WHY JOIN ISD?
BUILD YOUR NETWORK
Connect with Industry Peers - Join ISD to connect directly with peers, source parts, solve problems, and swap referrals. Meet face‑to‑face at the Industry Summit and other industry events, and directly through the members‑only online directory.
Website & Social Media - Our website is our central hub and social media is our growth engine, helping to turn occasional meetings into a high-velocity network. Our website and social media presence makes our association networking continuous, visible, and scalable.
In-Brief Monthly Newsletter - Stay up to date on all industry and association happenings with monthly newsletter.
DEVELOP TALENT
Workforce Development - Build your pipeline with career pathways, apprenticeships, and onboarding that shorten ramp time.
Technical Hands-On Training - Build core competencies on equipment, materials, and standards, leading to safer, higher-quality work.
Leadership Training - Turn high performers into effective managers with skills in communication, finance, and operations.
E-seminars, live webinars, and roundtables - Keep learning continuous and flexible—delivering expert insights, peer problem‑solving, and cross-company knowledge transfer across regions and schedules.
MAKE SMARTER BUSINESS DECISIONS
Industry Trends Reports - A monthly snapshot of KPIs across the industry including sales, orders, inventory, outlooks, and end market trends based on input from current ISD members. Better understand key changes impacting the market to drive more informed decision making
Data Tracking & Industry Insights - Our customized industry insights reports compare metrics of participating companies to distributors of similar size, customer/product focus, and regional profile.
Cost Saving Business Discounts - Gain access to powerful cost-saving services and exclusive discounts designed to reduce everyday operating expenses.
Partnerships with other industry organizations gives your company the opportunity to provide discounted professional educational offerings - from leadership to hands on technical training. ISD benefits from your participation through rebate programs with these organizations.
