Based on data from HARDI members participating in the monthly survey, sales were up by 4.5% in August. Sales growth for the previous 12 months, through August 2023, was 5.7%.
The event attracted nearly 100 mechanical and electrical contractors from the surrounding area, opening the door for new business avenues both for Republic and its manufacturer partners.
After working in the textile industry, Kimble found his calling in the HVAC industry. He worked for several companies, finishing up his career with 18 years at Jackson Systems & Supply.
ECM Technologies' ThermaClear, an anti-thermal degradation product, has been proven to restore lost HVAC efficiency, improve IAQ, and reduce energy consumption, resulting in more sustainable environments, a statement from the company said.
HVACR distributors today are introducing software to meet contractors where they’re at and to fit the way they place electronic orders. At the same time, they’re working to maintain the personal relationships they’ve built with those customers.
The average tech thinks the service department is a giant money maker when in reality it is typically the least profitable part of a contractor’s business.
Luther Clemons originally planned to work on the family farm after graduating from college. But he became an expert on heat pumps during a stint at an electric utility, which led him to a 50-year career in HVAC distribution. He’s still going strong.