Exercise buffs know that a key part of any workout involves strengthening the core, as a strong core helps improve performance and increase flexibility over the long term. Hart & Cooley, Grand Rapids, Mich., believes the same theory holds true for the manufacturing business, which is why the company is moving forward with a renewed emphasis on its core business.
"April marked the fourth consecutive month of an improving annual growth rate," said HARDI economist, Andrew Duguay. "The 3.5 percent average annual growth reported by members was the highest since Nov. 2011. The 8.3 percent average improvement in sales over April 2011 was also a promising sign for the industry.
A branch manager is essentially in charge of running a small business for a distributor, and HARDI's new training program will help participants develop the skills to successfully run a branch location.
A positive industry outlook was reflected in the findings of the new Distribution Center magazine Top 50 U.S. HVACR Distributors survey, which revealed that 80 percent of respondents saw increased HVACR sales in fiscal 2011 vs. 2010, and 79 percent said they expected 2012 HVACR sales to surpass 2011.
HARDI and seven other industry associations announced the formation of the HVACR Workforce Development Foundation that will work to raise awareness of the industry, attract new members to the workforce, and enhance the quality of the available workforce in the industry.
American Standard® Heating & Air Conditioning recently honored seven distinguished American Standard Heating & Air Conditioning independent distributors at the annual Pinnacle Awards Ceremony.
Distributor WinWholesale has selected Southwark Metal Mfg. Co. as its 2011 HVAC vendor of the year. Bill Spiegel, president, accepted the award at WinWholesale's Annual Meetings and Vendor Showcase Awards Dinner March 13 in Nashville.
HARDI officially launched its new online education and management system, and its Branch Manager Certification program; two new products to benefit HARDI members and their professional development initiatives.
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