ASA Distributors Talk Current Market Conditions Thursday, March 28, 2024 As part of ASA’s monthly sales report, a free benefit to all ASA member companies, respondents to the survey provide their insights into current market conditions. Here is a sample of some of their comments... Read more
ASA Leads Members on Capitol Hill Thursday, March 28, 2024 On March 21, ASA partnered with Affiliated Distributors to bring nearly 250 distributors and manufacturers, attending AD’s PHCP Spring Network Meeting, to lobby roughly 85 members of Congress in Washington on critical issues facing the PHCP, PVF and HVAC industries. Read more
PVF: Carbon Steel Update Thursday, March 28, 2024 From the brand-new ASA Commodities Report (written by members of ASA’s Industrial Piping Division), carbon steel futures are down 3% this month and 30% year-to-date. Read more
ASA Washington Weekly – March 26, 2024 Thursday, March 28, 2024 AD Spring Network Meeting: Last week, ASA helped to facilitate almost 90 meetings with Senators and Representatives on Capitol Hill, with close to 300 members in attendance. Read more
Podcast: Mortgage rates… Will they level off in Q4? Thursday, March 21, 2024 On the most recent episode of the “Keeping it Real with Dr. Kuehl” economic update podcast for ASA members, Dr. Kuehl answers a question regarding mortgage rates and if we will see them ever come down or at least level out. Read more
ASA Washington Weekly – March 20, 2024 Thursday, March 21, 2024 Budget Watch: Congress is in a race to get the remaining 80% of the federal budget that has not been passed to the President by 11:59 PM on Friday. Read more
ASA Distributor Members Report Overall Solid Growth in February 2024 VS February 2023 Thursday, March 21, 2024 Respondents reported that it's worth noting that even though 2024 is a leap year and has an additional day compared to 2023, it's still encouraging that respondents overall reported median sales growth of over 5% for February 2024 vs. 2023. Read more
ASA University Meets, Helps Customers Across the Nation: Atlas Supply Thursday, March 21, 2024 For many years, the ASA team has traveled around the nation to meet with members in what it has been called the “ASA Member Blitz”. Read more
Discounts Available for ASA Member Companies on Payroll Processing, Fuel, Office Supplies, Shipping Services and More Thursday, March 14, 2024 Through a longtime partnership with New Hampshire-based affinity program Savings4Members, a multitude of discounts are available to all ASA members on a variety of critical day-to-day business operation’s needs. Read more
ASA Washington Weekly – March 13, 2024 Thursday, March 14, 2024 This Week: The House and Senate are in session. Read more
Podcast: Top 4 Construction Challengers This Year Thursday, March 14, 2024 On the most recent episode of the “Keeping it Real with Dr. Kuehl” economic update podcast for ASA members, this week Dr. Kuehl responded to a membership question regarding challenges we may face when it comes to construction in 2024. Read more
ASA’s 2024 Operating Performance Report: The PHCP-PVF Benchmarking Gold Standard for 40+ Years Thursday, March 14, 2024 The 2024 ASA Operating Performance Report (using 2023 financial results) promises to be the most timely and comprehensive profile of industry performance results ever published. Read more
ASA Washington Weekly – March 5, 2024 Thursday, March 7, 2024 This Week: The House and Senate are in session. Read more
Emerging Leaders EMERGE in Boston a Complete Sellout Thursday, March 7, 2024 ASA’s Emerging Leaders’ EMERGE2024 taking place May 22-24 at the Westin Copley Place in Boston is now completely sold out and has set an all-time attendance mark for the two-decade-plus-old event. Read more
Podcast: Is 2024 the Year American Manufacturing Is Great Again? Thursday, March 7, 2024 ASA Chief Economist Dr. Kuehl answers a question that refers to 2024 manufacturing, and if this is the year that we will recover. Read more
ASA’s February Economic Report: First Quarter Outlook, Why ASA Members are in the Clear Thursday, March 7, 2024 From the February 2024 ASA Monthly Economic Report: First quarter GDP is currently running at 3%, far above expectations. Read more
ASA Washington Weekly – February 28, 2024 Thursday, February 29, 2024 This Week: The House and Senate are in recess. Read more
