National Marine Distributors Association
About NMDA
The National Marine Distributors Association is the leading trade association for U.S. and Canadian marine products distributors. Founded in 1965, NMDA has served the wholesale distribution segment of the recreational boating industry for 60 years. Our membership consists of wholesale distributors, manufacturers, and manufacturers’ representatives who work together to benefit independent marine retailers.
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Founded 1965 60 years of service |
Membership U.S. & Canada Distributors, manufacturers & reps |
Mission Statement
Our mission is to advance industry growth by providing and promoting:
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Pillar 1 Channel Growth Through the value of distribution expertise. |
Pillar 2 Channel Management Throughout all segments of the industry. |
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Pillar 3 Education & Awareness Ongoing political and economic awareness. |
Pillar 4 Partnerships & Best Practices Through high quality events and benchmarking. |
What We Promote
Wholesale distributors are the best way for manufacturers to move products and promotions to independent marine outlets. Independent marine outlets are the best places to sell products (distributors) and buy products (consumers).
Programs & Services
Annual Event
S.T.E.P. Purchasing
Provides a centralized location for manufacturers to introduce new products and programs into the distributor marketplace. All S.T.E.P. Purchasing updates are available in the Members Only section. Contact office@nmdaonline.com for access.
Annual Award
Supplier of the Year Award
Awarded annually by the Distributor members of NMDA, the award recognizes those companies who meet and exceed the standards and goals set by the Supplier of the Year committee.
Member Benefit
Profit Report
Is your distributorship average or high-profit? This study is an opportunity to compare your cost of doing business against other participating distributor members and gain insight into how to improve profitability.
Annual Event
Executive Conference
A high-level strategic planning meeting between distributors and manufacturers in closed door, one-on-one prearranged meetings.
Industry Standard
Pricing & Graphic Standards
NMDA’s pricing template and digital graphic standards have become the industry standard, providing consistent formats for printed and online catalogs across the entire recreational boating supply chain. Recently updated — see the Members Only section for the latest version.