Acquisition concept

The National Association of Wholesaler-Distributors (NAW) announced its strategic acquisition of Modern Distribution Management (MDM), the preeminent source of data, insights, and thought leadership in the distribution industry. This powerful integration unlocks a wealth of data-driven intelligence for NAW members and MDM subscribers.

"This isn't just an acquisition, it's a declaration of NAW's unwavering commitment to distributor success,” says Eric Hoplin, president and CEO of NAW. “The industry landscape is shifting, and NAW is committed to doing more than just keeping pace, we're leading the charge. I'm thrilled to welcome the widely respected industry thought leader Tom Gale and the MDM team to NAW.”

This acquisition fortifies NAW’s position as the preeminent resource, advocate, and champion for distributors across the globe. Merging NAW's and MDM's diverse educational offerings, cutting edge content, in depth research, advanced analytics, and impactful events provides distribution professionals with the tools and knowledge to succeed in a rapidly evolving economy.

"Joining NAW opens a vibrant new chapter for MDM," states Tom Gale, MDM CEO. "Together, we'll ensure the voice of distributors resonates louder than ever before, shaping a brighter future where distributors stand united, as a powerful force driving industry progress and success."

Both NAW and MDM remain committed to MDM’s editorial independence in its daily publication, to ensure distributors continue to benefit from objective and insightful industry analysis alongside impactful initiatives that champion their success.