From the first-timer session to the closing ceremonies, HARDI's 2012 Annual Conference united its membership under one theme, "Develop Demand, Success is Deliberate." The four days of activity, sandwiched in between the opening and closing, focused on preparing distributors for what possibly lies ahead through education, networking, and more.

When a school such as the 85-year-old West View Elementary needed an air conditioning retrofit, many engineers would have taken the common path of specifying conventional products. However, the Pittsburgh-based North Hills School District hired BDA Engineering Inc. What were the results?

Maintaining a strong brand and business philosophy continuity have been the foundation blocks of these companies and will continue to be in the future as new generations join the business and learn from other family members. This article will look at four well-known HVAC manufacturing companies and their keys to longevity and success in the often up-and-down business world.

Right tools, right training, right support. It sounds so simple, but in the highly competitive New England marketplace, it's anything but simple.

From refrigerant regulations to regional equipment standards, the members who attended HARDI's June 4 Leadership Conference in Washington, D.C., had a lot to discuss.

This is a very important election for small-business owners like HVAC distributors. Government regulations like the regional equipment standards are affecting how distributors are able to plan for 2013. The importance of the top-of-the-ticket candidates should not be diminished, however, I urge distributors to put just as much research in what candidates on the local level.

 When a school such as the 85-year-old West View Elementary needed an air conditioning retrofit, many engineers would have taken the common path of specifying conventional products. However, the Pittsburgh-based North Hills School District hired BDA Engineering Inc. What did they do?

In 1917, the modern HVAC and refrigeration industry was just getting started...and so was Mueller Industries. With operations now located throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico, China, and Great Britain, many Mueller Industries' products and brands have become standards in the HVAC and refrigeration industry.

This article will look at four well-known HVAC manufacturing companies and their keys to longevity and success in the often up-and-down business world.

Right tools, right training, right support. It sounds so simple, but in the highly competitive New England marketplace, it's anything but simple.