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Buying Groups & Trade Association Program

When we partner with buying groups and trade associations, we have the opportunity to position our solutions to thought leaders looking to solve common industry problems. These groups and associations can provide value-added services and solutions to their member base, while contributing to education within the industry. Read below for a highlight of buying groups and trade associations that we currently partner with on a regular basis.


The DPA Buying Group is dedicated to increasing the sales and profits of our member distributors and suppliers. Our member-driven marketing and networking organization connects independent distributors and national suppliers within the Janitorial/Sanitary, Safety Equipment & Clothing, Industrial Packaging, and Cleaning & Restoration industries. DPA membership enables profitable business relationships, industry awareness and lifelong friendships.

 

 


Founded in 1963, Golbon is a broadline purchasing and marketing group for independent foodservice distributors.  With over 160 member distributors in the and abroad, Golbon addresses the needs of its member distributors by focusing on growing member market share and profitability. Golbon is a division of Oppenheimer Companies, Inc., a broad-based corporation engaged primarily in the foodservice distribution industry, retail food processing and distribution, and commercial real estate development.


NACDA represents the interest of independent and institutional distributor-wholesalers and manufacturer-suppliers in Canada who serve convenience, gas and small grocery stores. NACDA members distribute everything from groceries to chocolates, beverages, confections, gums, health & beauty, lighters, tobacco, automotives, liquid washer fluid, paper cups, napkins, gifts, frozen and fresh foods and more to 30,000 stores across Canada. Most of the members are family-owned businesses representing over 175,000 jobs in Canada, directly and indirectly.


Network Services Company is North America's leading distributor of housekeeping and maintenance supplies, industrial packaging, food service disposables, and related products. A $7 billion distribution organization, Network serves the health care, manufacturing, and facilities management and maintenance industries by consolidating the resources and strengths of more than 80 distributors. Operating nearly 400 distribution facilities throughout North America, Network currently provides the very best product selection and unparalleled customer service to over 750,000 customer locations.


NISSCO, LLC (National Independent Sanitary Supply Companies) was established in 1985 with a mission to consistently provide its Distributor Members and Supplier Partners with new, profitable business and revenue enhancing programs.  It is one of the premier buying groups in the Jan/San industry with over 225 independent Distributor Members, 80 Preferred Supplier programs, and $2 billion in annual purchasing.


The MED Group is a Group Purchasing and Business Services Organization with 235 Medical Equipment providers in the Home Medical Equipment Industry. The MED Group serves its members' businesses by lowering their acquisition costs of products through Group Purchasing efforts, and provides valuable business services to improve member business operations.


UniPro Foodservice, Inc. is the leading foodservice distribution network in the . Comprising over 300 shareholder companies, each distributor is independently owned, marketing the products and services provided by UniPro Foodservice. UniPro members service accounts in all segments of the foodservice industry, including independent and multi-unit restaurants, healthcare facilities, schools, military feeding, and other mass-feeding operations with collective sales volumes of over $31 billion.

Alliance Contact

Valerie Kent
Roadnet Technologies
410-847-1900