Ferguson announced the acquisition of Old Dominion Supply, Inc. (“Old Dominion”), a wholesale distributor of HVAC parts and supplies in Maryland and Northern Virginia, and Atlantic Construction Fabrics, Inc. (“ACF”), a geotextile company operating along the East coast.
There has been a dramatic decline in the number of tradespeople in the U.S., particularly plumbers. More than half of America’s trade professionals are at or nearing retirement age. The majority of high schools began discontinuing their “shop” classes a decade ago, and teenagers are not being exposed to the opportunities available for a skilled trade workforce.
Earlier this year, as the COVID-19 pandemic was emerging, the American Supply Association launched CONNECT, a new and exciting virtual peer networking program.
The Home Depot announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire HD Supply Holdings, a leading national distributor of maintenance, repair and operations (MRO) products in the multifamily and hospitality end markets. The acquisition is expected to position The Home Depot as a premier provider in the MRO marketplace.
Emerald, a business-to-business platform producer of trade shows, events, conferences and marketing solutions announced the appointment of Jason C. McGraw, CTS, CAE as vice rresident responsible for the oversight of the Kitchen and Bath Industry Show (owned by the National Kitchen and Bath Association) and CEDIA Expo. Additionally, Emerald announced the newly created position of Director, Key Accounts – KBIS and CEDIA Expo, to be assumed by Amy Hornby.
Bathrooms and kitchens get larger, COVID-19 has a lasting impact on design.
November 16, 2020
As homeowners spend more time at home, kitchens and primary bathrooms are getting larger, the volume of outdoor living projects is increasing significantly and there is a need for easy-to-clean surfaces, flexible living spaces and seamless technology integration for added convenience and peace of mind.
MICHELIN Tire’s Kimberly Brignac and Coy Jones will walk members through the many benefits contained in the new ASA MICHELIN Tire Advantage Program. ASA member companies can save up to 31% off list price, plus have access to Michelin’s Emergency Road Service.
The Granite Group, a Concord, NH-based distributor of plumbing, heating, cooling, water and propane supplies has announced the opening of their newest branch located at 624 Main Street in Conway, NH.
Dakota Supply Group (DSG) has opened its branch in Great Falls, MT as of Monday, November 9, 2020. The new facility is located at 1604 12th Avenue North, an easily accessible location off 15th Street near the Missouri River Bridge.