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HVAC Trends: Consolidation and the 2026 Market

Manufacturer consolidation and what’s to come

Today’s HVAC market is met with an increasing amount of consolidation in the manufacturing sector. So, we decided the best people to talk to about this would be the manufacturers who are right in the middle of it. In this video, we talk with Jan Brockmann, CEO, president of the executive management, and regional president EMEA at Bosch Home Comfort Solutions. Bosch has recently completed its largest acquisition in company history, so who better to talk to us about what’s leading to the increase of consolidation in HVAC manufacturing than company CEO, Brockmann. Brockmann also discusses how consolidations impact HVACR contractors. (Hint: more coverage.) Additionally, we take a look ahead to the remainder of 2026 and whether or not what 2025 shaped up to be on the residential side will hold any weight moving forward, and what the elimination of tax credits will have to do with it all. Watch our latest video for more on these subjects.

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Hannah Belloli is editor-in-chief of Plumbing & Mechanical and Supply House Times. She brings six years of experience as a trade journalist with BNP Media, including four years as an editor at The ACHR NEWS and two years with Walls & Ceilings. Hannah holds a bachelor’s degree in communications from Wayne State University, where she also earned minors in English, journalism, and creative writing. As the daughter of a carpenter, she has long held an appreciation for the skilled trades and the professionals who drive the industry forward.