05/13/2010
HARDI's 2010 Congressional Fly-In Policy Recommendations
Complete Story |
05/10/2010
U.S. Dept. of Commerce Affirms Copper Dumping by Mexico and China
Complete Story |
05/06/2010
HARDI Calls for Passage of Improved Home Star Legislation
Complete Story |
05/04/2010
March 2010 HVACR Sales Trends Analysis
HARDI Member Report Compiled by Institute for Trend Research
Complete Story |
04/28/2010
HARDI Urges DOE to Not Undermine HVAC Energy Efficiency Incentives
Complete Story |
04/26/2010
HARDI - Sales Manager Bootcamp
Two locations — Two Great Opportunities to Gear Up your Sales Staff and your Sales!
Monday, May 17, 2010 | Washington, D.C., The Liaison Hotel
Monday, June 7, 2010 | Oak Brook, IL, Oak Brook Hills Marriott Resort
Complete Story |
04/09/2010
April 2010 HVACR Distribution Business Magazine
The Single Voice of HARDI Distributors & Partners
 April 2010
Complete Story |
04/05/2010
Welcome New HARDI Members
The Newest Members Since November 1, 2009
Complete Story |
04/01/2010
February 2010 HVACR Sales Trends Analysis
HARDI Member Report Compiled by Institute for Trend Research
Complete Story |
04/01/2010
HARDI Presents Joint Statement on Regional Standards Enforcement
Complete Story |
03/19/2010
HARDI, StartOver! Coalition Outline to Congress Why Healthcare Bill Should Not Pass
Complete Story |
03/18/2010
HARDI Joins Others in Call to Congress to Preserve LIFO
Complete Story |
03/17/2010
ACCA Ceases Endorsement of USA Refrigerants
Complete Story |
03/09/2010
HARDI Calls for Striking of Construction Target in Healthcare Reform
Complete Story |
03/08/2010
The Business Owner Newsletter
Expertise for the business owner since 1977
Complete Story |
03/02/2010
Solutions for a Difficult LIFO Year
FREE Webinar Download
Complete Story |
03/02/2010
January 2010 HVACR Sales Trends Analysis
HARDI Member Report Compiled by Institute for Trend Research
Complete Story |
02/25/2010
HARDI Joins Call to President to Start Over on Healthcare Reform
Complete Story |
02/19/2010
Congressional Fly-In Speaker and Schedule Announced
Fox News contributor Tucker Carlson to be Keynote
 Read more if you’re interested in extending the HVAC tax credits, putting the final nail in Card Check, keeping taxes low, securing commercial HVAC incentives, laying the groundwork for REAL healthcare reform, and preserving the important LIFO accounting method.
Complete Story |
02/17/2010
February 2010 HVACR Distribution Business Magazine
The Single Voice of HARDI Distributors & Partners
 February 2010
Complete Story |
02/01/2010
December 2009 HVACR Sales Trends Analysis
HARDI Member Report Compiled by Institute for Trend Research
Complete Story |
01/12/2010
Looking Beyond 2014: What Are the Next Steps in the Phaseout of HCFCs?
From your Refrigeration Systems Council
Key information and links outlining what happens to R-22 after the latest regulations expire in 2014.
Complete Story |
01/05/2010
R-22 Phaseout Featured Question & Resources
Is there a chance HFC refrigerants such as R-410A will be phased out too?
HARDI Provides Valuable R-22 Phaseout Resources to Help Members Navigate the Complicated issue. Each day for the next two weeks a new Question and Answer will be highlighted here.
