Who We Are
Headquartered in St. Louis, Mo., the National Association of Electrical Distributors (NAED) is a 501(c)6 not-for-profit organization dedicated to serving and protecting the electrical distribution channel. NAED is the voice of electrical distribution, providing members with the best in tools, information, and assistance to help them thrive financially and to improve the electrical distribution channel.
What We Do
NAED connects the entire electrical industry, serving as a hub of networking, education, and research. The enhanced knowledge and expertise members gain from NAED translates into better service for their customers. For example, when a member learns how to improve their operational systems, it means faster response, better product availability, smoother invoicing, and other benefits for those who do business with that company. When members save customers time and money, it results in a competitive advantage.
NAED provides members with numerous benefits both as an individual company and as an industry:
Education and research
Industry information and research
Networking with the entire industry
Employee recruitment
Improved relations with your channel partners
Financial analysis & member savings programs
Governmental support
Leadership development
Opportunity for involvement
Industry standards
Members
NAED has three membership categories: distributor member, associate member, and allied partners. Information on how to join is available under the Membership tab.