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American Supply Association

ASA is a not-for-profit national organization, serving wholesale distributors and their suppliers in the PHCP and PVF industries.

Go to www.asa.net for more information. National trade association representing distributors and their manufacturers and manufacturer representatives serving the PHCP & PVF industry.

09/02/2026

Copper prices are approaching record territory as uncertainty over potential U.S. tariffs on refined copper reshapes global inventories and adds another layer of pricing and supply-chain risk for PHCP-PVF businesses. Reuters reported on August 25 that three-month copper futures on the London Metal Exchange recently reached $14,343 per metric ton, putting prices within striking distance of the all-time high of $14,527.50 per metric ton. The rally is occurring even as the broader global copper market remains adequately supplied, highlighting how trade policy and the geographic location of available inventory are increasingly influencing prices.

The key distinction for the current market, however, is refined copper. Despite the Section 232 tariffs already affecting many copper products, refined copper, including cathodes, was excluded from the original tariff action. Instead, the Commerce Department recommended a phased universal tariff of 15% beginning Jan. 1, 2027 and 30% beginning Jan. 1, 2028. The July 2025 proclamation directed Commerce to provide an updated assessment of the domestic copper market by June 30, 2026 before the president determined whether those tariffs should be imposed. Full update here: https://www.asa.net/News-Media/News/copper-nears-record-high-as-tariff-uncertainty-adds-new-supply-chain-pressure

09/01/2026

"ASA members and prospects continuously state that attracting talent is a primary challenge for their businesses. With a third of the industry over the age of 55 and 1 in 10 over 65 years old, we have a gap that needs to be filled to support growth. As the driver of ASA’s Project Talent, we’d like members to be aware of the numerous tools and resources to help them attract talent needed to sustain and grow their businesses." - Steve Edwards, ASA Recruitment Marketing Director

We've been lucky enough to have Steve Edwards on the ASA team for 4 years now! He's passionate about attracting talent to our industry, and he works tirelessly everyday to help members position themselves to market their businesses and the industry as a whole to thrive for generations to come. Thank you for all you do, Steve!

08/31/2026

One month left in Q3 this year. Can you believe it? ASA Review is growing and we are excited about it. Take a minute to check out the content from Q3; everything from AI in HR, a summary of our latest Operating Performance Report to leadership development and all things advocacy. Read it here: review.asa.net/asa_quarterlyreview_q3_2026

Thank you to the Q3 advertisers: Viega LLC InSinkErator and Watts Water Technologies

08/28/2026

Help us send a warm welcome to our new vendor member, Plumbing Products Group LLC! PPG includes brands like Danco and LSP. Danco is one of the largest plumbing repair, replacement, and remodel suppliers in the home improvement industry. SVP Sales & Strategic Planning, Angela Richard says, "Consumer confidence, interest rates and existing housing turnover are foremost economic elements that will impact deman for our product categories. We also monitor trade professional shortage which has been strained in recent years. We are passionate about repairing and retrimming plumbing fixtures in aging homes affordably and taking out the friction with identifying the right part with our AI part finder tool." Looking forward to having PPG become a part of ASA!

08/27/2026

When Addison, Illinois-based Porter Pipe & Supply Company's Blake Kukla enrolled in ASA’s Master of Distribution Management (MDM) program, he had a straightforward goal: learn how to become a manager. The timing could hardly have worked out better. Shortly after graduating from the program, Kukla was promoted from inside sales to inside sales manager at Porter Pipe & Supply. A year and a half into the role, he is now putting those lessons into practice as he navigates moving from being responsible for his own performance to being responsible for the success of an entire team.

“I used to be worried about having a big month,” Kukla says. “Now I’m worried about what I can do to help everyone have a bigger month.”

It is a mindset shift that captures much of what has changed since Kukla entered MDM, and much of what the program helped prepare him to do. Read his full story here: https://www.asa.net/News-Media/News/from-student-to-sales-manager

08/26/2026

One day. Education covering inside & outside sales, branch management, warehouse operations and purchasing. Any distributor, rep or manufacturer company throughout the Northeast region is invited to join the first-ever ASA Northeast Education Roadshow.

Marc Wayshak will kick things off with high-velocity selling in the new marketplace. where he will share practical strategies for succeeding in today’s changing sales environment, with a focus on prospecting, closing sales and recapturing lost business. Marc combines the latest data on what’s working for top performers with humor, storytelling and hard-earned expertise to help sales professionals strengthen their approach and drive results. Find more details here: https://www.asa.net/Events/Northeast-Education-Roadshow The Granite Group

08/25/2026

“I’m glad to be part of an effort that will be transformative for our industry,” said one ASA member whose company participated in a recent meeting to further discuss how to formalize the People Advantage in the PHCP-PVF industry. The meeting was the first step in building a framework that helps members formalize and sustain a culture of people-centered beliefs and disciplines. Learn more at NETWORK this November ➡️ https://www.asa.net/NETWORK

Photos by Steve Woltmann

08/24/2026

Last week marked a major advocacy win for Main Street businesses. After years of advocacy, the U.S. Treasury finalized changes to the Corporate Transparency Act that permanently remove beneficial ownership information (BOI) reporting requirements for U.S. companies and U.S. persons. FinCEN will also delete previously submitted information tied to U.S. businesses and owners.

Treasury estimates the revised rule will save businesses $9 billion annually in compliance costs, while the deletion of previously collected data will affect an estimated 15 million entities.

ASA has spent five years working alongside the S-Corp Association and other coalition partners to push back against unnecessary reporting burdens, compliance costs and privacy risks.

The progress is substantial, but the work isn't finished. ASA will continue advocating for a permanent legislative solution that protects small and family-owned businesses.

Read more about the win and what comes next: https://www.asa.net/News-Media/News/asa-advocacy-helps-deliver-boi-relief-for-main-street-businesses

08/21/2026

The latest aggressive move from Home Depot to push further into the pro market ⬇️

The Aug. 18 announcement comes as the home improvement giant reported second-quarter fiscal 2026 sales of $47.9 billion, up 5.7% from the same period last year. Comparable sales increased 1.7% overall and 1.3% in the U.S.

The significance here extends beyond another big-box delivery option. Home Depot is increasingly competing on a service promise that has traditionally been a core advantage of local and regional distributors: getting contractors the products they need quickly enough to keep a job moving.
Home Depot’s new Express Delivery service is available across U.S. markets for a small flat fee with no membership required. The retailer is using more than 2,000 U.S. stores as local fulfillment hubs and says thousands of SKUs across plumbing, electrical, hardware, tools, paint and other project categories can be delivered within three hours. The service is available to both professional and DIY customers. In addition to its 2,364 retail stores, the company now operates more than 1,340 SRS locations following its continued investment in the professional contractor market. More details here: https://www.asa.net/News-Media/News/home-depot-announces-three-hour-delivery-across-us-markets

08/19/2026

The People Advantage Steering Committee is underway in Chicago! 25 volunteer leaders representing 10 ASA member companies are coming together to help shape The People Advantage, an initiative born at LEAD2026 focused on strengthening leadership, workplace culture and employee development across the PHCP-PVF industry. Their work will help identify proven practices, develop practical tools and build a framework to help ASA members attract, develop and retain great people, and turn their people advantage into a lasting competitive strength. More to come!

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500 Park Boulevard, Suite 1125
Itasca, IL
60143

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+16304670000

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http://www.asa.net/

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