Before Amazon, buying something online was unimaginable. Amazon changed the game by offering 2-day delivery and forcing retailers to adapt. You can't beat Amazon by copying their tactics. You need to offer something different.

Gullickson, who has more than 20 years of experience in the plumbing and hydronic industries, has been serving as chief operating officer of Caleffi since November.

Sandpiper Supply renovated its showroom and held a grand reopening in 2023. The upgrade includes more working displays and tech-advanced products. The new showroom is more functional, with a nicer flow and easier-to-navigate displays.

Read the latest report on the sales performance of 2023, revealing a challenging year for the economy. Find out more about the trends that shaped the year and the industries that were impacted the most.

Throughout 2024, the construction industry is anticipating slowdowns in several sectors, and distributors are preparing for a good year, but not one that mirrors the record numbers of 2022 and 2023.

In 2015, ASA commissioned a research project to better understand the industry’s workforce and trends. Late last year, we conducted the study again and the final results are currently being tabulated. I’m pleased that ASA and its members have continued to deem PROJECT TALENT as a key strategic initiative.

AD’s Divisional Boards are elected by the members of their division and represent each industry AD operates within in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico. 

NIBCO has announced the promotion of Lisa Lyon to Webstone general manager, with responsibility for overseeing all aspects of operations for the Webstone business unit of NIBCO.

Six top executives from Plumbing Manufacturers International (PMI) member companies have been named to the association’s Strategic Advisory Council.

The new regional branch will be supported by existing operations throughout the Midwest, Mid-Atlantic and Southeast.