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As ASA continues to monitor and act on California’s legislative and regulatory activities – recently a key bill that would have had a detrimental effect on members in-state, as well as nationally, was removed from consideration.

Join Industry Insights Senior Vice President Greg Manns, CPA, as he reviews benchmarked findings for a variety of top-tier key performance indicators for PHCP-PVF distributors. 

Kohler Co., founded in 1873, has forged a legacy of creating industry-transforming innovations for kitchen and bath spaces, energy resiliency products, luxury hospitality experiences and major championship golf over the past 150 years.

I have been on the road, and it seems that showrooms not solely focused on the ultra-high-end market have experienced a decline in business. Generally, I am hearing statements like, "We are busy but down by 10% to 15%."

This is the question I asked the contractors: Can you name a manufacturer that you think is close to perfect in all that they do? And if so, what makes them that way? What might they do better?

There are endless resources on the internet to learn about digital marketing. Just a quick Google search will give you lists of best practices and tools. The challenge is taking this information and applying it to your specific company.

Whether we are manufacturers, reps, distributors or contractors, our industry has quietly been performing essential work for centuries. How do we double down on bringing the best people to the best companies in the best industry?

F.W. Webb was named one of “America’s Greatest Workplaces for Job Starters 2023” by Newsweek for offering essential training and mentorship programs, plus ongoing learning and growth opportunities, for team members who are starting out in their careers. F.W. Webb was awarded four and a half stars out of five on their score as a result of an employer survey.

Marcone has tripled in size over the last two years by adding HVAC, plumbing, commercial kitchen and pool/spa to the growing list of parts and equipment that it distributes.