Wondering how your distributor firm's financial metrics compare to other industries? Industry Insights has created an exclusive document for ASA members, outlining ASA-member distributor companies' performance benchmarks compared to other distribution industries.
Registration for the inaugural ASA Central Summit is now open. ASA is bringing together distributors, manufacturers and manufacturers’ reps from Minnesota to Texas and Colorado to Illinois, to form this new, expanded ASA Central region networking and educational event.
The PVF/PHCP industry is struggling to acquire talent due to a high number of upcoming retirements and a shortage of new workers. This shortage is a concern for ASA members and is not unique to the industry, making the battle for skilled workers even more intense.
Before Amazon, buying something online was unimaginable. Amazon changed the game by offering 2-day delivery and forcing retailers to adapt. You can't beat Amazon by copying their tactics. You need to offer something different.
Read the latest report on the sales performance of 2023, revealing a challenging year for the economy. Find out more about the trends that shaped the year and the industries that were impacted the most.
Throughout 2024, the construction industry is anticipating slowdowns in several sectors, and distributors are preparing for a good year, but not one that mirrors the record numbers of 2022 and 2023.
Jim Kendzel was appointed to serve as a voting member on two key ASHRAE standards committees having a direct impact on both the PHCP and PVF supply chains.
ASA recently interviewed Jerry DeMoss of Elkhart, Indiana-based Mid-City Supply, to find out how his role as training champion impacted their training and development.
PHCP-PVF experts remain positive for the outlook of this year, citing technology advancement, housing demand and the societal push toward greenhouse gas emission elimination as reasons for expected growth.