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Predictions for HVAC in 2025

Regulations, workforce, affordability remain top challenges

Maria Taylor

January 20, 2025

From rulemaking to crypto, 4 industry leaders share their thoughts on what’s ahead.

The Many Uses of AI in HVAC

Consultant: We’re on the cusp of a boom in artificial intelligence, and HVACR should harness it

Matt Jachman

January 3, 2025

Generative AI can analyze contracts, take dictation, write sales scripts, create customer profiles, and much more, a software consultant told a crowd during the recent HARDI conference.

The NEWSMakers Podcast: 2025 HVAC Legislation

Kyle Gargaro

December 23, 2024

Recorded at the annual HARDI Conference, The ACHR NEWS sat down with new HARDI Director of State and Public Affairs to look at legislation affecting the HVAC industry.

HARDI Reports Double-Digit October Sales Increase

December 6, 2024

“Eleven percent is a nice start to the first month of heating season, but it was helped by one more billing day than October of 2023,” said Brian Loftus, HARDI’s macroeconomic and residential market analyst.

NAVAC Sales Director to Speak at HARDI Conference

November 26, 2024

Keith Keller’s upcoming presentation at the HARDI conference will focus on improving communication between distributors and suppliers as well as on fostering stronger relationships with distributors.

Voice of the Distributor

HARDI’s 2024 study of HVACR distribution offers a snapshot of market changes

Matt Jachman

November 15, 2024

A study shows that the business environment for HVACR distributors is shifting following a pandemic-driven boom and higher-than-normal gross margins.

HARDI Heads to Atlanta

Distributors’ annual conference to address political, regulatory, technological issues, and more

Matt Jachman

November 14, 2024

The theme of the 2024 conference, “Navigate,” reflects the trade group’s mission to help members stay on track during uncertain times.

Sales in July Up Nearly 10% for HARDI Distributors

The ACHR NEWS Editorial Staff

September 11, 2024

"The strong sales growth during July 2024 was due to two extra billing days," said Brian Loftus, HARDI’s macroeconomic and residential market analyst.

HARDI Distributors Report 1.9% Revenue Increase in June

August 3, 2024

Heating, Air-conditioning & Refrigeration Distributors International (HARDI) released its monthly TRENDS report, showing sales by HARDI distributors increased by 1.9% during June 2024.

HARDI: Distributors' Sales on the Upswing

The ACHR NEWS Editorial Staff

July 2, 2024

“The modest flat/up results so far this year are consistent with our expectations that 2024 is the bottom of this cycle,” said Brian Loftus, HARDI’s macroeconomic and residential market analyst.