Unpredictable natural disasters such as the 2011 tsunami in Japan or last year’s Hurricane Sandy are changing the way today’s manufacturers operate.
Based on reliable reports from knowledgeable observers, the oil/natural gas boom continues to expand and will not be severely inhibited in the indeterminate future.
As is the case with each ASA president, during the spring and summer months I am provided the opportunity to get out and see many of you at various regional events and industry functions.
This year’s theme for ASA’s annual convention is One Industry, One Voice, One Future. The event will be held in the heart of our nation’s capital in Washington Oct. 2-4 at the Renaissance Hotel.