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 their community. The Spirit of Independence Awards Ceremony showcases the best of what they stand for—entrepreneurial spirit, strategic excellence, outstanding performance, and giving back. It’s an honour 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 their members and suppliers who continue to drive independent distribution forward. They’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 honour 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.
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 1,400-plus independently owned distributors span 14 divisions in the U.S., Mexico and Canada with annual sales exceeding $100 billion. AD’s 14 divisions cover industries including electrical, industrial, safety, bearings and power transmission, plumbing, PVF, HVAC, decorative brands and building materials. AD is owned and governed by its members. For more information, click here.
Source: AD BPT
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