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ASA joins coalition partners in support of extension of PPP loan availability

April 1, 2021

The American Supply Association recently joined its more than 90 coalition partners in supporting an extension of the Paycheck Protection Plan loan availability that was due to expire March 31. The Senate overwhelmingly passed the bill 92-7, and earlier this week President Biden signed the bill into law.

Dan Holohan: What's not in stock?

Hear directly from the contractor what they want from your inventory.

Dan Holohan

March 26, 2021

I asked a bunch of heating contractor friends what was missing from their wholesaler’s stock and how they felt about that. They had some interesting things to say and I thought you might want to listen in.

Winsupply acquires waterworks distributor Discount Drainage Supplies

March 24, 2021

Winsupply has completed the purchase of Discount Drainage Supplies, a waterworks distributor with three locations in Ohio. Based in Akron, Discount Drainage is the largest stocking distributor of drainage pipe and related products in Ohio, including culvert pipe, PVC pipe and septic supplies. Details of the purchase were not disclosed.

Merit Brass Co. announces new President and Chief Financial Officer

March 24, 2021

Merit Brass Company announced that Darren Hilliard has been promoted to the role of President and Chief Financial Officer.

ASA opposes proposed amendments to California Article 6, Clear and Reasonable Warnings Short-form Warnings

March 23, 2021

The ASA Plumbing Division Executive Council approved a position statement on the issue which was documented in a March 22, 2021 letter to the California OEHHA.

Dakota Supply Group announces new CFO

March 22, 2021

Dakota Supply Group (DSG) has appointed Julianne Turk as its chief financial officer. Turk will lead DSG’s financial teams and oversee all the company’s financial processes and strategy development.

ASA's Jim Kendzel appointed voting member for important IAPMO committee

New standard covers alternate water source systems for multi-family, residential and commercial use.

March 19, 2021

American Supply Association Director of Codes and Standards Jim Kendzel, MPH, CAE, has been appointed as a voting member to the new International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO) Technical Subcommittee Z1324.

ASA distributor members report mixed sales results in January

merican Supply Association’s monthly Pulse sales report survey reported sales declines of 2.1% for January 2021 compared to January 2020.

March 18, 2021

A total of 43% of respondents reported decreasing gross margin percentages for January 2021 vs. January 2020.

ASA Washington weekly update

ASA joined its coalition allies in sighing two letters.

March 17, 2021

The House and Senate are in session this week.

ASA voices support for GHG emission reduction programs

The association supports reduction programs that are flexible and based on consumer choice.

March 16, 2021

ASA members are continuously working to manufacture and distribute new higher-efficiency equipment that improves consumer comfort without compromising consumer choice, product quality or safety, while continuing to reduce CO2 emissions.