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 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