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Robyn Brookhart of Liberty Pumps recipient of 2021 ASA Women in Industry Alice A. Martin Woman of the Year Award

April 19, 2021

ASA’s Women in Industry division recently announced Bergen, New York-based Liberty Pumps President and Chief Operating Officer Robyn Brookhart is the recipient of the 2021 Alice A. Martin Woman of the Year Award.

ASA joins appeal on DOE rule to change showerhead water-flow limit

New standard would allow 2.5 gpm on each showerhead nozzle.

February 22, 2021

The American Supply Association (ASA) recently joined the Alliance for Water Efficiency in its appeal to the United States Department of Energy related to allowable flow-rate changes for multi-head showers, and the subsequent negative affects it will have on business operations for ASA members, as well as overall negative water-efficiency consequences that will result.

ASA Webinar: What to do when OSHA shows up on your doorstep

November 5, 2020

The American Supply Association Safety Committee presents this webinar related to everything you always wanted to know about OSHA, including enforcements, inspections and new initiatives.

Election update from ASA Government Affairs Director, Steve Rossi

November 2, 2020

A pandemic, a Supreme Court appointment, mail-in ballots, economic uncertainty and a lost laptop have turned the national conversation on its head — and continues create fluidity in a number of races across the country.

ASA announces partnership with MICHELIN

Program can save member companies up to 31% off list price on tires.

October 29, 2020

The American Supply Association announces a new partnership with MICHELIN Tire that will provide savings for member companies on tire purchases.

Bradford White and industry associations urge skilled trades employers to focus on recruiting next generation of talent

October 12, 2020

Industry experts share a concern about the demographics for manufacturing, distribution and skilled trades jobs.

ASA members play vital role in death of controversial California AB 2060 lead reduction bill

September 10, 2020

Over the course of the last few months, the American Supply Association has been actively monitoring the state of California’s efforts to pass “Get the Lead Out 2.0,” which would force manufacturers into a second round of endpoint fixture lead reduction, 10 years after current regulations went into effect.

Remembering Dottie Ramsey

Iconic former ASA and SWA president universally praised for service to and passion for the industry.

Mike Miazga

August 20, 2020

Jeff New, president of Elkhart, Indiana-based Mid-City Supply, first met Dottie Ramsey at a WIT buying group meeting in 1998. He immediately gravitated toward one of the industry’s all-time great individuals.

EPA announces final rule on lead in drinking water plumbing systems

August 5, 2020

It has been a long time coming, but the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced issuance of the final rule "Use of Lead Free Pipes, Fittings, Fixtures, Solder, and Flux for Drinking Water."