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ASA announces 2020 Safety Award winners

Recipients chosen from record number of entrants; 3 distributors and 3 manufacturers honored.

October 28, 2020

At its recent NETWORK2020 Virtual event, the American Supply Association revealed the winners of its 2020 ASA Safety Award. The award program is administered by the ASA Safety Committee, and enjoyed record participation this year.

REHAU names Mark Hudoba vice president, building solutions

October 28, 2020

REHAU announced the appointment of Mark Hudoba to vice president of building solutions for the Americas region. Hudoba will lead the business division and drive growth of the company’s plumbing and mechanical product lines including radiant heating/cooling, pre-insulated piping, geoexchange, snow melting, plumbing and municipal water service.

How to meet product demand

Dynamic racking speeds product loading and unloading, while minimizing labor and maximizing storage.

October 26, 2020

Retailers and the warehouses and distributors that support them know that empty shelves lead to lost sales. But, in any period of peak demand – whether in a crisis such as a pandemic, hurricane or other disaster – retailers’ shelves can become notoriously empty when logistical bottlenecks occur in the supply chain.

Luxury Products Group introduces digital resource to support showroom owners

October 26, 2020

Luxury Products Group (LPG) has launched an exclusive web-based platform designed to give showroom owners access to important resources to become even more competitive. This is the latest in an ongoing series of new leading-edge programs and benefits designed to strengthen Luxury Products Group members’ positions in their markets.

Bradley Corp High School Restroom imporvement

Restroom cleaning tips for healthier schools

Bradley Corp. provides suggestions for restroom cleaning.

October 22, 2020

A recent survey of high school students shows that, when it comes to school restrooms, there’s room for improvement. One-half of students rate their schools’ bathroom facilities as fair or poor – an unwelcome increase of five percentage points since 2019. Only 18% view them as excellent or very good.

Anvil International now the Master Distributor of Kennedy Valve

October 22, 2020

Anvil's broad fire protection offering together with Kennedy Valve's UL/FM product portfolio delivers customers reliable, cost-effective and innovative solutions trusted to protect people and property, the company noted.

ASA launches PROJECT TALENT careers platform

Member companies now have access to robust multimedia resources to help secure the industry’s future talent.

October 21, 2020

At its well-received NETWORK2020 Virtual conference last week, the American Supply Association officially introduced its PROJECT TALENT careers platform squarely aimed at solving the current and future industry workforce challenges.

ASA members report Q3 sales growth

ASA member distributors report an average sales growth of 2.5% and a median sales growth of 4.1% in Q3.

October 19, 2020

Respondents to ASA’s quarterly Pulse report survey reported a median 1% growth in calendar year-to-date sales as of Sept. 30, 2020 vs. 2019. Half the respondents reported changes between -3.9% to +5% for year-to-date sales as of Sept. 30, 2020 vs. 2019.

Building Industry Association awards prestigious Best Showroom of the Year to Bathworks Kitchen & Bath Showroom

October 16, 2020

Bathworks is honored to have received this distinction from the BIA for their new 10,000 square foot space. Bathworks offers the newest products and styles from over 35 of the best manufacturers in the kitchen & bath industry.

Bradley Corp. emphasizes importance of handwashing for Global Handwashing Day

October 15, 2020

Each year on October 15, Global Handwashing Day advocates for how a simple and inexpensive action – handwashing with soap and water – can stop the spread of colds, flus and other infectious diseases. This year, due to the coronavirus, the international day has taken on new-found prominence.