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Former NHRAW President Remembered

July 14, 2023

Douglas O’Brien spent some 48 years in the HVAC industry, beginning in 1956. He was the longtime president of McPherson Furnace and Equipment Co. and an active member of the Northamerican Heating, Refrigeration & Airconditioning Wholesalers Association.

BDR Offers Class on Distribution Sales Skills

June 22, 2023

Participants will have the chance to develop skills in core areas that lead directly to sales success, including leadership, time management, communication, financial understanding, and performance coaching.

Distributor HTS Acquires Hydronics Rep Firm Oslin Nation

June 16, 2023

The move will enhance the HVAC and building automation offerings at HTS, the company said.

Meet The Wholesaler: Richard Cook

HVAC veteran led Johnson Supply into DT Top 30 this year

Matt Jachman

July 10, 2022

Johnson Supply is a Houston-based HVACR wholesaler that will mark its 70^th anniversary this year, and president and COO Richard Cook has been with the company for more than half that time.

Ron Vallan, executive vice president, Young Supply Co.

Meet The Wholesaler: Ron Vallan

Third-generation distributor says people, communication make the difference

Matt Jachman

May 11, 2022

Ron Vallan is part of the third generation of his family at Young Supply Co., a privately owned HVACR distributor serving Michigan and northern Ohio.

Meet The Wholesaler: John Dugan

CEO leverages experience in construction, software at startup supplier

Matt Jachman

March 25, 2022

John Dugan brings HVACR experience, a background in software, and a strong sense of purpose to Liberty Supply, a Minneapolis-based distributor focused on the commercial market.

HVAC Distributors Prepare for Tight Supply During Heating Season

Factories still face production issues, consumers still spending on homes

Ted Craig

November 9, 2020

High demand and short supply marked this year’s cooling season. Will heating season follow the same formula?

HVAC Manufacturer Reps Represent Opportunity for Contractors

Contractors can tap into good reps for more hands-on training than ever, support for developing bids, and troubleshooting on specific jobs.

Robert Beverly

October 1, 2020

The supply chain doesn’t have to be a straight line, especially when the “product” is expertise.

Think Strategically About Your Hiring

The talent pool is getting bigger and arguably better — for those who are willing to prepare and dive in

Claudia St. John, SPHR, SHRM-SCP

September 2, 2020

With changes to the business landscape and dramatic upheavals in the labor pool, now is a perfect time to start thinking critically about your talent.