--- title: Why Become a D&D Distributor description: Testing proves our belts are the best. We outperformed Gates and Browning in independent third-party testing. See the results! image: https://ddglobal.com/hubfs/Belt%20tester%20w-logo-1.jpg --- # Why D&D POWER DRIVE BELTS? BECAUSE TESTING PROVES OUR BELTS ARE THE BEST ![award cup blue3](https://ddglobal.com/hubfs/award%20cup%20blue3.png) ### Outperformed Gates In independent testing conducted by the Akron Rubber Development Laboratory, Inc., D&D belts outperformed Gates belts in break force strength across all six samples, outperforming them by an average of 17%. In the same third-party tests for elongation, D&D belts performed within an average of 3%. ![Stronger icon blue](https://ddglobal.com/hubfs/Stronger%20icon%20blue.png) ### Stronger Than Browning D&D belts were tested against Browning by the Akron Rubber Development Laboratory, Inc. D&D’s belts excelled, outperforming them in break-force strength by an average of 34.7 percent. In elongation tests, D&D belts performed within an average of 1.16 percent.     ![fist bump blue](https://ddglobal.com/hubfs/fist%20bump%20blue.png) ### A Win-Win for Partners & Customers Our belts not only match, but often exceed, the quality of those from industry leaders. Thanks to our [vertical integration manufacturing process](https://ddglobal.com/blog/dd-manufactures-the-best-power-transmission-belts), they're offered at more competitive prices! ![Group 47663](https://ddglobal.com/hubfs/Group%2047663.svg) ## D&D vs. Gates Test Results ![Gates Testing Results](https://ddglobal.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Gates%20Testing%20Results.png?width=1197&height=883&name=Gates%20Testing%20Results.png "Gates Testing Results") ## D&D vs. Browning Test Results ![Browning Testing Results](https://ddglobal.com/hubfs/Browning%20Testing%20Results.png "Browning Testing Results") ![vertical integration image final2](https://ddglobal.com/hubfs/vertical%20integration%20image%20final2.png) ### Why D&D POWER DRIVE BELTS? BECAUSE TESTING PROVES OUR BELTS ARE THE BEST By [manufacturing our own cord and fabric, owning rubber tree plantations and belt molds](https://ddglobal.com/blog/made-in-usa-power-transmission-belts), and mixing chemicals to create our own compounds we guarantee top quality belts and eliminate inflated pricing and supply chain issues. - No third-party sourcing or markups to ensure consistent quality and competitive pricing - No recycled materials, clay, talc, or hazardous compounds in our belts. This means low odor, superior durability, and cleaner air quality. - 54,000 ft² state-of-the-art testing facility employing the top engineers in the trade - 7,000,000+ total ft² of warehousing, production, administration, and testing [DOWNLOAD A BROCHURE](https://ddglobal.com/hubfs/Why%20DD%20-%2010-2025/Why%20D%26D%20-%20pano%20warehouse.pdf) ![D&D_Award logo - web-trans](https://ddglobal.com/hubfs/D%26D_Award%20logo%20-%20web-trans.png) ### WE DID IT! ## D&D Named Power Transmission Belt Manufacturer of the Year The hard work, dedication, and innovation our team puts into delivering the best solutions for our customers has earned us the **Power Transmission Belt Manufacturer of the Year** award from *Manufacturing Outlook* magazine!  