January 2021 | SHT Magazine

The January issue of Supply House Times features the11th annual ASA - Supply House Times distributor roundtable discussion, Products to watch for in 2021, 2021 Industry forecast, and much more!

Distributors push forward

11th Annual ASA-Supply House Times roundtable discussion takes place virtually.

Natalie Forster

January 5, 2021

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As 2020 came to an end, five American Supply Association distributor members participated in a virtual roundtable interview to cover the latest trends and challenges present in the PHCP-PVF supply chain.

Economics during uncertainty

2021 economic industry forecast points to strong housing market, continued tariffs and stronger trade relations.

Natalie Forster

December 28, 2020

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It’s no secret that 2020 was a year packed with challenges for the PHCP-PVF supply chain. Some areas of our industry, such as the residential construction and remodeling markets have flourished. No matter the market sector, distributors have entered 2021 with high hopes and are searching for answers when it comes the state of the industry.

HARDI virtual summit recap

Keynote speakers and state of the channel make for a beneficial conference for members.

Natalie Forster

January 4, 2021

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The Heating, Air-conditioning and Refrigeration Distributors International (HARDI) replaced its annual year-end summit with an all-new virtual format in 2020. The virtual conference took place Oct. 7-9, bringing in 349 wholesale-distributor attendees from 127 different member companies, and a grand total of 695 attendees from 270 member companies.

Natalie Forster: Flipping the script

While work-from-home is the norm for many, NYC rep invests in innovative office space for staff.

Natalie Forster

January 6, 2021

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According to Standford News, approximately 42% of Americans are currently working from home. Businesses have been working tirelessly to keep employees safe, many by setting up the needed technology to work remotely.

Chris Fasano: Our work still awaits

2021 ASA President makes monthly column debut.

Chris Fasano

December 28, 2020

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It is with great optimism that I begin my term as your ASA president. To be candid, this was not what I had in my mind, though.

Brad Williams: The 2020 election aftermath

What to expect from a Biden administration.

Bradley Williams

December 23, 2020

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Many plumbing distributors have been in business for more than 50 years — and they have always found opportunities to thrive regardless of Congress and presidential executive orders.

Mike Miazga: Thinking outside the box

Mike Miazga

December 29, 2020

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A few years ago, the WIT buying group held its fall owners meeting in Salt Lake City, Utah — a neat area of the country if you have never checked it out. Part of the event involved a tour of member Standard Plumbing Supply’s impressive headquarters operation in nearby Sandy.

Dick Friedman: Back to the future

Home Depot to buy HD Supply. What does it mean for you?

Dick Friedman

December 23, 2020

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Once upon a time — 2006 to be exact — in a not far away land, Home Depot sold MRO products to the industrial and commercial markets. Top executives at Home Depot determined their strategy should be to focus on homeowners and home contractors, so they spun off MRO products into an entity dubbed HD Supply.

Dan Holohan: Nearly famous heating quotes

Certain quotes always stick with you.

Dan Holohan

December 28, 2020

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Gil Carlson, who was the first person to come up with many of the hydronic concepts we take for granted today, was also my teacher. He would often say, “For a difference to be a difference, it has to make a difference.”

Jeff Valles: A new showroom opportunity

Investing in your digital presence is the best way to compete.

Jeff Valles

December 28, 2020

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Wherever we turn, people are telling us that working from home and shopping on the Internet are becoming the new norms. Is that true? Not yet, but COVID-19 has required many of us to work out of our homes and forced us to navigate the virtual mall — the Internet.

ASA University's ADVISE turns employee training hopes into reality

January 12, 2021

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Regular and structured training in the workplace is proven to increase productivity, engagement, employee retention and efficiency.

January Supply House Times Movers and Shakers

January 11, 2021

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IMARK Plumbing announced SCOTT BARDREAU has joined the buying group as Vice President of Plumbing with a focus on expanding the group’s PVF and irrigation verticals.

Nominations open for Alice A. Martin Woman of the Year Award

January 11, 2021

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The ASA Women in Industry Division is now accepting nominations for the 2021 Alice A. Martin Woman of the Year Award.

Early-bird registration deadline extended for ASA CONNECT virtual networking communities

January 8, 2021

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The American Supply Association recently announced the expansion of its successful CONNECT virtual peer networking communities.

ASA’s PROJECT TALENT redefining the industry brand

Driving career seekers to member websites.

Michael Adelizzi

January 8, 2021

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Over the past year, as American Supply Association member companies pivoted to focus on the rapid changes presented by the pandemic, ASA invested to provide a national recruitment campaign to support members as they emerged from the disruption.