This last month has been an interesting one as a content provider for the HVACR Channel and keeping up with the Tariff news has been a daily occurrence. We published […]
Copper, Steel, China and More About Tariffs Read More »
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
Unlocking Online Sales Read More »
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
Are All PE Firms Barbarians? Read More »
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’?”
Tomorrow’s Warehouses … Powered by AI Read More »
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
Embrace Change to Adopt AI and Improve Profits Read More »
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 »