PVF: The Latest on Stainless Steel Thursday, February 29, 2024 From ASA’s brand-new February Industrial Piping Division Commodities Report, the stainless market seems to have hit a bit of a lull in January. Read more
ASA Distributor Members Report: Not A Bad Start To 2024 With Sales Thursday, February 29, 2024 Respondents reported median sales growth of nearly 2% for January 2024 vs. 2023. The results were mixed though with half of the respondents reporting sales change between -8% to +8% for January 2024 vs. 2023. Read more
Registration Now Open For The New ASA Central Summit Thursday, February 29, 2024 More than 80 region distributors have been invited. Read more
ASA Podcast: Consumers and Recession, what are we Expecting for the 2024 Year? Thursday, February 29, 2024 ASA Chief Economist Dr. Kuehl answers some member questions on the topic of consumer trends, and the question of a recession in the second quarter. Read more
ASA’s Special Industry Comparison Chart Based on 2022 Compensation Data Thursday, February 22, 2024 On behalf of ASA, we wanted to thank all the members who entered their companies’ data for our Compensation and Benefits Report in 2022. Read more
How Do PHCP-PVF Distributor Firms Shape Up Against Other Industries? Thursday, February 22, 2024 Have you ever wondered how your PHCP-PVF distributor firm’s key financial metrics match up against other industries in the distribution space? Read more
ASA Podcast: What You Should Know About Inflation Rates Thursday, February 22, 2024 On the most recent episode of the “Keeping it Real with Dr. Kuehl” economic update podcast for ASA members, ASA Chief Economist Dr. Chris Kuehl talks about the latest inflation news. Read more
2024 Hiring Outlook Points to Another Challenging Year of Recruitment for ASA Members Thursday, February 22, 2024 The PVF/PHCP industry continues to face steep challenges in terms of talent acquisition Read more
ASA Washington Weekly – February 20, 2024 Thursday, February 22, 2024 This Week: The House and Senate are in session. Read more
ASA Washington Weekly – February 14, 2024 Wednesday, February 14, 2024 This Week: The House and Senate are in session. Read more
California Workplace Violence Training Mandate Wednesday, February 14, 2024 As many of our California members are likely aware, a law passed last year requires employers to develop a written plan and implement interactive training to respond to cases of workplace violence. Read more
Registration is now open for ASA CONNECT Communities! Wednesday, February 14, 2024 ASA has decided to continue with bringing the value that CONNECT has to offer, but now FREE of charge to ASA members. Read more
The Data Submission for Our 2024 Compensation Report Is Now Open Wednesday, February 14, 2024 This year’s study will dig deeper into turnover rates, quit rates, and the duration of filling various roles, distinguishing between sales, operations/warehouse, and office/G&A positions. Read more
Recognize Your Employees, Suppliers and Customers on World Plumbing Day Thursday, February 8, 2024 World Plumbing Day is celebrated every year on March 11. This is a day we ask our members to take the time and recognize the critical role their company, employees and the entire plumbing supply chain serves in protecting public health, safety, and the environment. Read more
ASA Washington Weekly – February 6, 2024 Wednesday, February 7, 2024 This Week: The House and Senate are in session. Read more
ASA Leaders Work to Define the Future and ASA’s Role in Getting There Wednesday, February 7, 2024 Once again, nearly 90 association volunteer leaders gathered at the 2024 LEAD strategic meeting last week to discuss strategic initiatives designed to address the most pressing challenges and opportunities facing the PHCP and PVF distribution industry. Read more
ASA’s 2024 Operating Performance Report: The PHCP-PVF Benchmarking Gold Standard for 40+ Years Wednesday, February 7, 2024 Your involvement is crucial for crafting a report that not only mirrors the industry's current landscape but also serves as an invaluable instrument for your strategic planning endeavors. Read more
ASA’s January Economic Report: New Year, Same Economy? Wednesday, February 7, 2024 GDP once again surprised analysts in Q4, coming in at 3.3% against expectations of 1.5-2%. Read more
ASA Washington Weekly – January 30, 2024 Thursday, February 1, 2024 This Week: The House and Senate are in session. Read more
