Manufacturer Membership
Manufacturer membership is open to any corporation, partnership, or proprietorship engaged in the manufacturing and marketing of horticultural supplies commonly sold by NAHSA Distributor members, who meet one of the following requirements:
- Sells these products to horticultural distributor on an exclusive basis for redistribution OR sells these products through three or more distributors who are members of the North American Horticultural Supply Association, or who meet the NAHSA Distributor Membership Eligibility Requirements.
- Manufacturing is defined as "fabrication or production or formulation or trademark ownership, as well as selling."
- Independent manufacturers' representatives are not eligible for membership. A manufacturer may, at their discretion, select an independent manufacturers' representative as their key contact for NAHSA.
*Any company meeting the above requirements will be accepted as a Manufacturer member upon payment of dues.*
Member Benefits
Annual Meeting: providing distributors and manufacturers a forum to exchange ideas, explore opportunities, and increase profitability through roundtables, panel discussions, and professional presentations.
Contact Booth Program: a unique industry event allowing members the most economical and expedient way to strengthen relationships with their partners in the industry.
Discount Programs: through special partnerships with vendors, NAHSA members are able to take advantage of discounts through Yellow Transportation, Office Max, and the National Association of Wholesaler-Distributors.
Education: access to industry experts and NAHSA hosted speakers that provide valuable business content to help you improve operations, sales and management within your company.
Governmental Power and Information: giving you a say in the laws that will affect your business and the information you need to adhere to the changing regulations in the industry. Through membership in National Association of Wholesaler-Distributors, (NAW) and established partnerships with affiliate organizations, NAHSA maintains a pulse on the most important legislation that can affect your business.
Membership Directory: the Membership Directory is a reference of the leading full service distributors and manufacturers in the industry as well our newest Associate Members- providing you the identity of being a member of this prestigious group. The Dirctory is available online in the members only section.
NAHSA's Website: New and improved! NAHSA's expanded website gives members access to information on-line. We are constantly updating information to keep you up to date and informed.
What do NAHSA Manufacturer Members Have to Say?
My participation with NAHSA reaches back some twelve years now. Over that time NAHSA has evolved into one of the most influential National Icons within our industry. Our participation in NAHSA is important for the following reasons:
INDUSTRY INVOLVEMENT - NAHSA offers me personally the opportunity to get involved in key National Issues. NAHSA's far reaching involvement in Government and Industry affairs allows me to give back to this Industry which has supported me all these years.
BUSINESS GROWTH - NAHSA provides opportunities throughout the year designed to help inform both Distribution as well as Manufacturing Companies on the latest trends to help the profitability of all business.
COMMERCE - NAHSA provides ideal formats throughout the year promoting commerce between companies.
We are a better company due to our participation with NAHSA and we would encourage any company involved with Distribution to consider participating.
Gary Baze
Redlands, CA