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APR Supply is one of the Top 50 Fastest Growing Companies in Central PA

September 11, 2020

APR Supply Co. is announced is has been named to the Central Penn Business Journal’s 24th annual list of the Top 50 Fastest Growing Companies in Central Pennsylvania.

Eye on Safety: OSHA's General Duty Clause

What you need to know.

Braford T. Hammock

September 11, 2020

As the United States remains in the grip of the COVID-19 pandemic, significant attention has been placed on the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (“OSHA” or the “Agency”) and the efforts taken by the Agency to help in the federal response.

Jeff Valles: Showroom business in an era of appointments

Addicted users need support and love in a pandemic.

Jeff Valles

September 10, 2020

In the pandemic year 2020, your showroom has a velvet rope around it and is only open to those with appointments. All the while, it remains lovely inside; elegant products adorn every wall and talented sales people are at the ready.

ASA members play vital role in death of controversial California AB 2060 lead reduction bill

September 10, 2020

Over the course of the last few months, the American Supply Association has been actively monitoring the state of California’s efforts to pass “Get the Lead Out 2.0,” which would force manufacturers into a second round of endpoint fixture lead reduction, 10 years after current regulations went into effect.

HD Supply announces fiscal 2020 Q2 results

September 10, 2020

HD Supply Holdings, one of the largest industrial distributors in North America, reported Net sales of $1.6 billion for the second quarter of fiscal 2020 ended August 2, 2020, a decrease of $72 million, or 4.4 percent, as compared to the second quarter of fiscal 2019.

Reducing complexity of tariffs in price management

Understanding how to handle fluxing tariffs is vital to keeping steady price margins.

Brooks Hamilton

September 9, 2020

The impact of tariffs on pricing models can significantly complicate price management. Without proper handling, trade policy changes can not only put companies at risk for non-compliance, but also compromise their margins, volume and competitive advantage.

The Granite Group receives workplace recognition

September 9, 2020

The Granite Group, a Concord, NH-based distributor of plumbing, heating, cooling, water and propane supplies has been recognized by Business NH Magazine as a Best Company to Work For and a Top Family-Owned Business.

Dan Holohan: Go figure

Are you stuck in your ways?

Dan Holohan

September 9, 2020

Our daughter Erin, concerned about the heavy rains Maryland had been having, wanted to have some window wells on her basement checked out.

National Association of Wholesaler-Distributors names Eric Hoplin CEO

September 9, 2020

The National Association of Wholesaler-Distributors (NAW), an association in the United States that represents wholesaler-distributors and a federation of international, national, regional, state and local associations and their member firms, announced the appointment of Eric Hoplin as CEO, effective October 19, 2020.