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American Metals Supply and Mestek Machinery’s New Distribution Strategy

By stocking key machines across strategic locations and leveraging recent federal tax incentives, AMS is transforming how contractors access and invest in HVAC fabrication technology

Austin Keating

September 11, 2025

American Metals Supply and Mestek Machinery have teamed up to launch the Midwest’s first large-scale, in-stock HVAC fabrication machinery distribution program to meet surging demand.

Distributor Powers Up Solar Energy System at its HQ

September 10, 2025

Over the next 30 years, the new solar energy system at Neuco Inc. is expected to produce more than 27.6 million kilowatt-hours (kWh) of electricity while saving approximately 19,591 tons of CO₂ emissions.

Refrigerant Rules Fuel Demand for R-410A Equipment and Secondary Market Sales

Equipment transition means opportunities for distributors of HVAC surplus

Matt Jachman

May 22, 2025

As the industry shifts to cooling equipment that’s compatible with lower-GWP refrigerants, there is still demand for products that use refrigerants that are being phased out — and these distributors want to meet it.

APR Supply Uses Video to Aid HVAC Contractors in the Field

December 13, 2023

With Blitzz, an APR technical service advisor can instantly see live video from the contractor’s smartphone camera, allowing him or her to visually assess the problem and collaborate with the contractor.

ERP Technology Drives Success for HVAC Distributors

How comprehensive ERP functionality empowers operational excellence amongst distributors in today’s competitive marketplace

September 18, 2021

Providing customers with the right information at the right time strengthens relationships, and proves your company’s ability to deliver superior service.

The E-Commerce Evolution Continues for HVAC Distributors

Distributors tackle the reality of serving both web searchers and less savvy stragglers

Robert Beverly

August 30, 2021

Customer feedback about search functionality reflects one side of the push-and-pull dynamic that HVAC distributors face in e-commerce.

HVACR Distributors Automate Warehouses to Save Costs, Keep Pace

Labor shortage, move to e-commerce drive the need

Ted Craig

July 21, 2021

Anyone who moves inventory is taking a long look at what functions machines can perform, and that includes HVAC distributors.

Enterprise Resource Planning Vendors Offer Deeper Analytics, Software Transition Advice

Wanted: A top-shelf process

Robert Beverly

December 2, 2019

ERP might stand for enterprise resource planning, but ERPs need to adjust their own plans to respond to industry circumstances and pressures, too.

HVAC Trends: Greener, Smarter, Better

Innovation is forcing HVAC companies to get creative

Laura Broman

February 5, 2019

Whether you’re an HVAC manufacturer or distributor, being able to push out your fancy new gadget depends on someone down the line actually being able to use it.

Fulfilling an HVAC Contractor’s E-commerce Wish List

Pertinent product information, like size, color, accessories, and included materials, must be included

Devin Ferreira

January 22, 2019

While the online experience is important, it’s important to remember that your e-commerce capabilities will most likely supplement rather than replace the more traditional B2B sales channels.

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