Why It Matters to Distributors : The results point to continued growth among independent welding and gas distributors using cooperative purchasing and shared programs to expand scale and capabilities.
Industrial Welding Distributors Cooperative (IWDC) said member purchasing through the cooperative exceeded $400 million in 2025, setting a record.
Total member spend, including purchases not invoiced through the co-op, was approximately $550 million, IWDC said.
The co-op added a net 40 member locations during the year through new member additions, acquisitions, and new site openings.
IWDC also reported increased adoption of its electronic data interchange platform, with more than two dozen vendor partners and members using the system to process purchase orders and invoices.
Participation in IWDC’s PurityPlus specialty gases program grew to 35 producers across North America. The co-op also added three affiliate members, bringing the total to seven.
IWDC said it distributed a record level of net income to members but did not disclose a dollar amount.
The organization plans to launch a full-line distribution center catalog in May featuring its Weldmark private-label brand and products from more than 20 original equipment manufacturers.
Through March, IWDC reported double-digit sales growth year to date.
IWDC will host its annual sales and purchasing convention May 31 through June 2 in Louisville, Kentucky.
Founded in 1994, IWDC said its member companies collectively represent more than $4.2 billion in sales across North America.
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