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ASA D.NEXT Innovation Lab reveals first market research project results

Revealing study contrasts distributor and contractor expectations.

December 9, 2020

During the American Supply Association’s recent NETWORK2020 Virtual event, attendees were given a live look at the new ASA D.NEXT Innovation Lab housed in Research Park on the campus of the University of Illinois in Urbana-Champaign.

ASA D.NEXT Innovation Lab reveals first market research project results

Revealing study contrasts distributor and contractor expectations.

December 9, 2020

During the American Supply Association’s recent NETWORK2020 Virtual event, attendees were given a live look at the new ASA D.NEXT Innovation Lab housed in Research Park on the campus of the University of Illinois in Urbana-Champaign. ASA Vice President of Innovation Beth Ladd not only gave attendees a rundown of the lab’s purpose and short- and long-term visions, but also, with the help of D.NEXT team members, unveiled findings from the lab’s first research project.

7 leadership lessons women can learn from First Supply's Katie Poehling Seymour

Amy Souders

December 8, 2020

Women in Industry co-founder recently honored with Alice A. Martin Woman on the Year Award.

Columbia Specialty Co. announces sale to Tri Star Industrial

December 7, 2020

Columbia Specialty Company, headquartered in Long Beach, California announced the sale of its assets to Phoenix, Arizona-based Tri Star Industrial.

From the ASA President

Don't just get in the game: Go all in!

Bill Glockner

December 2, 2020

My final urging to you is that you don’t stop getting involved with ASA just there, and that you go beyond participating to volunteering to help with ASA programs either at the regional or national level.

HARDI distributors report 2% revenue increase through October

December 1, 2020

HARDI released its monthly TRENDS report, showing the average sales performance by HARDI distributors was an increase of 2% during October 2020.

AD Decorative Brands annual meeting celebrates success

Members reflect on adapting through adversity.

December 1, 2020

AD hosted its Decorative Brands Division 2020 virtual annual meeting, the last of AD’s seven fall meetings that shifted to virtual, from Nov. 17 – 19, 2020. During the meeting, a record-breaking 175 attendees from 66 members and suppliers gathered virtually to network and invest in valuable relationships.

Southern Pipe and Supply Great Place to Work

Southern Pipe and Supply named Top 100 Workplace by Fortune Magazine

November 30, 2020

For an outstanding fourth time in five years, Southern Pipe & Supply, headquartered in Meridian, MS, has been named to the “Top 100 Best Medium-Sized Companies to Work for in America” list by Fortune magazine.

Natalie Forster: The pro connection

There’s no replacing the expertise of our industry’s pros.

Natalie Forster

November 30, 2020

When end-user customers experience a plumbing crisis in their homes, the first thing on their mind is how to fix it as quickly as possible. Getting the issue fixed from a pro they trust will do a good job is likely a very close second.

Mike Miazga: ASA steps up in time of industry need

Mike Miazga

November 25, 2020

To state the obvious, 2020 has been a challenging year for all of us whether we’re talking personally dealing with the many ramifications of the pandemic or from a professional/business standpoint.