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HVAC Distributor Robbie Thompson Keeping the Tradition Alive for the Future

Tom Peric

August 18, 2016

Would you please share with us a thumbnail sketch of the products that you carry and the territory that you cover?

Family Owned Wholesaler Hits Anniversary Milestone

Thos. Somerville cites strong leadership as key to success

Nicole Krawcke

August 17, 2016

Many people are impressed when they discover plumbing and HVAC distributor, Thos. Somerville Co., is celebrating its 155th anniversary this year. However, the milestone is not as momentous for company employees, according to Doug Riley, president of Thos. Somerville.

TRC Launches Content for Spanish Speakers

Tom Peric

August 15, 2016

Alexandria, Va. — Thermostat Recycling Corp. (TRC) has launched four pages on its website in Spanish. The webpages, which can all be found at www.thermostat-recycle.org/es, are designed to enable Spanish-speaking users to learn more about the recycling program.

HARDI Distributors Report 6.5 Percent Increase in May

Tom Peric

August 15, 2016

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Heating, Air-conditioning & Refrigeration Distributors International (HARDI) has released its monthly TRENDS report showing average sales for HARDI distributor members increased by 6.5 percent in May 2016.

HARDI Member Services Sue Calvin Retires

Tom Peric

August 15, 2016

COLUMBUS, Ohio — After 25 years serving HVACR distribution, HARDI Member Services Supervisor Sue Calvin has retired from the association.

Global Investment Firm KKR Acquires Epicor

Tom Peric

August 15, 2016

AUSTIN, Texas — Epicor Software Corp., a global provider of industry-specific enterprise software to promote business growth, has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by the global investment firm KKR from funds advised by Apax Partners.

Six Questions that will Improve Your Business

Frank Hurtte

August 15, 2016

Here’s the scoop in distribution: Nothing happens instantaneously. Looking back over my career, I can’t help but notice it took nearly a decade for HVACR distributors to adopt enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems and something like five years for the group to fully adopt email.

Johnstone Supply Announces 400th Location Milestone

Member Store Growth Continues to Outpace the Industry

July 11, 2016

Portland, Ore.—Johnstone Supply, Inc. celebrated the opening of its 400th location in Toms River, N.J. as part of the Kenilworth Group, one of the Cooperative’s leading Members.

Body Language Tips: The Do's and Dont's to Win at Work

Mary A. Redmond

June 27, 2016

It’s an election year. We’re bombarded with political messages, press briefings and debates. The world has had the opportunity to observe Americans bickering, pointing fingers and displaying behavior that, if they were children, would result in an extended timeout or a trip to the principal’s office.

U.S. Senator Ron Johnson Visit Gustave A. Larson Co.

June 23, 2016

PEWAUKEE, Wis. — U.S. Senator Ron Johnson, R-Wisconsin, recently visited HARDI member Gustave A. Larson Company, where he took part in an employee town hall. Nearly 100 company associates joined the senator for an open discussion to learn more about each other’s viewpoints, concerns and priorities.