Complete Story |
01/04/2010
HARDI Introduces HVAC-Specific SEEARP Resource for Members
Complete Story |
12/29/2009
November 2009 HVACR Sales Trends Analysis
HARDI Member Report Compiled by Institute for Trend Research
Complete Story |
12/18/2009
December 2009 HVACR Distribution Business Magazine
The Single Voice of HARDI Distributors & Partners
 December 2009
Complete Story |
12/09/2009
HARDI Fall Conference Presentations Now Available
Order Session Audio and Download PowerPoint Presentations
Complete Story |
12/08/2009
October 2009 HVACR Sales Trends Analysis
HARDI Member Report Compiled by Institute for Trend Research
Complete Story |
11/25/2009
HARDI Urges ENERGY STAR to Reconsider Proposed Changes to Programmable Thermostat Program
Complete Story |
11/20/2009
HARDI Supports “Estate Tax Relief Act of 2009”
Complete Story |
11/20/2009
2010 AHR Expo & HARDI Icebreaker Reception
Orlando, FL
Complete Story |
11/09/2009
September 2009 HVACR Sales Trends Analysis
HARDI Member Report Compiled by Institute for Trend Research
Complete Story |
10/26/2009
October 2009 HVACR Distribution Business Magazine
The Single Voice of HARDI Distributors & Partners
 October 2009
Complete Story |
10/16/2009
HARDI Summary of AHRI Regional Standards Agreement Now Available
Complete Story |
10/14/2009
Letter to Members on AHRI Regional Standards Agreement
Complete Story |
10/09/2009
Counterline - Fall '09
For HVACR Distribution Counter & Inside Salespeople
Complete Story |
10/08/2009
August 2009 HVACR Sales Trends Analysis
HARDI Member Report Compiled by Institute for Trend Research
Complete Story |
09/09/2009
HARDI Submits Comments on DOL Proposed Employee Notification Rule
Complete Story |
09/09/2009
July 2009 HVACR Sales Trends Analysis
HARDI Member Report Compiled by Institute for Trend Research
Complete Story |
08/25/2009
HARDI Prepares Healthcare Reform Toolkit for Employers
Complete Story |
08/21/2009
DOL Proposed Rule Would Encourage “Organizing”
Complete Story |
08/21/2009
HARDI Proposes Keys to More Effective, Less Costly Healthcare Reform
Complete Story |
08/18/2009
August 2009 HVACR Distribution Business Magazine
The Single Voice of HARDI Distributors & Partners
 August 2009
Complete Story |
08/18/2009
June 2009 HVACR Sales Trends Analysis
HARDI Member Report Compiled by Institute for Trend Research
Complete Story |
08/18/2009
HARDI Members Support PSI Thermostat Recycling Initiative
Complete Story |
08/03/2009
AHRI Delisting Issue Resting on Utilities Now
Complete Story |
08/03/2009
HARDI Participates in Consumer Financing Summit
Complete Story |
08/03/2009
HARDI Mourns the Passing of Bud Healy
It is with profound sadness that we must report the untimely passing of HARDI Director of Education, Bud Healy, after a valiant battle with cancer. Bud passed away comfortably at home on Monday, July 27, 2009.
Complete Story |
07/21/2009
JP Morgan / HARDI HVAC Survey
Free to HARDI Members!
Complete Story |
07/17/2009
HARDI Submits Statement to House Small Business Committee on Stimulus
Complete Story |
07/10/2009
AHRI Coil Delisting & Update
AHRI's issued notification of changes to the Unitary Small Equipment Certification Program and HARDI's response.
