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Yes, I want to give back to the industry. Yes, I want to have my voice heard on the “big” issues. But probably the biggest reason is that through ASA, I have the opportunity to interact with other distributors, and I get to learn what sets highly successful business owners apart from everyone else.

AD reported its member sales in the first six months of 2021 were $28.1 billion, an increase of 30% across its 13 divisions and three countries. Same-store sales were up 17%. Purchases by member companies from AD supplier partners were up 34%. Net distributions to its members were up 37%.

Since Memorial Day this year, Dirk Beveridge, distribution expert and founder of UnleashWD — a design, innovation and strategy firm that helps distributors become market leaders — has been touring the U.S. in his 38-foot RV visiting independent distributors across various industries.

Matthew Baranuk has joined Watts as product specialist for backflow preventers and risers.

On July 7, the California Senate Environmental Quality Committee passed AB 100 (with author’s amendments) unanimously, a bill that regulates the manufacture and sale of endpoint fixtures that conform to the NSF 61 2020 standard. ASA, along with its coalition partners, has obtained a compromise on the bill.

During a webinar in late May, Dr. Kuehl gave his mid-year economic review, focusing on five key issues distributors should be monitoring: Inflation, consumer behavior, “normal” business, the global economy and market reaction.

ASC Engineered Solutions has acquired Federalsburg, Maryland-based Trenton Pipe Nipple Co.

Oatey Co. is hosting a hiring event on June 26 at its Cleveland, Ohio, manufacturing and distribution facilities. New hires are eligible for a $1,000 bonus.

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.