PVF: Thermoplastics Market Update Thursday, February 1, 2024 The industry noticed a return to normalization of thermoplastic piping products. Read more
ASA Distributor Members Report Positive 2023 Year-to-Date Sales Thursday, February 1, 2024 The news was positive for industrial PVF distributors. Read more
2024 ASA Cross-Industry Compensation & Benefits Survey Thursday, February 1, 2024 Are you paying your counter and warehouse employees enough? Read more
ASA Meets with Members and Prospects at IMARK Plumbing Annual Meeting Wednesday, January 24, 2024 ASA staff members met with more than 40 current and prospective distributor and manufacturer members. Read more
ASA Codes and Standards Updates – January 24, 2024 Wednesday, January 24, 2024 Key highlights from the ASME/CSA meetings. Read more
ASA Washington Weekly – January 24, 2024 Wednesday, January 24, 2024 This Week: The House and Senate are in session. Read more
Great Ideas Roundtable Session Wednesday, January 24, 2024 Great Ideas Roundtable Session offers solutions to four critical challenges. Read more
ASA Distributor Members Chime in with Mixed Feelings on 2023 Performance Thursday, January 18, 2024 As part of ASA’s Monthly Sales Report — a quick-hitter distributor benchmarking report covering 10 financial categories and available as a free member benefit — member distributors are encouraged to provide their thoughts on current market conditions. Read more
ASA Market Watch Thursday, January 18, 2024 Updates on building materials, housing starts and HVAC sales. Read more
ASA Washington Weekly – January 17, 2024 Wednesday, January 17, 2024 This Week: The House and Senate are in session. Read more
ASA Washington Weekly – January 10, 2024 Wednesday, January 10, 2024 This Week: The House and Senate are in session. Read more
A Year in Review: A Look Back at 2023 Wednesday, January 10, 2024 It’s incredible to look back over the years to see just how far the American Supply Association has grown in our ability to unite the industry and to lead with one voice and purpose. Read more
More than 1,600 ASA Member Locations ‘Now Hiring’ on SupplyIndustryCareers.com Wednesday, January 10, 2024 Following last month’s launch of a new tool to connect jobseekers with ASA members, more than 1,600 distributor, manufacturer and manufacturers’ rep locations across the country are currently showing as “Now Hiring” on SupplyIndustryCareers.com. Read more
ASA University’s Year in Review: Trends and Hot Topics Wednesday, January 3, 2024 ASA members were busy in 2023, taking advantage of ASA University’s library of tools and training to help boost performance and profitability of employees across their businesses. In 2023, we saw some new trends rise to the surface, and had stellar engagement from members across the board. Read more
Washington Weekly - January 3, 2024 Wednesday, January 3, 2024 This Week: The House and Senate will return for business next week. Read more
ASA Distributors Predict Increased Sales for 2024 Wednesday, December 13, 2023 From ASA’s final Quarterly Market Survey of 2023, 64 percent of ASA distributor respondents predict their sales will increase in 2024, while 28 percent predict flat sales next year, but only 8 percent predicted their sales will decrease. Read more
Washington Weekly - December 13, 2023 Wednesday, December 13, 2023 This Week: The House and Senate are in session. Read more
Considerations When Selling Online to the Contractor Customer Tuesday, December 12, 2023 The trading of goods and services by the internet is not a new concept. New compared to the PHCP-PVF distribution industry, sure, but “e-commerce” has been growing and maturing for more than 25 years. Read more
Case Study: How Mid-City’s Training Champion Evolved its Training Landscape Tuesday, December 12, 2023 Training should be a component of every employee’s life cycle at an organization. From onboarding to reskilling and upskilling, employees need support to do their jobs and develop skills that allow them to become even greater contributors within the organization. Read more
ASA Working to Take Swift Action on Regulatory Decisions Thursday, December 7, 2023 As the 118th Congress started off with a clear partisan divide last January, our industry has faced unprecedented regulatory challenges in the second half of the year. Read more
Washington Weekly - December 7, 2023 Thursday, December 7, 2023 This Week: The House and Senate are in Session. Read more
