A heating contractor friend sent me this text exchange between himself and a potential employee:

The age of technology has been upon us for quite some time, but as the industry navigates through COVID-19, the push for digital presence is stronger than ever. 

After World War II, when the economy tanked, the drill was to freeze hiring, maybe weed out a few, freeze all investments, cut all discretionary expenses and try not to cave on declining incentive pay that is de facto salary. Basically, wait out the recession, then get back to growing with the U.S. economy; your industry; and/or the inflation in your product lines.

Distributors trying to prevent warehouse mistakes resulting in lost sales and customers need to go beyond evaluating procedures, controls and forms. 

The first line of the ASA long-term strategic plan reads: “Associations operate in ever-changing environments and are continually challenged to meet the needs of their members.” 

John Cook is a textbook example of how this industry can enrich so many lives.

Beth Ladd will identify and solve for the technological trends and disruptions that will impact the PHCP-PVF industry.

PVF master distributor adds two rep agencies.

Investments in forward-thinking programs and technologies at forefront for this important part of the PHCP-PVF supply chain.

Next month, nearly 90 ASA leaders and volunteers will gather in Southern California to hear solutions presented by the three issue strategic-action teams (ISATs) that were established to develop solutions to the pressing threats impacting our industry and the way our members will need to compete by 2027.