Ad Member of the Year

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Turner Supply Named AD Industrial & Safety 2025 Member of the Year

MOBILE, Ala. – October 16, 2025 – Turner Supply Company, a leading distributor of industrial supplies and services since 1905, has been named the AD Industrial & Safety 2025 Member of the Year. This prestigious award recognizes Turner Supply for its outstanding performance, commitment to partnership, and significant contributions to the AD community.

The award was presented during the Spirit of Independence Awards dinner at the 2025 AD Industrial & Safety U.S. North American Meeting, which took place from October 12-15 in Aurora, Colorado. The AD Member of the Year award recognizes companies that achieve significant sales growth, increase purchases from AD suppliers, participate in AD programs, and show a high level of commitment to AD partners.

“We are humbled to receive this prestigious award.” said Chip Schramm, CEO of Turner Supply. “It is a testament to the hard work and dedication of our team members over the course of the past 120 years. AD programs are fundamental parts of our growth story at Turner. We partner with AD suppliers to grow our mutual business together and collaborate with AD networks to learn from our peers and benchmark our opportunities for success. There is no doubt we could not have earned this on our own.”

As a fourth-generation, family-owned business, Turner Supply builds on its legacy with a clear vision for the future. The company’s recent achievements include unprecedented growth in 2025, following another record year in 2024. This success stems from a strategic focus on becoming a destination employer by recruiting, training, and retaining top industry talent.

The company has also invested heavily in technology to stay at the forefront of the distribution industry. A cornerstone of its strategy is leveraging best-in-class product technology and support from AD supplier partners. Turner Supply is an active participant in AD networks and has refined its mergers and acquisitions strategy, aspiring to become a destination buyer for businesses with a strong cultural fit. This forward-thinking approach, combined with a dedicated team of experts across its eight locations, allows Turner Supply to provide clients nationwide with solutions that drive results.

This award marks a significant milestone for Turner Supply, highlighting its position as one of the largest and most respected independently owned industrial distributors in North America.

About Turner Supply Company

Since 1905, Turner Supply Company has been a trusted partner to industrial and manufacturing businesses. Headquartered in Mobile, Alabama, Turner Supply provides a vast selection of maintenance, repair, and operation supplies from leading manufacturers. The company is dedicated to delivering expert customer solutions and cost-saving programs that help businesses streamline their supply chains, increase productivity, and reduce expenses.

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