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The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has always been at the forefront of ensuring the health and safety of workers across various industries.

Maybe the most meaningful but unexpected benefits I’ve found in serving as your ASA president this year is the opportunity to learn about the rich history of our industry and our association.

The Teamsters Union, which represents about 340,000 workers at UPS, has been in negotiation with the package carrier in hopes to avoid a potential strike.

In the 2021 State of the Industrial PVF market feature, the industrial PVF sector was facing a set of challenges that market experts described as “the perfect storm.”

This special eBook brings together our excellent editorial staff plus all of our industry’s top writers and columnists – the All Stars!

As reported last month, respondents to ASA’s monthly sales survey reported a median sales decline in year-over-year sales. Fast forward a month, and Industry Insights notes it is encouraging to see respondents bounce back in May

The best practices roundtable session at the recent 2023 ASA NORTHEAST Summit held at the Hilton Boston Back Bay produced an hour of productive discussions on top-of-mind industry topics.

As ASA continues to monitor and act on California’s legislative and regulatory activities – recently a key bill that would have had a detrimental effect on members in-state, as well as nationally, was removed from consideration.

The 2023 ASA annual Operating Performance Report reported a 14.9% after-tax return on assets and a 28% after-tax return on net worth, compared to 15.6% and 26.4% respectively in the previous years.

Kohler Co., founded in 1873, has forged a legacy of creating industry-transforming innovations for kitchen and bath spaces, energy resiliency products, luxury hospitality experiences and major championship golf over the past 150 years.