Industries · Industrial MRO
An ordering app for industrial MRO distributors
Industrial MRO distributors sell the maintenance, repair and operating supplies that keep plants and facilities running. Their customers are manufacturers, processors, utilities and facility operators whose maintenance teams reorder parts, tools and consumables on a regular basis.
Top 10 product categories in industrial MRO
- Bearings
- Power transmission components
- Cutting tools and abrasives
- Hand and power tools
- Fasteners
- Lubricants and chemicals
- Hose, fittings and valves
- Material handling equipment
- Electrical supplies
- Janitorial and facility supplies
Every one of these goes into your app with your part numbers, your customers’ part numbers and their pricing.
National associations
Industrial Supply Association (ISA)
Trade association connecting industrial MRO distributors, manufacturers, reps and service providers.
Power Transmission Distributors Association (PTDA)
Association for distributors and manufacturers in the power transmission and motion control channel.
National Association of Wholesaler-Distributors (NAW)
Cross-industry trade group representing wholesale distributors on policy, research and education.
Affiliated Distributors (AD)
Buying and marketing group whose Industrial, Safety and Construction division serves independent MROP distributors.
Specialty Tools & Fasteners Distributors Association (STAFDA)
Association of distributors and manufacturers of specialty tools, fasteners and construction supplies.
Bearing Specialists Association (BSA)
Trade group linking bearing distributors and manufacturers, with certification and product data programs.
Fluid Power Distributors Association (FPDA)
Network of hydraulic, pneumatic and motion control distributors and their supplier partners.
National Fastener Distributors Association (NFDA)
National association for fastener distributors, manufacturers and service providers.
Regional associations and chapters
MACNY - The Manufacturers Association of Central New York
Regional manufacturers association offering advocacy, training and networking for Central New York companies.
Manufacturers' Association of South Central PA
Regional trade group supporting manufacturers with training, workforce programs and networking.
Pacific-West Fastener Association
Regional association of fastener distributors and suppliers serving the western United States and Canada.
Southwestern Fastener Association
Association of fastener distributors, manufacturers, importers and reps with regional events.
State associations
Major trade shows
ISA Convention
Annual Industrial Supply Association gathering of MRO distributor and manufacturer leaders.
PTDA Industry Summit
Annual networking and education event for power transmission and motion control executives.
STAFDA Annual Convention & Trade Show
Yearly member convention with education and a trade show for tool and fastener distributors.
IMTS - International Manufacturing Technology Show
Large manufacturing technology exhibition covering machining, automation, metrology and related equipment.
Associations and shows are listed for reference. Apps for Distributors is not affiliated with them. Spotted an outdated link? Call or text 904-422-1273.
Your catalog, your prices and your name, on every customer’s phone.
Same app, same scanner, works with your existing ERP. Loaded with your catalog and your logo.