NetPlus Alliance Honors Top Distributors and Suppliers
The annual meeting in Grapevine celebrated industry leaders based on significant purchase growth metrics.
Updated on Oct. 21, 2026 in Industry — General
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NetPlus Alliance recently recognized its top distributors and suppliers of the year during its annual meeting in Grapevine, Texas. The awards celebrate companies that achieved notable purchase growth and operational success.
Why it matters
These awards provide a formal benchmark for distributor and supplier performance within the industrial supply sector. By honoring growth leaders, the alliance reinforces standards for procurement and partner excellence.
The awards program recognized performance growth, including Spartan Tool Supply exceeding 100% year-over-year and Action Fasteners & Supply topping 200%. Over 800 attendees participated in the event, which highlights the network of 185 distributors and 170 suppliers.
The players
NetPlus Alliance
NetPlus Alliance is a prominent industrial buying group that connects distributors and suppliers to drive growth and operational efficiency.
Terry Snower
Terry Snower is an industry leader recognized by NetPlus Alliance for significant contributions through the Dan Judge Founder's Award.
The details
Award winners included Brighton-Best for Tier 1, Walter Surface Technologies for Tier 2, and Safewaze for Tier 3. Additionally, Terry Snower was honored with the Dan Judge Founder's Award.
Timeline
The event was held in Grapevine, Texas, from October 18 to October 20.
Market Landscape
This event reflects the ongoing trend of consolidation within the industrial supply chain, where buying groups increasingly use performance incentives to align procurement strategies. Such recognition programs help maintain competitive cohesion among mid-market distributors and national suppliers.
For customers of these supply firms, the awards signify reliable partnerships with providers experiencing strong inventory and growth performance. These recognitions often highlight which regional suppliers have the capacity to maintain high-volume service levels for clients.
The takeaway
Companies can leverage these growth metrics to identify which suppliers are scaling their operations most effectively within the current market. These awards serve as a tool for businesses to vet potential vendors based on proven, peer-recognized performance records.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Industrial Distribution.
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