The Specialty Tools & Fasteners Distributors Association (STAFDA) is a not-for-profit educational trade association comprised of distributors, manufacturers, and rep agents of light construction, industrial, and related products. STAFDA membership also includes publishers of industry trade press (affiliates). STAFDA has 2,750+ members from the U.S., Canada, and outside North America.

Our educational programs include regional meetings, webinars, and workshops in addition to 65 different services/benefits, including valuable benchmarking reports. Our three latest books – Foundations of a Business, Sales Pro, and Counter Pro – are three terrific self-study tools for employees.

In 2009, STAFDA will be introducing two training manuals: one on Creating a Visually Attractive Showroom and another on Disaster Preparedness.  Both will be written specific to the construction/ industrial channel and will be available to members in early fall.

STAFDA's biggest educational offering is our annual meeting. Our 33rd Annual Convention & Trade Show will be held November 8-10, 2009, in Atlanta. This meeting is for members only! We attract up to 5,000 people and have an 850+ booth Trade Show. Registration materials mail June 26 and online registration begins June 29.

Contact us for membership or Convention information: 800/352-2981  or info@stafda.org.