AD and The Edge Group, a distributor-owned buying and marketing group based in Houston, have agreed to merge. The merger will close on Jan. 1, 2024.
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The Edge Group is a buying group that connects independent distributors and manufacturers in the datacom, security, low voltage, audio/video, electronic MRO and electronic OEM industries. Edge has grown to represent over 50 supplier lines and support more than 70 independent distributors with over 1,200 stocking locations.
The upcoming merger will bring distributors to AD’s Electrical – U.S. division.
Marisol Fernandez, president of AD’s Electrical & Industrial Business Unit, talked about how the merger agreement expands the footprint of AD’s distributor and supplier base.
“We are thrilled about the benefits that this merger will bring to AD’s community of independent distributors, our suppliers and service providers,” said Fernandez. “Many of our Electrical members operate in industries directly aligned with The Edge Group’s markets, and members and suppliers from both groups will have the ability to grow their businesses through AD programs and expansion opportunities offered through our multi-industry strategy.”