ASA Central Region Awards First Scholarship Thursday, November 30, 2023 Each year, the ASA CENTRAL region sponsors a scholarship program that is available for current and potentially future employees. Read more
ASA Distributor Members Enjoy Major October Sales Rebound Wednesday, November 29, 2023 Respondents to ASA’s Monthly Sales Report reported median year-over-year sales growth of 3% for October 2023 vs. October 2022. Read more
ASA Announces Winners of 2023 Safety Award Wednesday, November 29, 2023 The ASA Safety Award is designed to elevate the awareness of the importance of safety in all aspects of the PHCP/PVF industry. The award also recognizes ASA members that have had the lowest incident rate of non-fatal injuries and illnesses throughout the previous year. Read more
ASA’s Kendzel Appointed to Two Key Standards Committees Wednesday, November 29, 2023 ASA is committed to representing the PHCP and PVF supply chains in the development and maintenance of codes and standards covering products and services provided by all the supply-chain sectors. Read more
Washington Weekly - November 29, 2023 Wednesday, November 29, 2023 This Week: The House and Senate are in Session. Read more
Five Things to Know About ASA’s New Recruitment Tool Monday, November 20, 2023 ASA members can now supplement their recruitment efforts through a new feature announced last week. Read more
ASA’s NETWORK2023 Draws Rave Reviews Monday, November 20, 2023 NETWORK2023 held Nov. 8-10 in Orlando, Florida featured more than 850 attendees, including 86-member distributor firms that represent more than $50 billion in annual sales. Read more
ASA Washington Weekly – November 2, 2023 Thursday, November 2, 2023 This Week: The House and Senate are in Session. Read more
The Benefits of Internship Programs Go Beyond Recruitment Wednesday, October 25, 2023 It’s clear from conversations with ASA members across the country, finding talent continues to be an issue for distributors, manufacturers, and manufacturer reps. Read more
Washington Weekly - October 19, 2023 Thursday, October 19, 2023 This Week: The Senate is in session. The House is in and out of recess subject to the call of the Chair. Read more
Emerging Leaders: The Best Way to Predict the Future is to Create it Thursday, October 19, 2023 The mission of the ASA Emerging Leaders Division is to be the voice and advocate for the next generation of leaders in our industry, providing strategic insight to the association that supports the advancement of the industry’s next generation, as well as being an advocate for engaging the members through a strong professional network that advances the interest of the members. Read more
Washington Weekly - October 12, 2023 Thursday, October 12, 2023 Finding a Speaker and the Race to Succeed Read more
ASA Members Share Employee Training Best Practices During Roundtable Sessions Thursday, October 12, 2023 Part of the value of being an ASA member is the incredible networking opportunities afforded to members through ASA events. Read more
Kohler’s Jim Lewis to Receive 2023 ASA Plumbing Division Award of Excellence Thursday, October 5, 2023 The American Supply Association’s Plumbing Division is pleased to announce Kohler Co. Vice President and General Manager Business Services Jim Lewis is the recipient of the 2023 Plumbing Division Award of Excellence. Read more
Social Media Having Big Impact on Recruiting Landscape Thursday, October 5, 2023 In 1997, Bolt and Six Degrees were the first social networking sites launched. Bolt was a platform for 15-20-year-olds to use for email, voicemail, message boards and instant messaging. Six Degrees was created to help people connect with people they didn’t know. Read more
Washington Weekly - October 5 Thursday, October 5, 2023 Done Deal, Motion to Vacate & What Happens Next Read more
ASA-U Trainer’s Forum Reveals New Strategies, Solutions Thursday, September 28, 2023 Once again, The ASA University Trainer's Best Practice Forum was a resounding success, spanning two enriching half-days with active engagement from members throughout the event. Read more
ASA Distributor Members Report Double-Digit Spike from July to August in Sales Growth Thursday, September 28, 2023 Respondents reported median year-over-year sales growth of 2% for August 2023 vs. 2022. Read more
Washington Weekly - September 21 Thursday, September 21, 2023 ASA on Capitol Hill, House Party & Motion to Vacate Read more
