As we move through 2022, it’s been refreshing to see exhibit halls full, meetings in conference rooms rather than Zoom rooms, and even the hustle and bustle on our highways as many workers return to their offices. The future looks much more optimistic.

Founded in 1949, Western Steel and Plumbing is a leading distributor of plumbing and HVAC products with two locations in Bismarck and Minot, North Dakota. 

Jeff MacDowell, director of Luxury Products Group (LPG) attended the 2022 IMARK Summer Invitational alongside exclusive brands Australian Designer Faucets and Current. IMARK members from across the country were invited to attend and were able to learn more about what the LPG strategic initiatives have to offer. 

The work highlighted in the first report was inspired by Beveridge’s travel across the country during two seasons of the We Supply America tour, when he visited dozens of distributors and saw firsthand the challenges that leadership is facing.

APR Supply Co. proudly hosted its 20^th annual Buying Show in Hershey, PA on August 10^th. Prior to the show, APR continued its Centennial celebration by recognizing some of the top partners throughout the year. 

ASA member volunteers play an active role in establishing the association’s strategic plan by identifying the most pressing issues facing our industry and determining how to respond, and bring a unique perspective and a specific point of reference, which is critical to ASA’s ability to offer the most relevant programs and services to help our members thrive.

Knowing these are the expectations we all put on our work travel, we pushed hard to create a conference at this year's NETWORK that we believe is worthy of your very valuable time.

ASA’s 2022 Operating Performance Report for distributors is now available.

Benjamin Supply was started by Anton Benjamin, and then brothers Marty and Sid Berman bought the business in 1950. It was Marty’s wife Ruth and her son Mark Berman that transformed the company into the institution that it is today. 

Hotel space is filling up fast for the industry’s biggest event of the year, ASA’s NETWORK2022, which takes place Nov. 9-11 at the Fairmont Millennium Park Hotel in downtown Chicago.