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Watsco Inc.'s acquisition of Jackon Supply Co. adds 25 locations across seven states to its HVAC distribution lineup.

The acquisition of cfm Distributors expands the footprint of Advantage Distribution Holdings to 13 locations across six states throughout the Southeast and Midwest.

Founded in 1972, Jackson Supply is one of the Sunbelt’s largest HVAC distributors, with sales of $230 million in 2025.

Home Depot’s plans to acquire Mingledorff’s, a major HVAC distributor, could mean a shakeup in traditional HVAC distribution.

"This is not designed to be a ‘new channel’; it’s designed to be an expansion of the F.W. Webb customer experience," said Brendan Lilly, vice president of e-commerce and digital operations at F.W. Webb.

A study that included a survey of more than 100 professionals finds distributors are prioritizing product availability and changing the ways they manage inventory.

A new awards program, Champions of Distribution, highlights the people and companies making a difference in distribution.

Sales for the 12-month period through January increased by an average of 2.3%.

The 2026 "State of the Channel" report is based on HARDI’s proprietary data, industry surveys, and expert analysis.

Sales increased by 2.4% in December, and overall growth for 2025 came in at 2.8%.