New ASA Tool to Connect Jobseekers to Member Companies – Are You Ready? Thursday, September 21, 2023 In the coming weeks, ASA will be launching Phase II of Project Talent including a new tool aimed at directing jobseekers to member company websites. Read more
Collins Companies’ Tuohey to receive 2023 ASA IPD Award of Excellence Thursday, September 14, 2023 Former ASA president to be honored at NIBCO IPD Breakfast at NETWORK2023 in Orlando. Read more
Washington Weekly - September 14 Thursday, September 14, 2023 ASA on the Hill & Two Things to Watch Read more
ASA Seeks Input from Nearly 30,000 Contractors Thursday, September 14, 2023 Earlier this week, ASA launched its first Voice of the Contractor survey to nearly 30,000 plumbing and mechanical and industrial/mechanical pipe, valves and fittings contractors throughout the country. Read more
WSA Members Agree to Merge with ASA Thursday, September 7, 2023 WSA, recognizing their responsibility to their members to provide programs and services they desire have decided to turn over those functions to ASA. Read more
ASA University’s Master of Distribution Management Program Reimagined Thursday, September 7, 2023 As members grapple with attracting talented workers to their businesses, the ongoing need to develop professional, insightful, and effective leaders is even more pronounced. Read more
Washington Weekly - September 7 Thursday, September 7, 2023 The Senate Returns & Don't Mess with Texas Read more
ASA Attends Recent Buying Group Meetings Thursday, August 31, 2023 ASA staff members had the opportunity to attend the recent IMARK and TCG buying group summer meetings where they met with members of those groups and gained greater insights on the issues they are facing. Read more
ASA Trainer Survey 2023: Trends, Challenges, and Hot Topics Thursday, August 31, 2023 Each year, ASA University reaches out to our member companies to find out more about their training needs and challenges. Read more
Capturing Seasoned Employee Knowledge: A Case Study with FW Webb Thursday, August 24, 2023 Trainers recognize the need to capture seasoned employee expertise – but how? Read more
ASA Members Report July Sales Decline Thursday, August 24, 2023 40% of the respondents reported a decline in year-over-year sales for July. Read more
Washington Weekly - August 17 Thursday, August 17, 2023 What to Expect When You’re Expecting… Read more
Transition to Low-Global Warming Potential (GWP) Refrigerants Thursday, August 17, 2023 Information to Help Communications with Local Code Officials. Read more
The Case for Standardizing Product Data Sharing Thursday, August 17, 2023 ASA volunteers discussed the state of the practice when obtaining digital product data from manufacturers to be utilized by distributors. Read more
Washington Weekly - August 10 Thursday, August 10, 2023 Department of Energy & House and Senate Updates Read more
Washington Weekly - August 3 Thursday, August 3, 2023 Inflation Reduction Act Rebates, Water Heater NOPR & More Read more
Washington Weekly - July 27 Thursday, July 27, 2023 Appropriations Bills, NDAA, Farm Bill & More Read more
ASA Leadership Keeps Focus on Navigating the Future During Recent Executive Committee Meeting Thursday, July 27, 2023 The ASA Executive Committee and senior staff met several weeks ago to review the progress the association is making. Read more
ASA Distributor Members Report a Rough Month but Sees Growth in YTD Sales Thursday, July 27, 2023 Respondents reported essentially flat sales (+0.1%). Year-to-date sales through June 2023 increased 5% vs. 2022. Read more
ASA University Empowers Success Thursday, July 20, 2023 Three Case Studies - Bruce Supply, Silver Creek Supply, and White Star Supply Read more
New Model Code Development Cycles Begin Thursday, July 20, 2023 Every three years, model building codes governing plumbing and PVF are renewed and adopted by federal, state and local regulatory and legislative bodies as enforceable requirements. Read more
ASA Teams Take to the Road to Meet with Members Thursday, July 20, 2023 For years, ASA team members have traveled the nation to meet with members in what has been dubbed the “ASA Member Blitz.” Read more
Washington Weekly - July 12 Thursday, July 13, 2023 Congress is Back, NDAA, Farm Bill & More! Read more
ASA Sponsors SkillsUSA Plumbing Competition Thursday, July 13, 2023 PHCC Educational Foundation recently announced the six plumbing students who received top honors in the plumbing competition during the annual SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference. Read more
