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The ASA Women in Industry Division offers a unique platform for driven women to connect, network, and access educational resources, fostering both personal and professional growth. Its mission goes beyond typical industry events by actively working to attract women to the PHCP-PVF industry.

President Trump recently signed several Executive Orders (EOs) to rescind and modify regulations in various sectors, including energy production, defense policy, and reverse the repeal of several regulations based on recent Supreme Court decisions, such as Loper Bright.

The rise of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a current threat, and plumbers will be involved in mitigating the associated risks.

Most people creeping up on 65 are at least thinking of retirement, if the plan isn’t in motion already. Only a select few would set out to become an entrepreneur at age 65. Joe Abeling, founder of California-based Consumers Pipe and Supply, is one of those select few tenacious individuals.

Each year, the Premier 150 Distributors survey is conducted by BNP Media Market Research. BNP Media is the parent company of Supply House Times. The data from the survey is used to rank the top 150 PHCP-PVF industry distributors based on each company’s reported sales from the previous fiscal year. This list is based off fiscal year 2024.

Before approaching industry training, wholesalers and contractors alike must focus on industry education; education and industry training are both key components of success for today’s contractor. While both are critical, education and training cover different skills and applications.

My first ASA ELEVATE was in 2019 in San Diego. I had just joined the industry in mid-2017 and had only been to a handful of events. I’ll never forget the welcoming environment that surrounded me and the relationships I was able to begin at that very first event.

The Luxury Products Group (LPG) annual EXPO in Scottsdale, Arizona, attracted 400 attendees, focusing on creativity and growth. LPG celebrated its expansion and presented awards for Showroom of the Year, Vendor of the Year, and the Spirit Award. Executive Director Jeff MacDowell announced a 30% year-over-year growth, underscoring the plumbing industry's vitality.

Same-store sales increased by 2% in the U.S., 2% in Canada, and 3% in Mexico, in their respective currencies. Within AD’s nine industries, same store growth in Plumbing, PVF and HVAC were the most robust. Member purchases from AD suppliers grew 19%. 

In a recent discussion with Epicor, Supply House Times highlighted trends such as cybersecurity, onshoring, and automation in supply chain technology. By 2025, automation will be crucial for addressing the talent shortage and closing the knowledge gap as experienced workers retire. AI can help by organizing data, supporting new employees in maintaining productivity, and alleviating concerns about job displacement.