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At booth SL332, contractors, engineers, distributors and industry leaders experienced firsthand how RLS is helping HVAC/R professionals press faster and stronger.
The partnership will support HARDI member companies as artificial intelligence becomes more prevalent across the tools, platforms, and processes shaping wholesale distribution.
AD is reporting record results for 2025 in member total company sales, member purchases from AD supplier partners, and net distributions to its owner-members.
The sectors are forecast to rise by 8.3% this year, driven by strong spending in oil and gas pipelines, chemical processing, metals and minerals, and power sectors, with notable growth in natural gas pipelines and renewable energy projects.
February 2, 2026
Industrial industrial project spending for pipe, valves, and fittings (PVF) is projected to climb 8.3% to over $45.6 billion in 2026, fueled by a surge in natural gas infrastructure and a shifting regulatory landscape for energy and mining.
Rising materials and equipment costs are increasing financial strain on developers and contractors, especially those working under fixed-price contracts signed before recent price hikes.