ASA is a not-for-profit national organization serving wholesale distributor and their suppliers in the plumbing, heating, cooling and industrial and mechanical pipe, valves and fittings industries. ASA provides a forum for trading partners from around the country to discuss critical issues facing them, and offers a menu of products and services uniquely geared to their needs.
The American Supply Association (ASA) was officially formed in December 1969 through the merger of two groups: The Central Supply Association (CSA) and the American Institute of Supply Associations (AI). An article excerpted from the April 1970 issue of Supply House Times magazine provides a detailed look at the process and events leading up to the merger.
It is incorporated under the 501(C)(3) section of the U.S. Internal Revenue Code, making it a tax-exempt organization, however, dues and other payments made to ASA are not tax-deductible.
Members of ASA are distributors, manufacturers, master distributors, independent manufacturers' representatives and service vendors who together create a powerful alliance of channel partners. Through corporate membership in ASA, all owners, executives and their employees may benefit from the wide variety of services available.