Items Tagged with 'HARDI'

With interest rates coming down, less political uncertainty, and trillions in capital on the sidelines, M&A activity should pick up this year, according to one expert. 

There’s been steady growth in the popularity of heat pumps overall, but their attractiveness varies across different market segments, according to an HVAC executive who follows the trends. 

Generative AI can analyze contracts, take dictation, write sales scripts, create customer profiles, and much more, a software consultant told a crowd during the recent HARDI conference. 

“Eleven percent is a nice start to the first month of heating season, but it was helped by one more billing day than October of 2023,” said Brian Loftus, HARDI’s macroeconomic and residential market analyst.

Keith Keller’s upcoming presentation at the HARDI conference will focus on improving communication between distributors and suppliers as well as on fostering stronger relationships with distributors.

A study shows that the business environment for HVACR distributors is shifting following a pandemic-driven boom and higher-than-normal gross margins. 

The theme of the 2024 conference, “Navigate,” reflects the trade group’s mission to help members stay on track during uncertain times. 

"The strong sales growth during July 2024 was due to two extra billing days," said Brian Loftus, HARDI’s macroeconomic and residential market analyst.