The 2024 Premier 150 Distributor Survey reports a drop in sales amongst PHCP-PVF wholesaler-distributors. In 2023, only 66% of companies reported an increase in sales, while 25% experienced a decrease and 9% reported no change.

I've been away on maternity leave for two months, and I'd like to thank Nicole Krawcke and Dan Ashenden for stepping in as guest columnists. I'm grateful for the support and gifts I received from industry friends. I'm now back and ready to tackle the challenges of being a working mother!

At work, everyone is a risk manager. It's important to maintain safety and a risk management culture.

Some people find bathrooms lacking in style and individuality. Despite our best efforts, many bathrooms and kitchens lack a unique design statement that reflects the owner's personal taste. So, where is the color and creativity?

Pacific Plumbing Supply invested in green, high-efficiency products in 2009. They repurposed their main facility in Seattle to showcase their best products. It was popular and led to three locations.

Affiliated Distributors (AD) reported that member sales in the first three months of 2024 hit a record $19.5 billion, a 7% increase across AD’s 14 divisions and three countries.

There is a necessity for ASA Advocacy. We need a voice in Washington. All of us need the interests of the PHCP-PVF Industry to be top of mind, heard, and understood.

During the recent ASA Women in Industry ELEVATE conference in Nasvhille (that set a new attendance mark with more than 425 attendees), it was announced InSinkErator Director of Wholesale Sales Rebecca Falish is the recipient of the 2024 Alice A. Martin Woman of the Year Award.

Since its establishment in 2022, WiPP has been committed to cultivating a vibrant and inclusive environment for women in plumbing and piping.