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HARDI Distributors Report Decline in August

Revenue decreased by 1.5 percent

October 3, 2017

Heating, Air-conditioning & Refrigeration Distributors International (HARDI) released its monthly TRENDS report, showing average sales for HARDI distributor members declined by 1.5 percent in August 2017.

HARDI Distributors Report 4.7 Percent Revenue Increase in July

TRENDS provides insight into regional markets

September 5, 2017

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Heating, Air-conditioning & Refrigeration Distributors International (HARDI) released its monthly TRENDS report, showing average sales for HARDI distributor members increased by 4.7 percent in July 2017.

Portable Units Cross HVAC Market Barriers

Portable heating and cooling units provide comfort solutions in various applications and settings

Nicole Krawcke

July 3, 2017

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Portable heating and cooling units, like most HVACR products, continue to evolve as advances in technology allow manufacturers to meet consumer demand in previously improbable applications and markets.

2017 MCAA Convention is a Star-studded Event

Contractors flock to San Diego meeting

May 1, 2017

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The Mechanical Contractors Association of America’s (MCAA’s) 2017 Annual Convention opened in style with several high-profile personalities, including former Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives John Boehner and actress Goldie Hawn, addressing the packed house.

Now Trending: HVACR

BSRIA predicts continued growth in the U.S. and China HVAC markets

Joanna R. Turpin

March 27, 2017

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While many educational sessions were presented at the Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration (AHR) Expo, perhaps the most popular was the course on global HVAC trends offered by the Building Services Research and Information Association (BSRIA).

Taking on Certification Trends

How do you measure up?

Samantha Sine

March 6, 2017

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Compliance with the EPA’s 608 is a mandatory part of HVAC contracting. Techs are required to gain certification by an EPA-approved organization and pass their tests or else they are unqualified to work in the field.

Low-GWP Refrigerants a ‘Megatrend’ in Commercial HVAC

When it comes to refrigerants, change is a constant

Ron Rajecki

March 6, 2017

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When it comes to the “megatrends” that are affecting the commercial HVAC sector, changes in refrigerants are near the top of the list.

Danfoss Inaugurates First Test Chamber

A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held to inaugurate the chamber

December 26, 2016

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The test chamber can accommodate up to 12.5-ton air conditioning systems.

HARDI Members Report Revenue Increase

Average sales for HARDI distributor members increased by 7.3 percent in September 2016

December 19, 2016

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HARDI members do not receive financial compensation in exchange for their monthly sales data and can discontinue their participation without prior notice or penalty. Participation is voluntary, and the depth of market coverage varies from region to region.

HVAC’s Growing Role in the Marijuana Industry

Marijuana grow facilities are providing a new market for contractors and manufacturers

Nick Kostora

November 21, 2016

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Twenty-nine states currently have laws legalizing marijuana for medicinal purposes with an additional eight permitting recreational use of cannabis, including the District of Columbia.