As a former pricing leader for three billion-dollar distributors in North America, I can share from experience that a major pricing reset is simultaneously a dangerous activity, yet when done …
A slow Q2 for the largest HVAC distributor, Watsco, but record gross profits and climbing GM% helped offset some of the headwinds. Watsco – Watsco, headquartered in Miami, Florida, is …
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Prices are moving again. Quietly, but steadily. The Producer Price Index for HVAC equipment has ticked up for eleven months in a row. It’s not necessarily making headlines, but it’s …
Masco’s Q2 2025 earnings report was a study in contrasts. For those of us watching the residential HVAC space, it offered a few clear signals. Headline numbers: Adjusted gross margin …
When The Malco Group picked up Veto Pro Pac earlier this month, it wasn’t just an expansion move. It was a signal. Malco is already known for HVAC-specific tools, chemicals, …
The HARDI Association has built a strong program for emerging leaders, and at the HARDI Emerging Leaders Conference July 22 -24th over 100 HVACR Emerging Leaders had a packed agenda …
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Honeywell – Honeywell, the multinational conglomerate known for its building technologies, aerospace systems, materials, and safety and productivity solutions, reported Q2 CY2025 results on July 24. Honeywell topped revenue expectations, with …
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We’re taking a deep dive on the latest earnings results from HVAC manufacturer Lennox in this column. There was little discussion on tariffs, with Lennox baking tariffs into their 2H …
If you were to ask ten people what “entrepreneurial talent” looks like, there is a very good chance that you’d get ten different answers. Some focus on mindset, others on …
Digital commerce, whether through your website, via eProcurement, direct connections (EDI or tools such as Remarcable, Kojo, and others), via apps, email to ERP, or other vehicles is increasing. Our recent State …
