Close to 1,400 wholesalers, manufacturers, manufacturers reps and contractors of the PHCP/PVF industry came together at Network’07 in Anaheim, California October 24 - 27, 2007.
In addition to being the only industry event that brings together all members of the supply chain, Network’07 provided attendees many educational opportunities from professional speakers, informative researchers and home-grown industry pros sharing their first-hand experiences.
”All the feedback I've received indicates this was one of the best ASA conventions in many years. Distributors and manufacturers alike talked about the useful information from the speakers and programs, and had many opportunities for networking during the idle times," shares Jeff New of Mid-City Supply, ASA's President for 2008. "From a personal experience, two of our branch managers attended, and they were thrilled with what they saw. I encourage everyone to allow their mid-management personnel to attend the next ASA convention and gain from the same experience.”
In his address to the membership outlining the agenda for his presidency, New spoke to the importance of ASA’s role as an industry advocate, giving every member - from the national chain to the single-location distributor - a unified voice in Washington, D.C., and how ASA will continue to enhance and expand its influence in the coming election year.
For the second year in a row, students from industrial distribution schools across the country came to the meeting and were able to meet with distributors and manufacturers, as well as participate in seminars providing them insight into the issues facing the industry today. Over 30 students from six colleges and universities attended Network’07.
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All recipients of the Fred V. Keenan Lifetime Achievement Award gather to congratulate Frank Finkel of Davis & Warshow on receiving the honor. L-R Karolyn Neupert, representing the posthumous award to Karl E. Neupert, Ed Felten, Fred Keenan, Frank Finkel, John McDonald III and John Martin.
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Mike Adelizzi and Inge Calderon of ASA thank past Chairman of the Board George Conyngham of Eastern Penn. Supply Co. for his years of service and welcome current Chairman, Joel Becker of Torrington Supply Co.
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Chairman of ASA’s Vendor Member Division, Robert Vick of Legend Valve Corp., addresses the ASA Wholesaler, Manufacturer & Rep breakfast sponsored by the Vendor Member Division.
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Pat Adams of MKS Pipe & Valve, Don Ross of Matco-Norca and Dennis Fikes of Warren Alloy network at the IPD Open House.
