Master distribution plays a pivotal role within the plumbing, heating, cooling and piping (PHCP) industry, offering the ability to streamline supply chain operations and enhance efficiency for manufacturers, wholesalers and their customers. 

Headquartered in Huntington, W. Va., JABO Supply Corp., a wholesale distributor of pipe, valves and fittings, celebrates its 60th anniversary this year.

This issue finds us at the end of 2024’s second quarter, with the economy at an anemic 1.6 percent growth rate and an inflation rate of 3.48 percent.

Daikin received a 2024 SEAL Sustainable Product Award for Daikin ATMOSPHERA, the first single-zone ductless heat pump system in North America with R-32, a low global warming potential (GWP) refrigerant.

NIBCO is celebrating its 120^th anniversary in 2024.

Marcone Group gathered its top sales and HVAC operations leaders in St. Louis recently for two periods of training, planning and networking as part of its initiative to further extend its leadership in the industry.

On May 29, 2024, Danfoss Turbocor celebrated the opening of its new 145,000-square-foot production facility, driven by market growth and adoption of oil-free, magnetic bearing technology. 

The event witnessed a remarkable turnout as HARDI member companies with locations in 34 states converged on Capitol Hill to participate in 137 congressional meetings to advocate for the HVACR industry.

In total, the company has closed on eight acquisitions this fiscal year, ending July 31, 2024. 

To elect new directors, the AD board’s Nominating & Governance Committee holds an annual nominating and voting period during which AD owner/members select members to join the board.