distributors and suppliers

Meet The Wholesaler: Richard Cook

HVAC veteran led Johnson Supply into DT Top 30 this year

July 10, 2022

Johnson Supply is a Houston-based HVACR wholesaler that will mark its 70^th anniversary this year, and president and COO Richard Cook has been with the company for more than half that time.

Ron Vallan, executive vice president, Young Supply Co.

Meet The Wholesaler: Ron Vallan

Third-generation distributor says people, communication make the difference

Matt Jachman

May 11, 2022

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Ron Vallan is part of the third generation of his family at Young Supply Co., a privately owned HVACR distributor serving Michigan and northern Ohio.

Meet The Wholesaler: John Dugan

CEO leverages experience in construction, software at startup supplier

Matt Jachman

March 25, 2022

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John Dugan brings HVACR experience, a background in software, and a strong sense of purpose to Liberty Supply, a Minneapolis-based distributor focused on the commercial market.

HVAC Distributors Prepare for Tight Supply During Heating Season

Factories still face production issues, consumers still spending on homes

Ted Craig

November 9, 2020

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High demand and short supply marked this year’s cooling season. Will heating season follow the same formula?

HVAC Manufacturer Reps Represent Opportunity for Contractors

Contractors can tap into good reps for more hands-on training than ever, support for developing bids, and troubleshooting on specific jobs.

Robert Beverly

October 1, 2020

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The supply chain doesn’t have to be a straight line, especially when the “product” is expertise.

Think Strategically About Your Hiring

The talent pool is getting bigger and arguably better — for those who are willing to prepare and dive in

Claudia St. John, SPHR, SHRM-SCP

September 2, 2020

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With changes to the business landscape and dramatic upheavals in the labor pool, now is a perfect time to start thinking critically about your talent.

Meet the Wholesaler: Terry Ludwig

APR Supply Co. pulls its big buying event online, and the rise of IAQ continues

Robert Beverly

September 1, 2020

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Ludwig discusses virtual events, industry trends, and more.

Meet The Wholesaler: Brandon Emineth & Luke Nelson

Highlights include operating as an ESOP and the lasting impressions of the DIRT FOOT stamp

Robert Beverly

July 28, 2020

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This special two-for-one edition of Meet The Wholesaler features two distribution professionals from the upper Midwest’s Dakota Supply Group (DSG).

IAC Supply Solutions Now Carries Garr Tool Products

Garr Tool Co. is an American manufacturer of carbide cutting tools, including end mills, drills, reamers, and rotary files

November 16, 2018

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IAC Supply has locations in Memphis, Tennessee; Bartlett, Tennessee; Jackson, Tennessee; Jonesboro, Arkansas; Blytheville, Arkansas; Glen, Mississippi; and Grenada, Mississippi.

MORSCO HVAC Supply Grows in Phoenix With Acquisition of Bush Supply

April 25, 2018

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FORT WORTH, Texas – MORSCO HVAC Supply, a Fort Worth-based distributor of heating and cooling equipment (HVAC), announced that it has acquired Bush Supply, a Phoenix-based full-service HVAC distributor.