ASA Platinum Supplier Partner Spotlight: Bradford White

Bradford White is built on a foundation of strong commitment. We are dedicated to supporting our customers in ways that set us apart, and a key part of that commitment is maintaining solid industry partnerships.

To effectively serve our contractor and wholesaler customers in a constantly changing industry, we must continue to adapt as well. Our long-standing relationship with the American Supply Association (ASA) plays an important role in that process by providing opportunities for networking, education, professional growth, and advocacy.

Over the years, Bradford White has made significant investments, particularly in the area of government and regulatory affairs. We have long been engaged in shaping policy through open dialogue and advocacy with policymakers.

As a recognized leader in this space, we remain committed to continuing this important work on behalf of our core customers and the industry as a whole, especially with the upcoming changes to the Department of Energy’s (DOE) energy conservation standards for water heating equipment.

We take this responsibility seriously, which is why members of our government affairs team are actively involved in ASA’s advocacy committees. Eric Truskoski, vice president of administration & government affairs, serves on the ASA Advocacy Strategic Council; Bob Wolfer, manager of government relations, is a member of the ASA Government Affairs Committee; and Bryan Ahee, codes and standards engineer, chairs the Codes and Standards Committee. We value the opportunity to contribute our expertise and support efforts that advance our industry.

In addition, we participate in various other ASA councils/committees/groups and events. In April, a group of Bradford White employees attended the ELEVATE2026 conference, hosted by the ASA Women in Industry Division in Boston. The event featured professional development sessions, educational programming, panel discussions, best practice exchanges, and extensive networking opportunities. Attendance reached a record high this year, and we were proud to be part of it.

Our employees also take part in events such as EMERGE (hosted by ASA’s Emerging Leaders Division), NETWORK (ASA’s national conference), and regional summits. We are committed to supporting these initiatives, which provide our team with the knowledge, experience, and connections needed to succeed. This is an investment not only in our people but also in our future, as succession planning remains a key priority. Organizations like ASA play a vital role in preparing the next generation of leaders to move our business forward.

Our decades-long partnership with ASA has created meaningful opportunities for Bradford White employees, with networking at its core. Our company is founded on strong, lasting, and authentic relationships throughout the industry. We operate exclusively through the wholesale distribution channel and firmly believe in the value it brings to the trades. ASA offers a platform that supports and strengthens distributors at both regional and national levels, helping us maintain existing relationships while also building new ones.

We take pride in the many ways Bradford White has evolved over time. Through strategic acquisitions and ongoing investments in research and development, product innovation, advanced manufacturing, and our growing workforce, we have positioned ourselves to meet customer needs regardless of how the industry changes.

Serving our customers means continuing to strengthen existing relationships and creating new ones through opportunities like those provided by ASA.

We look forward to continuing this partnership, which helps us stay connected and remain committed to supporting our customers and their success in an ever-changing industry.