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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.
HARDI intensified its advocacy efforts at both state and federal levels, focusing on electrification mandates, HFC phasedowns, emissions regulations and PFAS requirements, while successfully influencing policy outcomes.
March 2, 2026
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.
Modern AI tools help distributors optimize order release, improve picking accuracy and reduce operating costs, delivering measurable gains without requiring a full automation overhaul.
March 2, 2026
Wholesale distributors in the plumbing, heating, cooling and piping (PHCP) industry operate in one of the most complex order fulfillment operations in the modern supply chain.
Across the IMARK membership, many distributors are demonstrating that volatility doesn’t have to stall progress.
March 2, 2026
Market volatility continues to shape the distribution landscape as we move through 2026. Pricing pressures, shifting demand, labor challenges, and broader economic uncertainty remain part of the day-to-day reality for independent distributors.
HVAC, plumbing and PVF distributors can avoid costly relocations and support sustainability by using tailored design solutions to meet specific operational needs.
March 2, 2026
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.
These seven key principles focus on the importance of authentic leadership, investing in people, fostering a learning culture, building connections and maintaining integrity.
March 2, 2026
When young professionals ask me for advice about building a successful career in our industry, I often start by sharing a simple truth: our business isn’t only about moving products through warehouses — it’s about moving people toward their potential.
Other than abortion, religion, politics and the Middle East, is there anything more controversial and incendiary than the environment? You know … public enemy No. 1: power generation.
Further uncertainty for the PVF sector stems from tariff-related legal and political developments, labor shortages driven by retirements and rising demand from data center construction.
As of this writing, the prelude to the month of March is continued uncertainty concerning the status of President Donald Trump’s tariffs, predicated on the U.S. Supreme Court determination of the legality, the opposition party’s stance on a government shutdown deadline of February 13, the potential escalation of the Iranian crisis and persistent high interest rates.