Supply House Times articles from October 2003

Supply House Times archives from October 2003

Noland Co.(People On The Move ...)(John D. Martin named regional manager; Richard W. Sturges becomes manager of the Nashville complex)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2003... Noland Co. (Newport News, Va.) named John D. Martin regional manager for its South Central Region. He will oversee 16 branches in Alabama, Arkansas, Mississippi and Tennessee. Since 2001 he has been manager of the Nashville, Tenn., complex,...

Hughes Supply.(People On The Move ...)(Dale E. Jones appointed to the board; Ronald Spencer, Walter Grice and Tom Davis become branch managers)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2003... Hughes Supply (Orlando, Fla,) appointed Dale E. Jones to its Board, replacing Toni Jennings, who resigned in May to serve as Florida's Lieutenant Governor. Jones currently serves as managing partner of Heidrick & Struggles International, Inc.,...

Hughes Supply (Orlando, Fla.) is continuing its yearlong 75th anniversary celebration.(News)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2003... Hughes Supply (Orlando, Fla.) is continuing its yearlong 75th anniversary celebration. In September the wholesaler hosted an event at Invesco Field in Denver (shown in photo). Sets of tickets for Broncos, Nuggets and Rockies games were awarded...

Colonial Commercial Corp. buys RAL Supply.(News)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2003... Colonial Commercial Corp. of Levittown, N.Y., has agreed to purchase substantially all of the assets of The RAL Supply Group, Inc. RAL Supply Group is headquartered in Middletown, N.Y., and has five other facilities in the towns of...

Philip Morris case could impact PHCP [plant healthcare programs] industry.(Brief Article)
October 1, 2003... In a case that may have ramifications for PHCP distributors, a federal court's preliminary injunction in response to an antitrust lawsuit filed by 16 cigarette wholesalers against Philip Morris USA caused the cigarette maker to put a stop to a...

A supply house times exclusive: residential building permit activity regional & local market survey.(News)
October 1, 2003... A SUPPLY HOUSE TIMES Exclusive Residential Building Permit Activity Regional & Local Market Survey July 2003 Region Residential Local Permits ...

Bradford White Corp.(People On The Move ...)(Nicholas J. Giuffre promoted to executive vice president)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2003... Bradford White Core. promoted Nicholas J. Giuffre to executive vice president. He will be responsible for all marketing and sales activities, corporate administration as well as the operation of Bradford White Canada, formerly Aero...

Rheem Water Heaters.(People On The Move ...)(Allen R. Wicher named director of residential markets)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2003... Rheem Water Beaters named Allen R. Wicher director of residential markets. He will be based at the Water Heater division's headquarters in Montgomery, Ala. Most recently he was global market manager for Emerson/Thermo-O-Disc.

Distribution poised to do better than U.S. economy.(Brief Article)
October 1, 2003... U.S. wholesale distribution companies have a bright economic outlook, according to a new report by Pembroke Consulting and Economy.com for the National Association of Wholesaler-Distributors (NAW) titled NAW 2004 Economic Forecast. (To order...

Reeves-Wiedeman Co.(News)(receives 2003 Cornerstone Award from the Economic Development Corp. of Kansas City, Mo.)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2003... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Caption: Reeves-Wiedeman Co. (Lenexa, Kan.) has been selected to receive a 2003 Cornerstone Award from the Economic Development Corp. of Kansas City, Mo., for its new facility in downtown Kansas City. The 6,100 sq....

Hirsch Pipe & Supply Co.(News)(customers who exceeded purchase quota enjoyed Costa Rican vacation)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2003... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Caption: Hirsch Pipe & Supply Co. (Van Nuys, Calif.) hosted a Costa Rican vacation for 180 attendees in May 2003. Customers spent a week at two five-star resorts enjoying recreational activities such as white water...

Watts Industries.(People On The Move ...)(Rick Ferguson named Western regional sales manager - Backflow Products division)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2003... Watts Industries named Rick Ferguson Western regional sales manger--Backflow Products division. He will be based in northern California. Ferguson has more than 15 years of experience in the industry.

DESA Specialty Products.(People On The Move ...)(Brian T. Schnabel appointed president)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2003... DESA Specialty Products appointed Brian T. Schnabel as president. He most recently served as president of Vtech Electronics, Ltd., North America. DESA is a manufacturer and marketer of electric chain saws, door chimes, decorative lighting,...

