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Elkay joins Plumbing Manufacturers International

May 4, 2021

Elkay announced it has joined Plumbing Manufacturers International (PMI) as one way to prepare for business opportunities and challenges expected to emerge post COVID-19.

ASA distributor members report mixed sales results in January

merican Supply Association’s monthly Pulse sales report survey reported sales declines of 2.1% for January 2021 compared to January 2020.

March 18, 2021

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

ASA members only webinar: Economic update with Dr. Chris Kuehl

Return of inflation? What it might mean for the construction sector.

March 15, 2021

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

ASA members only webinar

An economic update from Chief Economist Dr. Chris Kuehl.

February 17, 2021

ASA Chief Economist Dr. Chris Kuehl is back for his February PHCP-PVF economic update webinar presented by LIXIL.

Bradley Corp. finds handwashing diligence on the decline amidst pandemic

February 11, 2021

The annual Healthy Handwashing Survey from Bradley Corp. queried 1,050 American adults Jan. 11-13, about their handwashing habits, concerns about the coronavirus and flu and their use of public restrooms.

ASA Washington weekly update

Legislative happenings of importance to the PHCP-PVF supply chain.

February 10, 2021

The House is out and the Senate is in session, mainly for committee hearings and the Trump impeachment trial.

ASA Emerging Leaders' EMERGE conference moves later in 2021

Michael Maloney

January 27, 2021

Goodbye 2020, hello fresh start, right? Unfortunately, we aren’t quite out of the woods yet.

PMI wraps up successful virtual conference

Communication, supply chain disruption and COVID-19 among key issues discussed at annual event.

Nicole Krawcke

January 11, 2021

Plumbing Manufacturers International held its first virtual PMI20 Manufacturing Success conference Nov. 10-12.

Natalie Forster: Flipping the script

While work-from-home is the norm for many, NYC rep invests in innovative office space for staff.

Natalie Forster

January 6, 2021

According to Standford News, approximately 42% of Americans are currently working from home. Businesses have been working tirelessly to keep employees safe, many by setting up the needed technology to work remotely.

Economics during uncertainty

2021 economic industry forecast points to strong housing market, continued tariffs and stronger trade relations.

Natalie Forster

December 28, 2020

It’s no secret that 2020 was a year packed with challenges for the PHCP-PVF supply chain. Some areas of our industry, such as the residential construction and remodeling markets have flourished. No matter the market sector, distributors have entered 2021 with high hopes and are searching for answers when it comes the state of the industry.