For years, we have viewed scams as unfortunate crimes that happen to individuals. Someone receives a suspicious email, answers a fraudulent phone call, or clicks on the wrong website. Money disappears. The victim feels embarrassed. Life moves on. Except it doesn’t.

ASA’s latest Quarterly Market Survey offers a snapshot of how distributor members are viewing business conditions heading into the final quarter of 2026.

The distribution industry has spent the last several years navigating supply chain disruptions, inflationary pressures, labor shortages, and shifting end-market demand. More recently, another trend has begun reshaping the landscape: accelerated consolidation among contractors.

How Hajoca’s four-year Management Development Program builds future leaders from the ground up.

Being a young leader is difficult. Even the most competent of young professional superstars can struggle. No matter how many books have been read or adult experiences had, the fact remains: leading seasoned team members is tough.

Finding and attracting quality talent remains one of the greatest challenges facing employers today. While unemployment rates and labor market conditions fluctuate, one thing has remained consistent: companies across virtually every industry including the PHCP/PVF industry continue to compete aggressively for skilled employees. It's rare to drive through any city without seeing hiring signs, recruiting advertisements, and businesses actively searching for talent.