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Amazon achieved $178 billion in sales in 2017, which was a 31 percent increase over its 2016 sales numbers. The company is expected to reach $230 billion in sales in 2018. So, how is the company making money so quickly, and what does it mean to your HVAC wholesale business?
“I’m genuinely enthusiastic about our industry because I’m doing something I really enjoy and really care about,” said Sheehan-Jelinek. “This is an exciting time in our industry. We are leading our companies though the digital migration and changing landscape that journey brings. It’s impossible not to be enthusiastic about that.”
Blackman Plumbing Supply, a distributor of plumbing supplies and supplier of HVAC and waterworks products and solutions, has 21 locations and employs more than 450 associates in New York and New Jersey.
“Toshiba has a legacy of innovative industrial solutions that are a natural fit for IAC customers,” said Darrell Smith, president, IAC. “We welcome the opportunity for new business and look forward to working together to exceed the expectations of our customers.”
DT spoke with a handful of contractors and distributors who experienced exceptional success in 2018 and asked them what worked in 2018, what didn't, and how things are shaping up in 2019 and beyond.
“This is an exciting time to be part of a growing HARDI organization,” Benton said. “We've set our sights on some lofty goals for HARDI Talent that are looking increasingly tangible.”