Blue-chip economists cite bank credit, unemployment as biggest obstacles.

HARDI's recent TRENDS report showed North American HVACR median distributor sales for the month of August 2010 were up more than 15% from last year.

DDI System has enhanced the Salesperson Dashboard capabilities of its inform distribution management software

HARDI reported North American HVACR distributor sales for the month of June 2010 were up more than 10% from last year.

Residential cooling and heating equipment shipments still on the up.

With a continued focus on innovation, and the release of Version 23, DDI’s inform software now incorporates a number of built-in features for greater efficiency.

The American Supply Association distributor members reported a 2.3% improvement in revenues during the second quarter 2010 as compared to the same time last year.

A mid-year business conditions survey by the North Central Wholesalers Association (NCWA) reveal the first sales increases in a long time for distributors in that beleaguered region of the country.

HARDI announced North American HVACR distributor sales in May were up nearly 8% from last year in its Monthly Targeted and Regional Economic News for Distribution Strategies (TRENDS) Report.

"There finally are signs of a plan to push export-centric business that will result in a clear global trade policy,” says Dr. Chris Kuehl, economic analyst for the Fabricators & Manufacturers Association.