The problem with $80 per-barrel oil Morris R. Beschloss September 28, 2017 The emergence of U.S.-based hydraulic fracturing (fracking) having become cost-effective.Read More
HARDI distributors report 19.4% revenue increase August 31, 2017 The average annualized growth for the 12 months through April 2017 is 9.4%. Read More
U.S. oil exports reach record levels Morris R. Beschloss August 24, 2017 Has Saudi Arabia’s Mideast dominance shrunk? Read More
Latest industry report confirms profitability and sales growth is mixed August 24, 2017 The American Supply Association’s Operating Performance Report (OPR) is the most comprehensive compilation of financial data for the PHCP and industrial PVF wholesale-distribution industry.Read More
PVF insiders provide mid-year industry report card Mike Miazga August 8, 2017 PVF insiders paint a more positive marketplace outlook going forward, but still with a hint of caution sprinkled in. Read More
Natural gas to the rescue Morris R. Beschloss July 20, 2017 Ship owners and builders alike are putting their hopes on an anticipated surge in future substantial natural-gas shipment expansion. Read More
Oil and natural gas optimism Morris R. Beschloss June 15, 2017 Although the timing of the oil and natural gas price squeezes came about simultaneously, their cause is separate. Read More
HD Supply sells Waterworks business division June 12, 2017 HD Supply said it entered into a definitive agreement to sell its Waterworks Business Unit to Clayton, Dubilier & Rice. Read More
ASA distributors report February sales increase May 25, 2017 ASA member distributors reported a median sales increase of 1.9% for the month ending Feb. 28, compared to the same month in 2016. Read More
