ASA News

ASA mid-year economic update webinar

May 17, 2021

ASA Chief Economist Dr. Chris Kuehl is back with his May economic update webinar for ASA members. This time, Dr. Kuehl will provide a mid-year review and take stock of the 2021 economy.

Mike Miazga: No ordinary lab experiments

Live events return as ASA is hard at work performing research for members.

Mike Miazga

May 6, 2021

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When I was in middle and high school, I always worried about the gas valves that were at my work station during science/chemistry classes. What if an explosion occurred? What if someone left the valve open? Do these things even work?

ASA Washington weekly update

May 5, 2021

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ASA joined other national organizations in a letter supporting the Save Local Business Act. The letter is in support of the Save Local Business Act, which is being reintroduced to serve as a contrast to some provisions of the PRO Act, as well as an Obama Administration rule on what constitutes as a joint employer for purposes of labor organization.

ASA distributors report steep increase in sales compared to one year ago

April 30, 2021

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The American Supply Association’s monthly Pulse sales report shows respondents enjoyed a sales increase of 26.6% for March 2021 vs. March 2020.

ASA University’s MDM program tops 100 students

April 29, 2021

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ASA University’s Master of Distribution Management Program (MDM) reached a milestone of more than 100 students participating in the program, further solidifying the excitement for the future of the PHCP-PVF industry.

ASA adds new Technology Manager CONNECT virtual peer networking group

April 28, 2021

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Technology managers are one of the fastest growing positions in the distribution space, which made this group a natural addition for the 10th CONNECT community.

Robyn Brookhart of Liberty Pumps recipient of 2021 ASA Women in Industry Alice A. Martin Woman of the Year Award

April 19, 2021

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ASA’s Women in Industry division recently announced Bergen, New York-based Liberty Pumps President and Chief Operating Officer Robyn Brookhart is the recipient of the 2021 Alice A. Martin Woman of the Year Award.

ASA part of coalition to support DRIVE-Safe Act

Proposed legislation would help address nation’s growing truck driver shortage.

April 16, 2021

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The American Supply Association is part of a coalition of more than 100 entities showing strong support for the DRIVE-Safe Act (S.659, H.R. 1745) and urging its inclusion in forthcoming legislation.

Attract and retain

PHCP-PVF women discuss how to attract and retain a qualified next generation.

Natalie Forster

April 16, 2021

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As the PHCP-PVF industry is facing an expected 100,000 retired skilled workers over the next 10 years, attracting the next generation is more important than ever.

State of the Oil and Gas Industry

ASA Town Hall interview with API president/CEO tackles cancelation of Keystone XL Pipeline, working with the Biden administration, oil and gas pricing and more.

Mike Miazga

April 14, 2021

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On a recent episode of the American Supply Association’s Town Hall Interview Series, ASA Vice President of Sales and Membership Mike Miazga dove into the latest oil and gas happenings with Mike Sommers, president and CEO of the American Petroleum Institute.