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HARDI’s director of state government affairs outlined a few key political issues distributors face, including PFAS and refrigerant restrictions and limits on energy choice.

A study that included a survey of more than 100 professionals finds distributors are prioritizing product availability and changing the ways they manage inventory.

A new awards program, Champions of Distribution, highlights the people and companies making a difference in distribution.

Sales for the 12-month period through January increased by an average of 2.3%.

Trust, communication, and shared planning are the keys to good distributor-contractor relationships. Those relationships have been tested lately. 

Staying “job-ready” during winter isn’t about hoarding inventory, tying up cash, or guessing what might sell. It’s about planning smart, stocking intentionally, and working with suppliers who understand their business.

Nearly 2 million fewer a/c and heat pump units were shipped in 2025 compared to 2024, according to the latest data from AHRI. 

The 2026 "State of the Channel" report is based on HARDI’s proprietary data, industry surveys, and expert analysis.

The partners in Lantern, a machine learning software firm focused on product distribution, pitched the technology to HVACR distributors during the recent HARDI conference.