Maloney and Grimm to Receive Fred V. Keenan Lifetime Achievement Award Thursday, July 13, 2023 The prestigious ASA Fred V. Keenan Lifetime Achievement Award is presented to individuals with a long history of service and dedication to our industry. Read more
ASA’s Emerging Leaders Provides Valuable Programming to the Industry’s Next Generation Thursday, July 6, 2023 Coming off a record-setting attendance last month at EMERGE2023, attendees were asked what they value most about being ASA members. Read more
Carbon Steel Fitting and Flange Sales Still Strong Thursday, July 6, 2023 Although aggressive pricing and inventory concerns continue to drive the market down, especially for larger orders. Read more
Washington Weekly - July 5 Thursday, July 6, 2023 Department of Energy Regulations, Recess & Fundraising Read more
ASA University: The Business Case for Learning Management Systems Thursday, July 6, 2023 With the prevalence of training within any company, having a way to offer, manage and track what training is required, what training is needed, or what training is desired, is an essential part of a strong training program. Read more
Washington Weekly - June 27 Thursday, June 29, 2023 Appropriations, Energy & Water, and More! Read more
ASA Research Uncovers Industry Perceptions from Job Seekers Thursday, June 29, 2023 ASA recently commissioned a research project to, in part, understand the perceptions job seekers have when considering the PHCP and PVF industry. Read more
ASA Distributor Sales Figures Rebound in May Thursday, June 29, 2023 Industry Insights reports a median sales increase of 5% for May 2023 vs. May 2022. Read more
Washington Weekly - June 22 Thursday, June 22, 2023 Updates on Ways and Means and appropriations Read more
ASA Northeast Summit attendees talk data, path to market, social media and more best practices Thursday, June 22, 2023 The best practices roundtable session at the 2023 ASA Northeast Summit produced productive discussions on top-of-mind industry topics. Read more
2023 ASA Operating Performance Report Thursday, June 22, 2023 Distributors post strong sales gains Read more
Washington Weekly - June 14 Wednesday, June 14, 2023 Tax Markups, Internal Debate & Cooking with Gas Read more
ASA University Serves CIPH Members with New Partnership Wednesday, June 14, 2023 ASA University is proud to announce an educational partnership with the Canadian Institute of Plumbing and Heating (CIPH). Read more
ASA Helps Defeat Unnecessary Packaging Bill in California Wednesday, June 14, 2023 Last week a key bill that would have had a detrimental effect on members in-state, as well as nationally, was removed from consideration. Read more
The Six Attributes of Super-Profit Companies Thursday, June 8, 2023 Laser focus is the key to your goals Read more
Three Tips to Making the Most of Your Recruiting with Indeed Thursday, June 8, 2023 Using third-party tools like Indeed is equally critical in expanding a firm’s recruitment effectiveness. Read more
PVF Update: Carbon Steel Pricing Hits Headwinds Thursday, June 8, 2023 Carbon steel pricing has hit some headwinds that are putting pressure on pricing recently. Read more
ASA & HARDI Applaud PHCC for Reversal of Discount Program Thursday, June 8, 2023 Last year it came to light that the PHCC National Association had negotiated a discount program for its contractor members with one of its supplier members, Home Depot/HD Supply. Read more
ASA University Helps Distributors Leverage Manufacturer Training Thursday, June 1, 2023 Did you know ASA University offers manufacturer training that is entirely FREE for ASA members? Read more
Washington Weekly - May 30 Thursday, June 1, 2023 We Have a Debt Limit Deal, ASA on 199A and More Read more
Emerging Leaders Talk Best Practices in Savannah Wednesday, May 24, 2023 One of the major highlights of the 2023 ASA Emerging Leaders EMERGE conference in Savannah, Georgia was the annual best practices roundtable sessions. Read more
ASA Distributor Members Report a Record Setting Decline in Sales Since 2021 Wednesday, May 24, 2023 Respondents reported a median sales decline of -1.8% for April 2023 vs. 2022. Read more
Washington Weekly - May 18 Thursday, May 18, 2023 ASA in DC, The Big Meeting: Part 2, & Debt Ceiling Negotiations Read more
