As everyone is aware, there’s a pretty massive upheaval going on in distribution and supply chain. The source of this upheaval links to a name with the world’s longest, highest-volume river: Amazon. While it’s virtually impossible for any of us to disrupt or totally stem its flow, we can all learn how to compete with, or even learn from, the aptly named company’s online presence and strategies.
Heating, Air-conditioning & Refrigeration Distributors International (HARDI) has announced its endorsement of H.R. 3515, the HVAC Expensing and Technology (HEAT) Act introduced by Reps. Pat Tiberi, R-Ohio, and Ron Kind, D-Wis. The HEAT Act would allow for commercial building owners to expense qualified HVACR equipment under Section 179 business expensing.
It’s impossible to ignore the competition. Like the forces of market supply, recessions, economic recovery, and upticks in energy prices, competitors influence your business environment. Extending further, competition varies from market to market and even territories within the market.
Pam Krivda is HARDI’s human resources consultant. She has in-depth experience on employment and labor relations issues, and because HARDI provides her services to its membership, we thought it was timely to ask a few questions.
Heating, Air-conditioning & Refrigeration Distributors International (HARDI) released its monthly TRENDS report, showing average sales for HARDI distributor members increased by 3.2 percent in June 2017.
Heating, Air-conditioning & Refrigeration Distributors International (HARDI) hosted its annual Emerging Leaders Conference in Louisville from July 23-25.
The HVACR Alliance announced its endorsement of H.R. 3515, the HVAC Expensing and Technology (HEAT) Act. The bill, introduced by Reps. Pat Tiberi, R-Ohio, and Ron Kind, D-Wis., would allow commercial building owners to expense qualified HVACR equipment under Section 179 of the U.S. Tax Code.
Rheem® introduced the 2016 Premier Performers award for the Rheem and Ruud® distributor winners who are setting the standard for excellence in their markets. These distributors must meet a variety of performance criteria, including business and sales growth, superior customer service and support, partnership dedication, and more.
Carrier continues to honor its 2016 commitment to employ approximately 1,100 associates in Indianapolis. As announced in November, this includes headquarters and engineering jobs and more than 800 employees supporting our gas furnace manufacturing center.