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All respondents to the new report reported a median August sales increase of +2.8% y/y, but -6% vs. July 2025. Calendar-year YTD sales +6.4%; TTM sales +6.7%. Inventory: +6% versus August 2024. Cash cycle: Median three-month average days' sales outstanding fell to 41 days.

While it’s true that new U.S. tariffs have ushered in a unique set of challenges impacting nearly all  American manufacturers, ASA has remained out front of them. 

"Stronger together," truly embodies the spirit of what NIBCO and ASA are building side by side: a smarter, more agile, and more resilient supply chain. We’re living in a time where the pressures on distributors, manufacturers, and wholesalers have never been greater

Once a company completes the assessment, it will receive a customized set of resources and recommendations based on those results. These will provide actionable suggestions for how to elevate training efforts and continue progressing along the Training Maturity Self-Assessment Tool pathway. 

It is with great pleasure that ASA will honor and present Mr. Steve Cook, CEO of Baltimore-based Northeastern Supply and Mr. Tim Milford, longtime CEO and now senior advisor at St. Louis, Missouri-based Milford Supply, with the 2025 Fred V. Keenan Lifetime Achievement Award.

Supplyindustrycareers.com is a website created by ASA and targeted at job seekers to provide information about the variety of exciting and prosperous opportunities that exist within the industry. Project Talent conducts social media and email marketing campaigns to drive potential candidates to this site that receives about 4,000 visitors a month.

Streamlined data exchange reduces the risk of human error and ensures that critical business processes, such as procurement and order fulfillment, run smoothly. This not only saves time but also fosters stronger relationships with partners and customers by improving reliability and accuracy.

To date, more than 35 leading manufacturers and distributors have contributed to the development of the standard and have started adopting it within their product sharing systems.

From stolen data to system disruptions, cyberattacks can be devastating. But with the right knowledge, you can take action to safeguard your business and educate your team to help keep these threats at bay. Here are six cybersecurity strategies to conside.

Over the past 150 years, we’ve witnessed tremendous transformation across our industry. When the American Standard brand was created in 1875, indoor plumbing was still a novelty. Today, our products are part of a sophisticated, global infrastructure delivering water where it’s needed most.