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HARDI Distributors Report 3.2 Percent Revenue Increase in June

Numbers reflect the weather, not the economy

August 10, 2017

Heating, Air-conditioning & Refrigeration Distributors International (HARDI) released its monthly TRENDS report, showing average sales for HARDI distributor members increased by 3.2 percent in June 2017.

Appeals Court Halts on EPA’s HFC Phasedown

Section 612 authority limited to ozone-depleting substances, court rules

August 9, 2017

A United States court of appeals has ruled that the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) cannot ban the use of hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs).

Warrantech Improves Customer Experience

Reduces service time for warranty programs and ESPs

August 9, 2017

Warrantech, a national provider of extended service plans (ESPs) and warranties, announced a unique new offering that will improve the customer experience by reducing the amount of time it takes to service products.

HARDI Brings Together Industry Up-and-Comers

Emerging Leaders Conference hosted several first-timers

August 9, 2017

Heating, Air-conditioning & Refrigeration Distributors International (HARDI) hosted its annual Emerging Leaders Conference in Louisville from July 23-25.

Ruth King Demonstrates How to Keep Hard-earned Assets

Presenting 24 techniques at SWE

August 8, 2017

Ruth King, channel manager of HVACChannel.tv and president of Business Ventures Corp., will present, “Sending Your Bank Statements Home and 24 More Painless Procedures to Keep Your Hard Earned Customers, Cash, and Other Assets,” at the 2017 Service World Expo event.

HVACR Industry Alliance Backs Bipartisan HVACR Expensing Bill

Allowing building owners to expense energy-efficient upgrades

August 8, 2017

The HVACR Alliance announced its endorsement of H.R. 3515, the HVAC Expensing and Technology (HEAT) Act. The bill, introduced by Reps. Pat Tiberi, R-Ohio, and Ron Kind, D-Wis., would allow commercial building owners to expense qualified HVACR equipment under Section 179 of the U.S. Tax Code.

HVAC Veteran Retires from LUX Products

Millheiser spent 43 years in the industry

August 7, 2017

LUX Products Corp. announced its long-time employee and vice president of wholesale sales, Steve Millheiser, a 43-year HVAC industry veteran, is headed to retirement.

Super Hero Marketing WANTED For Service World Expo

Deadline for submission is Aug. 14

August 7, 2017

Service World Expo, held Sept. 7-8, announces a call for entries for its Super Hero Branding contest. “We are looking for a few special companies that use a Super Hero (mascot) logo to brand their team of professionals,” said an Expo spokesperson.

Rheem Honors Premier Performers

Rheem and Ruud distributors are recognized for their outstanding performance

August 4, 2017

Rheem® introduced the 2016 Premier Performers award for the Rheem and Ruud® distributor winners who are setting the standard for excellence in their markets. These distributors must meet a variety of performance criteria, including business and sales growth, superior customer service and support, partnership dedication, and more.

Carrier Statement Regarding Indianapolis Operations

Employees taking advantage of its scholar program

August 4, 2017

Carrier continues to honor its 2016 commitment to employ approximately 1,100 associates in Indianapolis. As announced in November, this includes headquarters and engineering jobs and more than 800 employees supporting our gas furnace manufacturing center.