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 Wednesday, January 4, 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