Natalie Forster

Natalie Forster

Natalie Forster is the director of communications for the American Supply Association (ASA), where she leads the association's public and media relations strategy, social media efforts, and member-focused online and print communications. Prior to joining ASA, she was the Editorial Director of Plumbing & Mechanical and Supply House Times. Before that, she served as an editor and digital content director for Southern Trade Publications, a publishing company focused on the PHCP trades and real estate industries. Natalie holds a bachelor's degree in communication studies from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro.
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Herb Kohler

Plumbing industry reflects on legacy of Herb Kohler

Six-decade bath and kitchen industry leader leaves impact stretching far outside plumbing world.
Natalie Forster
Natalie Forster
November 28, 2022

Many pieces of news go viral within the plumbing industry. However, every now and then, something happens that reaches far outside of our industry bubble. This was certainly the case as the tributes remembering legendary businessman Herb Kohler circulated throughout national news outlets and social media everywhere.


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radiant heating

Fossil fuel awareness pushes increased demand for radiant heating systems

Radiant heating grows in all market sectors, need for training and skilled labor rises.
Natalie Forster
Natalie Forster
November 10, 2022

The radiant heating market is one that took the industry by storm in the early 2000s. More than two decades later, the acceptance and applications of radiant systems have grown exponentially. Experts describe the radiant heating market in 2022 as “consistent” and “expanding,” citing labor, material and logistic uniformity shortages as the top challenges hindering radiant projects.


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