Kaplan Industries, Inc. Honored with IWDC Growth Excellence Award

Kaplan Industries, Inc. is proud to announce that the Independent Welding Distributors Cooperative (IWDC) has recognized the company with its prestigious “Highest Level of Consistent and Focused Support to Drive Growth” award.
As an IWDC Member Asset Supplier, Kaplan Industries values the strong relationships built throughout the cooperative and recognizes that long-term success is driven by collaboration, trust, and a shared commitment to helping members grow. This award reflects not only outstanding business results, but also the strength of those partnerships.
The award reflects a year of meaningful growth and achievement, including:
- 3% year-over-year sales growth
- $8.7 million increase in sales from 2024 to 2025
- 5% growth in member customers from 2024 to 2025
These achievements are the result of a focused approach to serving distributors, understanding their evolving needs, and delivering solutions that help them succeed in an increasingly competitive marketplace. The Kaplan Industries’ team extends its sincere appreciation to IWDC and its members for their continued partnership and support. For the Kaplan team, growth is more than a metric, it is the result of strong relationships, shared goals, and a commitment to helping our partners thrive. We look forward to building on that success for years to come.