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Dealers Are NOT Happy

Are We Really That Far Removed From 1946?

A look back at dealer frustration in the postwar era, and a question for today’s HVACR industry
Hannah Belloli
Hannah Belloli-Oster
April 30, 2026

Supply shortages. Labor issues. Distrust in the channel. Sound familiar? A 1946 article sparks a conversation on how much has really changed.


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Study: Rising Pressures Shaping Inventory Management

Matt Jachman
Matt Jachman
March 12, 2026

A study that included a survey of more than 100 professionals finds distributors are prioritizing product availability and changing the ways they manage inventory.





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The NEWSMakers Podcast: Beating the 2025 HVAC Slowdown With Maintenance, Marketing, and Money

BDR’s Jay Crowe explains how contractors are protecting margins despite lower call counts, refrigerant turbulence, and a projected 20%-25% drop in new equipment sales
Dylan Kurt
Dylan Kurt
January 3, 2026
Carrier may be bracing for a 20%-25% sales drop, but BDR’s Jay Crowe says many contractors are still posting profitable years. Hear how they’re doing it with better maintenance programs, tighter PACE tracking, and smarter financing.
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Industry Worries About Stranded R-410A Equipment

They’re selling off remaining R-410A systems, though the deadline could be repealed
Matt Jachman
Matt Jachman
December 5, 2025

Distributors report success in reducing R-410 equipment inventory, but some say repealing the deadline for installing the systems would help.


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Winsupply Marble Falls Opens

The ACHR NEWS Editorial Staff
August 7, 2025

Led by local company president Jeremy Hansche, Winsupply Marble Falls serves the plumbing, PVF, water treatment, septic, and rainwater harvesting industries.


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Guest Column

Software Doesn’t Have to Be Overwhelming, Here’s Where to Start

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Jenny Benbrook
July 15, 2025

FSM platforms can transform a business — but only if a team knows how to use them. Learn the low-effort changes that drive big returns.


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ASA Launches Product Data Standard to 'Create Clarity'

The ACHR NEWS Editorial Staff
July 7, 2025

Amid growing digital demands and operational complexity, ASA is taking steps to establish an industry-backed, collaborative standard that will enhance accuracy, efficiency, and innovation for all stakeholders.


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Hills Distribution Expands Into New Markets With Two Partner Companies

The ACHR NEWS Editorial Staff
February 3, 2025

Family-owned Coastal Supply Group, headquartered in Staten Island, NY, was founded in 1972 to provide plumbing supplies and expertise to the local market. Third generation-owned RJ Murray Company, founded in 1922, in Schenectady, NY and now  headquartered in Latham, NY, was one of the first Carrier distributors, starting in 1933, offering heating and air conditioning equipment throughout the northeast.


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7 Best Practices for HVAC Warehouses

Stay organized, keep close track of inventory, and double-check orders, experts say
Matt Jachman
Matt Jachman
September 16, 2024
Product organization, storage, and delivery are fundamental to HVACR distribution, and any type of distribution business. We talked to experts about some best practices for HVACR warehousing.
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Daniel Todd of Nexstar

Navigating the Top 8 Inventory Tracking Challenges

Daniel Todd
Daniel Todd
August 17, 2024
It may be a long and arduous process, but ensuring the accuracy of inventory is something no HVAC contractor should ignore.
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