ASA CEO Mike Adelizzi says the association is taking the proper steps to ensure a safe environment for attendees of the upcoming SWPD Leadership Conference, Women in Industry Spring Conference and Emerging Leadership Spring Conference.

Arrangements are being made for the virtual format, where ISD-U.S. and PHCP will be conducting member business meetings, hosting Q&A sessions, and facilitating conference calls for network sessions.

The third annual forum will be held April 29–May 1 at the Embassy Suites Phoenix Scottsdale in Phoenix.

ASAP Industrial Supply, which is changing its name to Inland Empire Windustrial and becoming part of the Winsupply Family of Companies, serves industrial contractors in the Inland Empire of California with pipe, valves and fittings.

The acquisition will mark Core & Main's 10th transaction since becoming an independent company in August 2017.

The Lexington operation will facilitate further expansion deeper into the state, and is managed by Mike Marquardt, Central Kentucky sales manager.

The Granite Group (TGG), a family-owned and -operated plumbing, heating, cooling, propane and PVF wholesale distributor based out of New England, announced the launch of its “My Granite Access” mobile app.

According to Thomas J. Donohue, CEO of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, “small independently owned businesses” are the backbone of American industry. He further believes that digital technology will accelerate their economic growth.

As of this writing, oil prices have retreated as a result of the coronavirus, coupled with the glut of oil on the market, to $50.34 for WTI and $54.45 for Brent Crude.