In 2015, ASA commissioned a research project to better understand the industry’s workforce and trends. Late last year, we conducted the study again and the final results are currently being tabulated. I’m pleased that ASA and its members have continued to deem PROJECT TALENT as a key strategic initiative.

The event aimed to help the Girl Scouts complete a The House That She Built Girl Scouts patch, encouraging their interest in construction and raising awareness of opportunities in the trades.

The annual sales growth for the 12 months through December 2023 is a decline of 0.3%. 

AD’s Divisional Boards are elected by the members of their division and represent each industry AD operates within in the U.S., Canada, and Mexico. 

NIBCO has announced the promotion of Lisa Lyon to Webstone general manager, with responsibility for overseeing all aspects of operations for the Webstone business unit of NIBCO.

As President of Marcone HVAC, Hudspeth will continue building on the momentum behind growing the company’s HVAC business.

Six top executives from Plumbing Manufacturers International (PMI) member companies have been named to the association’s Strategic Advisory Council.

Marc Blaushild recently named his son, Brian Blaushild, President of Famous Supply. Brian Blaushild is the fourth-generation family member to lead Famous Supply, a distributor based out of Akron, Ohio.

As CFO, Bruenning will continue the work already started to build a financial center of excellence for the distribution company. 

Tyler K. Pugh of All Coast Plumbing & Rooter (Tujunga, CA) is the winner of the $10,000 grand prize in Noritz America’s recently concluded Retrofit Rewards sweepstakes promotion for plumbing and HVAC contractors in the United States and Canada.