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AD six month financial results show record numbers

August 2, 2021

AD reported its member sales in the first six months of 2021 were $28.1 billion, an increase of 30% across its 13 divisions and three countries. Same-store sales were up 17%. Purchases by member companies from AD supplier partners were up 34%. Net distributions to its members were up 37%.

LPG welcomes new Director of Marketing

July 29, 2021

Luxury Products Group (LPG) announced that Leigha Lugo has been named director of marketing.

Natalie Forster: A noble calling

We Supply America tour works to tell the true story of independent distribution.

Natalie Forster

July 28, 2021

Since Memorial Day this year, Dirk Beveridge, distribution expert and founder of UnleashWD — a design, innovation and strategy firm that helps distributors become market leaders — has been touring the U.S. in his 38-foot RV visiting independent distributors across various industries.

Watts introduces new Product Specialist for backflow prevention and risers

July 27, 2021

Matthew Baranuk has joined Watts as product specialist for backflow preventers and risers.

LIXIL Americas, Tools & Tiaras hold skilled-trade summer camp for girls

July 26, 2021

Tools & Tiaras is an organization dedicated to advancing the interest of young girls and women who want to pursue careers in traditionally male-dominated trade professions.

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

July 26, 2021

I recently came across an interesting webinar that caused me to think about the mindset of running your business as if you were preparing to sell it. That’s probably controversial to some readers! Some owners might initially take a defensive posture, “I’m not selling. Why would I think that way?”

DOE proposes to reverse showerhead rule in favor of ASA position

Jim Kendzel

July 23, 2021

On Friday, July 16, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) issued a notice proposing to revise the current definition of “showerhead” adopted on Dec. 16, 2020, by reinstating the prior definition of “showerhead.”

APR Supply Co. named one of the 50 fastest growing companies in central PA

July 23, 2021

APR Supply Co. announced that it is has been named to the Central Penn Business Journal’s 25th annual list of the Top 50 Fastest Growing Companies in Central Pennsylvania.

ASA Washington weekly update

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

July 22, 2021

On July 7, the California Senate Environmental Quality Committee passed AB 100 (with author’s amendments) unanimously, a bill that regulates the manufacture and sale of endpoint fixtures that conform to the NSF 61 2020 standard. ASA, along with its coalition partners, has obtained a compromise on the bill.