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ASA joins coalition partners in support of extension of PPP loan availability

April 1, 2021

The American Supply Association recently joined its more than 90 coalition partners in supporting an extension of the Paycheck Protection Plan loan availability that was due to expire March 31. The Senate overwhelmingly passed the bill 92-7, and earlier this week President Biden signed the bill into law.

ASA Education Foundation continues momentum with promotions and new hires

March 25, 2021

The ASA Education Foundation, providing industry-leading education and training services to ASA members, the PHCP-PVF industry and beyond since 1977, recently announced the addition of two team members.

ASA opposes proposed amendments to California Article 6, Clear and Reasonable Warnings Short-form Warnings

March 23, 2021

The ASA Plumbing Division Executive Council approved a position statement on the issue which was documented in a March 22, 2021 letter to the California OEHHA.

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

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

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

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 Washington weekly update

The House and Senate are in session this week.

March 10, 2021

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

ASA Emerging Leaders EMERGE2021 moves to August

March 8, 2021

ASA’s Emerging Leaders EMERGE2021 Spring Forum has been moved to Aug. 22-24 in Nashville at the Westin Downtown. The event still will be hosted by A. O. Smith.

ASA joins appeal on DOE rule to change showerhead water-flow limit

New standard would allow 2.5 gallons per minute on each showerhead nozzle.

March 8, 2021

ASA recently joined the Alliance for Water Efficiency in its appeal to the United States Department of Energy related to allowable flow-rate changes for multi-head showers, and the subsequent negative affects it will have on business operations for ASA members, as well as the overall negative water-efficiency consequences that will result.