TRC announced its newly elected board member and recent winners of the Big Man on Planet (BMOP) contest at HARDI's annual conference, held at The Broadmoor in Colorado Springs, Colorado.

Advances in technology and a globalizing economy have brought us more than just an iPhone 7. In recent decades, the labor market has experienced a dramatic shift, and the U.S. has failed to adapt accordingly, leading to an economically devastating skilled worker shortage.

Committed to the responsible stewardship of resources and the environment for a sustainable future, Thos. Somerville Co. strives for a green approach to day-to-day operations. 

 

This summer, HARDI distributors reported the strongest consistent growth since the easy comparisons following the Great Recession. The National Bureau of Economic Research tells us that ugly downturn existed from 2008 through the middle of 2009. The beginning and end of recessions are not like turning a lamp on and off. The ability to identify our economic prospects is a gradual process, like when the sun is rising or setting. After the economic sun started to rise in 2009, it was not until the back half of 2010 that a recognizable improvement began to reach HARDI members and turn TRENDS sales growth to positive.

DOWNERS GROVE, Ill. — Neuco Inc., a distributor of HVACR replacement parts and controls, has launched a new, redesigned version of its ordering website.

COTATI, Calif. — State Water Heaters, a manufacturer of commercial and residential water heaters, was featured in Spike TV’s reality series, “Bar Rescue,” in a California bar’s new hot water system. The episode premiered Oct. 9

Fargo, N.D. — Dakota Supply Group (DSG) recently expanded its partnership with Kohler, a manufacturer of plumbing products. DSG will now offer Kohler items at all of its plumbing locations. Plumbing customers who work with DSG will benefit from this expanded relationship by gaining access to a large array of solutions; DSG will offer more than 30,000 items from Kohler.

CAMBRIDGE, Ontario — The Glen Dimplex Group, a manufacturer of electrical heating headquartered in Ireland, has named Hutch Johnson interim CEO of Dimplex North America. Based in Cambridge, Ontario, Canada, Dimplex North America is a subsidiary of Glen Dimplex and is a manufacturer of electric fireplaces, media consoles, wall-mounts, electric heat, baseboards, and stoves.

DURHAM, N.C. — U.S. Senator Richard Burr, R-South Carolina, U.S. Walter Jones, R- South Carolina and a staff member of U.S. Senator Thom Tillis (R-SC) recently visited HARDI-member ACR Supply.

CORDELE, Ga. — Custom Air Products & Services Inc. (CAPS) is a custom HVAC manufacturer with 40 years of experience specializing in the design, construction, installation, modification, and servicing of industrial, commercial, and offshore HVAC equipment. CAPS will serve as regional distributor for Marvair and ICE products in Florida, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, and Texas. Marvair brings its volume manufacturing capability to CAPS’ broad distribution and sales network.