AD BPT Division celebrates 10th anniversary at North American meeting
The AD Bearings & Power Transmission (BPT) Division marked a major milestone, celebrating its 10-year anniversary during the North American Meeting held August 10–13 at the JW Marriott in Indianapolis.
With record-breaking attendance of over 330 attendees, the event brought together members, suppliers, and industry leaders of the BPT community for three days of strategic collaboration, networking, and celebration.
“This year’s record attendance and the energy throughout the meeting speaks volumes about the strength of our community," said Darin Davenport, the division's president. "The Spirit of Independence Awards Ceremony showcases the best of what we stand for—entrepreneurial spirit, strategic excellence, outstanding performance, and giving back. It’s an honor to lead such a passionate and dynamic division.”
Marisol Fernandez, president of AD’s Electrical & Industrial Business Unit, added, “The BPT Division’s 10-year journey is a story of innovation, resilience, and collaboration. This milestone reflects the incredible dedication of our members and suppliers who continue to drive independent distribution forward. We’re proud to celebrate their success and look ahead to an even brighter future together.”
2025 Spirit of Independence Award Winners
AD BPT Best Annual Planning Process
Baldwin Supply Company
AD BPT Best Conversion to an AD Supplier
B&B Manufacturing
BSC Industries
AD BPT Tier 2 Member Performance
Full Circle Industrial
AD BPT Tier 1 Member Performance
Northeast Industrial Technologies Inc.
AD BPT Tier 2 Supplier Performance
Coxreels
AD BPT Tier 1 Supplier Performance
Ringspann Corp.
AD BPT AD Member of the Year
IBT Industrial Solutions
AD BPT Supplier of the Year
Nachi America Inc.
AD BPT Marketplace Supplier of the Year
Lubriplate Lubricants Company
AD BPT Digital Excellence – Member
Purvis Industries
AD BPT Digital Excellence - Supplier
Gates Corporation
AD BPT Giving Back Award
IBT Industrial Solutions
The meeting also featured strategic briefings, facility tours, and a celebratory reception to honor the division’s decade of success. As AD looks ahead, the BPT Division remains committed to empowering independent distributors and supplier partners to grow, innovate, and win together.
View the AD Bearings & Power Transmission Division’s special 10 Year Anniversary video here.
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