New research shows the majority of teens would consider a job in the skilled trades over college knowing the pay is higher than average.

The new scholarship program opens doors for students who have the drive but not the resources, by providing free training, certifications, and direct pathways to employment.

HARDI’s analysis finds that enforcement of Part 494 will directly affect an estimated 18,130 refrigeration systems in New York grocery and convenience stores that rely on R-404A and R-507A.

Tariffs, inflation and rising equipment costs continue to reshape the HVAC landscape, and wholesale distributors remain squarely in the middle of that transition. 

Increasing profits is a lofty goal, so attaining it requires deep collaboration across all arms of a distribution company.

Over the past several months, HARDI advocacy has maintained a strong and strategic presence across the states and in our nation’s capitol, promoting policies that reflect the needs of HVACR distributors and the contractor customers they serve.

Wholesale distributors and manufacturers in the HVAC, plumbing, and PVF sectors face a unique challenge in their warehouses: extreme variation in product size, shape, weight, and material-handling requirements.

Dandelion Energy is transforming the geothermal market by pivoting to production home building and utilizing a unique leasing model that eliminates high upfront costs while slashing installation expenses by 40%.

A new comprehensive study from ACCA and Farmington Consulting Group reveals that high-performing HVAC contractors are out-earning the competition by offering more customer options, doubling down on marketing investments, and leading sales with monthly financing payments.

Holt Supply founder John Raymond Holt passed away peacefully on Feb. 24, 2026, surrounded by his loving family.