ASA Chief Economist Dr. Chris Kuehl kicks off 2021 with his first PHCP-PVF economic update webinar where he asks the simple question: What can we realistically expect in the first half of 2021 as far as the economy is concerned?

Registration for the annual Southern Wholesalers Association (SWA) convention is now open. The event will take place June 26-29 at the Hilton Sandestin Beach Golf Resort and Spa.

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

Effective January 1, PACE Supply has reached an agreement with three companies: J.W. Wood Co. (J.W. Wood), Northern Industrial Sales and All Air Supply to purchase their organizations complete with four locations, including two plumbing showrooms.

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

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

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.

The North Central Wholesalers Association (NCWA) will hold its 2021 annual convention Jun 7-8 at Nemacolin Woodlands Resort in Farmington, PA.

Anvil and Smith-Cooper International, a portfolio company of Tailwind Capital, announced the acquisition of the ABZ and Quadrant Valve brands from parent company Forum Energy Technologies.

A.Y. McDonald acquired Val-Matic Valve & Mfg. Corporation, of Elmhurst, Illinois on December 31, 2020.