membership
Distributor Membership
The Distributor membership category includes firms whose major (70%) business is the wholesaling of goods manufactured by others. No single customer shall constitute 50% or more of the firm’s sales.
Membership Benefits
Top membership benefits include:
- Access to top builders, service providers, and retailers in our industry.
- 15% discount on booth space at the International Pool | Spa | Patio Expo and The Pool & Spa Show.
- Networking opportunities with the most successful professionals in the industry.
- Partner and sponsorship opportunities.
- Free PHTA e-newsletters and subscriptions to publications like AQUA Magazine.
- Leadership opportunities through councils, committees, and chapters.
- Up-to-date industry research you need to operate profitably.
- Exclusive use of the PHTA logo.
- Discounts on ANSI Standards.
- Participation in the Education Partner Program, which ensures students have the education they need to maintain their continuing education.
- The myPHTA Online Community, where members make connections with a network of industry professionals
- Low-cost Safety Data Sheets (SDS) on-demand and a chemical spill control hotline that keeps your business OSHA-compliant and your employees and customers safe.
- Plus much more!
Membership Cost
PHTA membership is in the name of the company, not an individual. The membership year runs for 12 consecutive months beginning with the month the payment is processed. Membership dues can be paid either annually or monthly.
Refunds for annual dues, fees, or contributions are not permitted, including if a company ceases membership due to a merger, acquisition, asset transfer, or other operational change.
You may cancel monthly dues installments at the end of your membership cycle (membership is for a one-year period) by contacting PHTA at 703-838-0083, ext. 116, Monday through Friday, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm ET, or in writing to membership@phta.org or PHTA, Member Services Department, 2111 Eisenhower Ave., Suite 500, Alexandria, VA 22314. Thereafter, you can request a dues notice be mailed.
Want to speak with a PHTA Membership Team Member? Contact Cheryl Claborn to learn more about the benefits of membership.
