Articles Tagged with ''eCommerce and HVACR''

In response to requests by customers and in-depth research on how contractors use The Air Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute’s (AHRI’s) certified products database, Carrier Enterprise (CE) developed CE’s AHRI HVAC System Builder, an online tool that provides HVAC dealers and contractors with a simple way to build AHRI-certified HVAC systems.

Rinnai America Corp. (RAC) announced it is launching a new eCommerce program that includes an Authorized E-Tailer Program and an Internet Minimum Advertised Price (IMAP) policy.

The company currently has about eight distributor partners that act as satellite fulfillment centers. Once an order is placed via the company's website, a distributor is alerted, and they’re responsible for sending out the product with the boxes and labels provided by the company.

While online sales are growing in popularity, many HVACR parts and equipment companies still prefer doing business through the traditional supply chain.

It’s no secret today’s customers are demanding more convenience than ever before. And, as consumer expectations and technology keep shifting, HVAC contractors are seeing a rise in the importance of online scheduling. 

Gems Sensors & Controls, a supplier of standard and custom liquid level, flow and pressure switches, miniature solenoid valves, and preassembled fluid systems, has announced the launch of a new digital online product catalog at www.gemssensors.com.

Everyone from Amazon to Stamps.com is cashing in on the paradigm shift. Is the HVAC industry missing the boat?