ASA News

ASA distributor members report continued mixed sales results

Mon, 04 Apr 2022 00:00:00 -0400

Respondents to ASA’s monthly sales report reported a median sales increase of 27% for February 2022 vs. the same February 2021 timeframe. These results reflect another month of robust performance compared to the same month a year ago, though compared to January 2022 totals, the median sales growth was a more modest 4.5%, reports Industry Insights, which prepares the report for ASA distributor members.

The Rossi Report: ASA Director of Government Affairs summarizes latest political landscape

srossi@asa.net (Steve Rossi) — Thu, 31 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -0400

For better or for worse, elections have consequences. That has now been proven yet again, even though the federal government is experiencing some of the slimmest partisan margins in its history. With former President Trump still in the background, the Biden administration quickly set out with a wide-ranging agenda to implement its vision for America. However, much of this has been stalled with the COVID-19 pandemic still with us and its continuous viral variants, an economy expanding amid inflation and foreign policy challenges that seem to present themselves daily.

Bill Condron: ASA Winter Leadership meeting addresses two top concerns for PHCP-PVF supply chain

Mon, 28 Mar 2022 00:00:00 -0400

We all realize the need for a robust online offering as eCommerce continues to be a growing share of the market. However, as the group discussed and debated the topic, we realized how much more complex the situation is currently.

ASA distributor members report mixed results

Thu, 03 Mar 2022 10:48:20 -0500

January 2022 results of ASA’s monthly sales report reflect another month of robust performance compared to the same month a year ago, though most respondents reported declines in sales when compared to December 2021, noted Industry Insights, ASA’s business intelligence partner that prepares the report each month for ASA member distributors.

Eye on Safety: OSHA top 10 most-cited standards and other benchmarks

Sun, 27 Feb 2022 00:00:00 -0500

In October 2021, OSHA released preliminary data for the top 10 most-cited standards in fiscal year 2021. The data includes violations cited between Oct. 1, 2020, and Sept. 30, 2021. The preliminary data was presented at the 2021 NSC Safety Congress and Expo by Patrick Kapust, deputy director of the Directorate of Enforcement Programs at OSHA.

ASA distributor members continue to report large gains

Tue, 01 Feb 2022 00:00:00 -0500

Respondents reported a median sales increase of 20.5% for November 2021 vs. 2020. In comparison to the previous month (December 2021 vs. November 2021), respondents reported a modest decline in sales of -2.2% (the previous monthly sales report had a 3.5% increase in the same category; November 2021 vs. October 2021).

ASA Monthly Pulse Report shows YTD profit

Tue, 21 Apr 2015 16:00:00 -0400

ASA Monthly Pulse Report shows YTD profit before taxes reported even or down by half of PVF distributors.

Don’t be afraid to ask

Fri, 27 Mar 2015 15:47:00 -0400

Letter from ASA President — March 2015. As I write this letter, our industry has already entered into the busy buying group season.

ASA Continues to Give Back

Tue, 24 Mar 2015 16:15:03 -0400

Mike Adelizzi, ASA executive vice president, recently presented the Partner of the Year Award to Curt Powell, president of The Presidents Council.

ASA’s annual Operating Performance Report simply delivers

Tue, 24 Mar 2015 16:10:26 -0400

The OPR is the most comprehensive compilation of accurate and up-to-date financial performance information for the PHCP and industrial PVF wholesale distribution industry.

Here are some of the new goals for ASA’s high successful Women in Industry.

Tue, 24 Mar 2015 16:04:16 -0400

After a highly successful inaugural year, the ASA Women in Industry Executive Council recently met during the association’s Winter Strategic Planning Meeting.

ASA Leadership Plans the Road Ahead

Tue, 24 Mar 2015 15:55:01 -0400

To achieve a greater focus, ASA has utilized the strategic governance approach to planning for the future by identifying an organizational mission, goals and strategic outcomes to better serve its members.

ASA Releases Monthly Pulse Report for February

Tue, 24 Mar 2015 13:00:00 -0400

ASA member wholesaler-distributors reported a median sales growth of 6.2% for the month ending February 28, 2015.

Welcome ASA’s Newest Members for 2015

Tue, 24 Mar 2015 00:01:00 -0400

Check out the latest members to join the American Supply Association.

ASA Showroom Managers Meet at KBIS

Tue, 24 Mar 2015 00:01:00 -0400

ASA’s Showroom Managers Networking Council held a seminar on “The Neuroscience of Showrooming."

Distributors discuss key industry issues

mmiazga@asa.net (Mike Miazga) — Wed, 18 Mar 2015 01:03:00 -0400

Who says whatever happens in Vegas has to stay in Vegas?

Are you ready to be a disruptive change agent?

dirk@unleashwd.com (Dirk Beveridge) — Thu, 15 Jan 2015 00:01:00 -0500

Three truths for 2015.

Leading Wholesaler-Distributors Highlighted for 5th Consecutive Year

Fri, 12 Dec 2014 00:01:00 -0500

Take a look at these six leading ASA wholesaler-distributors.

I AM ASA

Fri, 12 Dec 2014 00:01:00 -0500

Share your “I Am ASA” with us.

We Are ASA

Fri, 12 Dec 2014 00:01:00 -0500

The core of ASA’s membership is the PHCP and PVF industry’s leading wholesaler-distributors.

ASA PAC Candidate Election Update

Fri, 12 Dec 2014 00:00:00 -0500

ASA PAC was in the mix this fall as candidates were supported that both won and lost in November.

2014 ASA Employee Compensation Report Released