Sphere 1 allows independent businesses to use their combined purchasing power to attain competitive pricing for the goods and services they use. At a time when the relentless expansion of manufacturer owned distributor networks, large multi yard chains, and big box home improvement retailers is intensifying, independently owned operations have turned to Sphere 1 to help level the playing field with these large competitors.

The Specialty Tools & Fasteners Distributors Association (STAFDA) is a not-for-profit educational trade association comprised of distributors, manufacturers, and rep agents of light construction, industrial, and related products. STAFDA membership also includes publishers of industry trade press (affiliates). STAFDA has 2,500+ members from the U.S., Canada, and overseas.