. In doing so, the association plans to create a common, global cleaning community, where any member of the profession can find valuable information, resources, business opportunities, and support. This continued leadership is based on the basic principles and strategic objectives outlined below. ISSA will be the leading resource for information, education, networking, and commercial opportunities as well as the leading voice in government and the community for firms within the cleaning industry worldwide.

www.issa.com

National Association of Electrical Distributors (NAED)

Headquartered in St. Louis, Mo., the National Association of Electrical Distributors (NAED) is a 501(c)6 not-for-profit organization dedicated to serving and protecting the electrical distribution channel. NAED is the voice of electrical distribution, providing members with the best in tools, information, and assistance to help them thrive financially and to improve the electrical distribution channel. NAED connects the entire electrical industry, serving as a hub of networking, education, and research. The enhanced knowledge and expertise members gain from NAED translates into better service for their customers. For example, when a member learns how to improve their operational systems, it means faster response, better product availability, smoother invoicing, and other benefits for those who do business with that company. When members save customers time and money, it results in a competitive advantage.

www.naed.org

National Association of Hose and Accessories Distributors

The Association For Hose and Accessories Distribution - NAHAD, provides its members with the latest information, ideas and insight, year-round, to help run their businesses more successfully every day. Association services help members to meet the dynamic and changing needs of the industry and help to foster a sense of partnership and support between distributors and manufacturers.

www.nahad.org

National Association of Independent Lighting Distributors (NAILD)

The National Association of Independent Lighting Distributors (NAILD) was founded in 1977 by a small group of lighting distributors. Since then it has grown to well over 180 members. Membership in the association is made up of Specialty Lighting Distributors and Vendor/Manufacturers of lighting goods & supplies used in the operation of specialized lighting distributors. Some of the main objectives of NAILD are to increase the effectiveness and profitability of the specialized lighting distributor through educational programs; to make available to members information pertaining to the distribution of lighting products; to develop marketing plans and programs through an exchange of ideas & to improve membership awareness of supplier marketing programs; and promote the need for and the benefit of good lighting.

www.naild.org

National Association of Wholesale Distributors (NAW)

A principal value of NAW membership is the opportunity for networking and benchmarking within the entire wholesale distribution industry. Since NAW members represent all lines of trade, NAW is uniquely positioned to create programs and opportunities for executives to learn from peers with whom they do not compete.

www.naw.org

National Fasteners Distributor Association (NFDA)

NFDA is a non-profit trade association serving the North American fastener industry. With approximately 220 members, NFDA is the industry leader among trade associations. Professionals throughout the fastener industry, both distributors and manufacturers, whose businesses range in size from small family firms to large multinational corporations, have each found that NFDA's services and benefits provide them with opportunities that are unequalled and unavailable anywhere else. For over 40 years, NFDA has worked to enhance, improve and solidify your profitability. Our members regularly participate in and receive current compensation, employee benefit analysis and individualized profit planning reports...each designed so you can compare your firm with others, locally and nationally. NFDA also provides a variety of opportunities to train and educate both the leaders of fastener companies as well as their employees. Networking and industry discussions play a crucial role in the association and opportunities to meet with industry peers and network are routinely available. You can learn more about NFDA by clicking on the links above.

www.nfda-fastener.org

National Fluid Power Association (NFPA)

NFPA membership is diverse, representing the full spectrum of our industry: hydraulic and pneumatic; large and small; supplier, distributor, educator, customer and manufacturer. NFPA is committed to advancing fluid power technology, strengthening the industry and fostering member's success through a menu of services that is broad enough to meet wide-ranging interests, yet focused enough to offer individualized assistance.

www.nfpa.com

Pacific West Fastener Association (Pac-West)

The Pac-West Board of Directors is making great strides in providing more opportunities for building our community of fastener distributors and suppliers, both peer-to-peer and in the association's governance. We recognize that the value of Pac-West is this sense of community, and that the foundation of our success as an association and as businesses is the relationships we develop. Pac-West's mission says it all: "Strengthen our member companies through collective learning and highly effective relationships.”

www.pac-west.org

Petroleum Equipment Institute (PEI)

The Petroleum Equipment Institute is a trade association whose members manufacture, distribute, and service petroleum marketing and liquid-handling equipment. Founded in 1951, PEI represents more than 1,600 member companies located in all 50 states and more than 80 countries. Members include manufacturers, sellers, and installers of equipment used in service stations, terminals, bulk plants, fuel, oil and gasoline delivery, and similar petroleum marketing operations.

www.pei.org

Power Transmission Distributors Association (PTDA)

The Power Transmission Distributors Association (PTDA) is the leading association for the industrial power transmission/motion control (PT/MC) distribution channel. PTDA is dedicated to helping members meet marketplace demands competitively and profitably by providing exceptional networking, targeted education, relevant information, and leading-edge business tools.

www.ptda.org

Specialty Tools & Fasteners Distributors Association (STAFDA)

The Specialty Tools & Fasteners Distributors Association (STAFDA) is a not-for-profit educational trade association comprised of distributors, manufacturers, and rep agents of light construction, industrial, and related products. STAFDA membership also includes publishers of industry trade press (affiliates). STAFDA has nearly 2,500 members from the U.S., Canada, and overseas.

www.stafda.org