ACHR NEWS Editorial Staff

COLUMBUS, Ohio — At its annual conference in Phoenix, Arizona, earlier this month, Heating, Air-conditioning and Refrigeration Distributors International (HARDI) recognized several companies that went above and beyond to support its initiatives in 2023.

HARDI’s Pillar Awards, for market intelligence, talent, and advocacy, respectively, went to Geary Pacific, G.W. Berkheimer Co., and Aireco Supply.

The LATAM Distributor Advocate Awards, from HARDI’s Latin American division, went to Copeland and Famous Supply, while LATAM’s Two-Step Distribution Award went to Innovair for its support of the two-step distribution model.

HARDI’s Booster Award went to Nu-Calgon.

HARDI also recognized HVAC product suppliers that had reached significant milestones in participating in the annual conference’s Booth Program. The Booth Program is a conference feature that provides the opportunities for HVAC distribution professionals to meet suppliers, service vendors, and master distributors.

Malco Products was honored for 60 years of participation in the Booth Program, while Atco Rubber Products was recognized for 50 years of participation.

These companies were also recognized for Booth Program participation:

• Copeland, Fantech, Sealed Unit Parts, and MARS — 30 years.

• GlasFloss and Reflectix — 20 years.

• Venti Air Products, iO HVAC Controls, GE Air & Water Solutions, and V2 Incentives —

 10 years.