Distributor News
A.O. Smith WinWholesale 'Vendor of the Year'
A.O. Smith's top spot in the plumbing category was based on nominations, representation, new product development, and more....
Troy Meachum Named Chairman of HARDI Refrigeration & Refrigerants Council
The president of ACR Supply, Durham, NC, has more than 30 years of experience in HVACR distribution....
Venstar, Baker Distributing Forge New Mexico Agreement
Venstar, a leading thermostat and energy management systems supplier, today announced that it has signed an exclusive agreement with Baker Distributing Company of Albuquerque, NM, for Venstar HVAC control products throughout New Mexico. ...
P&H Supply Chooses CLARITY for Inventory Software Needs
P & H, a HARDI association wholesaler, who specializes in HVAC heating, air-conditioning and fireplace supplies, selected Blue Ridge for increased fill-rate and optmized inventory positions....
HARDI Appoints Five to Board of Directors
New to the HARDI Board are: Joey Boles; Tom Roberts; Michael Luther; Sam Roti; and Bill Bergamini....
Ferguson Donates 'Major' Gift to PHCC Educational Foundation
HVACR distributor Ferguson has made a significant contribution to support the Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors (PHCC) Educational Foundation’s 2011 Invest In Your Future Annual Giving Campaign. ...
TRC Awards HARDI Distributors for
Environmental Leadership
During HARDI’s annual meeting in Maui today, Thermostat Recycling Corporation’s Executive Director Mark Tibbetts recognized three HVACR distributors for their efforts to promote Thermostat Recycling Corporation's program and reduce mercury pollution....
HARDI Opposes DOE Ruling on Regional Standards, Efficiency Standards
Substantial Direct Final Rule excluded input of HVACR distributors and contractors....
HARDI Reports Good August with Tough 4th Quarter Ahead
Heating, Airconditioning and Refrigeration Distributors International announced North American HVACR average distributor sales for August 2011 up 7.9% from the same month last year, but a sixth-month decline in the annual distributor growth rate was noted....
HVACR Distribution Segment Loses Two Leaders
Geraldine Neslony was a co-owner of HVAC Plus, Oklahoma City, OK. Curt Brown was chief financial officer of Famous Enterprises, Akron, OH....
HARDI Holds First HVACR Congressional Reception
More than 250 Congressional staffers attended the first HVACR reception on the Hill, August 3....
Comfort Supply Expands Green Initiatives
Leading wholesaler of HVAC equipment celebrates successful “Certified Green Contractor” program; begins “Rapid Reclaim” initiative....
Comfort Supply Opens Fifth Knoxville Location
The new 14,000 sq.ft. warehouse and showroom at 608 Business Park Lane opened for business this month....
Talbot Gee Named HARDI
Executive Vice President
Gee replaces Don Frendberg, who will assume the role of chairman....
HARDI, TRC to Promote Thermostat Recycling
Agreement establishes plan for growing HARDI member participation....
Johnstone Supply Presents Customer Service Initiatives
Johnstone Supply's Annual Meeting celebrated a strong 2010 and was a forum for presenting new initiatives....
General Tools & Instruments Named Preferred Supplier for Affiliated Distributors Supply Division
General Tools & Instruments has joined Affiliated Distributors' Industrial Supply Division as a new preferred supplier. ...
Arzel Names Atlantic HVACR as Product Representative
Atlantic HVACR will represent Arzel products in New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and the New England states. ...
M&A Supply to Sell York HVAC Equipment
M&A Supply's territory will be Tennessee, Arkansas, Alabama, Georgia, Mississippi, South Carolina, and northern Florida....
APR Supply Adds Employees
APR Supply Company announced several key appointments in accordance with their recent York Corrugating acquisition and expansion....
Daikin AC (Americas) Inc. recently announced Empire Gas & Electric Equipment Co. will begin distribution of Daikin’s line of advanced heating and air conditioning systems.
Daikin AC (Americas) Inc. reports that a new distribution partner will begin carrying Daikin’s line of advanced heating and air conditioning systems. That distributor is ...
When Customers Question Your Prices
It happens every day: "Why are your prices so high?" Explain all that goes into a quality service call and that they're paying for more than just a piece of equipment....
Record Quarter for Watsco
HVACR distribution giant Watsco reported a second quarter revenue increase of 114%....
ClimateMaster to Offer Sales Training
for Residential Territory Managers
ClimateMaster will host sales training meetings in seven U.S. cities beginning on September 28th. ...
Heatcraft Receives Quality Award
from Gustave A. Larson Co.
Heatcraft Refrigeration Products has received the Gustave A. Larson Company's Partners in Excellence and Quality (PEAQ) Award for the 14th year. ...
