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Meet ASA's incoming president Chris Fasano

Well-respected executive represents the fourth generation of family ownership at Waterbury, Connecticut-based Torrco.

Mike Miazga

November 3, 2020

Chris Fasano’s path to Waterbury, Connecticut-based PHCP-PVF distributor Torrco involves the courtroom — in a good way.

Election update from ASA Government Affairs Director, Steve Rossi

November 2, 2020

A pandemic, a Supreme Court appointment, mail-in ballots, economic uncertainty and a lost laptop have turned the national conversation on its head — and continues create fluidity in a number of races across the country.

ASA announces partnership with MICHELIN

Program can save member companies up to 31% off list price on tires.

October 29, 2020

The American Supply Association announces a new partnership with MICHELIN Tire that will provide savings for member companies on tire purchases.

Virtual roundtables: Here they come!

October 29, 2020

The Emerging Leaders division was certainly looking forward to offering another successful Spring Forum full of networking, educational content and industry insight this past May in Nashville.

ASA announces 2020 Safety Award winners

Recipients chosen from record number of entrants; 3 distributors and 3 manufacturers honored.

October 28, 2020

At its recent NETWORK2020 Virtual event, the American Supply Association revealed the winners of its 2020 ASA Safety Award. The award program is administered by the ASA Safety Committee, and enjoyed record participation this year.

ASA launches PROJECT TALENT careers platform

Member companies now have access to robust multimedia resources to help secure the industry’s future talent.

October 21, 2020

At its well-received NETWORK2020 Virtual conference last week, the American Supply Association officially introduced its PROJECT TALENT careers platform squarely aimed at solving the current and future industry workforce challenges.

ASA members report Q3 sales growth

ASA member distributors report an average sales growth of 2.5% and a median sales growth of 4.1% in Q3.

October 19, 2020

Respondents to ASA’s quarterly Pulse report survey reported a median 1% growth in calendar year-to-date sales as of Sept. 30, 2020 vs. 2019. Half the respondents reported changes between -3.9% to +5% for year-to-date sales as of Sept. 30, 2020 vs. 2019.

Bradford White and industry associations urge skilled trades employers to focus on recruiting next generation of talent

October 12, 2020

Industry experts share a concern about the demographics for manufacturing, distribution and skilled trades jobs.

Project Talent gives ASA members an abundance of career resources

October 12, 2020

ASA has partnered with Boston-headquartered advertising agency Harger Howe to create Project Talent, one of three major initiatives in ASA’s Building One Future platform. Project Talent was officially unveiled to ASA members during Day 1 of ASA’s NETWORK2020 Virtual conference.