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Tariffs in 2021

Cautious optimism for PVF distributors.

February 3, 2021

While it is hard to predict anything with certainty during these times, there does seem to be agreement that the current tariffs imposed by the United States on steel goods will continue for the foreseeable future.

HARDI distributors report 21.4% revenue increase in December 2020

February 2, 2021

HARDI released its monthly TRENDS report, showing the average sales performance by HARDI distributors was an increase of 21.4% during December 2020.

Masters of Resiliency

PHCP-PVF master distributors dig into supply chain conditions, market status and what the next year may hold.

Natalie Forster

February 1, 2021

Low oil pricing, supply chain disruption and lack of skilled labor are some of the top concerns among master distributors around the county.

Distributors Push Forward

Part two of the annual distributor roundtable focuses on the next generation and long-term success.

Natalie Forster

January 29, 2021

The majority of distributors agreed that while they know the workforce and customer base are aging, they aren’t yet feeling a prominent shift related to business practices and customer habits.

From the ASA President: Chris Fasano

Now’s the time for rational people to step up.

Chris Fasano

January 29, 2021

Now that the dust has settled from the general election and the U.S. Senate runoff election in Georgia, there is no doubt that the 117th Congress will have the closest partisan balance in modern history.

Williams Distributing promotes Jeffrey Beaton to president

January 27, 2021

Williams Distributing announced the promotion of Jeffrey Beaton to president. He will continue his role as chief operating officer while taking on new responsibilities.

AD announces Canada business unit

January 25, 2021

With 28 years of commitment to Canadian independent distributors, and as a sign of its focus on further investment in the Canadian market, AD announced it has made the strategic decision to establish AD Canada as a distinct business unit, serving the more than 150 members of its three Canada-based divisions.

TrueShip by Neuco helps distributors prepare for shipping costs

January 18, 2021

The addition of the TrueShip feature to Neuco’s ordering process has made it easier for counter salespeople to wrap up a sale with their customers. Distributors were previously accustomed to waiting for a final invoice before knowing shipping costs on their orders but now they can see their landed total prior to submitting an order.

Niagara Controls and Collins Niagara consolidate management operations in upstate NY

January 15, 2021

The Collins Companies, an industrial distributors of pipe, valves and fittings and engineered specialties serving the Northeast, announced its decision to fully acquire the assets of Niagara Controls in Buffalo, NY and consolidate the management with their Collins Niagara Division in Syracuse, NY. Joseph A. Clemente, who was the Managing Partner of Niagara Controls, will now provide direction and guidance to both of these Collins’ divisions.

AD member-owners elect 2021 board of directors

January 13, 2021

AD announced that its member-owners have elected two new directors and reelected one director to its 2021 LLC board of directors. More than 120 of AD’s 850 member companies provide leadership on corporate and divisional boards and committees.