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Lauren Roberts of cfm Distributors is elected chairwoman of HARDI’s board as the association looks ahead to 2026. 

If you fail to plan, you are planning to fail, as the saying goes. Take time to reflect on the past year, gather relevant input, and set goals for distribution sales success in the year ahead. 

The 2026 AHR Expo Innovation Awards recognize 10 standout HVACR products chosen for their innovation, creativity, practical application, and potential market impact. 

When replacing refrigeration components, wiring may also need updating. Techs must choose the correct wire gauge for the amperage, as well as decide between solid or stranded wire. 

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.

Modern heat pumps are engineered for extreme cold, yet misconceptions persist. Field data and proper system design are changing how contractors approach winter heating solutions.

Many commercial buildings still rely on aging HVAC systems. A data-driven approach to audits, maintenance, and capital planning can unlock efficiency gains without a full overhaul.

When Nvidia’s CEO said the company’s latest AI system could be cooled with hot water and no chillers, investors reacted quickly. Shares of several HVAC manufacturers fell sharply, underscoring how closely tied the industry’s growth has become to data center cooling assumptions.