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New HARDI Study Measures $32.9 Billion Economic Impact of HVACR Wholesale Distribution

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 14:52:00 -0400

HARDI has released a first-of-its-kind economic impact study measuring the direct contribution of HVACR wholesale distribution across the United States.

Rep. Greg Landsman Visits Johnstone Supply Cincinnati Training Facility

Mon, 10 Aug 2026 12:30:00 -0400

The visit gave Rep. Landsman an opportunity to see firsthand how a local HARDI member invests in technical education and prepares people for careers in the HVACR industry.

AD Appoints Shannon Bibbee as President of National Accounts

Wed, 05 Aug 2026 15:01:00 -0400

Bibbee brings more than 20 years of commercial and operations leadership experience in industrial supply distribution.

Ferguson Joins S&P 500

Mon, 03 Aug 2026 11:56:00 -0400

Ferguson Enterprises will join the S&P 500 on Aug. 5, recognizing the company's market leadership and continued growth.

AD Reports Record Member Sales of More Than $58 Billion in First Half of 2026

Mon, 03 Aug 2026 11:10:00 -0400

Same-store sales of existing members grew by 10%.

Better Together

Mon, 03 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Strong partnerships don’t happen by accident. They are built on trust, communication, shared goals and a genuine commitment to each other’s success.

The Platsky Way

Mon, 03 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0400

Ninety years in, the Platsky Company story isn’t defined by a milestone. It’s defined by the people who built its reputation—one delivery, one handshake and one commitment at a time.

Q&A with AIM/R President Jon Wiggs

Mon, 03 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0400

The role of the manufacturers’ representative continues to evolve as we adapt to changing customer expectations, digital transformation, workforce challenges and new market opportunities.

PVF Demand Surges as Energy, AI and Infrastructure Projects Accelerate

Mon, 03 Aug 2026 00:00:00 -0400

August marks the midpoint of the third quarter as the United States responds to Iran’s alleged breach of the Memorandum of Understanding by commencing strategic airstrikes against key military targets.

Johnstone Supply Heartland Group Selects Augment as AI Partner

Wed, 29 Jul 2026 12:54:00 -0400

Johnstone Supply Heartland Group has partnered with Augment to accelerate quote-to-cash With AI

Watsco Announces Second Quarter Operating Results

Wed, 29 Jul 2026 10:04:00 -0400

Watsco has announced its operating results for the quarter and six months ended June 30, 2026.

A-Gas Supports Peak-Season Readiness With Reclaimed Refrigerants Ready for Use

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 13:40:00 -0400

Reclaimed refrigerants are available to help contractors stay ready for peak cooling season.

SalesProcess360 Becomes Certified Salesforce Partner

Mon, 27 Jul 2026 16:51:00 -0400

The designation recognizes the company's ability to implement and optimize Salesforce for industrial organizations.

Cavallo Expands SalesPad for Business Central With New Pricing, Document Routing, and Customer Intelligence Solutions

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 15:58:00 -0400

The additions continue Cavallo's investment in extending Business Central to support the unique needs of distributors.

+osb Announces Retirement of Michael Pinet

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 12:39:00 -0400

+osb announces the retirement of Michael Pinet following 24 years of dedicated service and valued contributions to the company.

+osb Appoints Anton Novikov as Director of Marketing

Mon, 20 Jul 2026 12:16:00 -0400

+osb is pleased to announce the appointment of Anton Novikov as director of marketing.

Watsco Schedules Second Quarter Conference Call

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 15:43:00 -0400

Watsco has announced that it has scheduled a conference call to discuss its 2026 second quarter results on Wednesday, July 29, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. EDT.

F.W. Webb Opens 143,000-Square-Foot Store and Warehouse in Central Islip, N.Y.

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 16:16:00 -0400

The facility offers fast buy-and-go service, with convenient pickup for orders placed by phone, text or the F.W. Webb mobile app.

F.W. Webb Opens Whippany, N.J., Store

Wed, 15 Jul 2026 15:57:00 -0400

F.W. Webb Company has opened a new wholesale store and warehouse in Whippany, N.J., replacing its former Madison location.

STRAUSS Streamlines Customized Workwear Orders Through New DHL Partnership

Mon, 13 Jul 2026 13:03:00 -0400

STRAUSS and DHL Supply Chain have partnered to streamline B2B fulfillment and establish Columbus, Ohio, as the hub for STRAUSS's U.S. operations.

AD Announces Intent to Acquire supplyFORCE

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 16:53:00 -0400

The acquisition would expand AD’s capabilities to help independent distributors collaborate on national account opportunities.

Everflow Signs Agreement to Acquire Quickfitting

Wed, 08 Jul 2026 10:55:00 -0400

The acquisition strengthens Everflow's product offering with differentiated technologies while expanding opportunities for customers across North America.

APR Supply Co. Receives Two Top Manufacturer Awards

Tue, 07 Jul 2026 15:00:00 -0400

The awards recognize distributors that demonstrate exceptional growth, strong partnerships, and commitment to supporting contractors.

HVACR Industry Coalition Supports SMART Energy Efficiency Standards

Tue, 07 Jul 2026 13:38:00 -0400

A coalition of HVACR trade associations is backing legislation to change the compliance date for regional HVAC energy efficiency standards to the date of manufacture.

HARDI Distributors Report 4.8% Revenue Decrease in May

Mon, 06 Jul 2026 13:00:00 -0400

The annual sales growth for the 12 months through May 2026 is an increase of 2.6%.

APR Supply Co. Continues Longstanding Support of Tour de Lebanon Valley

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 14:03:00 -0400

APR Supply Co. is proud to continue supporting events that strengthen the communities they serve through employee involvement and local partnerships.

RLS Celebrates National HVAC Tech Day

Thu, 02 Jul 2026 11:39:00 -0400

To celebrate HVAC/R technicians, the RLS team hosted a training session with Sila HPEC, where more than 20 technicians participated in an RLS training.

AD Recognized Across North America With Multiple Workplace Honors in 2026

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 13:31:00 -0400

AD has earned multiple workplace recognitions in 2026, including Top Workplaces honors in the U.S. and Great Place to Work recognition in Canada.

Watsco Declares $3.30 Quarterly Dividend

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 10:25:00 -0400

Watsco has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $3.30 per share, payable July 31 to shareholders of record as of July 16.

Distributors Have Always Built Great Cultures Remotely

Wed, 01 Jul 2026 00:00:00 -0400

When the pandemic cast many people out of their workplaces and into their home offices, dining rooms and kitchen nooks, an argument began to spread that it was impossible to develop a strong culture remotely.