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The collaboration will equip distributors’ networks with Prokeep’s communication solutions, enabling faster response times, more sales opportunities, and a better view of customer history, a press release from Prokeep said.

At the AHR Expo, companies showed off the ways in which their products are designed to make contractors’ and technicians’ jobs easier — and perhaps bring in revenue, too. 

The Ridgid Experience is designed to celebrate the trades and continues to grow in popularity, a press release from the company said. The all-expenses-paid trip is in its eighth year.

With the busy summer season right around the corner, HVACR contractors and distributors are worried there won’t be enough R-454B to meet customer demand. 

“With our industry adjusting to a new regulatory environment, this event served as a helpful resource for identifying tools and equipment compatible with A2L requirements,” said Art Osborn, director of residential HVAC sales at F.W. Webb.

At the AHR Expo, companies highlighted products that not only reduce energy consumption, but also align with global decarbonization and electrification goals. 

An HVAC legend is someone who has made a mark on the industry and helped pave a path for those to come. Whether they’re an innovator, a trendsetter, a mentor, or all of the above, one thing’s for sure: They deserve recognition. 

Trust, loyalty, reliability, open communications, and pricing transparency are some of the markers of strong distributor-contractor relationships. 

With this year's Most Innovative Companies list, Fast Company recognized 609 organizations across 58 sectors and regions.