AD Member Sales Up 6.3% to $26.1 Billion through First Three Quarters of 2016
Wayne, PA – AD, the $32 billion contractor and industrial products wholesale buying / marketing group, reported sales for all AD members, across all seven Divisions and three countries grew by 6.3% in 2016 Q3 YTD to $26.1 Billion. This growth includes ongoing members, new members and losses due to consolidation. On a same store basis, the AD member sales grew 1%.
By country, AD U.S. was flat; AD Canada was up 6% and AD Mexico grew 25%. By industry, Electrical was flat; Plumbing, PVF & HVAC was flat; Industrial and Power Transmission was down 5%; and Building Materials was up 16%.
Bill Weisberg, AD’s Chairman and CEO comments on the results, “There’s a saying that comes to mind for macro-economic conditions like these, ‘one of the better responses to scarcity is not to slice the pie thinner, rather it’s to figure out how to make more pies.’ AD is blessed to work with many of the most collaborative and creative independents and suppliers in this industry.” Across all Divisions and countries, member purchases from AD suppliers grew 7% and net Distributions to AD members grew 12%.
About AD
AD is the largest contractor and industrial products wholesale buying group in North America. AD provides independent distributors and manufacturers of construction and industrial products with support and resources that accelerate growth. Our 530+ plus independently owned members span seven industries and three countries with annual sales in excess of $32 Billion. AD served industries include electrical, industrial, plumbing, PVF, HVAC, building materials, and bearings & power transmission. For more information visit: www.adhq.com.