As a group dedicated to examining industry trends and the specific needs of the industrial pipe, valves and fittings market, ASA's IPD enjoys the participation of more than 50 wholesalers and 20 manufacturing companies. Through the input of the IPD Executive Council members, who poll their industry peers on a regular basis, the Division publishes reports on key commodity areas twice annually for the benefit of its members. Reports in the areas of Carbon Steel, Stainless Steel, Fittings and Valves provide a detailed look at what's happening to influence the sales, availability and cost of raw goods in these key areas.
Members of the IPD began to widen their scope in 2003, working with the ASA Education Foundation to ensure that industrial PVF-specific material is included in the product knowledge training tools that the Foundation develops.