Natalie Forster

Connection is key

ASA and The Distribution Team enter second year of popular peer networking groups.

March 4, 2021

Ever heard the expression about the best ideas being created on cocktail napkins? The American Supply Association’s member benefit CONNECT virtual peer networking program is a real-life example.

Milwaukee Tool and Uponor continue partnership for PEX innovations

Natalie Forster

March 4, 2021

Ten years after initial launch, manufacturers deliver new ProPEX solution focused on speed of connection and pipe seal.

Fight for efficiency

PHCP-PVF industry continues to advocate for legislation and standards optimal for water conservation and efficiency.

Natalie Forster

March 3, 2021

PHCP-PVF industry continues to advocate for legislation and standards optimal for water conservation, safety and efficiency.

David Kohler gives State of the Industry at KBIS 2021 Virtual

Natalie Forster

March 1, 2021

Following NKBA CEO Bill Darcy’s welcome and State of the Association report on Feb. 9, KOHLER President and CEO David Kohler took to the virtual stage for a State of the Industry analysis.

Eastern Industrial Supplies social media

Natalie Forster: Social media success

Eastern Industrial Supplies uses social channels to promote company culture, connection and employee retention.

Natalie Forster

February 25, 2021

I’m always curious to hear about how distributors and others within our industry are utilizing social media. For some, it’s a new territory that they’ve yet to fully explore because there’s no internal team member with the time and knowledge to do so.

Natalie Forster: Screen time

Making the most of your increased blue light exposure.

Natalie Forster

February 15, 2021

Anyone else cringe a little when you get the weekly iPhone notification: “Your weekly screen time report is available?” I for one, am always hoping to see, “Your screen time was down by X%,” but that’s not often the case.

Masters of Resiliency

PHCP-PVF master distributors dig into supply chain conditions, market status and what the next year may hold.

Natalie Forster

February 1, 2021

Low oil pricing, supply chain disruption and lack of skilled labor are some of the top concerns among master distributors around the county.

Distributors Push Forward

Part two of the annual distributor roundtable focuses on the next generation and long-term success.

Natalie Forster

January 29, 2021

The majority of distributors agreed that while they know the workforce and customer base are aging, they aren’t yet feeling a prominent shift related to business practices and customer habits.

Natalie Forster: Flipping the script

While work-from-home is the norm for many, NYC rep invests in innovative office space for staff.

Natalie Forster

January 6, 2021

According to Standford News, approximately 42% of Americans are currently working from home. Businesses have been working tirelessly to keep employees safe, many by setting up the needed technology to work remotely.

Distributors push forward

11th Annual ASA-Supply House Times roundtable discussion takes place virtually.

Natalie Forster

January 5, 2021

As 2020 came to an end, five American Supply Association distributor members participated in a virtual roundtable interview to cover the latest trends and challenges present in the PHCP-PVF supply chain.