The word “essential” has taken on a bit of a new meaning since the onset of 2020 and the coronavirus pandemic. When talking about how business behaved throughout the ups and downs of the past 20 months, many mention how thankful they were to be an essential business, and how this title allowed doors to remain open and business to continue.
Steve Rossi, director of government affairs at ASA, along with more than 1,800 engaged ASA members, are largely to thank for that.
The days of manufacturers’ reps hitting the pavement making sales call after sales call are long gone. Today, reps are often taking on reporting, marketing, training, data analytics and through times of disruption, damage control.
Report focuses on driver and warehouse worker pay levels, plus hiring and retention strategies.
November 3, 2021
The American Supply Association recently published the first of two special industry compensation studies. The first study, which focuses on driver and warehouse worker compensation levels, plus also dives into inside and outside sales positions and showroom sales personnel, covers the time period of June 1 through Aug. 31, 2021.
Uponor North America announced a national distribution agreement with Winsupply to stock Uponor PP-RCT piping, fittings and accessories at select Winsupply local companies and two distribution centers across the US.
As Careers in Construction Month draws to a close, Reliance Worldwide Corporation (RWC) continues its investment in the national initiative, which recognizes talent and career development opportunities throughout the building trades. Designed to engage prospective skilled laborers as well as current professionals, RWC remains focused on inspiring others to seek a career in the trades.
AIM/Rwill hold its50th Annual Conference October 12 -15, 2022at the Gaylord Rockies Resort in Aurora/Denver, Colorado. The Association is returning to its roots and where the first Annual Conference was held back in 1973. The theme is "Mission Celebrate."
Ferguson and Explore the Trades, a nonprofit organization with a mission to recruit individuals to the plumbing, heating, cooling and electrical trades,
have partnered to introduce the skilled trades to a new generation. The two organizations came together to create Explore The Trades Skills Lab Built by Ferguson — a program that will provide support to career and technical education high schools across the U.S., as they establish new plumbing and HVAC career pathways.
Eastern Industrial Supplies announced that its 2021 Eastern Cares Charity Classic was a phenomenal success. All of the net proceeds from the tournament – $71,381.42 – were donated to Teleios Ministry and will be used to house, educate and support the children in the care of the Daily Bread Life Children’s Home in Tanzania.
Milwaukee Tool has added its RLS fitting system to its line of press solutions, FORCE LOGIC. The new RLS ACR Press Jaws for M18 FORCE LOGIC press tools will enable contractors to complete HVAC and refrigeration installations with a flame-free, efficient alternative to traditional brazing, the company notes.
Cherne Industries, part of the Oatey Co. family of companies, announced the addition of larger test plug sizes within its I-Series line of Test-Ball, Muni-Ball and Air-Loc pipe plugs. I-Series plugs are built using a robotic manufacturing system that delivers quality, consistency and durability, Cherne notes.