Last week, the ASA Legislative Fly-in event convened PVF-PHCP industry leaders with elected officials on Capitol Hill. ASA-member wholesalers and suppliers had the opportunity for direct meetings with senators and representatives, advocating for the industry. They discussed critical issues and underscored the sector's role in supporting local economies.

The ASA Executive Committee reviewed the organization's progress, 2025 budget requests, and received updates on developing an industry data product standard.

For the first time, the show has ventured outside the United States, creating great excitement about reaching an international audience—especially the next generation of plumbers.

Following a flat sales month in May, June was even softer for most respondents to ASA’s monthly sales report, a free member benefit prepared by longtime ASA business intelligence partner Industry Insights.

May was a quiet month for ASA members with a slight dip in year-to-date sales, but the trailing 12-month sales showed a small positive growth of 0.4%.

Research indicates that in the last two decades, the average human attention span has decreased from 12 seconds to 8.25 seconds, with Gen Z's being less than 8 seconds.

PM Engineer Chief Editor Nicole Krawcke and Supply House Times Editor Natalie Forster sat down with several industry manufacturers to discuss their efforts, including Andres Caballero, president of Uponor North America, Mark Hudoba, vice president of building solutions division for REHAU, and Marki Huston, COO of Viega.

"American Plumber Stories" aims to promote the plumbing trade to the next generation of professionals. 

It was encouraging to see more than half the respondents report double-digit sales growth for April. All respondents overall reported median sales growth of 10.1% for April 2024 vs. 2023.

Read ASA's monthly sales report and read what ASA distributor members are saying.