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Mike Miazga: PHCP-PVF industry winds of change

Ample networking, best practices resources available to ASA members.

August 6, 2021

After you get done reading the flurry of activity occurring at ASA as we head into the late summer/early fall part of the calendar, I want to direct your attention to two other ASA-related expertly written pieces in this issue that all companies in this supply chain should read.

Pfister launches ‘American Plumber Stories’ docuseries

August 2, 2021

“American Plumber Stories” aims to promote the plumbing trade to the next generation of professionals. The show highlights the stories of plumbers around the nation, including how they got started in the plumbing trade and the passion they have for their profession.

AD six month financial results show record numbers

August 2, 2021

AD reported its member sales in the first six months of 2021 were $28.1 billion, an increase of 30% across its 13 divisions and three countries. Same-store sales were up 17%. Purchases by member companies from AD supplier partners were up 34%. Net distributions to its members were up 37%.

LPG welcomes new Director of Marketing

July 29, 2021

Luxury Products Group (LPG) announced that Leigha Lugo has been named director of marketing.

Watts introduces new Product Specialist for backflow prevention and risers

July 27, 2021

Matthew Baranuk has joined Watts as product specialist for backflow preventers and risers.

LIXIL Americas, Tools & Tiaras hold skilled-trade summer camp for girls

July 26, 2021

Tools & Tiaras is an organization dedicated to advancing the interest of young girls and women who want to pursue careers in traditionally male-dominated trade professions.

AO Smith donates to Habitat for Humanity

A. O. Smith foundation donates 30 water heaters to Habitat for Humanity

July 26, 2021

A. O. Smith Foundation recently donated 30 of its high-efficiency water heaters to the Greater Fox Cities Area Habitat for Humanity, located in Menasha, Wisconsin.

Jeff Valles: Are you ready for the Holidays?

It’s time to prepare for the busy season.

Jeff Valles

July 26, 2021

Ahh, the holidays. The time when families and friends gather to celebrate Thanksgiving, Christmas, Hanukkah and the New Year. What a special time...unless you are in the building industry. You are swamped with projects, struggling to get any product you can as your job timelines start to slip into 2022.

Chris Fasano: Position your business to emerge as a market leader

One of the reasons I have committed my time to ASA might surprise you.

Chris Fasano

July 26, 2021

I recently came across an interesting webinar that caused me to think about the mindset of running your business as if you were preparing to sell it. That’s probably controversial to some readers! Some owners might initially take a defensive posture, “I’m not selling. Why would I think that way?”

DOE proposes to reverse showerhead rule in favor of ASA position

Jim Kendzel

July 23, 2021

On Friday, July 16, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) issued a notice proposing to revise the current definition of “showerhead” adopted on Dec. 16, 2020, by reinstating the prior definition of “showerhead.”