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AI Can Be a Useful Tool, But Still Needs Human Oversight, Distributors Told

‘There is No Turning Back’

February 10, 2024

 “Technology’s not going to solve everything, but you need to know how to use it,” Nelson Valderrama, CEO of Intuilize, told HVACR distribution professionals during the recent Heating, Air-conditioning & Refrigeration Distributors International conference.

Distributors Report December Sales Drop

February 1, 2024

"Going forward, the pace of existing home sales is turning and mortgage rates are shrinking. This annual growth rate chart will be turning higher very soon," said Brian Loftus, HARDI’s macroeconomic and residential market analyst.

State of the HVAC Industry 2024: Distributors

In Uncertain Times, Distributors Should Plan and be Ready to Pivot, HARDI CEO Advises

The Uncertainty Principle

Matt Jachman

January 29, 2024

Factors that shape the HVACR distribution market paint an uncertain picture of the year ahead. But Talbot Gee says those distributors who plan for different scenarios and are ready to “pivot on a dime” will fare best.

HVAC Counter Talk

Loran Liu Takes Over as HARDI Chair

COO at Standard Supply came to HVAC distribution with tech sector experience

Matt Jachman

January 10, 2024

Distribution Trends sat down with Loran Liu, after the recent HARDI conference in Phoenix, to talk shop, including about what’s ahead for HARDI and why he moved from tech to HVAC distribution.

At Phoenix Conference, HARDI Names New Board Chair

December 15, 2023

Loran Liu succeeds Rhonda Wight as chair of the board of directors at Heating, Air-conditioning & Refrigeration Distributors International. Liu is COO at Standard Supply & Distributing Co.

HARDI Conference in Phoenix Sets Attendance Record

The ACHR NEWS Editorial Staff

December 14, 2023

Ascend was the organization’s best-attended annual conference to date and a testament to the HVACR industry’s enthusiasm for networking and educational content, a press release from HARDI said.

HARDI Hands Out Awards at Annual Conference

December 8, 2023

HARDI also recognized HVAC product suppliers that had reached significant milestones in participating in the annual conference’s Booth Program.

HARDI Heading to Phoenix for Annual Conference

Organizers say Ascend conference will help distributors thrive amid change, challenges

Matt Jachman

November 16, 2023

The conference will offer six keynote speakers, meals, breakout sessions on a variety of topics, socializing and networking, and opportunities to meet with suppliers and representatives of businesses that support distributors.

HARDI September Data Shows Distributor Sales Dip

November 3, 2023

Given the context, including a month with one less billing day than September 2022, sales seem to be treading water at an elevated level, said Brian Loftus, HARDI’s macroeconomic and residential market analyst

HARDI Members Report 4.5% August Sales Jump

October 17, 2023

Based on data from HARDI members participating in the monthly survey, sales were up by 4.5% in August. Sales growth for the previous 12 months, through August 2023, was 5.7%.