The Manufacturer Affiliation Scheme
The concept of manufacturer affiliation with the EDA is aimed at building a stronger partnership between professional wholesale distributors and the manufacturers who supply them.
It is designed to reinforce further the close relationships which already exist between the Association and many of its members’ suppliers. It builds upon the established points of contact between the EDA and its manufacturer colleagues.
Affiliated Service Providers
Companies that provide services to EDA members can also affiliate to EDA as Affiliated Service Providers.
Affiliation Benefits
EDA affiliated manufacturers and service providers will be offered the following advantages and rights over non-affiliated companies:
- Access to Business Forums
- A guaranteed invitation to the EDA Annual Dinner and the Scottish Function
- Participation in a dedicated event for affiliates and members
- Access to the Learning & Development Portfolio
– Apprenticeship programme
– Product Knowledge Programme
– Additional programmes - Participation in statistical exercises and surveys
– Sales index
– EUEW stats - Advantageous advertising rates in all EDA publications and a free, enhanced listing in the Yearbook
- A directory of key people within each EDA Member company
Subscription
Invitations for application are issued by the Director. The annual subscription for EDA Affiliates is £3,500, plus VAT.