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Sioux Chief mourns passing of Michael Dean Stallings

August 16, 2021

Stallings was diagnosed with cancer in May of this year. He fought courageously, but with his wife by his side, he ultimately succumbed to his illness on July 28.

ASA webinar with Industry Insights' Tom Noon

August 16, 2021

Five key financial metrics to help your company thrive and survive any crisis.

What you need to know about welding

Welding offers immediate challenges and long-term opportunities for suppliers.

Breton Hampel Jason Carroll

August 11, 2021

Over its 100-year history, welding has become one of the most essential technical skills in manufacturing and fabrication. The process of using high-temperature, electrical-powered heat to fuse two pieces of metal or synthetic material has been incorporated throughout the industry in an increasingly wide variety of applications that rely on a range of tools and techniques.

How AI can increase distributors' inside sales effectiveness

Artificial intelligence helps sales teams make targeted sales efforts post-COVID.

Benj Cohen

August 11, 2021

According to a recent McKinsey report, more than 90% of B2B companies have shifted to a virtual or hybridized sales model due to COVID-19. Though dramatic, this shift reveals an emerging trend away from face-to-face sales.

FourMation Sales celebrates 20 years

Just getting started: Minnesota-based rep celebrates 20 years of success through commitment to wholesale-distribution.

Natalie Forster

August 10, 2021

Rogers, Minnesota-based manufacturers' rep firm, FourMation Sales was built from scratch. Twenty years later, it is celebrating success through challenging times by charging ahead, focused on building up the company for decades to come.

Mike Miazga: PHCP-PVF industry winds of change

Ample networking, best practices resources available to ASA members.

Mike Miazga

August 6, 2021

After you get done reading the flurry of activity occurring at ASA as we head into the late summer/early fall part of the calendar, I want to direct your attention to two other ASA-related expertly written pieces in this issue that all companies in this supply chain should read.

State of the industrial PVF industry: The perfect storm

PVF heavy-weights discuss top challenges facing industrial sector.

Natalie Forster

August 6, 2021

The industrial PVF sector is facing a set of challenges that market experts describe as “the perfect storm.” Top concerns among pros in the industrial sector include commodity price increases, tariffs and trade disruption, freight inflation, fleet shortages and — of course — the ongoing lack of skilled labor.

ASA accepting applications for annual safety award

August 3, 2021

Each year, ASA honors members in recognition of their outstanding performance in safety excellence with the ASA Safety Award.

Pfister launches ‘American Plumber Stories’ docuseries

August 2, 2021

“American Plumber Stories” aims to promote the plumbing trade to the next generation of professionals. The show highlights the stories of plumbers around the nation, including how they got started in the plumbing trade and the passion they have for their profession.

Chris Fasano: Position your business to emerge as a market leader

One of the reasons I have committed my time to ASA might surprise you.

Chris Fasano

August 2, 2021

Yes, I want to give back to the industry. Yes, I want to have my voice heard on the “big” issues. But probably the biggest reason is that through ASA, I have the opportunity to interact with other distributors, and I get to learn what sets highly successful business owners apart from everyone else.