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State of the HVAC Industry 2024: Distributors

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

The Uncertainty Principle

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.

Distributors Will Find Plenty to See, and Do, at the 2024 AHR Expo in the Windy City

On to Chicago

Matt Jachman

January 11, 2024

For distributors, the Expo is a place to meet peers in different facets of the industry, as well as contractor customers, and have a peek at new products and technology.

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.

Colorado-Based C.H.I Manufacturing Specializes in Quality Ductwork, Distribution

The family-owned spiral duct manufacturer is known for its high quality of work and customer service

Stacey Winconek

December 2, 2023

C.H.I. Manufacturing is a family affair. In fact, Phil’s wife of 43 years, Joyce, along with their grown children, Ryan and Jaime, work together.

HVAC Counter Talk

M&A Supply’s Anderson Says HVACR is in a Good Place Despite its Labor Woes

Thriving in Tough Times

Matt Jachman

November 23, 2023

Cory Anderson took the presidency of M&A Supply in the spring of 2020, an especially challenging time. He reflected on that, and on the state of the HVACR industry, during a recent conversation.

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.

HVAC Veteran Remembered for Artistic Side, Love of Outdoors

October 11, 2023

After working in the textile industry, Kimble found his calling in the HVAC industry. He worked for several companies, finishing up his career with 18 years at Jackson Systems & Supply.

NSK is Motion’s Supplier of the Year

August 31, 2023

The award recognizes companies that have shown exceptional commitment to Motion through supplying quality products and services and that have earned the highest score in Motion’s supplier rating system.

The Blocking and Tackling of Distribution

Teamwork, and mastering the basics, are keys to smooth selling

Darrell Sterling

July 30, 2023

You can have salespeople who are the absolute best in converting leads to orders, but if the orders are not processed, filled, delivered, and billed in the right manner, your chance of receiving repeat sales will vanish.