Ferguson reports revenue.

Blackman Plumbing Supply, a leading distributor of plumbing, heating, and cooling supplies, reported that the company’s 2011 Trade Show attracted nearly 2,000 attendees, who took advantage of special show pricing on a range of products on display in 117 booths from more than 60 vendors.

1st Source Servall has purchased the Appliance Parts Company of Louisiana (APCOLA ) and its eight stores throughout Louisiana (Alexandria, Shreveport, Lake Charles, Lafayette, Baton Rouge, Metairie, Monroe, and Bossier City).

Meier Supply hires HVAC territory manager.

Contractors and manufacturers all said essentially the same thing when asked why they do business with Famous Enterprises — customer service.

For years distributors have combed the pages of HVAC contractor magazines, gleaning information that is timely and relevant to their sector of the industry. In Jan. 2012, the gleaning is over with the launch of Distribution Center (DC).

Pro Kontrol announces retirement.

Grainger announces acquisition.

If we look too far back, we could say that the greatest innovations in HVACR wholesale-distribution came from something as big as the end of World War II. We decided to look back a more reasonable 20 years.