Join ILDA

Review the information listed on the different types of members and decide how your company fits into our membership structure

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Join As Distributor

Why Would An Independent Distributor Join ILDA As A Member?

  • To join with professional peers in an exchange of information and ideas, and to learn more about the latest operating methods and technologies at the ILDA Annual Meeting.
  • To be part of a growing network of similar, but generally noncompeting, companies in the same business.
  • To exchange winning ideas on a variety of management issues such as inventory control, cataloging, freight, insurance, and electronic order
  • To have cost-effective access to a number of laboratory equipment manufacturers
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Join As Associate

Why Would A Laboratory Equipment, Apparatus, Instrument, Supply or Chemical Manufacturer Join ILDA As An Associate (Manufacturer) Member?

  • To demonstrate support for independent distribution.
  • To display appropriate product lines at ILDA's Spring & Fall Meetings.
  • To have cost effective access to the senior managers of independent distribution companies.
  • To participate in workshops and conferences with independent distributors to enrich the manufacturer / distributor working relationship. 
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Join As Resource Member

Why Would A Resource Company Join ILDA As A Member?

  • To assist, by professionally enabling ILDA and its membership, in meeting our respective missions and visions. These include publications, consultants, marketing and service organizations.
  • To benefit from support returned by ILDA members in response to the Resource Member's support.
  • To enjoy the benefits of providing additional services to ILDA Distributors and Associate Members as they strengthen and grow.
  • To receive industry recognition derived from successfully designed cooperative programs.