Companies largely rely on an indirect salesforce of dealers, contractors and other channel partners in order to go to market.
Michael Maloney: ASA’s Emerging Leaders division continues to thrive
Emerge: E-merge. Definition: To move out of or away from something and come into view.
Dirk Beveridge: Do you believe? Do you trust?
Last night over dinner I was asked by a client CEO, “What stops execution of strategy, plans and initiatives.”
ASA applauds joint employer rule
The American Supply Association applauds the National Labor Relations Board’s recent final rule establishing a federal regulation with a clear standard for determining joint-employer status under the National Labor Relations Act.
ASA Central and ASA Northeast scholarship programs kick off
The ASA Central and ASA Northeast regions recently kicked off a special scholarship program designed to assist ASA members throughout the region by highlighting to students the exciting opportunities that exist in our members’ companies.
Channellock Launches Online Learning Tools For Students Amid Covid-19 Crisis
Channellock is sponsoring two new online platforms for trade school students to help them continue learning during the COVID-19 crisis.
U.S. Boiler Company Launches New Online Training Platform
U.S. Boiler Company recently launched its new online training program, called U.S.B-U (U.S. Boiler University).
Grainger’s Q1 Sales Rise 7.2%
On a constant currency basis, daily sales were up 5.5%.
SKF Sales Down 5.6% in 1Q
Operating profit decreased 14.7% to SEK 2.3 billion (US$230 million).
Electrification of HVAC Regionally Gains Ground
Electrification is knocking on HVAC’s door and contractors are going to have to be educated on how to navigate another new technology.
Aquatherm announces updated parts guide
Aquatherm North America has released an updated Parts Guide. The new guide offers a complete listing of all standard Aquatherm parts and includes new and/or updated part numbers as well as information on new or removed parts.
Remembering John H. Cook III
The longtime owner of Baltimore, Maryland-based Northeastern Supply and father of 2019 ASA President Steve Cook died on Good Friday at the age of 85. His passing sparked an outpouring of support and memories.
Carrier Chooses R-32 Refrigerant for Commercial Scroll Chillers
Carrier has selected R- 32 refrigerant to replace R-410A refrigerant in commercial chillers using scroll technology.
Regal Introduces New Podcast Series
Regal Beloit Corporation announced the launch of its new Community News – On The Air podcast series from its PTS unit.
Uponor Distribution Center Now Powered 100 Percent by Wind Energy
Uponor North America announced that its Lakeville, Minnesota, distribution center now receives 100 percent of its electrical power from wind energy.
IRCG’s Weekly Pandemic Revenue Index Shows 6.9% Decline
Though the sales decline is much lower than previous weeks it is likely that this is not a reflection of significantly improving business conditions.
Kimberly-Clark’s Sales Up 8% in 1Q
Organic sales increased 11%.
HVAC Contractors Need to Keep Up with SEO Algorithm Updates
Search engine optimization continues to grow in importance as a marketing tool for HVAC contractors.
Uponor distribution center powered 100 percent by wind energy
In conjunction with Earth Day 2020, Uponor North America has announced that its Lakeville, Minn., distribution center now receives 100% of its electrical power from wind energy.
Jeff Valles: Listen to their story; Then write your part
This sales advice is aimed at people who call on and work with principles and gatekeepers of companies.