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With growing digital demands and operational complexity, ASA is taking a bold step to establish an industry-backed, collaborative standard that will enhance accuracy, efficiency, and innovation for all stakeholders — from manufacturers and distributors to reps.

While no one is sure yet how Iran will respond, concerns are rising that will directly impact the PHCP-PVF supply chain, specifically markets related to oil and gas. Retaliation could target U.S. forces or allies in the Middle East, especially near the Strait of Hormuz, which would threaten global oil flow. 

In the Fifth edition of the Bath & Kitchen Pro eBook you’ll find both residential and commercial product and design trends, showroom display trends, economic indicators and more!

While the transaction represents a formal acquisition, both organizations view this as a true partnership rooted in mutual respect and a commitment to the trades. 

Nonresidential construction spending is projected to grow modestly by 2.2% in 2025 and 2.6% in 2026, with commercial construction expected to rise 1.7% this year and 4.6% in 2026, according to the American Institute of Architects.

Mega Western Sales, a full-service manufacturer’s representative for plumbing, HVAC, and building materials, is celebrating 55 years in 2025. With 137 employees and locations in California, Nevada, Hawaii, and Arizona, the company transitioned to an ESOP in 2020, making it unique in the industry.

If everyone sticks to the confines of their role, it limits creativity and denies organizations the benefit of our innate desire as humans to solve problems.

Opening your showroom space to the design community is imperative to building stronger relationships. Assisting the design community with design spaces helps attract a clientele that encourages creativity. You can add value to your showroom by optimizing display samples for various custom looks.

For smaller independents, designing one isn’t about handing it off to a slick firm; it’s about you being in the trenches, plotting layout, flow, and how people and machines coexist.

Due to matters such as geopolitical instability, interest rate uncertainties, labor shortages, and increased demand for domestic manufactured goods, industrial distributors had to adapt to changing market conditions.