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The new Trane office, which will employ up to 10 people, will serve as a local hub for HVAC equipment, service, and turnkey sales.

The Best Distributor to Work With for this year is intentional about building a positive culture and collaborating to help its customers succeed. 

Heating, Air-conditioning & Refrigeration Distributors International (HARDI) and the Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors–National Association (PHCC) are urging the U.S. Supreme Court not to take up a case challenging the Environmental Protection Agency's rules on bulk HFC allocations.

"Double-digit sales growth could be a great sign for 2026 after more than a year with annual sales growth in the 2% to 4% range,” said Brian Loftus, senior market analyst at Heating, Air-conditioning & Refrigeration Distributors International (HARDI).

The decision comes as New Yorkers express concern in a new survey about the affordability and operational impacts associated with the state’s refrigeration regulations.

Home Depot’s plans to acquire Mingledorff’s, a major HVAC distributor, could mean a shakeup in traditional HVAC distribution.

"This is not designed to be a ‘new channel’; it’s designed to be an expansion of the F.W. Webb customer experience," said Brendan Lilly, vice president of e-commerce and digital operations at F.W. Webb.

The February growth “was a welcome sight after low-single digit sales declines during December and January,” said Brian Loftus, HARDI’s macroeconomic and residential market analyst.

By increasing warehouse capacity and logistical efficiency, Winsupply enables local owners to focus on what matters most: serving their customers and growing their businesses.

The move is part of The Home Depot’s plans for expanding its offerings for professional trades customers.