Industry Associations
Maintaining industry associations that benefit our customers.
Not only does Plumb Supply Company belong to many trade associations in specific product lines or categories, we also belong to numerous local trade associations in the communities we serve.
Our national reach and buying power is greatly expanded by our membership in:
ABC
Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) is a national construction industry trade association representing nearly 21,000 chapter members. Founded on the merit shop philosophy, ABC and its 70 chapters help members develop people, win work and deliver that work safely, ethically, profitably and for the betterment of the communities in which ABC and its members work. ABC’s membership represents all specialties within the U.S. construction industry and is comprised primarily of firms that perform work in the industrial and commercial sectors. For more information visit their website at www.abc.org.
ASA
The American Supply Association (ASA) is committed to giving its members the ABILITY to adapt, grow and succeed. Serving wholesaler-distributors and their supply chain partners in the plumbing-heating-cooling-piping (PHCP) and industrial pipe-valve-fitting (PVF) industry, ASA is a one-stop-shop for legislative and regulatory advocacy, ongoing business intelligence, employee training and education and peer-to-peer networking.
For more information visit their website at www.asa.net
ASHRAE
The American Society of Heating, Refrigerating & Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) founded in 1894, is a building technology society with more than 54,000 members worldwide. The Society and its members focus on building systems, energy efficiency, indoor air quality, refrigeration and sustainability within the industry. Through research, standards writing, publishing and continuing education, ASHRAE shapes tomorrow’s built environment today. For more information visit their website at www.ashrae.org
THE COMMONWEALTH GROUP
Established in 1991, Embassy Group Ltd. is a highly respected 100% Member-owned buying group. Our owners are a select group of independent plumbing, HVAC and PVF wholesalers with over 500 branch locations throughout the United States. For more information visit their website at www.thecommonwealthgroup.com.
HARDI
The Heating, Air-conditioning and Refrigeration Distributors International (HARDI) is the single voice of wholesale distribution within the HVACR industry. HARDI members market, distribute, and support heating, air-conditioning, and refrigeration equipment, parts and supplies. HARDI Distributor members serve installation and service/replacement contractors in residential and commercial markets, as well as commercial/industrial and institutional maintenance staffs. HARDI proudly represents more than 475 distributor members representing nearly 4,100 branch locations, and close to 500 suppliers, manufacturer representatives and service vendors. For more information visit their website at www.haridnet.org
MCAI
The Mechanical Contractors Association of Iowa (MCAI) was founded in 1965 by 10 contractors for the primary purpose of collective bargaining. The MCAI has grown from its original 10 contractor members to over 35 contractor members and over 50 Associate and Affiliate Members. For more information visit their website at www.mcaofiowa.org
PHCC
The Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors Association (PHCC) is America’s premiere trade group for the p-h-c professional. PHCC has more than 3,500 open and union shop contractor members who successfully manage businesses in residential service and new construction, commercial and industrial markets. For more information visit their website at www.phccweb.org
WASDA
Water and Sewer Distributors of America (WASDA) is a dynamic organization setting a new standard for the water and sewer distribution industry. Led by an experienced group of knowledgeable professionals, WASDA offers expertise in diverse areas ranging from legislative developments to environmental compliance and more. For more information visit their website at www.wasda.com
HOME BUILDERS ASSOCIATION OF IOWA
www.hbaiowa.org
The Home Builders Association of Iowa is a federation of local home builders associations that effectively supports the Iowa home building industry by:
- Supporting affiliated local home builders associations
- Participating proactively in government affairs
- Providing networking opportunities
- Delivering valued services
- Advancing new technology and trends
- Promoting ethical business practices
The Home Builders Association of Iowa will provide leadership for the building industry and promote the American dream of home ownership.