Hilti unveils new products focused on increased safety and efficiency during COVID-19 recovery.
July 27, 2020
The highlight of the product lunch was the EXO-O1 wearable exoskeleton. It is a passive model that does not require an energy supply. The weight of the arms is transferred to the hips via the forearm supports using mechanical cable pulling technology.
ASA Chief Economist Dr. Chris Kuehl returns with a bonus economic update webinar. This time, Dr. Kuehl will focus less on the current COVID-19 pandemic and instead will take a look at five economic trends that are going to change and five that might.
AZ Partsmaster, a maintenance/repair/operations (MRO) supplier to the multifamily industry, announced the acquisition of Murray Supply Co.’s MRO division.
Heating, Air-conditioning & Refrigeration Distributors International (HARDI) has released its feature-length film, Hot Commodity. A behind-the-scenes look at young people finding success in an industry that provides much more than comfort.
Distributors hold own during second quarter; sales decrease only in mid-single digits compared to 2019 timeframe.
July 22, 2020
The American Supply Association’s Quarterly Pulse report shows member distributors held their own despite extremely challenging conditions related to the COVID-19 pandemic.
General Plumbing Supply (GPS), a distributor of plumbing, heating, cooling and industrial supplies on the East Coast announced the acquisition of John M. Hartel & Co., Inc (JMH) in an asset purchase effective July 1.
Their presence in every aspect of the trades from design and manufacturing to executive leadership to turning wrenches and fitting pipe is often overshadowed in predominantly male fields.