AD BPT Division Celebrates 10th Anniversary with Record Attendance and Honors Industry Excellence at 2025 North American Meeting

August 18, 2025

Indianapolis, IN - The AD Bearings & Power Transmission (BPT) Division proudly marked a major milestone this week, celebrating its 10-year anniversary during the 2025 North American Meeting held at the JW Marriott in Indianapolis. With record-breaking attendance of over 330 attendees, the event brought together members, suppliers, and industry leaders of the BPT community for three days of strategic collaboration, networking, and celebration.

Darin Davenport, President of AD’s Bearings & Power Transmission Division, shared, “This year’s record attendance and the energy throughout the meeting speaks volumes about the strength of our community. The Spirit of Independence Awards Ceremony showcases the best of what we stand for—entrepreneurial spirit, strategic excellence, outstanding performance, and giving back. It’s an honor to lead such a passionate and dynamic division.”

Marisol Fernandez, President of AD’s Electrical & Industrial Business Unit, added, “The BPT Division’s 10-year journey is a story of innovation, resilience, and collaboration. This milestone reflects the incredible dedication of our members and suppliers who continue to drive independent distribution forward. We’re proud to celebrate their success and look ahead to an even brighter future together.”

2025 Spirit of Independence Award Winners

AD BPT Best Annual Planning Process

· Baldwin Supply Company

AD BPT Best Conversion to an AD Supplier

· B&B Manufacturing

· BSC Industries

AD BPT Tier 2 Member Performance

· Full Circle Industrial

AD BPT Tier 1 Member Performance

·  Northeast Industrial Technologies Inc.

AD BPT Tier 2 Supplier Performance

· Coxreels

AD BPT Tier 1 Supplier Performance

· Ringspann Corp.

AD BPT AD Member of the Year

· IBT Industrial Solutions

AD BPT Supplier of the Year

· Nachi America Inc.

AD BPT Marketplace Supplier of the Year

· Lubriplate Lubricants Company

AD BPT Digital Excellence – Member

· Purvis Industries

AD BPT Digital Excellence - Supplier

· Gates Corporation

AD BPT Giving Back Award

· IBT Industrial Solutions

The meeting also featured strategic briefings, facility tours, and a celebratory reception to honor the division’s decade of success. As AD looks ahead, the BPT Division remains committed to empowering independent distributors and supplier partners to grow, innovate, and win together.

To view the AD Bearings & Power Transmission Division’s special 10 Year Anniversary video, please Click Here.