R.W. Beckett Corp.(People On The Move ...)(Vic Takacs named plant superintendent)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2003... R.W. Beckett Corp. named Vic Takacs plant superintendent. He has been with the company 11 years, serving as customer service manager for three years and sales representative for e eight years. Beckett manufactures residential and commercial oil...

Omni Brass.(People On The Move ...)(Larry Allen appointed vice president/sales USA at Omni Brass Inc.)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2003... Omni Brass appointed Larry Allen as vice president/sales USA. In addition to creating product and branding solutions, he will be involved in strategic design, product development and manufacturing initiatives in North America and with the...

Noland Co.(Expansion ...)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2003... Noland Co. (Newport News, Va.) opened a branch in Martinsburg, W.Va, to serve plumbing and HVAC contractors in the Eastern Panhandle of West Virginia. The new sales and warehouse facility is located in a recently purchased 15,420-sq.-ft....

Edelman Plumbing Supply.(Expansion ...)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2003... Edelman Plumbing Supply (Westlake, Ohio) held a grand opening celebration for its new decorative plumbing and hardware showroom at 26201 Richmond Road in Bedford Heights, Ohio on Sept. 18.

Viessmann Manufacturing Co. (U.S.).(Expansion ...)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2003... Viessmann Manufacturing Co. (U.S.) opened a new 38,000-sq.-ft. facility in Warwick, R.I., that features offices as well as seminar and display rooms. The company said the new facility will extend its distribution network and strengthen its...

PHAC Products Inc.(Expansion ...)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2003... PHAC Products Inc., (Albany, N.Y.), a redistributor of plumbing products, recently built a warehouse that doubles its stocking capacity. The additional space will be dedicated to increased inventory of Delta, Moon, Elkay and NuTone products.

Controlled Energy Corp.(Training ...)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2003... Controlled Energy Corp. is offering training seminars for industry professionals at its new headquarters in Vermont. The CEC Field Training Programs day-long seminars will provide training on all of CEC's products: Bosch AquaStar, PowerStar,...

The Institute for Supply Management.(Brief Article)
October 1, 2003... The Institute For Supply Management received certification accreditation in the area of supply management for its Certified Purchasing Manager and Accredited Purchasing Practitioner designations by the American National Standards Institute.

SWA.(Association News ...)(Southern Wholesalers Association offers seminars by Dr. Kathryne Newton of Purdue University)
October 1, 2003... SWA: The Southern Wholesalers Association has scheduled three regional meetings this fall at which it will offer seminars on "Essentials of Profitable PHCP Distribution" presented by Dr. Kathryne Newton from Purdue University; Oct. 24 in...

PMI.(Association News ...)(fall meeting of the Plumbing Manufacturers Institute )(Brief Article)
October 1, 2003... PMI: The Plumbing Manufacturers Institute will hold its 2003 fall meeting at the Capital Hilton in Washington, D.C. Oct. 26 to 29. Presentations will discuss how to maximize sales force effectiveness, "Made in the USA" labeling issues, "Country...

Process and Mechanical Systems Inc.(REP Update)(represents the Halsey Taylor product line of water coolers and drinking fountains)
October 1, 2003... Process and Mechanical Systems Inc., based in Hartland, Wis., now represents the Halsey Taylor product line of water coolers and drinking fountains in eastern Wisconsin and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. Key contacts for Halsey Taylor...

The Wrentham Co.(REP Update)(represents Taracorp Inc. in five East Coast states)
October 1, 2003... The Wrentham Co., West Bridgewater, Mass., will represent Taracorp Inc., in Maine, Maryland, New Hampshire, Rhode Island and Vermont. Taracorp manufactures Taramet Sterling[R] LeadFree and Dutch Boy[R] Lead-Free solders and accessories. Contact...

DSC-Pacific.(REP Update)(DSC-Pacific will represent BLANCO AMERICA in northern Calif. and Nevada)
October 1, 2003... DSC-Pacific, based in San Jose, Calif., and headed by Lee Davis, will represent BLANCO AMERICA in northern California and northern Nevada. The rep firm can be reached at 408-723-2481 or fax to: 408-723-2483.

