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ASA's Jim Kendzel appointed voting member for important IAPMO committee

New standard covers alternate water source systems for multi-family, residential and commercial use.

March 19, 2021

American Supply Association Director of Codes and Standards Jim Kendzel, MPH, CAE, has been appointed as a voting member to the new International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO) Technical Subcommittee Z1324.

ASA distributor members report mixed sales results in January

merican Supply Association’s monthly Pulse sales report survey reported sales declines of 2.1% for January 2021 compared to January 2020.

March 18, 2021

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A total of 43% of respondents reported decreasing gross margin percentages for January 2021 vs. January 2020.

ASA Washington weekly update

ASA joined its coalition allies in sighing two letters.

March 17, 2021

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The House and Senate are in session this week.

ASA voices support for GHG emission reduction programs

The association supports reduction programs that are flexible and based on consumer choice.

March 16, 2021

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ASA members are continuously working to manufacture and distribute new higher-efficiency equipment that improves consumer comfort without compromising consumer choice, product quality or safety, while continuing to reduce CO2 emissions.

ASA members only webinar: Economic update with Dr. Chris Kuehl

Return of inflation? What it might mean for the construction sector.

March 15, 2021

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ASA Chief Economist Dr. Chris Kuehl returns with his monthly ASA economic update webinar.

Bruce Merrifield: Minnow division and data-free beliefs

Don’t waste time and resources on the wrong customers.

Bruce Merrifield

March 12, 2021

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Customer-profitability analytics provide many insights for distributors. A common opportunity is an accumulated sea of small, unprofitable accounts: Minnows!

MRC Global announces new President and CEO

March 11, 2021

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MRC Global announced the appointment of Rob Saltiel as president and chief executive officer and as a member of the company's board of directors effective as of March 15, 2021, succeeding Andrew Lane, who previously announced his retirement plans.

ASA Washington weekly update

The House and Senate are in session this week.

March 10, 2021

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With the passage of the American Rescue Plan, attention will turn to several Democratic initiatives, including a new infrastructure bill.

March Supply House Times Movers and Shakers

March 9, 2021

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Stanley Graser has been appointed director of plumbing to oversee F. W. Webb’s markets within New York City’s five boroughs, New Jersey and Pennsylvania.