LAS VEGAS — Heating, Air-conditioning & Refrigeration Distributors International (HARDI) took one small step for HVACR and one giant leap for two-step distribution at its 2017 Annual Conference: NOVA, Dec. 2-5 at the Aria Resort and Casino in Las Vegas.
Despite doing business in the U.S. for more than 20 years, Fujitsu General America held its first national distributor meeting in Arizona recently, and everyone embraced the event.
Through the first nine months of the year, member sales grew by 11 percent to $28 billion
November 4, 2017
Highlights of the third quarter include the creation of the company's 12th division, AD Decorative Brands, and the launch of the AD Disaster Relief Foundation.
The company grew 7.1 percent on a like-for-like basis
October 13, 2017
In the U.S., Ferguson ended the year with sales of nearly $15 billion, an increase of 10.4 percent, which included price deflation of 0.5 percent mainly due to falling commodity prices in the first half.
PORTLAND, Ore. — Johnstone Supply Inc. has reached $2 billion in annual sales. The company, founded in 1953, has a long history of growth and leadership in the HVACR industry. In 1981, the company was converted into a member-owned cooperative with 32 locations and annual sales of $28 million. Today, the 102 members of the cooperative operate 410 locations, supported by six regional distribution centers, with annual sales of $2 billion.
Conexiom Sales Order Automation eliminates hours of manual order processing by immediately converting incoming emailed and faxed purchase orders into automated sales orders without human intervention. Using patent-pending technology, the solution guarantees 100 percent data accuracy. Conexiom can handle many unique formats, turning your customers’ existing purchase orders into standardized, structured, electronic sales orders in your ERP system.
For owners of independent HVACR companies, direct mail campaigns allow you to reach potential contractors you otherwise may have missed with your current marketing plan. Everything you send to your contractors must be clear and concise, visually appealing and influential in nature.
Direct mail remains the second largest advertising media vehicle outside of television. With the overwhelming majority of contractors opening almost all their mail and 79 percent of contractors acting immediately on direct mail versus 45 percent for emails, it’s clear that direct mail is a critical component of a local marketing plan.
14% EPS Growth and 40-Basis Point Operating Margin Expansion
July 27, 2017
MIAMI, Fla. — Watsco, Inc. (NYSE: WSO) reported record results for the second quarter and six months ended June 30, 2017. The results reflect continued investment in a variety of technologies to revolutionize Watsco’s customer-experience, create a data-driven culture, to empower more insightful decision-making and enhance productivity and operational efficiency.
Johnson Controls celebrated the grand opening of its newest Source 1 HVAC Supply Center in Fort Smith, Arkansas, on April 11. Source 1 is the exclusive supplier of factory authorized service parts and residential accessories for all Johnson Controls Unitary Products residential and light commercial HVAC equipment. The company also offers a variety of universal HVAC parts, supplies and accessories from many manufacturers.