McBride Sales Inc.(REP Update)(Mc Bride Sales Inc. represents Selkirk L.L.C. in Arizona and Las Vegas)
October 1, 2003... McBride Sales Inc., based in Mesa, Ariz., represents Selkirk L.L.C. in Arizona and the Las Vegas market. Contact Bruce McBride or Brett Parry at 480-835-1712 or fax to: 480-833-3911. Email addresses are: bruce@mcbridesales.com and...

WW Sales Co.(Brief Article)
October 1, 2003... WW Sales Co., based in Albuquerque, N.M., represents Selkirk L.L.C. in New Mexico and El Paso, Texas, focusing on the plumbing segment. Contact: Don Westell, president, via e-mail: dwest624@aol.com; Eric Hoppes at ehoppes@aol.com; Michael Atma...

Wright Sales Co.(REP Update)(Wright represents Selkirk L.L.C. in southern California)
October 1, 2003... Wright Sales Co., based in Encinitas, Calif., represents Selkirk L.L.C. in the southern California market area south of Bakersfield, Calif., to the Mexico border. Contact: John Wright at jwright@wrightsales.net or Mike Brase at...

Friedman & Dorrans Sales.(REP Directory Update)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2003... Friedman & Dorrans Sales, based in Wheeling, Ill., represents Oatey SCS and Dearborn Brass, among other companies. The company's phone is 847-459-8412.

Kliman Sales Inc.(REP Directory Update)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2003... Kliman Sales Inc., based in San Jose, Calif., also has a location in Sacramento, Calif., at 8560 23rd Ave. Corey Kliman is president and Lisa White is operations manager. Kliman Sales represents ABT, Anaco, Arrowhead Brass, Brass Craft,...

Triangle Sales.(REP Directory Update)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2003... Triangle Sales, based in Bridgeville, Pa., represents JB Allen, Basco, Bath Unlimited, Delta Faucet, In-Sink-Erator, Jacuzzi, Legend Valve, Swanstone, ThermaSol, Vanguard and Woodpro. Contact Richard J. Blum at 412-257-2300 or fax to:...

R.D. Bitzer Co.(Additional REP Listings)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2003... R.D. Bitzer Co., 776 American Dr., Bensalem, Pa. 19020, represents Bell & Gossett/ITT, Cemline Corp., Danfoss-Graham, Domestic Pump/ITT, Flex Hose, General Electric, Hoffman Specialty/ITT, Marley Cooling Technologies, McDonnell & Miller/ITT,...

The Joyce Agency Inc.(Additional REP Listings)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2003... The Joyce Agency Inc., 8442 Alban Rd., Springfield, Va. 22150, represents American Water Heater Ca., Ames Fire & Waterworks, Briggs Co., Charlotte Pipe & Foundry, Hercules Chemical, Hold Rite, Lasco Bathware, Little Giant, Oatey, MegaFlex, Jay...

Applied Technologies Inc.(Additional REP Listings)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2003... Applied Technologies Inc., 415 Oser Ave., Hauppauge, N.Y. 11788 represents Ajax Boiler, Algas-SDI, APC Network Air, Columbia Boilers, Delta Cooling Towers, Detroit Radiant, Energy Saving Products, Flo Fab, Honeywell, Lockwood, Multiaqua, Power...

Interstate Reps.(Additional REP Listings)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2003... Interstate Reps, 14054 Bank St., Suite 3, P.O. Box 337, Decker, Minn. 55308, represents Danze, Maax Bathroom Products USA, Maax Collection, Aker by Maax, Pearl Baths, Prier Brass and Mountain Plumbing Products. Its territory covers Minnesota,...

Brass Craft Manufacturing Co., presented Gardena, Calif.-based Mega Western Sales with its Stanley Q. Rosen Award for outstanding sales representative performance in the areas of preparation, planning, execution and salesmanship.(Additional REP Listings)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2003... Brass Craft Manufacturing Co., presented Gardena, Calif.-based Mega Western Sales with its Stanley Q. Rosen Award for outstanding sales representative performance in the areas of preparation, planning, execution and salesmanship. In business...

Coastal Industries.(People On The Move ...)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2003... Coastal Industries promoted Dave Cook from controller to chief financial officer. He brings more than 20 years of experience to his new position, including 23 years at Swindal-Powell Co., where be served as treasurer. The company manufactures...

Eljer Plumbingware.(People On The Move ...)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2003... Eljer Plumbingware appointed Ricky Gregg to national accounts manager for wholesale sales and promoted Missy Jackson to director of customer service. Gregg brings 20 years of building products industry experience to the company, most recently...

