November 2020 | SHT Magazine | Supply House Times

The November issue of Supply House Times features ASA's incoming President, Chris Fasano, MRO and multifamily housing trends, Zoeller bridges the gap with virtual training, and much more!

Meet ASA's incoming president Chris Fasano

Well-respected executive represents the fourth generation of family ownership at Waterbury, Connecticut-based Torrco.

Mike Miazga

November 3, 2020

Chris Fasano’s path to Waterbury, Connecticut-based PHCP-PVF distributor Torrco involves the courtroom — in a good way.

Solving a multifamily housing crisis

Viega helps get housing unit back in service quickly

Kristen White

November 10, 2020

What do you do when the gas line serving multifamily housing is compromised and shut down on a Friday afternoon? Phoenix-based Air & Water Mechanical Services would tell you to reach for Viega, of course.

Bridging the gap with virtual training

Zoeller launches online platform for distributor and rep training.

Natalie Forster

November 9, 2020

Like every other facet of the industry, Zoeller had to act quickly, adjust operations and prioritize health and safety when the pandemic lockdowns began in March. How did these adjustments affect the CFE’s training capabilities?

Family business celebrates 90 years

General Pipe Cleaners on its way to a century innovating the drain cleaning market, focused on durability and customer retention.

Natalie Forster

November 5, 2020

Company beginnings date back to 1930 when Abe Silverman stepped away from one venture in order to found General Wire Spring Company.

Multifamily market focuses on making it easy

Distributors and manufacturers heavy in MRO/multifamily discuss opportunity and product trends.

Natalie Forster

November 5, 2020

The multifamily housing market is proving to provide both manufacturers and distributors a strong business avenue, even during the pandemic stricken era of 2020.

Industry's largest event goes virtual

ASA NETWORK2020 Virtual brings big numbers and industry firsts.

Natalie Forster

November 4, 2020

Earlier this year, the ASA Executive Committee made the call to design a virtual event and ASA staff worked diligently to execute the plan, bringing in more than 1,600 registrants from more than 250 ASA member companies.

Eye on Safety: What to expect when OSHA inspects

What you need to know about OSHA inspections gone wrong.

Adele L. Abrams, ESQ., CMSP

November 10, 2020

Unfortunately, many people think they know about the consequences of an OSHA inspection gone wrong, but they don’t. This can have dire consequences financially or even criminally.

From the ASA President

D.NEXT and PROJECT TALENT create winning future for ASA members

Bill Glockner

November 6, 2020

After last month’s NETWORK2020 Virtual conference, ASA members expressed excitement over the progress on ASA’s initiatives D. NEXT and PROJECT TALENT.

Mike Miazga: Changing the culture

Mike Miazga

November 4, 2020

In this extremely digital age we now live in, I was recently scrolling through my LinkedIn account (if you aren’t following the ASA LinkedIn account
@American Supply Association (ASA), what are you waiting for?) and noticed a post from Max Bender, the president at Connecticut-based ASA distributor member BENDER.

Dan Holohan: Will it help?

Asking yourself this question before speaking can change your outlook.

Dan Holohan

October 28, 2020

If you’re lucky in life, you’ll occasionally have a conversation with someone that will stay with you forever. Maybe it was something your spouse said when you least expected it, or perhaps it was your child showing you a reflection of the sky in a puddle after a storm.

Virtual roundtables: Here they come!

October 29, 2020

The Emerging Leaders division was certainly looking forward to offering another successful Spring Forum full of networking, educational content and industry insight this past May in Nashville.

Jeff Valles: Looking to improve your business?

Channel Nobel Prize laureate, Richard Feynman.

Jeff Valles

October 29, 2020

When Richard Feynman read a white paper, he would read it until he fully understood the stated problem. Then he would stop, walk away from the document and try to solve the problem himself. Now, why would one, no matter how bright and accomplished, take the time to solve a problem that had already been solved?

Natalie Forster: A success story

October 29, 2020

After reading my column last month about replenishing the workforce, an industry vet reached out to me to share his story.

Emerging Leaders virtual roundtables coming in 2021

November 9, 2020

ASA’s Emerging Leaders division is offering its popular in-person EMERGE best practices roundtable forum in a digital format in 2021 that will help to keep members and attendees of EL engaged and connected throughout the year.

ASA launches PROJECT TALENT careers platform

Member companies now have access to robust multimedia resources to help secure the industry’s future talent.

November 8, 2020

At NETWORK2020 Virtual in October, the American Supply Association officially introduced its PROJECT TALENT careers platform squarely aimed at solving the current and future industry workforce challenges.