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56THE DISTRIBUTOR’S LINKSPECIALTY TOOLS & FASTENERS DISTRIBUTORS ASSOCIATIONPO Box 44, 500 Elm Grove Rd., Ste. 2I0, Elm Grove, Wl 53122TEL 1-800-352-2981 EMAIL info@stafda.org WEB www.stafda.orgREGISTRATION OPENS FOR STAFDA’S 2025 EXCELLENCEIN DISTRIBUTION PROGRAM by Georgia H. Foley, CEORegistration is now open for the premier industryeducation program, STAFDA’s Excellence in Distribution.The Specialty Tools & Fasteners Distributors Associationhas created a focused, 2.5-day educational programdesigned specifically for professionals in the construction,industrial, and supply chain industries.STAFDA’s second annual Excellence in Distribution(EiD) will be March 11-13, 2025, at the Nashville Hilton.The program is an intense management school withinteractive workshops focused exclusively on wholesaledistribution which has filled an educational void in theindustry. Excellence speakers have been carefully selectedbased on their years of industry experience and provensuccess in their respective fields. Attendees will interactclosely with these experts covering key topicssuch as operational challenges, growing sales,branding, digital marketing, sales structureand compensation, HR, profitability,warehousing and inventory, and key topicssuch as M&A and Capital Markets aswell as Procurement, Policy, & LaborRelations. Renowned speakers includeAlex Chausovsky, Ken Brown, NancyeCombs, Alex Goldfayn, Ken Novak, Paul Reilly,Jon Schreibfeder, Mike Staver, Jamie Turner, andothers.EiD is open to ALL companies in the constructionand industrial channel, not just STAFDA members.STAFDA has partnered with PTDA (the Power TransmissionSHOW EVENT ARTICLEDistributors Association) to provide their Excellence trainingat a discounted rate. We’re all in this space together andExcellence in Distribution is designed for the betterment ofour industry.Another popular aspect of EiD is the opportunity tosocialize and connect with like-minded individuals inour industry. The agenda includes ample timefor networking, allowing attendees time toengage in meaningful conversations withother professionals.Nashville’s Excellence sessions will endat Noon, Thursday, March 13, allowingthose who want a fun diversion beforeheading home to join an optional tourof Jack Daniels. Lynchburg, Tennessee,is only 90 minutes away and seeing how Jackhandles whiskey distribution can be a unique way to closeout the experience.STAFDA and PTDA members receive preferential pricing,but Excellence is designed to serve the construction,industrial, electrical, HVAC, plumbing, LBM, safety, concrete,or any other market in the construction channel. It’s open todistributors, manufacturers, rep agents, general contractors,industry buying groups, and any professional who wants tolearn and grow in their career.For a complete list of speakers and workshops as wellas registration details, please visit ExcelinDist.org. For moreinformation, please contact Catherine Usher, STAFDA MemberServices Director, at 262-784-4774 or cusher@stafda.org.SPECIALTY TOOLS & FASTENERS DISTRIBUTORS ASSOCIATION

THE DISTRIBUTOR’S LINK 57In the summer of 2024All America ThreadedProducts, one of the USA’sleading manufacturers andDistributors of ThreadedRods, Studs, Anchor Boltsand U-Bolts, launched anew range of High Strength,High Tensile Threaded Rodsunder the brand nameGR8HTROD (…great rod).GR8HTROD is arange of High StrengthThreaded Rods and Studsmade exclusively here inthe USA by AATP. We areproud to be one of the onlymanufacturers that suppliesa full range of domestichigh-strength threaded rodsavailable from stock.GR8HT ROD offersa viable High Tensilealternative to Grade8 (SAE J429) and is fullyCertified to ASTM A354Grade BD. A full standardrange is available from Stock.Available from stockin diameters up to 1 Inchand lengths up to 12ftthese products are nowbeing offered at our mostcompetitive pricing.The GR8HTROD rangeof products is ideal forapplications requiring a HighStrength Rod (12 inches ormore in length) or a Stud(below 12 inches in length).As one of the USA’sleading manufacturersand suppliers of IndustrialThreaded Rods Studs,Anchor Bolts, and U-Bolts, wepride ourselves on ensuringour customers receive a levelof service that we believe issecond to none.All America ThreadedProducts manufacturesand or supplies a widerange of Threaded Rods,Studs, U-Bolts and AnchorBolts in various materialsand sizes at competitivepricing and available fromstock now.With over a quartermillion square feet ofmanufacturing space spreadacross two facilities, onein Lancaster, PA, and theother in Denver, CO, we areideally placed to satisfy ourcustomers’ needs. We haveembraced Lean principlesacross our operations andhave an experienced Salesteam dedicated to gettingour customers the parts theyneed on time, every time.All America ThreadedProducts (AATP) stocks a widerange of materials and canproduce both standard Rodsand Specials to Customerdrawings/Specifications. Thevast majority of our productsare made in the U.S.A., andour continued growth is basedupon satisfied customerswho support high-qualitydomestic threaded productsand appreciate the values webring to the marketplace.For more information contactAll America Threaded Productsby Tel: 1-800-354-3330, email:sales@aatprod.com or visit themonline at www.aatprod.com.