HVAC distributor sales moved in the right direction in February, with HARDI reporting weighted average same-day sales up approximately 5% year-over-year. That is a meaningful swing from January, when the same measure was down 1%. Before anyone calls it a recovery, though, it is worth looking at what is actually driving the number. Price Is Doing Most of the … [Read more...] about HVAC Distributor Sales Pick Up in February
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HVAC Market Slowdown Signals a Prolonged Industry Reset
The HVAC market slowdown is no longer a matter of debate or selective interpretation. Fourth-quarter performance came in worse than already lowered expectations, pricing pressure is beginning to surface in markets that historically hold firm, and inventory normalization remains unfinished. This isn't a collapse scenario, but it is a clear signal that the industry reset is … [Read more...] about HVAC Market Slowdown Signals a Prolonged Industry Reset
A Home for the Holidays
I attended a hand-over ceremony this week that stopped me in my tracks. This home for the holidays veteran story centers on independence, dignity, and what “home” really means when it is built with purpose. It was not flashy. There were no big speeches aimed at applause lines. It was simply a group of people standing together as Army Sgt. Eric Trinidad and his wife, Ariana, … [Read more...] about A Home for the Holidays
