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Distributor F.W. Webb Co. has opened a 143,000 square-foot store and warehouse in Central Islip, New York, and moved a suburban New Jersey store and warehouse into a larger location in a nearby town.

"Almost a 5% sales decline is a lousy start for the first meaningful month of cooling season, but it is not as weak as the headline," said Brian Loftus, senior market analyst at HARDI.

The awards from Friedrich Air Conditioning Co. and Fujitsu recognize distributors that demonstrate exceptional growth, strong partnerships, and commitment to supporting contractors.

The new location strengthens Meier Supply’s presence in Southeastern Pennsylvania and provides HVAC and refrigeration contractors with convenient access to the products, services, and expertise they need to serve their customer.

HVACR industry groups are pleased with a new Supreme Court decision that requires a lower court to reconsider its decision to uphold mandates that require certain furnaces and water heaters to be at least 95% efficient.

Watsco Inc.'s acquisition of Jackon Supply Co. adds 25 locations across seven states to its HVAC distribution lineup.

“Our warmest region had sales growth near 20% for April while sales dipped by almost 5.5% in the region with below-normal temps," said Brian Loftus, senior market analyst at HARDI.

Champion of Distribution Sales Tony Cirilli has “the most accounts in the most demanding part of the world” as well as an unmatched “get-it-done attitude,” says the colleague who nominated him. 

The "best counter guy in New England" wins the 2026 Champion of Distribution Counter Service award. 

The acquisition of cfm Distributors expands the footprint of Advantage Distribution Holdings to 13 locations across six states throughout the Southeast and Midwest.