A. O. Smith, celebrating 150 years in 2024, began in 1874 as a metal components supplier for baby carriages and bicycles. Arthur O. Smith designed a lightweight pressed steel car frame and became a major supplier to car manufacturers like Packard, Cadillac, and Ford.
Established in 2002 by industry veterans Steve Sutter and Dan Hodes, Hodes & Sutter is a team of 11 representing 22 manufacturers in Kansas, Missouri, and Southern Illinois. The company's resilience and determination have driven its success from the start to the present day.
It was encouraging to see more than half the respondents report double-digit sales growth for April. All respondents overall reported median sales growth of 10.1% for April 2024 vs. 2023.
As summer approaches, the risk of heat-related illnesses in the workplace becomes a significant concern. OSHA emphasizes the importance of recognizing, preventing, and responding to heat stress. Read how you can protect your workforce.
There are plenty of opportunities to get together to talk about new opportunities, obstacles, or to just learn about how other people deal with daily issues. You have buying group meetings, the regional meetings, and one that is near and dear to ASA’s heart — NETWORK.
The ASA has conducted a follow-up study to understand the current state of the industry’s workforce and identify changes since the initial study in 2015.
Kohler champions innovators and artists with global collaborations. Our partnerships with Studio McGee, SR_A, and Daniel Arsham have pushed design boundaries and turned products into art.