“This isn’t just an acquisition, it’s a declaration of NAW’s unwavering commitment to distributor success,” said Eric Hoplin, NAW president and CEO.

The Diamond Service Group network, now 20 years old, encompasses 398 independent distributors that deliver technical service support in North America, Latin America, and the Caribbean.

Marcone employees took part in Wreaths Across America, a nationwide initiative involving about 2 million volunteers who placed wreaths at more than 3,700 cemeteries across the U.S. and abroad.

Webb will continue to operate under its own brand, in both distribution and marketing. The company will become part of Heritage’s northern region.

Loran Liu succeeds Rhonda Wight as chair of the board of directors at Heating, Air-conditioning & Refrigeration Distributors International. Liu is COO at Standard Supply & Distributing Co.

Marcone HVAC company Munch’s Supply raised $9,716 and gathered 2,238 products for food banks in the communities it serves.

Ascend was the organization’s best-attended annual conference to date and a testament to the HVACR industry’s enthusiasm for networking and educational content, a press release from HARDI said.