Capizzi.(Product News ...)
October 1, 2003... Capizzi was awarded best new product in the bath category for its Calla line of luxury bathroom furnishings at the 2003 Kitchen/Bath Industry Show. The products are styled to resemble the simple, graceful calla lily flower. The line includes a...

Sloan Valve enters manual faucet market.(Bath & Kitchen)
October 1, 2003... Sloan Valve Co. is entering the manual faucet business with the launch of its new Polaris[TM] manual faucet line. "As the market place evolved over the past few years, the need for a consolidated, single source of supply for many building...

Kitchen renovations top consumers' wish list.
October 1, 2003... A recent survey commissioned by American Standard found that 26% of adult consumers wanted to remodel their kitchens. Nine percent of the respondents said they would like to renovate the bathroom. This widespread interest in redoing the kitchen...

LuxeHome boutiques open at Chicago's merchandise mart.(Bath & Kitchen)(Merchandise Mart Properties Inc. new 90,000-sq.-ft. interior shopping mall area of luxury boutiques )(Brief Article)
October 1, 2003... Merchandise Mart Properties has named its new 90,000-sq.-ft. interior shopping mall area of luxury boutiques for home building and renovation--LuxeHome. The boutiques opened to the public Sept. 2, and a grand opening party was held on Sept. 18,...

Delta Faucet Co.(new television campaign)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2003... Delta Faucet Co. introduced a nationwide television campaign featuring various scenarios involving kitchen and bath faucets, tubs and showers, using the theme, "Splash." The campaign builds on the company's "Beautifully Engineered" positioning....

Briggs Plumbing Products.(Bath & Kitchen)
October 1, 2003... Briggs Plumbing Products announced its new Sayco faucets product line this summer as part of its "Take a Fresh Look at Briggs" campaign. The company is repositioning Sayco faucets as "the simple alternative solution" for quality products...

Standards being created for water treatment units.(Brief Article)
October 1, 2003... A CSA Technical Committee for drinking water treatment units has been established and was scheduled to have its first official meeting in September, according to the Canadian Water Quality Association (CWQA). CWQA was instrumental in the...

NSF gets new CEO.(News)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2003... Kevan Lawlor has been named president and CEO of NSF International, effective Sept. 10. Lawlor previously held the positions of CFO, senior vice president of Food Safety, and president of NSF International Strategic Registrations, Ltd. He...

Gary Tapella, president/CEO of the Rheem Manufacturing Co., accepted the Distinguished Service Award from the Gas Appliance Manufacturers Association at GAMA's annual meeting last spring.(News)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2003... Gary Tapella, president/CEO of the Rheem Manufacturing Co., accepted the Distinguished Service Award from the Gas Appliance Manufacturers Association at GAMA's annual meeting last spring. The award, presented for the first time recognized his...

Emerson Process Management.(Brief Article)
October 1, 2003... Karl Klapfenstein has joined Emerson Process Management's Valve Automation Div. a regional sales manager. He will focus on marketing the company's Bettis[R] and Shafer[R] high-pressure pipeline products in the U.S. Based in Houston,...

Emerson Process.(Management)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2003... Emerson Process Management also announced winning a $10 million contract to install instrumentation and control systems for the first of two 600-MW power plants in the Northwest China Shaanxi Province.

Mueller Industries.(alleged infringements in Europe of competition rules)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2003... Mueller Industries reported that the European Commission has alleged infringements in Europe of competition rules by manufacturers of copper tubes, including Mueller Industries and businesses in England and France, which it had acquired in...

MRO sales will drop 7.8%.(Brief Article)
October 1, 2003... MRO sales will drop 7.8% for 2003 in the plumbing, heating & air conditioning SIC category, predicts Industrial Market Information, Inc. of Minneapolis, 763-535-7432.

Industrial Distributors Association.(Donald Ruggles named interim director )(Brief Article)
October 1, 2003... Donald Ruggles has been named interim director of the Industrial Distributors Association following the death of former executive director Gary Buffington. He is chairman of MSCO, Inc. of SheffieLd, AL.

US Flow starts to liquidate; tries reselling to former owners.
October 1, 2003... Within a span of days within the second week of September, a U.S. Bankruptcy Court at first denied and then allowed US Flow Corp. to convert from a Chapter 11 to Chapter 7 bankruptcy. Chapter 11 is aimed at reorganizing the business to continue...

