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Design partnerships in kitchen and bath: Kohler, Shea McGee and Martha Stewart

ASA Platinum Supplier Partner Spotlight: Kohler

April 13, 2026

Homeowners are walking into showrooms with inspiration boards, saved posts, and a clear point of view, and they look to plumbing pros and product experts to help translate that vision into products that perform. That’s where partnerships with trusted design voices can make a difference — they create a relatable style story, simplify decision-making, and give the trade a conﬁdent place to start the conversation.

From the Editor | Natalie Forster

From Reporting to Serving

A new role means new opportunities to serve PHCH-PVF distributors.

Natalie Forster

April 10, 2026

By the time you’re reading this, I’ll be on my way to ASA’s headquarters to hit the ground running on this new journey. I could not be more excited for the opportunity to work for the association I have been fortunate to partner with and admire throughout my time at BNP Media. I truly believe that ASA helps distributors do their jobs better, and I am thrilled to be joining that mission.

The State of AI in Distribution

Why speed, not scale, will define the next era of PHCP-PVF; steps distributors can take now.

Natalie Forster

April 8, 2026

According to recent research from McKinsey & Company, AI adoption has surged over the past two years, with a growing share of organizations reporting measurable impact on revenue, cost reduction and customer engagement.

Preparing for the Silver Tsunami: A high‑level exit strategy guide for business owners

What business owners need to know about exit strategy, valuation drivers and ownership transition.

Brad Williams

April 6, 2026

Roughly 12 million U.S. businesses are owned by Baby Boomers, and with about 10,000 Americans reaching retirement age every day, the pace of ownership transitions is accelerating quickly.

Famous Supply J-TEC training facility grand opening

Famous Supply honors Jay Blaushild’s passion for training with the opening of its 25,000-square-foot J-TEC facility

Building on a legacy of learning

Natalie Forster

April 3, 2026

Long before the ribbon was cut on a 25,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art training facility in Maple Heights, Ohio, the foundation for the Jay Blaushild Training & Education Center (J-TEC) was already firmly in place.

PHCP-PVF price increases April 2026

Targeted increases across plastics, metals and HVAC components continue into April, signaling a more surgical pricing environment for PHCP-PVF distributors.

Natalie Forster

April 2, 2026

The latest round of adjustments, effective from mid-March through mid-April, reflects that same trend, with manufacturers implementing measured increases across venting systems, brass and PVF components, thermoplastics, HVAC parts, controls and copper fittings.

Fabricated steel imports expose gaps in tariff policy

As Section 232 targets raw materials, downstream assemblies slip through, reshaping pricing dynamics for PHCP-PVF distributors.

Natalie Forster

April 1, 2026

In the United States, the current steel tariff structure is rooted in Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act, which imposes duties of up to 25% on imported steel, with some increases reaching 50% in recent policy adjustments. These tariffs were designed to safeguard domestic manufacturing and national security interests, but they primarily target raw steel and certain derivative categories, leaving gaps that global suppliers have learned to navigate.

And So It Flows Podcast

AI adoption in distribution starts with action, not perfect data

Brooks Hamilton says speed, decision-making and sales impact will define winners in the next wave of AI

Natalie Forster

March 30, 2026

Artificial intelligence has quickly moved from buzzword to boardroom priority across PHCP-PVF distribution, but for many companies, adoption still feels stalled before it even begins. According to Brooks Hamilton, principal at AI Strategy Advisors, that hesitation often comes down to a long-standing misconception: that AI requires perfectly clean data before companies can get started.

February 2026 ASA Master of Distribution Management cohort

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February 2026 MDM cohort kicks off at full capacity; May classes now open

March 27, 2026

The February 2026 ASA Master of Distribution Management cohort is officially underway, with a class of 13 students kicking off, ready to embark on their leadership growth pathway.

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Podcast: Robotics in Distribution

Practical lessons from the field

March 25, 2026

Robotics has moved from trade show demonstration to boardroom discussion. For many larger distributors, the question is no longer whether automation exists; it is whether it belongs in the next phase of operational strategy.

In this webinar, you’ll learn how to reframe training as a measurable revenue driver by connecting contractor performance improvements to real business outcomes—like increased equipment sales, stronger margins, and greater share-of-wallet.

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Design partnerships in kitchen and bath: Kohler, Shea McGee and Martha Stewart

From Reporting to Serving

The State of AI in Distribution

Preparing for the Silver Tsunami: A high‑level exit strategy guide for business owners

Famous Supply honors Jay Blaushild’s passion for training with the opening of its 25,000-square-foot J-TEC facility

PHCP-PVF price increases April 2026

Fabricated steel imports expose gaps in tariff policy

AI adoption in distribution starts with action, not perfect data

February 2026 MDM cohort kicks off at full capacity; May classes now open

Podcast: Robotics in Distribution

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