Articles Tagged with ''American Supply Association''

The American Supply Association recently joined its more than 90 coalition partners in supporting an extension of the Paycheck Protection Plan loan availability that was due to expire March 31. The Senate overwhelmingly passed the bill 92-7, and earlier this week President Biden signed the bill into law.

Before I get into this month’s key thoughts related to important ASA efforts, I would like to bring to further light the recent unexpected death of longtime respected industry trade journalist Bob Mader.

Each year, the ASA Safety Committee recognizes three wholesaler/distributor member companies and three manufacturing member companies for their high level of worker safety.

The ASA Education Foundation, providing industry-leading education and training services to ASA members, the PHCP-PVF industry and beyond since 1977, recently announced the addition of two team members.

The ASA Plumbing Division Executive Council approved a position statement on the issue which was documented in a March 22, 2021 letter to the California OEHHA.

American Supply Association Director of Codes and Standards Jim Kendzel, MPH, CAE, has been appointed as a voting member to the new International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO) Technical Subcommittee Z1324.

A total of 43% of respondents reported decreasing gross margin percentages for January 2021 vs. January 2020.

The House and Senate are in session this week.

ASA members are continuously working to manufacture and distribute new higher-efficiency equipment that improves consumer comfort without compromising consumer choice, product quality or safety, while continuing to reduce CO2 emissions.

ASA Chief Economist Dr. Chris Kuehl returns with his monthly ASA economic update webinar.