As my presidency at ASA concludes, I reflect on a year of financial stability, networking growth, and key initiatives like the Strategic Leadership and Innovation Summits.
Transform your product imagery with 3D modeling! Say goodbye to the challenges of traditional photography for industrial items. Enjoy unmatched control, flexibility, and cost-efficiency, allowing you to create stunning visuals quickly. Elevate your marketing and engage customers like never before!
Service Metal, a St. Louis PVF master distributor, marks 70 years of success by focusing on speed, strong relationships, and world-class service, earning a spot in Supply House Times' PVF Ring of Honor in 2024.
A Customer Relationship Management (CRM) system is crucial for boosting efficiency and strengthening customer relationships. It centralizes vital information, automates tasks, and enhances sales forecasting, allowing your team to focus on nurturing relationships and making informed decisions for improved productivity and customer retention.
The primary goal of every employer is to ensure workers return home safely, reflecting the concerns of their families. Achieving this requires buy-in and strong leadership, supported by five key safety principles.
The American Supply Association (ASA) has upgraded the Recruiter Toolbox, an online resource for members to enhance talent recruitment. This supports the Project Talent initiative to attract skilled workers to the PHCP and PVF industries while inviting member feedback for improvements.
Technology is a catalyst for change, reshaping our work lives through automation, advanced data analytics, and artificial intelligence. As industry leaders, we must embrace these changes to maintain our competitive edge and ensure the survival of our businesses.
Digital transformation in the PVF industry involves automation, IoT for real-time monitoring, and cloud-based solutions to enhance efficiency and responsiveness to market changes. Success requires a strategic approach that assesses readiness, invests in the right technologies, and prepares the workforce for effective tool use.
Disastrous weather events becoming more frequent; plumbing companies doing their part to help nation recover.
October 17, 2024
The East Coast has suffered severe damage from Hurricanes Helene and Milton, leading to extensive destruction, fatalities, and power outages. These hurricanes highlight the impact of climate change on storm severity, driven by warmer Atlantic waters. This situation underscores the urgent need for the PHCP-PVF industry to adapt to the challenges of increasingly intense storms.
To gain a pulse for buying habits, trends and tips, Chief Editor Natalie Forster sat down with Affiliated Distributors (AD) Vice President, E-Commerce Solutions, Caroline Ernst.