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Affiliated Distributors hosted its 20th annual North American Meeting in Nashville last Sept. 15-17, and recognized the following award winners in its PVF Division: Excellence in Local Support, Spears Mfg. Co.; Excellence in Local Implementation, Illco, Inc.; Affiliate of the Year, Group I: Central States Industrial Supply; Affiliate of the Year, Group II: Howell Pipe & Supply; Supplier of the Year, Group I: Conbraco Industries; Supplier of the Year, Group II: IPSCO Tubulars.