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History
of STAFDA
Founded
Founded in 1976 by 18 industry leaders
who sought to create an organization where manufacturers
and distributors of construction/industrial products could
interface.
Executive Director
The 18 industry leaders that founded
STAFDA contracted with industry veteran Morrie Halvorsen
to serve as the first executive director. Upon his retirement
in December 1999, Georgia Foley assumed executive director
responsibilities on January 1, 2000.
Phenomenal Growth
In the past 28 years, STAFDA has
grown from the initial 18 founding members to 2,603 member
companies. Membership is comprised of 1,152 distributors,
1,126 associates, 21 publishing affiliates, and 311 manufacturer
rep/agents.
Dues and Benefits
Surprisingly, annual membership dues
have remained constant at $350 since 1977, while services
and programs have continued to expand. STAFDA members enjoy
a "buffet" of over 70 different benefits where they can
pick and choose what suits their business needs.
Annual Convention
STAFDA holds an annual convention
each year in November for members to convene and take part
in educational programs, seminars, and an exciting trade
show that is always well attended by leading manufacturing,
distribution, and rep agencies within the industry.
Purpose
of STAFDA
Encourage
legal, ethical and friendly business
relations, and to maintain and enhance competition within
the industry.
Promote
a better understanding of the economic
value of the functions performed by distributors of power
tools, construction fasteners, and related accessories among
customers and suppliers.
Conduct Research
for the benefit of the membership
as a whole, and to develop ways and means of increasing
the value of distribution to the free enterprise system.
Develop
and promote programs to educate the
members on the importance of the wholesale distribution
channel leading to an efficient and competitive economy.
Collect and Disseminate
statistical information to participating
companies without reference to individual members. The primary
purpose of these reports is to promote efficient and competitive
operations.
Advise
members of legislation, regulations
and lobbying efforts affecting their business.
Exert
its best efforts toward the development
of a more effective, efficient and economical wholesale
distribution channel.
Cooperate
with other organizations in a legal
and ethical manner.
Ensure
the accomplishment of any objectives
or purposes herein set forth or which shall be recognized
as proper and lawful objectives of this Association, all
of which shall be consistent with public interest and in
the interest of the specialty distribution industry. |
