Mike Miazga

Remembering Dottie Ramsey

Iconic former ASA and SWA president universally praised for service to and passion for the industry.

August 20, 2020

Jeff New, president of Elkhart, Indiana-based Mid-City Supply, first met Dottie Ramsey at a WIT buying group meeting in 1998. He immediately gravitated toward one of the industry’s all-time great individuals.

ASA innovates with first-of-its-kind trade show at NETWORK2020 Virtual

Mike Miazga

August 19, 2020

The one thing during the pandemic that I have missed much more than others is the face-to-face interactions that occur throughout our industry. A month prior to the widespread shutdown I was at the massive AHR Expo and KBIS-IBS trade shows and then the legacy WIT and Embassy (now combined as The Commonwealth Group) buying group meetings.

Mike Miazga: ASA members show resiliency during pandemic

Mike Miazga

August 6, 2020

When I think of the word resilient, our first beagle dog immediately comes to mind.

RIDGID-Viega relationship continues to flourish

Pair of industry heavyweights making an impact in PHCP-PVF realm.

Mike Miazga

July 29, 2020

PHCP-PVF manufacturing heavyweights RIDGID and Viega continue to collaborate on solutions aimed at helping professionals do their jobs more efficiently and cost-effectively, thus creating greater opportunities to win more business.

Mike Miazga: Mountainland's Anderson going out on top of game

Mike Miazga

June 29, 2020

When the COVID-19 pandemic hit, Orem, Utah-based Mountainland Supply President and CEO Brent Anderson quickly went on the offensive.

American Pipe’s Howe is one of the industry’s very best

Mike Miazga

June 4, 2020

I know this sounds like a broken record, but our industry is filled with great people. That certainly has been on display during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Johnny Seder to receive ASA IPD Award of Excellence

Former Milwaukee Valve owner revered by peers throughout the industry.

Mike Miazga

June 3, 2020

There is a story in industry circles about the time former Milwaukee Valve owner Johnny Seder had dinner with a contractor customer and that individual’s family. During the meal, it was revealed one of the contractor’s children was interested in attending Johns Hopkins University, but had not heard anything back from the elite institution.

Mike Miazga: Remembering John H. Cook III

Mike Miazga

May 12, 2020

John Cook is a textbook example of how this industry can enrich so many lives.

May Supply House Times Movers and Shakers

Mike Miazga

May 11, 2020

A. O. Smith recently announced Chairman AJITA RAJENDRA is retiring effective May 1. The company’s board of directors elected KEVIN WHEELER as chaiman of the Milwaukee-based water technology company effective upon Rajendra’s retirement.

Remembering John H. Cook III

Mike Miazga

April 23, 2020

The longtime owner of Baltimore, Maryland-based Northeastern Supply and father of 2019 ASA President Steve Cook died on Good Friday at the age of 85. His passing sparked an outpouring of support and memories.