Articles Tagged with ''HVACR distribution business''

Why Do I Work in Such a Boring Industry?

June 27, 2017

To answer the challenging question of my headline, I have to raise an answer that mimics an attitude I frequently hear in the HVACR industry. From weathered executives to fresh-faced counter people, I’ve heard comments about the unexciting aspects of our industry and how it isn’t at the forefront of many young people's career track.

Growth Without Excellent Service is Impossible

Darrell Sterling

May 23, 2017

It can take up to 20 years to build a quality brand name, but just a handful of bad experiences can destroy it. The great entrepreneurs of our time believed this to be true. Steve Jobs, Mark Zuckerburg and Keith Merrill all bought into the concept that having a superior innovative product was not enough.

Top 50 HVACR Distributors of 2017

For fiscal year 2016, 90 percent of respondents to the Top 50 HVACR Distributors survey reported a sales increase.

Pat Lenius

May 16, 2017

The percentage of HVACR distributors who reported sales increases in fiscal year 2016 was the highest since fiscal year 2013, when 96 percent enjoyed higher sales. In fiscal year 2014, 75 percent saw a rise in sales; while 2015 brought an additional rise to 77 percent. The 90 percent of distributors who said their 2016 HVACR sales were up reported an average increase of 10.4 percent compared to 2015.

A.O. Smith Adds Integrated Recirculating Pump to Condensing Tankless Model

May 12, 2017

A. O. Smith, a manufacturer of residential and commercial water heaters, has launched a new condensing tankless water heater that features an integrated, powerful recirculation pump.

Taking Advantage of Services Across the Distribution Network in a Changing Digital Economy

Doug Smith

April 17, 2017

It’s no secret ecommerce is changing the way we all do business, and distributors are no exception. The new digital economy has created B2B and B2C convergence that puts tremendous pressure on distributors to either find new ways to offset increasing costs or reinvent themselves in some way. Simply put — buyers’ behaviors are changing and distributors need to adapt quickly to fulfil these new needs.

Mitsubishi Electric Celebrated Distributors, Sales Reps at Annual Conference

Diamond Leadership Award Winners Announced

April 14, 2017

Mitsubishi Electric US, Inc. Cooling & Heating Division (Mitsubishi Electric), held its 2017 Diamond Leadership Conference at the Ritz-Carlton, Dove Mountain in Marana, Arizona, from February 25–28. The annual conference, with a theme of vision, dedication, and success — included nearly 400 distributors, sales reps, and employees who celebrated a successful year as well as new programs, products, and strategies for 2017.

Mestek Announces Organizational Changes

Seven new promotions within the company

April 12, 2017

Mestek’s Distributor Products Group announced several organizational changes.

Winsupply Acquires Electrical Sales Inc.

Its first electrical distributor on the West Coast

April 11, 2017

Winsupply Inc. announced it has purchased Electrical Sales Inc., Vista, California. Terms of the purchase were not disclosed.

Ingersoll Rand Completes Acquisition of Thermocold Costruzioni S.r.l.

Thermocold has a wide European distribution network

April 10, 2017

Ingersoll-Rand plc announced it has completed the acquisition of Thermocold Costruzioni S.r.l. The transaction closed on April 1, 2017.

Venstar and Insco Distributing Sign Exclusive Deal

Insco to distribute in Texas and Oklahoma City

April 7, 2017

Venstar® announced that it has signed an exclusive agreement with Insco Distributing Inc. of San Antonio, Texas, for the distribution of Venstar HVAC control products throughout Texas and Oklahoma City.

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