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Bruce Merrifield: Embrace all-win, high-hourly wages

$14 living wage vs. Amazon and Costco strategy.

April 26, 2021

The “$15-hour living wage” movement will continue. It will buy votes, liquidate jobs and boost McDonald’s prices more than the new, net wages. Although many voters are weak at system-thinking math, Amazon and Costco are not.

Viega announced as sustainability and climate leader

April 22, 2021

Viega has been announced as one of the 50 Sustainability & Climate Leaders by TBD Media Group. This campaign is based on the United Nations’ naming of 17 goals as part of its Agenda 2030 for Sustainable Development.

Noritz partners with Sunbelt Marketing to serve the Southeast tankless market

April 21, 2021

Noritz America announced that Austell, Georgia-based Sunbelt Marketing will help cover the Southeast tankless water heater market. The master distributor and buy/sell manufacturer’s representative will work alongside Noritz’s sales team staff in that region.

Bruce Merrifield: Embrace all-will, high-hourly wages

$15 Living Wage vs. Amazon and Costco strategies.

Bruce Merrifield

April 21, 2021

The “$15-hour living wage” movement will continue. It will buy votes, liquidate jobs and boost McDonald’s prices more than the new, net wages. Although many voters are weak at system-thinking math, Amazon and Costco are not.

Robyn Brookhart of Liberty Pumps recipient of 2021 ASA Women in Industry Alice A. Martin Woman of the Year Award

April 19, 2021

ASA’s Women in Industry division recently announced Bergen, New York-based Liberty Pumps President and Chief Operating Officer Robyn Brookhart is the recipient of the 2021 Alice A. Martin Woman of the Year Award.

ASA part of coalition to support DRIVE-Safe Act

Proposed legislation would help address nation’s growing truck driver shortage.

April 16, 2021

The American Supply Association is part of a coalition of more than 100 entities showing strong support for the DRIVE-Safe Act (S.659, H.R. 1745) and urging its inclusion in forthcoming legislation.

Attract and retain

PHCP-PVF women discuss how to attract and retain a qualified next generation.

Natalie Forster

April 16, 2021

As the PHCP-PVF industry is facing an expected 100,000 retired skilled workers over the next 10 years, attracting the next generation is more important than ever.

April Supply House Times Movers and Shakers

April 15, 2021

Fortune Brands Global Plumbing Group, a division of Fortune Brands Home & Security, announced the additions of Nicole Decker and Coty Franklin to its leadership team.

State of the Oil and Gas Industry

ASA Town Hall interview with API president/CEO tackles cancelation of Keystone XL Pipeline, working with the Biden administration, oil and gas pricing and more.

Mike Miazga

April 14, 2021

On a recent episode of the American Supply Association’s Town Hall Interview Series, ASA Vice President of Sales and Membership Mike Miazga dove into the latest oil and gas happenings with Mike Sommers, president and CEO of the American Petroleum Institute.

Industry rallies for Texas relief

Distributors and manufacturers step up, helping contractors service and recover Texas following winter storm.

Natalie Forster

Nicole Krawcke

April 14, 2021

Supplyhouse.com donated a range of supplies — from tool kits to clamps and everything in between — to New Jersey-based Mitchell’s Plumbing & Heating as they traveled to help Texans in need of plumbing repairs.