Complete Story |
07/08/2009
May 2009 HVACR Sales Trends Analysis
HARDI Member Report Compiled by Institute for Trend Research
Complete Story |
06/29/2009
HARDI to Return to Washington for 2010 Congressional Fly-In
Complete Story |
06/23/2009
2009 Profit Report is available!
Analysis of HARDI Distributors 2008 Operating Results
Complete Story |
06/12/2009
June 2009 HVACR Distribution Business Magazine
The Single Voice of HARDI Distributors & Partners
 June 2009
Complete Story |
06/08/2009
April 2009 HVACR Sales Trends Analysis
HARDI Member Report Compiled by Institute for Trend Research
Complete Story |
06/05/2009
Munch Supply, HARDI Participate in Representative’s Environmental Roundtable
Complete Story |
05/15/2009
HARDI Chair Urges Continued Fight Against Any Form of “Card Check”
Employee Free Choice Act (EFCA)
Complete Story |
05/08/2009
March 2009 HVACR Sales Trends Analysis
HARDI Member Report Compiled by Institute for Trend Research
Complete Story |
04/29/2009
2009 congressional fly-in position papers
Complete Story |
04/15/2009
HARDI Urges EPA Energy Star to Maintain Label for Programmable Thermostats
Complete Story |
04/15/2009
HARDI Calls on CARB to Guarantee Confidentiality
Complete Story |
04/15/2009
April 2009 HVACR Distribution Business Magazine
The Single Voice of HARDI Distributors & Partners
 April 2009
Complete Story |
04/07/2009
February 2009 HVACR Sales Trends Analysis
HARDI Member Report Compiled by Institute for Trend Research
Complete Story |
03/10/2009
HARDI Submits EPA HCFC Allocation Rule Comments
Complete Story |
02/18/2009
HARDI Launches HVAC Tax Credit FAQ Blog
Complete Story |
02/17/2009
HARDI Releases Summary of Stimulus Bill
Complete Story |
02/16/2009
HARDI Green Building & VRF Technology Presentations from AHR Expo Available for Download
Complete Story |
02/16/2009
HARDI Submits Comments on Latest Draft of CARB Refrigerant Regulations
Complete Story |
02/13/2009
HARDI Submits Initial Comments to DOE on First Commercial Walk-In Standards
Complete Story |
02/07/2009
December 2008 HVACR Sales Trends Analysis
HARDI Member Report Compiled by Institute for Trend Research
Complete Story |
02/06/2009
February 2009 HVACR Distribution Business Magazine
The Single Voice of HARDI Distributors & Partners
 February 2009
Complete Story |
02/06/2009
HARDI Submits Comments on EPA's Proposed Rule to Ban Sale of Pre-Charged Appliances
Complete Story |
02/06/2009
Quarterly Profit Improvement Report - by: Al Bates
Never Again! Until Next Time of Course
Thoughts on Recession-Proofing the Business
Complete Story |
02/02/2009
HARDI Discusses Green Building and VRF Technology at AHR Expo
Complete Story |
01/23/2009
HARDI Files Comments on Proposed OSHA Regulations for Crane Operators
Complete Story |
01/19/2009
2009 AHR Expo & HARDI Icebreaker Reception
McCormick Place, Chicago, IL
Complete Story |
01/13/2009
November 2008 HVACR Sales Trends Analysis
HARDI Member Report Compiled by Institute for Trend Research
Complete Story |
01/07/2009
HARDI Summary of EPA Proposed HCFC Regulations Now Available
Complete Story |
01/07/2009
HARDI Testifies at EPA Hearing on Two Proposed HCFC Phaseout Rules
Complete Story |
12/17/2008
December HVACR Distribution Business Magazine
The Single Voice of HARDI Distributors & Partners
 December 2008
Complete Story |
12/11/2008
October 2008 HVACR Sales Trends Analysis
HARDI Member Report Compiled by Institute for Trend Research
Complete Story |
12/08/2008
Turning the A/R Crunch into a Profit Center
From Sales Order to Cash to Reorder
By Abe WalkingBear Sanchez
Complete Story |
12/05/2008
HARDI Urges Congress for HVACR Stimulus
Letter to Speaker Pelosi and Ways and Means Chairman, Charlie Rangel, urges accelerated HVACR depreciation
Complete Story |
12/05/2008
Detailed Green Building Summary Now Available
Changes coming to LEED and new opportunities for HVAC distributors
Complete Story |
11/07/2008
October HVACR Distribution Business Magazine
The Single Voice of HARDI Distributors & Partners
 October 2008
Complete Story |
10/15/2008
US DOE Announces New PTAC, PTHP Standards
Detailed Summary and Complete Rule Now Available
Complete Story |
10/15/2008
Detailed Summary of Bailout's Energy Efficiency Incentives
HARDI Outlines Key HVACR Opportunities
Complete Story |
10/13/2008
August 2008 HVACR Sales Trends Analysis
HARDI Member Report Compiled by Institute for Trend Research
Complete Story |
10/02/2008
HARDI's Economists Oppose Economic Bailout Plan
Institute for Trends Research (ITR) skeptical government is the answer
Complete Story |
09/12/2008
HARDI Moves its Headquarter Office
Please note our new address and phone number.
