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State of the industrial PVF market

Politics and regulation make huge impact.

August 6, 2024

Global industrial pipe market to reach $52.6 billion by 2030 with 4.1% CAGR. Demand driven by power generation, petrochemical, and industrial processes. Regulatory changes causing project delays for industrial PVF players.

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Why big box retailers fall short against local industrial suppliers

David and Goliath

Brad Williams

July 11, 2024

In this article, we will discuss the significant trends impacting the industrial distribution sector, including digital transformation, automation, data optimization, omnichannel approaches, challenges in improving profit margins, legacy system fragmentation, and industry consolidation.

Supply House Times profile: IMARK Group's Scott Bardreau

IMARK Group Vice President, PVF discusses group's three new verticals and hot-button PVF topics.

Natalie Forster

September 3, 2021

IMARK Plumbing and Luxury Products Group held its summer invitational in Marco Island, Florida in late July. This was the group’s second in-person event since the onset of the pandemic. Members and suppliers gathered at the JW Marriot Marco Island Beach Resort and Spa for group updates, industry insights and networking. During the event, IMARK Group’s Vice President of PVF Scott Bardreau announced the launch of three new verticals for its members: PVF, irrigation and waterworks.

State of the industrial PVF industry: The perfect storm

PVF heavy-weights discuss top challenges facing industrial sector.

Natalie Forster

August 6, 2021

The industrial PVF sector is facing a set of challenges that market experts describe as “the perfect storm.” Top concerns among pros in the industrial sector include commodity price increases, tariffs and trade disruption, freight inflation, fleet shortages and — of course — the ongoing lack of skilled labor.

Core & Main signs agreement to acquire Pacific Pipe

July 13, 2021

Core & Main announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Pacific Pipe Company, based in Hawaii. The acquisition would mark Core & Main’s 14th transaction since becoming an independent company in August 2017.

ASA distributor members report steep increase in sales

June 2, 2021

Respondents to ASA’s monthly PULSE report reported a steep increase in average sales of 34.4 % for April 2021 vs. 2020.

Premier 150

2021 Premier 150 rankings

Top PHCP-PVF distributors ranked based on fiscal 2020 sales.

Natalie Forster

May 18, 2021

Premier 150 Survey results are in after an unprecedented year.

State of the Oil and Gas Industry

ASA Town Hall interview with API president/CEO tackles cancelation of Keystone XL Pipeline, working with the Biden administration, oil and gas pricing and more.

Mike Miazga

April 14, 2021

On a recent episode of the American Supply Association’s Town Hall Interview Series, ASA Vice President of Sales and Membership Mike Miazga dove into the latest oil and gas happenings with Mike Sommers, president and CEO of the American Petroleum Institute.

How ASA University transformed a member company's training program

Industrial PVF master distributor Industrial Valco turns to ASA University to enhance employee training capabilities.

February 9, 2021

Developing employees has always been a priority for Industrial Valco, but existed without a formalized structure.

American Underground Supply new location

American Underground Supply to open new Iowa location

December 22, 2020

In January 2021 American Underground Supply (AUS) will open its fourth branch in De Soto, IA. This facility sits on 1.5 acres with an 8000 square foot warehouse. De Soto is the first AUS location in the state of Iowa.