The PHCP & PVF Industry is an Ideal Option for Career Seekers Thursday, May 18, 2023 We’ve all heard the stats, an average of 10,000 baby boomers are turning 65 every day and all 76 million boomers will have passed that age by 2030. Read more
Industry Fights Back on Misleading Report on PVC Pipe Thursday, May 11, 2023 A report issued in April 2023 by Beyond Plastics, a project with the mission to “… end plastic pollution everywhere…”, falsely claims that the use of PVC and CPVC pipe in drinking water system pose a significant health and environmental hazard. Read more
ASA Announces 2023 World Plumbing Day Coloring Contest Winners Thursday, May 11, 2023 The American Supply Association is proud to announce the winners of the ASA World Plumbing Day poster contest. Read more
Washington Weekly - May 11 Thursday, May 11, 2023 The Big Meeting, New Regulations for Fleet Trucks & More Read more
Washington Weekly - May 4 Thursday, May 4, 2023 Debt Limit Breakthrough, Government Debt Default & More Read more
ASA Helping Members Supercharge Recruitment Efforts Thursday, May 4, 2023 ASA members continue to face challenges finding talent to meet current needs. Read more
Washington Weekly - April 27 Thursday, April 27, 2023 Debt Limit, Spending, Biden Announcement & More! Read more
SWPD Annual Leadership Conference is a Success Thursday, April 27, 2023 The Southwest Pacific Distributors (SWPD), a regional affiliate of ASA, recently held its annual leadership conference at Indian Wells, California! Read more
ASA Distributor Members Reports Business is Strong, but Not Record Setting Thursday, April 27, 2023 Respondents reported a median sales increase of 1.7% for March 2023 vs. 2022. Read more
Washington Weekly - April 20 Thursday, April 20, 2023 Debt Limit, Sen. Dianne Feinstein, Berkeley Gas Ban Ruling & More! Read more
Manufacturers & Distributors Come Together in Chicago to Discuss Manufacturer Created Product Data Information Sets Thursday, April 20, 2023 During the first week of April, ASA welcomed representatives from seven manufacturers and six distributors to Chicago for round table sessions to facilitate discussion and broaden learnings focused on the topic of manufacturer created product data information sets. Read more
ELEVATE2023 Sets All Time Attendance Record with Over 320 in Charleston Thursday, April 20, 2023 Participation in the Women in Industry annual conference grew by over 45% as the 2023 conference in Charleston, SC set a record attendance. Read more
Training Transformation: ECCO Takes Training to the Next Level with ASA University Thursday, April 13, 2023 Equipment Controls Company, an ASA distributor member based out of Norcross, Georgia, was ready to take training to the next level at their organization. Read more
Why Nickel Pricing Remains Volatile Thursday, April 6, 2023 Prices corrected for nickel and all base materials since the ASA Commodities Report Read more
ASA Members from Across the Country Advocate in Washington D.C. Last Week Thursday, April 6, 2023 Last week, 25 ASA members from across the country descended on Washington to help advocate for issues important to the PHCP/PVF industry. Read more
ASA Members are Invited to Participate in the NAED’s Data Insights Conference at Member Pricing Wednesday, March 29, 2023 The National Association of Electrical Distributors (NAED) is opening registration to those interested ASA members for the same price as NAED members. Read more
ASA Attends University of Innovative Distribution Conference in Indianapolis Wednesday, March 29, 2023 Earlier this month, many ASA members and other professionals in distribution met to learn, connect, and gain insight into best practices at the 2023 University of Innovative Distribution conference in Indianapolis, IN. Read more
Washington Weekly - March 22 Wednesday, March 22, 2023 Budget & Taxes, Healthy H2O Act & More Read more
ASA Talks Benchmarking, Careers Recruitment at The Commonwealth Group Spring Meeting Wednesday, March 22, 2023 ASA staff members were in attendance at The Commonwealth Group 2023 Spring Conference Read more
Product Data Challenges for Distributors: D.Next Creating Quick Links Directory Wednesday, March 22, 2023 At last year’s ASA Strategic Planning Retreat, volunteers discussed the idea of a ‘product data library’ that could be the sole source of manufacturer product data. Read more
ASA Distributor Members Reports Business is Strong, but Not Record Setting Wednesday, March 22, 2023 Respondents reported a median sales increase of 11.5% for February 2023 vs. 2022. Read more
