Electrical and industrial supplies distributor Border States announced that the company is set to end its membership of buying group AD on Dec. 31.

In a news release, Fargo, ND-based Border States said the move “represents an evolution” for the company as it places renewed emphasis on “activating internal strengths, processes and capabilities,” positioning it closer to and better aligned with vendors.

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Border States has been an AD member since 1985, and the company thanked the Wayne, PA-based organization for its years of partnership and presented membership.

“We are a team of employee-owners, grateful for AD’s incredible partnership and hold them in the highest regard,” said Jason Seger, Border States President and CEO. “Simply put, many independent distributors would not be in the position they are today without AD and we remain anchored in the shared values we have with many AD members — deeply focused on the customer and our service to the local market and communities where we live and work.”

Border States was No. 7 on MDM’s 2025 Top Distributors List for Electrical/Data/Security. Supplying products and services to construction, industrial and utility customers, the company had more than 3,500 employee-owners across 31 states.

This past October, Border States announced promotions for four vice president positions in finance, services and category management.