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Chris Fasano: Training and ASA University can position your company to win the future

More than 100 leading distributors now active in ASA-U.

July 9, 2021

So what do 130 leading PHCP-PVF distributors all have in common? They are all engaged in taking advantage of the continually growing value that ASA University offers to train their teams.

Natalie Forster: A busy contractor

Lumber price and real estate availability challenges drive construction industry focus to remodels.

Natalie Forster

July 9, 2021

If you’ve talked to a contractor recently, chances are they told you how busy they are.

A Consolidated family

Consolidated Supply Co.’s The Fixture Gallery named 2021 Showroom of the Year.

Natalie Forster

July 8, 2021

Consolidated Supply Co.’s The Fixture Gallery named 2021 Showroom of the Year. 93-year-old Tigard, Oregon-based plumbing distributor, Consolidated Supply Co., was founded during tough times — in 1928 during The Great Depression.

ASA launching Project VITALITY growth readiness assessment tool this month

July 8, 2021

Several years ago, ASA volunteer leaders were challenged with identifying three key issues that will affect members over the next decade.

Made in America: PHCP-PVF Products Manufactured in the USA

Celebrating some PHCP-PVF manufacturers that choose American manufacturing.

Natalie Forster

July 8, 2021

According to data published by the United Nations Statistics Division, by 2019 China accounted for 28.7 percent of global manufacturing — more than 10% ahead of the U.S. Manufacturing products in the states comes with a set of challenges, but it also offers benefits for consumers and the U.S. economy.

ASA Washington weekly update

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

July 7, 2021

After Congress returns from its July 4th recess next week, legislation will start to move on several fronts. First, committees will be drafting bills pertaining to the bipartisan infrastructure package, that the White House signaled its support for last week.

Sonnhalter partners with Habitat for Humanity for 12th annual Tool Drive

July 7, 2021

Sonnhalter is partnering with Habitat for Humanity again for its twelfth annual Sonnhalter Tool Drive. In the past decade, Sonnhalter has raised more than $310,000 worth in donations for the organization.

Ferguson consumer study reinforces bidet and touchless trends

July 7, 2021

Ferguson asked consumers to share their views to better understand how the pandemic impacted trends in home renovation.

Jeff Valles: Expand your reach

It’s time to make your website the go-to decorative plumbing authority.

Jeff Valles

July 6, 2021

The internet is just as accessible to a builder with an office one block from your showroom as it is for a builder hundreds of miles away. Popular e-commerce sites do not think of regional boundaries when they create business plans. These digital companies focus on market segments that can be located anywhere — anywhere the internet reaches.

Winsupply acquires Simon's Supply Co.

July 6, 2021

Winsupply has completed the purchase of Simon’s Supply Co. Simon’s Supply is one of the oldest and most established plumbing and heating distributors in Southeastern Massachusetts and adjacent Rhode Island.