ASA’s Annual Operating Performance Report Enables Distributors to Spot Trends and to Make Actionable Data Driven Decisions Thursday, March 16, 2023 For more than four decades, ASA’s annual Operating Performance Report (OPR) has helped distributors in both the plumbing and industrial/mechanical PVF markets benchmark their company performance against their historical performance as well as against their competitors. Read more
ASA and HVAC Industry Partners Successful in IAPMO Board Petitions on UMC Jim Kendzel, Director of Codes and Standards Thursday, March 9, 2023 Recently, the final stage of the process was completed with the IAPMO Board considering petitions from industry to reconsider decisions reached by the UMC Technical Committee (TC) and the IAPMO Standards Council (SC). Read more
Should We Try to be Enthusiastic for 2023? Thursday, March 2, 2023 The latest PMI tracked a little lower than it was in December and sits at 47.4. This is not miserable as these are still numbers within reach of the expansion zone (readings above 50), but they are still dipping. Read more
Using Employer Branding as a Weapon in the War for Talent Thursday, March 2, 2023 With the unemployment rate at its lowest level in decades, employers across the nation continue to struggle staffing their companies with high-quality talent. Read more
Washington Weekly - March 2 Thursday, March 2, 2023 House Activity, State Water Standards in Schools & More! Read more
NETWORK2023 to Take Place in November in Orlando Tuesday, February 28, 2023 Planning for this year’s event is well underway! Read more
Washington Weekly - February 22 Thursday, February 23, 2023 Work Continues on an Energy (Security) Bill in the House Read more
ASA Distributor Members Report a Solid Start to 2023 Thursday, February 23, 2023 Respondents to ASA’s monthly sales reported a median sales increase of 18% for January 2023 vs. 2022. Read more
ASA Launches New & Improved Website Thursday, February 23, 2023 ASA is proud to announce the launch of a new and exciting website that better reflects the association brand and that of the PHCP & PVF industry. Read more
ASA Member Companies Predict 2023 Increase in eCommerce Sales Tuesday, February 21, 2023 Recent survey dives deep into eCommerce channel development and importance of robust product data as a service differentiator. Read more
ASA Attends ASHRAE Winter Standards Meetings Thursday, February 16, 2023 ASA's Jim Kendzel recently had the opportunity to represent ASA and HARDI at the ASHRAE Winter Meetings held in Atlanta, GA. Read more
ASA is Committed to Engaging ASA Members on Recognizing World Plumbing Day Thursday, February 16, 2023 Every year on March 11th ASA joins with other stakeholders around the world working in the plumbing supply-chain in celebrating WPD. Read more
Volunteers Strengthened ASA’s Strategic Direction at Recent Planning Retreat Thursday, February 16, 2023 Last week in Naples, FL, more than 100 members and staff once again met to keep the association properly focused on the future horizon, reestablish the assumptions that the association is making, what new initiatives the association will need to take and what successes we are making. Read more
ASA Engaged at ASME/CSA Standards Meetings Thursday, February 2, 2023 ASA's Director of Codes and Standards represented the members of ASA at the recent meetings of the CSA and ASME. Read more
Washington Weekly - February 1 Thursday, February 2, 2023 Debt Summit, 2024 Election Updates & More Read more
ASA University Enhances Training Accountability with Free Manager Dashboard in Brightspace Thursday, February 2, 2023 Implementing and maintaining a training program is no small task. Read more
Washington Weekly - January 4, 2023 Tuesday, January 3, 2023 No Decision Yet on Speaker of the House Read more
ASA Distributor Members Continue to Report Consistent Sales and Inventory Growth Thursday, July 7, 2022 While year-to-year comparisons strong, previous-month comps more modest. Read more
ASA distributor members report strong March sales numbers Friday, April 29, 2022 Significant price inflation cited among factors; Recession forthcoming? Read more
ASA announces 2022 World Plumbing Day poster contest winners Thursday, April 28, 2022 The American Supply Association is proud to announce the winners of the first ASA World Plumbing Day poster contest. Read more