June 2021 | SHT Magazine

2021 Rep of the Year: Dellon Sales Co.

Dellon Sales Co. earns Rep of the Year award for continued commitment and service through times of crisis.

June 7, 2021

Albertson, New York-based, fourth-generation family-owned Dellon Sales Co. is Supply House Times’ Rep of the Year for 2021 — and it’s quite a fitting year for the company to receive the honor.

ASA MDM program fuels future leaders

Graduates share how MDM program prepares distributors for industry challenges and leadership roles.

Natalie Forster

June 8, 2021

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A labor study performed by ASA in 2015 found that 50% of currently employees within the PHCP-PVF industry will retire by 2035.

Contractor nets huge time savings by pressing

Municipal building not originally piped for gas uses MegaPress for timely repair.

Kristen White

June 8, 2021

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Who wouldn't want to save nearly 500 man-hours on a project?

OSHA's top 10 most cited violations

Data to benchmark our workplace safety programs.

Jim Kendzel

June 8, 2021

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Each year following the publication of the top 10 list Eye on Safety takes a look at the list to see what has changed and also where workplace safety professionals might find areas for improvement in their own safety programs.

Mike Miazga: It's all in the numbers

ASA business intelligence department provides important data for members.

Mike Miazga

June 8, 2021

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Here at the American Supply Association, numbers also are a big deal, and ASA members are encouraged to get in on the fun through a pair of reports published by our business intelligence department.

Jeff Valles: Foot traffic

Do customers need to visit your showroom to make specification?

Jeff Valles

June 4, 2021

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The old adage that people need to see an elegant faucet in order to appreciate it and to specify it has evolved into a myth wrapped up into a ribbon of hope.

Chris Fasano: It's been way too long since we've been together

Las Vegas will be a great place to reconnect!

Chris Fasano

June 1, 2021

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Our industry is built on strong business relationships and strong friendships. This is why I believe NETWORK2021 in Las Vegas from Nov. 9-11 is sure to be a fun, family reunion and a great time for you to connect and re-engage.

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%.

Bruce Merrifield: Bull-whip management

Product and supply-demand chaos is upon us.

Bruce Merrifield

May 24, 2021

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Never in history has a global — just-in-time — balanced economy been shut down by a pandemic.

ASA opposes Rhode Island legislation related to energy and water efficiency standards

June 10, 2021

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The American Supply Association advocacy office is striving to ensure the voice of its members is heard across the country both at the federal and state levels.

Registration open for NETWORK2021

Registration is now open for NETWORK2021 in Las Vegas, Nevada, Nov. 9-11.

June 7, 2021

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This year’s program will not disappoint and features notable headliners, including: Daymond John, star of ABC’s “SharkTank,” Fox Business contributor Charles Payne and Kris “Tanto” Paronto, the inspiring hero of the 2012 Benghazi attack.

ASA launches Sustaining Supplier Partner marketing program for reps

June 4, 2021

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ASA’s brand-new Sustaining Supplier Partner program for ASA-member independent manufacturers' representatives continues to expand at a rapid pace.

ASA to host virtual legislative fly in

June 10, 2021

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With the rapid pace of policy and political change in Washington over the last five months, it is critical that our industry has a voice with decision-makers on Capitol Hill. Taxes, infrastructure and regulatory policy are all at the forefront, having the potential to be reshaped in this Congress — for the next 10 to 15 years.