We have been writing, crossing out, rewriting on the impact of tariff battles between the US, Canada, Mexico and China. We had a number of articles ready to publish then …
Tariff talk – Tips on how to prepare for wherever the talks end up Read More »
Watsco and Ferguson’s performance has shown HVAC distributors that HVAC contractors are using eCommerce. While they may not be “shopping” like B2C buyers, they are using distributor websites for product …
At last month’s HARDI Conference, Quinn Carlson of Uplift Partners shared insights on the HVAC acquisition market. After the conference he shared his slides with interested parties. I reached out …
The Auer Steel and Heating Supply Company team continues to create programs that matter for their end customers and the channel. In September, we first started featuring Auer Steel’s work …
There’s lots of talk regarding AI. Many wondering “what are others doing” and asking “what should / can I do? As well as “where can it help me ‘the most’?” …
A few weeks back my colleague David Gordon wrote a column on Ferguson’s Q4 numbers. Ferguson added to that release with additional information that was contained in their full annual …
Ferguson Annual Report Analysis … HVACR and Plumbing Dual Trade focus continues Read More »
As I was going through my story idea notebook on what to write for this week’s column, I saw a LinkedIn notification on a posting from Jon Hirsch. I started …
Auer Steel, investing for customer and the next generation’s success Read More »
The concept of digital transformation, let alone AI, as a future driver for your organization is probably a folly unless … You have a leader, and leadership team, which believes …
Last week Ferguson shared their FY Q4 earnings and held their analyst call. While not “focused” on the HVACR market, Ferguson is growing in this space and sees opportunity to …
Ferguson Q4 Earnings Report … Preparing for Increased HVAC Focus Read More »
Channel Marketing Group’s Gene Biben, with over 40 years’ experience in helping manufacturers generate demand for new products, recently shared some thoughts on effectively launching new products and a major …
