I launched HVACRTrends in 2021 as an initiative to serve the HVAC industry, similar to ElectricalTrends, which I launched in 2007. The goal then was, quite frankly, to slowly expand, and diversify, Channel Marketing Group. The intent for the site is to share ideas, offer observations about the business, and bring insights from a different perspective which is informed from a … [Read more...] about Chuck Labow Joins Channel Marketing Group / HVACRTrends
Market Analysis
Carrier Investor Day shows continued growth built off a strong business base
Carrier's Investor Day, May 19, 2025 provided a deep dive into the HVACR leading manufacturer strategy and results that were enlightening. Often in these high-level investor day presentations, you have to read between the lines. As our HVACR trends are overwhelmingly based in North America, I concentrated on the presentation given by Gaurang Pandya - President - Climate … [Read more...] about Carrier Investor Day shows continued growth built off a strong business base
Solving the HVAC Labor Crunch
Fieldedge's Jessie Barrack shares candid insights on the HVAC labor crisis, the role of technology, and the need for coordinated action across the HVACR distribution channel. How FieldEdge Helps Contractors Do More with Less When we spoke with Jessie Barrack, it is clear that he is carrying the weight of decades in the HVAC space, having worn every hat from call center rep to … [Read more...] about Solving the HVAC Labor Crunch
Opinion: MDM-NAW Shift highlighted Data Analytics as a key discipline for 2025
Modern Distribution Management (MDM) Shift event was held last week (May 13-15th in Englewood, Colorado). The event has continued to evolve over the past 9 years, and it was once again attended by who's who of distribution leaders. Many leading distributors also presented at MDM Shift ranging from large public companies - Ferguson & Motion Industries to family-held … [Read more...] about Opinion: MDM-NAW Shift highlighted Data Analytics as a key discipline for 2025
Preview of HVAC Contractor eCommerce Research Findings
As HVAC distributors continue on their journey of digitization, BigCommerce sponsored research to uncover insights from contractors on their usage of eCommerce to support their material purchasing needs. The forthcoming white paper (you can reserve your copy of the full report) provides a snapshot of the valued features and functionality of online sites, how much is … [Read more...] about Preview of HVAC Contractor eCommerce Research Findings
Seal-Tite Celebrates 125th Anniversary
Seal-Tite is celebrating a milestone that few companies achieve ... it's 125th anniversary. Consider, the company opened its doors in 1900 and has survived the Great Recession, multiple World Wars, survived the test of time and saw Y2K while also seeing the advent of computers and the transition from when business was dominated by phone and mail, through the transition to the … [Read more...] about Seal-Tite Celebrates 125th Anniversary
Is an ESOP A Growth Strategy for Your HVACR Business?
Over the past few years the HVAC industry, like other construction trades, has experienced much consolidation. I know, it’s a “b*tch” to get old. It even happens to the owners of companies! After analyzing hundreds of acquisitions in the HVAC and electrical distribution industries, my conclusion is that 90-95% of the acquisitions over the past four years have been driven by … [Read more...] about Is an ESOP A Growth Strategy for Your HVACR Business?
