Our Mission
NAW is the authoritative voice, guiding compass and dynamic community for wholesale distribution – empowering the industry and its members to thrive in an increasingly complex business environment.
5.9 Million Employees Nationwide
35,000 Employers
$8.2 Trillion in Economic Activity
Built for Executive Teams Focused on Growth
NAW membership delivers four things that matter: a recognized pro-business voice in Washington; peer access to non-competing leaders across every vertical; the leading intelligence platform for wholesale distribution; and a concierge service where NAW’s own distribution executives act as an extension of your team.
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NAW’s Voice in Washington, DC
At the core of NAW’s mission is advocacy. NAW champions policies that strengthen free enterprise, protect the supply chain, promote economic growth, and ensure wholesale distributors have a strong voice in Washington and state capitals across the country. Through government relations, public affairs, and the NAW Legal Policy Center, NAW works to advance the interests of distributors and defend the critical role they play in the American economy and way of life.
Featured Events
NAW Webinar: Beyond the Break-In: The True Cost of Theft in Distribution
October 8, 2026 | 1:00 PM ET | Virtual
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Our Story
The National Association of Wholesaler-Distributors (NAW) is one of America’s leading trade associations and the national voice of the $8.6 trillion wholesale distribution industry, the backbone of the supply chain, that supports more than 6 million jobs and powers nearly one-third of the U.S. economy. Founded in 1946, NAW represents industry trade associations and companies spanning every sector of distribution.
MDM Insights
Our team brings together unparalleled experience in the distribution industry with powerful data-driven tools and events that increase your company’s capabilities. We know what it takes to stay competitive and set the pace in wholesale distribution, so we offer you a full complement of competitive intelligence to meet your specific needs.
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