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| contents | SUMMER ’13
ON THE COVER“Modern kitchen”Goodshoot/Thinkstock
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4 Chairman’s LetterWelcome to PB Outlook—your insider guide to the plumbing industry.
10 Washington UpdateA federal solution may help stop the damaging crime of metal theft.
12 Economic OutlookOur nation’s most precious commodity is clean water.
14 In the SpotlightEnergy effi ciency mandates means a new world for water heaters.
18 Market DigestThe importance of iron ore in the marketplace.
Cover Feature Columns
6 Get the Lead OutThe plumbing industry prepares for big changes to the permissible levels of lead in products.
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4 PB OUTLOOK SUMMER 2013
Your Insider’s Guide to GrowthThe American Supply Associa-ciation (ASA) is the national organization rep-
resenting distributors and manufacturers of
plumbing, heating, kitchen and bath products.
Our members have formed vital partnerships
with contractors, developers, engineers and de-
signers to help get construction projects com-
pleted and buildings operating. This, in turn, has
instilled confi dence in American consumers that
when their faucets are turned on, water fl ows.
In addition, when they need natural gas to heat
their water, furnaces and stoves, energy is there
to operate them. Because of the support and ser-
vices that our members provide, Americans live
in safe and healthy communities.
In an effort to strengthen our partnerships
and ensure that the plumbing and heating sup-
ply industry can remain competitive now and
in the future, ASA’s Plumbing Division has
launched PB Outlook. This quarterly publication
provides critical information — that you simply
cannot fi nd anywhere else — about what is hap-
pening in the construction supply industry that
can affect your business.
PB Outlook contains thought-provoking arti-
cles about economic trends and commodity pric-
ing, updates on pending federal regulations, and
special editorial features from industry lead-
ers on critical issues, such as lead in plumbing
products and new energy regulations that will
impact water heaters. These are just some of the
important stories that you will fi nd in this inau-
gural issue. Backed by BNP Media, PB Outlook is
distributed free of charge to an audience of more
than 20,000 decision-makers in the contracting,
design and plumbing engineering industry.
We are excited about this new publication
and know that you will fi nd great value in its
many features. We welcome your comments and
feedback! �
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The sponsorships from these PHCP manufacturers fund, in part, a variety of programs and services that ASA member wholesaler-distributors
consider valuable to help maintain and strengthen relationships with their end-users and contractor customers.
chairman’s letter
The American Supply Association is the nation’s premier advocate for dis-
tributors and manufacturers in the plumbing manufacturing industry. ASA
serves as an advocate for the industry while providing essential business
solutions, educational services and resources to help our members succeed.
AMERICAN SUPPLY ASSOCIATION:ASA President
Jeff Pope, President, FW Webb Co.
Executive Vice President & COOMichael Adelizzi, American Supply Association
PB OUTLOOK:Publisher
Michael Adelizzi, American Supply Association
EDITORIAL BOARD:Bruce Carnevale, Bradford White Corporation
Jay Hults, Progressive Plumbing SupplyGary Jones, Eastern Penn SupplyRyan Tracy, Dakota Supply Group
Mark Whittington, Elkay Manufacturing Co.
BNP:Group PublisherRobert Miodonski
Custom Publishing Business DevelopmentChris Wilson
EditorMaya Dollarhide
Art DirectorBreanna Fong
Production/Project ManagerKayley Frank
Advertising SalesScott Franz
[email protected]: 815-341-8811
Jean [email protected]
773-710-9971
Roy Wagner, [email protected]
401-737-7871
Single Copy SalesAnn Kalb
PB OUTLOOK is published by BNP Media four times annually (winter,
spring, summer and fall) for American Supply Association, 1200 N. Arlington
Heights Rd., Itasca, IL 60143. Printed in the U.S.A. All rights reserved. The
contents of this publication may not be reproduced in whole or in part with-
out the consent of BNP Media and The American Supply Association. BNP
Media is not responsible for product claims and representations. CAN-ADA POST: Publications Mail Agreement #40612608. GST account:
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MI 48007-2600. FOR SINGLE COPIES OR BACK ISSUES: contact Ann Kalb at (248) 244-6499 or [email protected].
BY Jay HultsPresident, Progressive Plumbing Supply; Chairman, American SupplyAssociation’s Plumbing Division.
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