U.S. stainless steel piping imports: annual and year-to-date from January-July 2003.(Pipe-Valves-Fittings)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2003... U.S. Stainless Steel Piping Imports Annual and Year-To-Date From January-July 2003 Stainless Seamless Tubular Products YTD 2002 YTD 2003 % Change % Change (In $1,000) (In...

Case made to boost manufacturing.(Brief Article)
October 1, 2003... "Manufacturing spawns more additional economic activity and related jobs than does any other economic sector," says Joel Popkin, author of a study, "Securing America's Future: The Case for a Strong Manufacturing Base." The study was...

U.S. carbon steel pipe & tube imports: annual and year-to-date from January-July 2003.(Pipe-Valves-Fittings)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2003... U.S. Carbon Steel Pine & Tube Imports Annual and Year-To-Date From January-July 2003 Total Carbon and Alloy Pipe & Tube YTD 2002 YTD 2003 % Change % Change (In $1,000) (In...

ITT Industries.(launches new Web site)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2003... ITT Industries has launched a new Web site for its fluid businesses pertaining to water, wastewater, building trade, biochemical, pharmaceutical and industrial markets. The site uses a simulated environment design to present visitors with...

Metal Suppliers Online.(Brief Article)
October 1, 2003... Metal Suppliers Online has introduced "Metal Match," a system to match buyers and sellers of excess metals inventory. Visit www.metalsuppliersonline.com.

Continental Industries Inc.(People On The Move ...)(Michael Herron named national sales manager for key accounts)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2003... Continental Industries Inc. named Michael Herron as its new national sales manager for key accounts, A 20-year veteran of the HVAC industry, Herron will serve HVAC distributors in the southern half of the United States. Continental Industries...

Uponor Canada (Wirsbo).(People On The Move ...)(David Fletcher named vice president/sales and marketing)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2003... Uponer Canada (Wirsbo) named Dave Fletcher vice president/sales and marketing. He has 25 years of experience in sales and marketing in the agriculture and telecommunications industries.

NORDYNE.(Partnerships ...)(selects Environmental Comfort Co., Riback Supply Co. and Young Supply Co. as distributors)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2003... NORDYNE has selected Environmental Comfort Co. of Raleigh, N.C., as a Westinghouse HVAC distributor. The company will distribute Westinghouse HMAC products to dealers in eastern North Carolina. Environmental Comfort will also sell the Gibson...

Lennox International Inc.(Acquisition ...)(sells assets of its Electrical Products Division business and part of its Advanced Distributor Products division ot Emerson)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2003... Lennox International Inc. (LII) sold the assets of its Electrical Products Division (EPD) business, part of its Advanced Distributor Products division, to Emerson. The financial impact of this transaction is not material to LII's operating...

Duro Supply.(Charitable Dealings ...)(donates new American Standard 5-ton gas furnace and 3-ton heat pump to the Bay-Arenac ISD Center)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2003... Duro Supply (Bay City, Mich.) and American Standard recently donated a new American Standard 5-ton gas furnace and 3-ton heat pump to the Bay-Arenac ISD Center (BAISD). Students in the Bay-Arenac ISD heating and cooling program can specialize...

Johnstone Supply in Indiana re-surfaces after flood.
October 1, 2003... After a torrential five-day rainstorm that dropped 19 inches of rain in Kokomo, Ind., a Johnstone Supply store took on almost six feet of water, leaving the contents a sodden mess. Employees were able to re-enter the store after five days and...

HARDI awards scholarships, donates to ASHRAE library.(Hydronics/HVACR)(Heating, Airconditioning and Refrigeration Distributors International)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2003... The Heating & Airconditioning Ladies Organization of HARDI (Heating, Airconditioning & Refrigeration Distributors International) awarded $1,000 academic scholarships to Lynn Brown, University of North Florida, and Christopher Kelly, University...

YORK UPG offers fall promotion.(Hydronics/HVACR)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2003... Consumers who purchase eligible YORK Heating and Air Conditioning products from a registered, participating YORK Liberties Dealer between Oct. 1 and Nov. 30, 2003 will receive a choice of cash rebates, special financing, or a warranty plan as...

D.A. Fehr implements supply chain technology.(Technology)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2003... D. A. Fehr Inc., based in Friedensburg, Pa., a family-owned and operated manufacturers representative and industrial plumbing supply business, will implement an advanced order processing system to streamline the supply chain. The ORION ERP...

