Parts distributor aims to reach 90% of Canada with next-day ground delivery.
August 14, 2024
Marcone’s Canadian operations include distribution of home appliance and commercial kitchen parts nationwide. Its Canadian inventory features leading OEM brands such as Whirlpool, Electrolux, Bosch, Garland and Hobart.
As a Marcone business unit, O’Connor Company added inventory in those locations to include appliance parts and plans to soon bring in plumbing products, in addition to their existing HVAC solutions.
Founded in 1952, General Metals Mfg. & Supply Co. (General Metals) is a Phoenix, Arizona-based company engaged in the manufacturing, fabrication and wholesale distribution of HVAC equipment and products.
The event witnessed a remarkable turnout as HARDI member companies with locations in 34 states converged on Capitol Hill to participate in 137 congressional meetings to advocate for the HVACR industry.
The 2024 Premier 150 Distributor Survey reports a drop in sales amongst PHCP-PVF wholesaler-distributors. In 2023, only 66% of companies reported an increase in sales, while 25% experienced a decrease and 9% reported no change.
Located 15 miles north of Dallas and minutes from DFW and DAL airports, the 7,200-square-foot facility will initially be staffed by 10 Fujitsu employees, including R&D engineers and North American product management teams.
For plumbing and HVACR contractors who are eager to make a difference, the Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors National Association (PHCC) is providing a timely opportunity to for them to do so.