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Refrigerant Rules Fuel Demand for R-410A Equipment and Secondary Market Sales

Equipment transition means opportunities for distributors of HVAC surplus

May 22, 2025

As the industry shifts to cooling equipment that’s compatible with lower-GWP refrigerants, there is still demand for products that use refrigerants that are being phased out — and these distributors want to meet it.

HVAC Distributors Face Hurdles Amid R-454B Shortage

An HVAC Minute Video Update: May 20, 2025

Hannah Belloli-Oster

May 20, 2025

As HVACR distributors across the U.S. brace for the busy summer months, a critical shortage of R-454B refrigerant cylinders is creating mounting challenges.

The Top 30 HVACR Distributors of 2025

Despite tariffs, refrigerant transition, leaders at HVAC distributors are sounding optimistic

Matt Jachman

May 19, 2025

Top distributors have a lot to say about tariffs, the A2L transition, economic uncertainty, regulations, and more — but are expecting sales growth despite it all.

Distributor-Contractor Partnerships

Relationships must go beyond the transactional, experts say, and trust and communication are vital

Matt Jachman

March 19, 2025

Trust, loyalty, reliability, open communications, and pricing transparency are some of the markers of strong distributor-contractor relationships.

HARDI Publishes Expanded State of Channel Report

March 13, 2025

Built on HARDI’s proprietary data and expert industry analysis, the new State of the Channel report evaluates wholesale distribution and the broader HVACR market, identifying key trends and opportunities for distributors and manufacturers.

State of the Industry 2025: Distributors

Distribution: State of Play 2025

Though wary of headwinds, several distributors say their companies are poised for growth this year

Matt Jachman

February 6, 2025

Conversations with several HVACR distribution professionals indicate a cautious optimism for growth in the sector in 2025, though they say the year will not be without its challenges.

Distributors Roundtable: 5 HVACR Pros Talk About How Their Companies are Facing the Year’s Challenges

Matt Jachman

January 24, 2025

The subjects ranged from A2L to inflation to the impact the pandemic may have had on customer relationships as Distribution Trends talked to executives at five of the country’s biggest HVACR distributors.

How Distribution Businesses Should Be Planning Ahead for 2025

Give employees the chance for input — and buy-in — on business goals for the new year

Darrell Sterling

January 22, 2025

The old adage still holds: Fail to plan, plan to fail. Employees should be given a voice in the planning process.

New Leadership at Master Distributor Neuco

January 3, 2025

Jon Neustadt is the new president of Neuco Inc., and his brother Paul, who served as president for 20 years, is transitioning into the role of executive chairman.

7 Best Practices for HVAC Warehouses

Stay organized, keep close track of inventory, and double-check orders, experts say

Matt Jachman

September 16, 2024

Product organization, storage, and delivery are fundamental to HVACR distribution, and any type of distribution business. We talked to experts about some best practices for HVACR warehousing.