The planned 30,000-square-foot facility is expected to open next year.

Mark Atherstone will oversee the commercial and residential distribution of ThermaClear, the company’s anti-thermal degradation technology.

Given the context, including a month with one less billing day than September 2022, sales seem to be treading water at an elevated level, said Brian Loftus, HARDI’s macroeconomic and residential market analyst

The expansion will deepen Team Air’s presence in Kentucky, Southern Indiana, and Southern Illinois.

Dakota Supply Group's planned 126,000-square-foot facility now under construction in Fargo, North Dakota, is scheduled to open in 2025.

Based on data from HARDI members participating in the monthly survey, sales were up by 4.5% in August. Sales growth for the previous 12 months, through August 2023, was 5.7%.

The event attracted nearly 100 mechanical and electrical contractors from the surrounding area, opening the door for new business avenues both for Republic and its manufacturer partners.

Keidel Supply has served the area’s residential and commercial plumbing contractors, builders, remodelers, and homeowners since 1911.

The Livonia location now carries HVACR products, and plumbing products are expected to be added next year, the company said.

AMSCO Supply, a family owned company, will continue to operate under its own brand in both distribution and marketing.