Neuco Inc.(Web Sites To Watch ...)(ehanced web site and online chat system)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2003... Neuco Inc. has enhanced its Web site at www.neucoinc.com. When ordering online at the Web site, if a product is out of stock or obsolete, Autocross, Neuco's automatic cross-referencing system, can be activated to see if any alternatives are...

DEWALT.(Web Sites To Watch ...)(introduces SERVICENET, a service and repair Web site)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2003... DEWALT has introduced SERVICENET, a comprehensive service and repair Web site where people can find information and order replacement parts directly from the company. The site features online parts ordering, "exploded art" interactive tool...

i2 Trade Service.(Web Sites To Watch ...)(has re-entered the distributor catalog business with the i2 Distributor Catalog)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2003... i2 Trade Service has re-entered the distributor catalog business, employing new technologies that extend the usability of product content beyond the printed page. The i2 Distributor Catalog allows distributors to leverage their investment in...

i2 Trade Service.(promotes Albert E. Stumm and William Liberator)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2003... i2 Trade Service appointed two supplier business development managers to promote its recently launched i2 Distributor Catalog marketing program. Albert E. Stumm has 20 years of national catalog marketing experience. William Liberator has more...

What's it take to be a radiantly radiant wholesaler? You need a lot more than product to be worthy of this business.(Column)
October 1, 2003... Wholesale-distribution can be about nothing more than buying and selling, if thats all you make it to be. And if that's all you make it to be, then the only competitive edge you can possibly offer is the lowest price for anything your customers...

Radiant wholesalers tell what's hot & what's not: obstacles include energy codes and a shortage of capable installers.
October 1, 2003... I spoke with a handful of wholesalers involved with the radiant heat market seeking their views on a variety of topics. Here are some of the most interesting snippets from those conversations. Stimulating The Market Dennis Bellanti,...

Software support moves abroad: here are the pros and cons of offshore (foreign) outsourcing of customer support functions.
October 1, 2003... Distributor personnel probably aren't aware that when they call a credit card company, the person they are talking with could be located in India, Russia, China or some other foreign country. The term for moving customer support and other...

ASA in 2003.(American Supply Association)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2003... As we look toward wrapping up yet another year of activity at the American Supply Association, it's customary to take a look back at our accomplishments and offer our members a report on some of the year's programming highlights. It is also a...

Annual Convention.(American Staffing Association)
October 1, 2003... The ASA Annual Convention is a vital part of the association's value proposition to our members, because it not only brings together the buyers and sellers of the industry's products and services, but it also offers an exclusive forum for open...

ISH North America 2003.(plumbing, heating and cooling product exhibition)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2003... More than 500 exhibitors were featured at the second ISH North America, which was held in the new Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas, 2003. A vast array of companies exhibiting plumbing, heating, cooling and piping products visited...

ASA Education Foundation.(American Supplier Association)
October 1, 2003... It's been a challenging year for the Education Foundation, since many of the projects planned for 2003 were dependent upon anticipated earnings of the Endowment Fund in 2002. Although the Fund is closely managed by a number of astute industry...

Center for Advancing Technology.
October 1, 2003... Kevin Price, the Center's Director, has been burning the candle at both ends this year. His efforts involve the continued administration of the Source ASA program, as well as the development of the increasingly popular Industry Database (IDB)....

Vendor Member Division.(Brief Article)
October 1, 2003... The growing influence of the Vendor Members within ASA is a welcome one among the distributor members. A glance at the list of the 200+ Vendor Members will quickly show that these companies represent the lion's share of products that are sold...

Industrial Piping Division.(ASA News)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2003... As a group dedicated to examining industry trends and the specific needs of the industrial pipe, valves and fittings market, ASA's IPD enjoys the participation of more than 50 wholesalers and 20 manufacturing companies. Through the input of the...

Young Executives Division.(American Supply Association)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2003... The Young Executives Division of ASA is perhaps a misnomer in this day and age, since the group welcomes participants of all ages. The Division's mission is to bring wholesaler and manufacturer executives together for education and productive...

Partners of ASA.(Brief Article)
October 1, 2003... An often overlooked but much valued group within ASA is the Partners of ASA, comprised of a group of dedicated industry spouses and companions. With a membership of more than 70 members, the Partners each year work at the ASA Convention to...