March 2022

Refrigeration Sales Corp. (RSC) is a wholesale HVACR company located in northeast Ohio. At the helm is President and CEO Rhonda Wight (front and center), who showcases leadership and partnerships in the industry channel. At RSC’s Annual Open House, Wight and team celebrated and showcased taking care of customers, vendors and RSC family members. WholeServing is at the cornerstone of the company, as well as Wight’s leadership as Chairwoman of HARDI.

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Endless Opportunities in HVACR

Rhonda Wight, president and CEO of Refrigeration Sales Corp., showcases leadership and partnerships in the HVACR industry.

March 1, 2022

Ruth Mitchell

Ones journey through life is a series of paths that unfold before us as we mature and grow.

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One on One with HARDI CEO Talbot Gee

The organization surges forward to help its engaged membership remain at the top of their game and stay in motion.

February 28, 2022

Ruth Mitchell

As HARDI’s CEO, Talbot Gee oversees the association’s new and ongoing efforts to increase distributor members’ competitive advantageruth

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The Answer Is Yes. Now What is the Question?

HVAC distributor Corken Steel Products takes customer service and experience to the next level.

March 1, 2022

Ruth Mitchell

In 1955, four brothers and a buddy set out on their own and formed a wholesale distribution company focused on metal roofing and building products.

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Power Through Partnership

Established to ensure the survival and growth of the independent HVACR distributors: BLUE HAWK provides opportunities to enhance their profitability.

March 1, 2022

Ruth Mitchell

Last month’s edition of the magazine highlighted several buying groups within the industry channel and how they evolved into powerful networking communities.

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Efficiencies in Operation

How master distributor Advance Components uses artificial intelligence to strengthen its purchasing and sales practices.

March 1, 2022

Advance Components is a family-owned and -operated, certified woman-owned, master stocking distributor of specialty fasteners in Carrollton, Texas.

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Century HVAC Distributing: Empowering Employees

Employee-driven firm prides itself on delivering exceptional customer service.

March 1, 2022

Ruth Mitchell

With growth comes opportunity, and Century HVAC Distributing, a wholesale distributor out of Texas, was formed when its parent company, Century A/C Supply, saw an opportunity to help its customers expand their product offerings.

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Q&A with Mark Olson, CEO, Caleffi North America Inc.

‘We're not even 20 years old yet in the North American market. We have more room to grow.’

February 7, 2022

Steve Smith

At some point in 2004, an executive recruiter called Mark Olson and asked him, “What does the word ‘hydronics’ mean to you?”

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A Healthy Supply of Wellness

Associates of wholesale distributor Famous Supply maintain a healthy work/life balance with the help of a health and wellness coach.

March 1, 2022

Pamela Accetta Smith

The company is wholly committed to the continued training and development of its associates, who are dedicated to the customers they serve.

AHR Review

PHCP Community Heads Back To AHR Expo

For the time since 2020, more than 30,000 people gathered for the 2022 return of the big show in Las Vegas.

February 22, 2022

Steve Smith

The AHR Expo returned to the Las Vegas Convention Center, Jan. 31-Feb. 2, after show organizers had to cancel last year’s rendition.

Showroom Excellence

Your Customer May Become Your Competition

Make it easy to do business with your showroom and listen to what your customers want and need.

March 1, 2022

Jeff MacDowell

Spring is coming, and I am thrilled to see so many businesses adapting and thriving through these pandemic times.

Performance Management

Supply Chain Troubles: What Have We Learned So Far? Part 1

If COVID-19 has taught us anything, it’s that supply chains need to change.

March 1, 2022

Howard Coleman

We’ll explore a series of questions in this month’s column.

Inventory Management

Creating a Buzz Around a New Location

The old ‘Field of Dreams’ sentiment doesn’t fly anymore. In this day and age, if we build it, we better learn how to best promote it.

March 1, 2022

Jason Bader

A few weeks ago, I facilitated a discussion of marketing professionals trying to help one of their colleagues provide marketing support for a new location opening.

The Beschloss Perspective

U.S. Oil Production to Average 11.8 Million Barrels a Day

Despite the efforts of clean air advocates, oil and gas production is expected to rise in 2022.

March 1, 2022

Morris Beschloss

Despite the clean air hullaballoo, U.S. oil production will average 11.8 million barrels/day in 2022.

PVF Market Overview

Biden Administration Moves to Restrict Alaskan Petroleum Reserves

The Bureau of Land Management informed a federal court that it is reverting to the Obama administration’s 2013 ‘integrated activity plan.’

March 1, 2022

Stephen Letko

As we begin the last month of the first quarter of 2022, WTI (as of this writing) is at $91.35/barrel, Brent is at $ 92.72/barrel, and the Biden administration continues its campaign to limit oil and gas exploration.

Plumbing & Showrooms

Do Something Epic!

Express your style with these new kitchen and bath trends.

March 1, 2022

Linda Jennings

The power of the home is more important than ever as it continues to be, for so many people, the central hub for work and life activities — as well as renewal and wellness.

The McNeeley View

United We Stand

“Divided we fall …”

March 1, 2022

Don McNeeley

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