Real-time product data is now a competitive divide in the HVAC channel, and manufacturers who provide real-time product data gain an immediate advantage. When specs, pricing, and availability are current […]
Real-Time Product Data Is a Competitive Divide in HVAC Read More »
The HVACR industry is stronger when more people have a real chance to contribute, lead and build meaningful careers. That is why the Women in HVACR scholarships program, in partnership
Carrier and Women in HVACR Award $55,000 in Scholarships to Advance Women in the Trades Read More »
The team at John Burns Research & Consulting is painting a different picture of the next housing cycle. It is not a reset back to 2021-style demand. It is a
2026 Housing Market: What HVAC Channels Must Do Now Read More »
I had the chance to sit in on a demo of Lantern’s AI forecasting platform recently, and it was one of the more compelling tools I have seen in a
Lantern’s AI Forecasting: A New Era for Distributors Read More »
The distribution industry is at an inflection point. Tariffs, labor shortages, and margin pressure are reshaping how companies compete, while AI adoption in distribution is changing how work gets done.
AI Adoption in Distribution: How Leadership and the Right Partner Drive Lasting Change Read More »
Watsco’s Q3 2025 results offered a sigh of relief for HVAC distributors and manufacturers watching the A2L refrigerant transition unfold. Earnings per share of $3.98 missed Wall Street consensus by
Watsco’s Q3 2025 Results: Better Than Feared, but Not Out of the Woods Yet Read More »
Data centers are perceived as a “huge” market opportunity by almost every manufacturer. Many distributors believe that they should be able to win some business there. Reps are expected to
Data Centers – an HVACR Distributor Opportunity Read More »
Danfoss’ announced their acquisition of Palladio Compressors today. This would seem to signal more than portfolio expansion—it plugs a real gap in the HVAC/R market. By bringing non-captive screw technology
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The EPA has proposed a major revision to the Biden-era refrigerant transition rules, offering relief to contractors, distributors, and manufacturers who’ve been bracing for 2025 compliance deadlines. The move could
Market share math only works if you define the market you are measuring against. TAM, SAM, and SOM are the three lenses that turn gut feel into something you can
Sizing the Market: TAM, SAM, and SOM for HVACR Distributor Planning 2026 Read More »
