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ASA Northeast to host 2022 Summit

January 7, 2022

If your ASA Northeast is reviving its longstanding summer conference that operated under the former WANE banner.
The 2022 ASA Northeast Summit takes place June 14-15 at the Live! Hotel and Casino at the Philadelphia Stadium District.

NKBA study projects strong year-end

Supply chain issues and material shortages temper industry’s outlook despite continued strong market.

December 13, 2021

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While the overall kitchen and bath industry continues to show healthy growth for the year, the overall index is down 4% quarter over quarter as lingering issues caused by the pandemic seem to be catching up to consumer sentiment. Despite this, the industry is coming off of a record-breaking quarter of growth in Q2, which has fueled projections for the year at around 12% growth in sales year-over-year, with many members still encouraged about future growth in 2022.

ASA distributors report another large sales increase

However, month-to-month sales numbers warrant watching going forward.

November 3, 2021

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Respondents to ASA’s monthly sales report enjoyed a median sales increase of 19.3% for September 2021 vs. September 2020. Worth watching going forward, in comparison to the previous month — September 2021 vs. August 2021 — respondents reported a decline in median sales of -3.0%.

Natalie Forster: Armed forces members bring unique skills to supply chain

Veteran population one to consider when searching to fill logistic roles.

Natalie Forster

May 27, 2021

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According to the Department of Labor (DOL), the veteran unemployment rate as of November 2020 stood at 5.9% — a significant increase from the 2019 rate of 3.1%.

ASA Washington weekly update

The House and Senate are in session this week.

March 10, 2021

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With the passage of the American Rescue Plan, attention will turn to several Democratic initiatives, including a new infrastructure bill.

ASA Washington weekly update

February 17, 2021

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Government/legislative happenings of prime importance to the PHCP-PVF supply chain.

Mike Miazga: Mountainland's Anderson going out on top of game

Mike Miazga

June 29, 2020

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When the COVID-19 pandemic hit, Orem, Utah-based Mountainland Supply President and CEO Brent Anderson quickly went on the offensive.

Dakota Supply Group acquires Honold & La Page

June 24, 2020

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Dakota Supply Group (DSG) announced the impending acquisition of Honold & La Page (H&L) in an asset purchase effective July 1, 2020.

Ferguson announces trading update in response to COVID-19

April 29, 2020

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Ferguson has released an update on how COVID-19 has impacted trading for the period of March 17 to March 31, 2020.

Remembering John H. Cook III

Mike Miazga

April 23, 2020

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The longtime owner of Baltimore, Maryland-based Northeastern Supply and father of 2019 ASA President Steve Cook died on Good Friday at the age of 85. His passing sparked an outpouring of support and memories.