Articles Tagged with ''HARDI''

Lauren Roberts of cfm Distributors is elected chairwoman of HARDI’s board as the association looks ahead to 2026. 

A panel representing four major manufacturers discussed political and regulatory issues in front of HVACR distributors during the recent HARDI conference in Las Vegas. 

Sales for the 12 months through November, across distributors that participate in HARDI's monthly survey, increased by 3.8%.

The sales growth rate for the 12 months through October was 3.5%.

With A2L refrigerants now making up 91% of central ducted unit sales, HARDI says the transition is effectively complete — and all eyes are on EPA to fix installation deadline risks for remaining R-410A stock.

HARDI's new Grassroots Advocacy Center is a central hub for HARDI members to learn about key legislative and regulatory issues that impact their businesses.

Nearly a third of all sales by wholesale distributors in 2022 were completed via e-commerce, but the HVACR segment of wholesale distribution lags behind wholesalers in general when it comes to e-commerce, according to a new report from Heating, Air conditioning & Refrigeration Distributors International (HARDI).

Portions of the sweeping One Big, Beautiful Bill Act impacted the HVACR industry, but lobbyists are still keeping busy on several fronts. 

HVACR industry veteran Don Gillis has worked on both sides of the counter, as a technician and, later, a wholesaler. He’s now brought his technical training expertise to HARDI.