AD Announces Completion of IDI Merger

Wayne, PA – AD, the member-owned buying/marketing group, announced the completion of the merger with IDI Independent Distributors Inc., effective April 1, 2019.

IDI is now AD Canada Industrial & Safety.

Key merger highlights:

• IDI brings 103 independent industrial Canadian distributors with over 364 locations into the AD family.
• AD welcomes 21 new employees and a distribution center located in Mississauga, Ontario, as part of the transaction.
• AD Canadian members represent 20 percent of AD consolidated sales.

IDI President Rob Dewar is now the president of AD Canada Industrial & Safety.

To learn more about the details of this merger, read AD’s previous announcement here.

About AD

AD is the largest member owned contractor and industrial products wholesale buying / marketing group in North America.  AD provides independent distributors and manufacturers of construction and industrial products with support and resources that accelerate growth.  Our 600 plus independently owned members span nine industries and three countries, with annual sales in excess of $41 billion.  AD served industries include electrical, industrial, safety, plumbing, PVF, HVAC, building materials, bearings & power transmission and decorative brands.  For more information, visit www.adhq.com.