May 1, 2026 — AD, a contractor and industrial products wholesale buying group and an SFIA member, reported that member sales through the first three months of 2026 increased 16% to nearly $28 billion across the group’s divisions and countries. Same-store sales of existing AD members increased by 10%. The U.S. Electrical and U.S. PVF Divisions led the way with 13% growth.
Member purchases from AD suppliers increased 28%.
AD’s member count increased by 74 on a net basis during the quarter, primarily driven by the merger with The Commonwealth Group (TCG). AD members also acquired 9 fellow members and 14 companies outside of AD.
Chairman and CEO Bill Weisberg said, “Our strong start to 2026 reflects growth across our divisions, driven by member expansion, increased engagement, and the successful integration of The Commonwealth Group. We look forward to building on this momentum in the months ahead.”
Read the original AD news release.
About AD
AD is the largest contractor and industrial products wholesale purchasing cooperative in North America. AD provides independent distributors and manufacturers of construction and industrial products with support and resources that accelerate growth and enhance profitability. Our 1,000-plus independently owned distributors span 13 divisions in the U.S., Mexico and Canada with annual sales exceeding $100 billion. AD’s 13 divisions cover industries including electrical, industrial, safety, construction tools, bearings and power transmission, plumbing, PVF, HVAC, decorative brands, waterworks, and building materials. AD is owned and governed by its members. For more information, visit adhq.com.
Additional Resources
- AD Member Sales Reach a Record $100 Billion in 2025
- AD and The Commonwealth Group, An Alliance of PHCP distributors, Announce Their Intent to Merge
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