On The Road: HARDI annual conference Outgoing HARDI President Michael Meier’s use of the word elevate tied into the conference’s main theme. Mike Miazga January 4, 2017 HARDI annual conference attendees benefit from wide variety of educational/self-help sessions. Read More
See you at AHR Expo Jim Wheeler December 23, 2016 The 2017 AHR Expo returns to the Las Vegas Convention Center Jan. 30-Feb. 1 and once again I’ll be front and center.Read More
Flexcon Industries' George Simas retires after 54 years in the plumbing and HVAC industry Since 1991, George Simas, who is retiring at year’s end, held various positions at Randolph, Mass.-based Flexcon Industries. John Vastyan December 15, 2016 Prior to his retirement, industry veteran George Simas is fondly remembered.Read More
HARDI distributors report 19.5% revenue increase November 30, 2016 HARDI’s TRENDS report shows average sales for HARDI distributor members increased by 19.5% in August.Read More
Twin City Hose announces rebranding November 29, 2016 Twin City Hose is stepping up its presence in the metal hose and expansion-joint industry. Read More
Neuco launches new website November 29, 2016 HVAC/R replacement parts master distributor Neuco launched a new redesigned version of its online ordering website www.neuco.com. Read More
HARDI distributor members report 7.3% sales increase November 29, 2016 Average annualized growth north of 8%; first time since 2011. Read More
The efficiency differences between resistance-style electric heaters What does it really mean? Jim Wheeler November 28, 2016 One of the things many people don’t understand is there is little or no difference between the efficiencies of resistance-style electric heaters.Read More
Luxaire heat pumps November 24, 2016 Luxaire introduces its LX Series 14 SEER split-system heat pumps and TCD air conditioners from Johnson Controls. Read More
The proper HVAC tools From the viewpoint of a supply-house owner or manager, tool sales are gravy since they are seldom priced as commodities. Jim Wheeler October 26, 2016 It should be the goal of your training and counter people to make your customers aware of any new tools that will make their jobs easier. Read More