Formed with the idea of leveraging volume for buying power to compete against larger chain distributors, the cooperative quickly realized that its greatest value was in its network.

The dedicated team at NAHAD ensures that all members have access to the information, news, resources, and tools needed to thrive in the hose and hose accessory industries. They are responsible for the Annual Conference and all other efforts that build a strong and supportive community.

Members of NAHAD’s Hose Safety Institute© represent distributors, manufacturers and suppliers who share a passion for the industry. They support and promote hose assembly safety, quality and reliability through education, research, and collaboration through end-user forums. NAHAD HSI has become the go-to organization when there is an industry question that needs to be discussed, vetted, and/or resolved.

The Wood Industry Association (WIA) was formed in 2024 through the merger of the Wood Machinery Manufacturers of America (WMMA) and the Woodworking Machinery Industry Association (WMIA). WIA serves as a unified voice for the North American wood machinery industry, supporting member programs, safety standards, public policy, industry collaboration, and the continued success of the International Woodworking Fair®.

The New Jersey Business & Industry Association provides information, services and advocacy to its member companies to build a more prosperous New Jersey. We are the nation’s largest statewide employer association. Our members employ more than one million people.

Whether you have one employee or one thousand, the common interest shared by all employers is to attract and retain good people, people in whom you can invest; in their health, safety and career development. GOOD EMPLOYERS will attract and retain GOOD PEOPLE.

The National Veteran Business Development Council is the leading Veteran Owned Business Certification organization developed by Veterans, for Veterans. The purpose is to provide a credible and reliable certifying authority for all size businesses ensuring that valid documentation exists of a Veterans status, ownership and operational control.