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LIXIL surpasses 100M milestone in global sanitation access through SATO

In collaboration with a diverse range of partners, LIXIL is focused on creating sanitation markets in global economies and rural communities.

March 3, 2026

Approximately 1.7 billion people do not have basic hygiene services at home. The human cost is devastating: more than 1,000 children under the age of five die every day from diseases spread by unsafe drinking water, poor sanitation, and inadequate hygiene.

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A practical way to scale CRM readiness in distribution

February 27, 2026

Customer Relationship Management systems are often sold as a technology decision. In reality, CRM success or failure has far more to do with people, processes, and organizational readiness than with software features.

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ASA University’s Year in Review: Most used courses, MDM milestones

February 26, 2026

ASA members stayed busy in 2025, taking full advantage of ASA University’s tools and training to boost employee performance and drive profitability across their businesses. This year also marked a return to some familiar training trends, with members gravitating back toward foundational product knowledge.

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ASA’s Project Talent: Building momentum in workforce development

February 26, 2026

ASA members have consistently identified attracting talent as one of their most pressing concerns. National labor studies conducted by ASA confirm what members experience, including retirements outpacing new hires, and traditional recruiting methods alone are no longer enough. These concerns were reinforced during ASA’s 2025 LEAD Strategic Leadership Summit in early 2025, where volunteers emphasized the need for stronger outward-facing efforts to elevate the industry’s profile and attract new talent.

HARDI applauds house passage of legislation to repeal regional standards installation date requirement

February 26, 2026

On February 25, 2026, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Don’t Mess with my Home Appliances Act, 217-190 with bipartisan votes. HARDI applauds the passage of legislation to repeal the use of the date of installation as the compliance deadline for regional energy efficiency standards.

Joseph Gresham joins Rinnai America Corporation as vice president of innovation

Greshem has experience in HVAC, residential applications, drinking water systems and more.

February 25, 2026

In this role, Joe will lead Rinnai America's Innovation organization, providing strategic direction for innovation, product strategy, and technology advancement across North America.

HARDI and PHCC file Supreme Court brief to protect consumer choice in home heating

February 25, 2026

At issue are DOE’s efficiency standards that would require furnaces and some commercial water heaters to change venting features to accommodate condensation caused by fuel combustion. HARDI and its partners argue that the DOE’s action undermines long-standing statutory protections designed to preserve consumer choice and maintain access to affordable and reliable heating options, particularly in replacement situations that do not meet the more complex venting requirements.

Carr Company acquires North Carolina-based Ludwig, Smith & Walker

February 23, 2026

LSW and Carr Company already share several manufacturers and customers, creating immediate operational synergies. Many builders and contractors served by Carr Company operate across both Florida and the Carolinas, supporting a more integrated regional approach.

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Everyone starts somewhere; leaders are built over time

Are your rising stars involved with ASA’s Emerging Leaders group?

Kip Miller President and CEO of Eastern Industrial Supplies

February 23, 2026

The Emerging Leaders Division of ASA continues to gain momentum, so much so that the Advisory Group met this past summer near O’Hare Airport in Chicago to chart its future, one that includes a pivot to year-round programming for industry up-and-comers, while still presenting the group’s annual EMERGE education, best practices, and networking forum.