Through the legal advocacy group Cause of Action, the Heating, Air-conditioning and Refrigeration Distributors International (HARDI) has filed a petition to intervene through the United States Court of Appeals against the DOE. HARDI’s petition to appeal the rule is based on the claim that DOE failed to follow proper procedures in issuing the rules for regional efficiency standards.

Through the legal advocacy group Cause of Action, the Heating, Air-conditioning and Refrigeration Distributors International (HARDI) has filed a petition to intervene through the United States Court of Appeals against the DOE. HARDI’s petition to appeal the rule is based on the claim that DOE failed to follow proper procedures in issuing the rules for regional efficiency standards.

Bill Shaw, currently the president of the HARDI Foundation Board of Trustees, and former Heating, Air-conditioning, and Refrigeration Distributors International (HARDI) president introduced Mike Workman, professor emeritus of Industrial Distribution at Texas A&M University during opening day of the 2011 HARDI Annual Conference. Workman’s topic, “Realizing 2006 Profitability with a 2012 Mindset,” started off with the keynote speaker asking the questions, “Really?” and “How?”

The party started early and it looks like everybody is going to stay late. Welcome to the inaugural edition of Distribution Center magazine, the official publication of Heating, Airconditioning & Refrigeration Distributors International (HARDI). The party started in Maui in late October when this new magazine was rolled out during the HARDI 2011 Annual Conference.

I am extremely pleased and excited to introduce Distribution Center Magazine’s inaugural issue. This kick-off edition culminates endless hours of planning and development involving HARDI members, staff, and BNP Media. Once you have finished reading this content-rich resource, I know you will join me in expressing appreciation for everyone’s individual contributions to this world-class publication.

Moving from the world of HVAC wholesaling into the plans and specification market - plan and spec for short - is not always an easy transition. “It’s so different than a traditional wholesaling model,” said Spencer Shaw, president of Bartos Industries, a Dallas-based plan-and-spec firm. Bill Shaw, his father and the chief executive officer at Bartos, agreed.

Distribution Center talked with Heating, Airconditioning and Refrigeration Distributors International (HARDI) chairman Don Frendberg about the HARDI Foundation beginning a new investment fund. The fund was announced at the recent HARDI Annual Conference.

With eight facilities located across three states, ILLCO Inc., based in Aurora, Ill., has grown steadily since 1929 to become one of the Chicago Metro area’s largest distributors of commercial refrigeration, heating, air conditioning, PVF, plumbing, and hydronic supplies. The company prides itself on having large inventories and a knowledgeable staff in order to meet the needs of its commercial contracting customers.

With eight facilities located across three states, ILLCO Inc., based in Aurora, Ill., has grown steadily since 1929 to become one of the Chicago Metro area’s largest distributors of commercial refrigeration, heating, air conditioning, PVF, plumbing, and hydronic supplies. The company prides itself on having large inventories and a knowledgeable staff in order to meet the needs of its commercial contracting customers.

Most would say that successful manufacturers stay in business by offering great products that they market well and deliver on time. But that is only half the equation, said Sam Roti, director of sales, JB Industries, Aurora, Ill. “The other 50 percent consists of building and maintaining external and internal relationships.” Following this 50 percent rule is one of the reasons why JB Industries is still successful after 40 years in the air conditioning and refrigeration industry.