ASA University is excited to announce its new upcoming training workshop, ASA-U Trainer’s Best Practice Forum, an in-person, two-day event to support ASA trainers and their ability to leverage best practices in training and development at their organization.

As we move through 2022, it’s been refreshing to see exhibit halls full, meetings in conference rooms rather than Zoom rooms, and even the hustle and bustle on our highways as many workers return to their offices. The future looks much more optimistic.

Kelly and Cline’s arrival comes as two PHCP Business Unit leaders step away from AD. Linda Hoff, who served as Director of the Decorative Brands Division, retired in August, and Jeff Konen, Vice President, Supplier Programs, Plumbing and PVF Divisions, plans to retire at the end of the year.

ASA member volunteers play an active role in establishing the association’s strategic plan by identifying the most pressing issues facing our industry and determining how to respond, and bring a unique perspective and a specific point of reference, which is critical to ASA’s ability to offer the most relevant programs and services to help our members thrive.

According to a few industry experts, the sector is experiencing enough demand to say the market is in decent shape overall. Better yet, there are technology advancements happening to help provide relief from labor shortages.

For Ed Long and Tom Murphy, the decision was almost a no-brainer. And if you’ve seen the way the two are transforming the 40-year-old stainless pipe, valves, fittings distributor — Ace Stainless — since purchasing the company in 2020, you’d be shocked to know it’s just a team of about 10 people behind the major growth.

Reputation can make or break a business — especially organizations that produce and manufacture consumer products.

Ferguson released its first-ever Environmental, Social and Governance report titled “Building Influence.” The report highlights Ferguson’s progress in conducting its operations with a lighter footprint while creating positive impact for its stakeholders.

Respondents reported calendar-year-to-date sales growth of 21.7%, flat compared to the last report. For the trailing 12 months ending June 2022, respondents reported strong sales growth of 19.8%.

Affiliated Distributors (AD) reported that total member sales in the first six months of 2022 were $36.1 billion, an increase of 29% across its 13 divisions and three countries.