The team at John Burns Research & Consulting is painting a different picture of the next housing cycle. It is not a reset back to 2021-style demand. It is a …
2026 Housing Market: What HVAC Channels Must Do Now Read More »
Last week I had the opportunity the Infor Velocity Days event held in Orlando. Overall, I was very impressed with the quality of the information presented and the knowledge that …
How Far Off “Typical” Are Your Processes? And What Is It Costing You? Read More »
TL; DR: To paraphrase the inestimable words of “Iron” Mike Tyson, plans rarely survive contact with the market. Like a sailboat tacking into the wind, the best distributors keep course-correcting …
Midyear Course Correction: “Everyone has a plan, until they get punched in the mouth” Read More »
Jenny Brown and Deanna Lassiter explain how Mingledorff’s Caffeine and Coils became both a creative outlet and a living symbol of their transparency, innovation, and people-first culture. By Chuck Labow …
Mingledorff’s Caffeine and Coils Podcast: How an 86-Year-Old Brand Stays Fresh Read More »
The third quarter of 2025 has been a rough ride for the HVAC industry. According to the William Blair’s 2025 HVAC Survey, distributors and manufacturers reported softening demand, persistent sticker …
William Blair HVAC Survey 2025: Demand Cools, Repair Rises Read More »
TL;DR: Most leading forecasts point to slower growth or a mild recession in 2026. Scenario planning gives HVACR distributors a way to prepare for that reality. The goal is not …
What Happens When the Market Moves: Scenario Planning for HVACR Distributors Read More »
Danfoss’ announced their acquisition of Palladio Compressors today. This would seem to signal more than portfolio expansion—it plugs a real gap in the HVAC/R market. By bringing non-captive screw technology …
The EPA has proposed a major revision to the Biden-era refrigerant transition rules, offering relief to contractors, distributors, and manufacturers who’ve been bracing for 2025 compliance deadlines. The move could …
HR often sits in a strange space inside organizations. Employees are wary because they see HR as working for management, not for them. Leadership, meanwhile, gets frustrated when HR leaders …
Market share math only works if you define the market you are measuring against. TAM, SAM, and SOM are the three lenses that turn gut feel into something you can …
Sizing the Market: TAM, SAM, and SOM for HVACR Distributor Planning 2026 Read More »
