ASA partners with Equity Plumbing Group.
Press Release Summary:
Recognizing that a coordinated effort between all industry participants is needed to advance issues of critical importance to long-term health of the industry, American Supply Association has entered into formalized working relationship with Equity Plumbing Group. By partnering with buying groups, ASA can strengthen industry's position on issues such as Card Check, Cap and Trade, and LIFO repeal, as well as environmental issues such as W.A.T.E.R. Act.
Original Press Release:
ASA Partners with Equity Plumbing Group to Advance Industry Issues
Chicago, IL - Recognizing that a coordinated effort between all industry participants is needed to advance issues of critical importance to the long-term health of the industry, the American Supply Association has entered into a formalized working relationship with the Equity Plumbing Group. "Two vital, long-range goals have guided ASA's move to sign agreements with industry buying groups and work more cooperatively," said ASA executive vice president Mike Adelizzi. "Engaging everyone in the industry to aid in the fight to protect industry interests in Washington, D.C., and the need to elevate the professionalism of the industry has prompted ASA to
develop these closer working relationships. We recognize that buying groups are an important part of the business interests of many of our members. The groups' strong connections with a broad cross-section of wholesalers and manufacturers can assist in motivating owners to take action on important industry issues."
ASA is the logical organization through which the industry can affect change in Washington, D.C. Through the association, wholesalers and manufacturers can influence issues such as Card Check, Cap & Trade, LIFO repeal, as well as environmental issues such as the W.A.T.E.R. Act, which can have a favorable impact on industry markets. By partnering with the Equity Plumbing Group and other buying groups, ASA is able to coordinate efforts and strengthen the industry's position on these issues.
In addition to advocacy efforts, the partnerships bring the programs of the ASA Education Foundation to a wider audience, promoting the benefits of an educated industry. "A rising tide raises all boats," continued Adelizzi. "An employee who understands how his or her role directly contributes to a company's profitability finds ways to remain competitive without resorting to cutting price every time. Therefore, the more distributors in the PHCP and PVF industry that have welleducated
and knowledgeable employees, the stronger the industry will be as a whole.
"The Equity Plumbing Group does a great job providing its members with tremendous purchasing power. ASA does a great job of advocacy, education and benchmarking. Forming a working alliance with the Equity Plumbing Group makes good sense," concluded Adelizzi.
Equity joins Affiliated Distributors, the Embassy Group, Omni and WIT & Co. as the industry groups that have formalized their working relationships with the American Supply Association.
For more information about joining ASA and to get involved, please call (312) 464-0090 and speak with either Mike Adelizzi (x 201) or Chris Murin (x 204), or send an e-mail message to members@asa.net.
