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Rheem is raising the bar on sustainability with a new commitment to train more than a million HVAC contractors and industry professionals worldwide over the next decade.

Bosch sees a challenging start to 2026 for HVAC, but the back half of the year — and 2027 — could bring renewed growth as replacement cycles return.

Trane expects commercial HVAC sales to remain strong in 2026, while residential sales are projected to be soft in the first quarter before improving in the second half of the year. 

Despite fourth-quarter revenue declines, Lennox expects inventory normalization, pricing discipline, and a stabilization of repair-versus-replacement trends to support a return to growth in 2026. 

Examine how digitalizing operations and embedding outcomes-focused service agreements can help organizations establish a foundation to protect investments, extend equipment life, achieve sustainability targets, and adapt to an uncertain future. 

A panel representing four major manufacturers discussed political and regulatory issues in front of HVACR distributors during the recent HARDI conference in Las Vegas. 

The latest figures from the AHRI show shipments of a/c units and heat pumps fell in November 2025 compared to the same time last year, while furnaces saw modest year-over-year gains.

The new year kicks off with a high volume of increases across the board. 

Manufacturers expect residential sales to remain challenging in 2026, while commercial HVAC demand continues to show strength.