Network Distribution partners with DevMar Distribution on national minority supplier diversity

Network Distribution has partnered with DevMar Distribution to help customers meet Tier 1 minority supplier diversity goals nationwide while preserving operational efficiency and product quality. The deal pairs Network’s distribution network with DevMar’s certified minority-owned and woman-owned business status and domestic manufacturing capabilities. Why it matters: - The partnership gives customers a way to count purchases as direct, first-tier minority spend while still sourcing at national scale. - The agreement is aimed at helping organizations advance supplier inclusion, small business growth and domestic economic impact goals. - Network Distribution’s website is available for more information. What happened: - Network Distribution and DevMar Distribution entered a partnership announced June 17, 2026, in Schaumburg, Illinois. - The companies will market and support customers nationwide. - The deal combines Network Distribution’s infrastructure and service capabilities with DevMar’s products and technologies. The details: - DevMar Distribution was founded in 2007 by Sharon W. Reynolds, who serves as president and CEO. - DevMar was created to distribute environmentally friendly products for customers seeking sustainable solutions. - DevMar later earned WBENC certification as a Woman Business Enterprise. - DevMar also operates as a certified Minority Business Enterprise. - The company launched manufacturing in 2012 to produce cleaning products designed to support facility health and safety while reducing environmental footprint. - Network Distribution said the partnership lets qualifying purchases register as direct, first-tier minority spend. - Network Distribution said DevMar’s status as a certified small business and domestic manufacturer is central to that value proposition. Between the lines: - The partnership addresses a common procurement problem: large buyers often need scale, but diversity targets can be harder to meet through large distribution networks. - By pairing a national distributor with a certified minority-owned supplier, the companies are positioning the relationship as both a sourcing solution and a compliance tool. - DevMar’s manufacturing capability may strengthen the offer beyond distribution alone. What’s next: - The companies plan to jointly support customers across the U.S. - Interested parties can contact James Timberlake at Network Distribution for additional information. - The announcement did not include financial terms or a rollout timetable. The bottom line: - Network Distribution and DevMar Distribution are betting that supplier diversity goals and operational scale no longer need to compete.