Thanks to our amazing clients, partners, and supporters—you’re the reason we strive to innovate and improve every day. This win is for all of us! [SEE WHY We Won](https://www.themanufacturingoutlook.com/d-d) ![BRAND WATERMARK (2)](https://ddglobal.com/hubfs/BRAND%20WATERMARK%20(2).svg) ## No Cheap Fillers at D&D  We don’t use recycled materials, clay, talc, or hazardous compounds in our belts. This means low odor, superior durability, and cleaner air quality. Many competitors rely on cheap fillers that release toxic VOCs, leading to air pollution, respiratory issues, and faster belt degradation. With D&D, you get safe, high-performance belts built to last. ![clean enviro - final](https://ddglobal.com/hs-fs/hubfs/clean%20enviro%20-%20final.jpg?width=538&height=375&name=clean%20enviro%20-%20final.jpg "clean enviro - final") ![D&D TEAM 3](https://ddglobal.com/hubfs/D%26D%20TEAM%203.jpg) ## Top Sales & Support - Over 60 Sales & Customer Service Reps - Phones Answered by Real People - Online Inventory Search & Order Portal - Quick Response Times - Midwest Nice ## Four Strategically Placed Locations Across the US ![Blue US map w-cities2](https://ddglobal.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Blue%20US%20map%20w-cities2.png?width=1200&height=764&name=Blue%20US%20map%20w-cities2.png "Blue US map w-cities2") ## **Rock Valley, IA** ### [2672 Rock Ridge Dr., Rock Valley, IA 51247](https://www.google.com/maps/place/2672+Rock+Ridge+Dr,+Rock+Valley,+IA+51247/@43.2020948,-96.2636929,891m/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x878c24e72c1ad3ff:0x9c0fa0eb8796c437!8m2!3d43.2020909!4d-96.261118!16s%2Fg%2F11q4043p95?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI0MTAyOS4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D) ## **Phoenix, AZ** ### [325 E Pinnacle Peak Rd. Phoenix, AZ 85024](https://maps.app.goo.gl/CE9WWSLxw9fVPmDo6) ## **Irving, TX** ### ### [**400 Cascade Dr.**](https://www.google.com/maps/place/400+Cascade+Dr,+Irving,+TX+75061/@32.8162927,-96.9153633,1028m/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x864e9cb720613b41:0xafb1cb5dfd6335f9!8m2!3d32.8162882!4d-96.9127884!16s%2Fg%2F11bw3zyt0v?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI0MTAyOS4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D) [**Irving, TX 75061-8802**](https://www.google.com/maps/place/400+Cascade+Dr,+Irving,+TX+75061/@32.8162927,-96.9153633,1028m/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x864e9cb720613b41:0xafb1cb5dfd6335f9!8m2!3d32.8162882!4d-96.9127884!16s%2Fg%2F11bw3zyt0v?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI0MTAyOS4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D) ## **Macon, GA** ### [3115 Hillcrest Ave.](https://www.google.com/maps/place/3115+Hillcrest+Ave,+Macon,+GA+31204/@32.8399134,-83.6774984,1027m/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x88f3fead79b52a61:0xc4a8afb7c9e4e81!8m2!3d32.8399089!4d-83.6749235!16s%2Fg%2F11bw3zt37q?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI0MTAyOS4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D) [Macon, GA 31204](https://www.google.com/maps/place/3115+Hillcrest+Ave,+Macon,+GA+31204/@32.8399134,-83.6774984,1027m/data=!3m2!1e3!4b1!4m6!3m5!1s0x88f3fead79b52a61:0xc4a8afb7c9e4e81!8m2!3d32.8399089!4d-83.6749235!16s%2Fg%2F11bw3zt37q?entry=ttu&g_ep=EgoyMDI0MTAyOS4wIKXMDSoASAFQAw%3D%3D) ![Updated stats - white](https://ddglobal.com/hubfs/Updated%20stats%20-%20white.png "Updated stats - white") ![Group 47663](https://ddglobal.com/hubfs/Group%2047663.svg) ### Our Global Partners ![global partners](https://ddglobal.com/hubfs/global%20partners.png "global partners") ![BRAND-COGS](https://ddglobal.com/hubfs/BRAND-COGS.svg) ## READY FOR RELIABILITY IN EVERY REVOLUTION? #### **From our vertical integration process to the best-stocked inventory in North America, we make partnering simple. ** #### **Let us show you how.** ### LET'S TALK