The United Group® (TUG) is a 100% Member-owned, nationwide sales and group purchasing organization (GPO) for independent B2B distributors in 5 distinct market segments.

Purchasing products at a better price with a considerable rebate incentive allows TUG Members to price their products for resale more competitively, provide better customer service, and become more profitable.

The United Group® (TUG) is a national, member-owned – group sales, purchasing, and marketing group for independent, B2B distributors of Jan/San, Packaging, Food Service and Safety products and equipment.

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Ty's primary responsibilities are recruiting new Members and Suppliers, negotiating contracts and rebate agreements with new and existing Suppliers, managing the TUG Treks Travel Program and acting as liaison with TUG’s affiliate groups.

TUG Headquarters meet with 220+ top-tier industry suppliers on behalf of its members regularly to negotiate group-wide marketing and rebate incentive programs; enabling TUG members to price their products for resale more competitively, provide better customer service, and …

Jan 28, 2022 · The United Group (TUG) is pleased to announce the appointment of Kim Foster as Vice President of Member & Supplier Relations and Mark Prosser as as Vice President of Sales – Strategic Accounts.

Access to a national distribution network comprised of over 1600 member locations. TUG members have the necessary warehouse space and delivery vehicles needed to get your products to the end-customer on-time as promised.

The United Group 2025 National Conference will be held at the JW Marriott San Antonio Hill Country Resort and Spa, in San Antonio, Texas from Tuesday, April 22, 2025 to Friday, April 25, 2025. This is TUG's premier event of the year.

West Monroe, Louisiana – January 26, 2022 – The United Group (TUG) is pleased to announce the appointment of Kim Foster as Vice President of Member & Supplier Relations and Mark Prosser as Vice President of Sales – Strategic Accounts.