As the industry’s only national trade association, the American Supply Association is uniquely positioned to be the voice of the industry. With that comes the responsibility to want the ball when it comes to advocating positions that will benefit our members and the industry as a whole.
Family business takes on a new meaning when you walk into Addison, Illinois-based Porter Pipe & Supply. Visitors, longtime customers and brand-new team members alike say they feel a welcoming, family-like energy throughout the company’s locations — no matter which of its five branches you’re in.
Think about the most difficult conversations that vendors and wholesalers can have as we work together to drive profitable growth. Don’t you wish you had an antidote to make those difficult conversations easier – and more successful?
As the PHCP-PVF industry is facing an expected 100,000 retired skilled workers over the next 10 years, attracting the next generation is more important than ever.
The focus of WII is empowering women by providing them with the opportunity to connect — through practical guidance, direction and education to reach their individual and company’s professional goals. Even more important, WII has become a great example that we can display to women who are considering joining our industry of the exciting careers that are being built by women in our industry.
ASA’s Women in Industry division annual event will take place virtually April 20 to 23. Since its inception in 2016, ELEVATE has grown to bring more than 200 women from the PHCP-PVF industry together each year for an event full of inspiring educational sessions, networking and fun.