Complete Story |
09/10/2008
July 2008 HVACR Sales Trends Analysis
HARDI Member Report Compiled by Institute for Trend Research
Complete Story |
08/12/2008
August HVACR Distribution Business Magazine
The Single Voice of HARDI Distributors & Partners
 August 2008
Complete Story |
08/01/2008
June 2008 HVACR Sales Trends Analysis
HARDI Member Report Compiled by Institute for Trend Research.
Complete Story |
07/07/2008
Quarterly Targeted & Regional Economic News for Distribution Strategies (T.R.E.N.D.S.)
2nd Quarter 2008
Complete Story |
07/01/2008
May 2008 HVACR Sales Trends Analysis
First Report from Institute for Trend Research
Complete Story |
06/30/2008
June HVACR Distribution Business Magazine
The Single Voice of HARDI Distributors & Partners
 June 2008
Complete Story |
06/27/2008
Recessions Are Optional — Presentations
Specific to the Northeast, Mid-Atlantic, Central & Great Lakes Regions
Complete Story |
06/18/2008
April 08 Monthly HVACR Sales Trends
Complete Story |
05/29/2008
Case Study: How to Do In-House Training
From the Education Committee
Complete Story |
05/20/2008
Employee Compensation Study is available
Complete Story |
05/12/2008
March 08 Monthly HVACR Sales Trends
Complete Story |
04/01/2008
April HVACR Distribution Business Magazine
The Single Voice of HARDI Distributors & Partners
 April 2008
Complete Story |
03/01/2008
March HVACR Distribution Business Magazine
The Single Voice of HARDI Distributors & Partners
 March 2008
Complete Story |
02/01/2008
February HVACR Distribution Business Magazine
The Single Voice of HARDI Distributors & Partners
 February 2008
Complete Story |
02/01/2008
Hydronic & Radiant Heating Resources
HARDI’s Hydronic Heating & Cooling Council offers this short list of widely used training resources for “wet heat” interests.
Complete Story |
01/16/2008
Profitability Assessment Tool — Measuring Performance and Taking Action
Complete Story |
12/28/2007
December HVACR Distribution Business Magazine
The Single Voice of HARDI Distributors & Partners
 December 2007
Complete Story |
12/14/2007
GMROI: Good Intentions Gone Awry
By Dr. Albert D. Bates
Dr. Al Bates challenges the management value of GMROI (Gross Margin Return On Inventory) which is under fire from the distributor profitability expert.
Complete Story |
12/14/2007
HARDI Announces Innovative New Insurance Program
Complete Story |
12/05/2007
HARDI Speaks Out Against Efficiency Regionalization Strategy
Complete Story |
12/01/2007
2008 AHR Expo
HARDI Icebreaker
Visit HARDI & HARDITek at the AHR Expo!
Booths #2638-2640.
Don't miss the Plan & Spec presentation - Going Green and the Plan & Spec Representative - given during the 2008 AHR Expo, Weds., Jan. 23rd, 9:30 a.m.
Complete Story |
11/14/2007
HARDI Comments to Senate Finance Committee Regarding Estate Tax Reform
Complete Story |
10/30/2007
October HVACR Distribution Business Magazine
The Single Voice of HARDI Distributors & Partners
 October 2007
Complete Story |
10/16/2007
Download Conference Presentations
Many of the presentations from the 2007 HARDI Annual Fall Conference are available here.
Complete Story |
09/14/2007
Notes from the HVAC Systems Council
ACCA’s ANSI Standard on HVAC Quality Installation Specification Available Online
 A copy of the HVAC Quality Installation Specification can be downloaded free!
Complete Story |
08/23/2007
Order FREE ARI Contractor Guide Counter Displays Now
 ARI has produced a limited supply of 1000 counter top displays to promote The Contractor Guide CD. Each display includes 50 postage-paid reply mail cards. Order your ARI display today by contacting pr@ari.org
Complete Story |
07/30/2007
August HVACR Distribution Business Magazine
The Single Voice of HARDI Distributors & Partners
 August 2007
Complete Story |
07/02/2007
HARDI Leadership Met to Advance Your Industry
Plans for Fall Conference Solidified
Complete Story |
05/29/2007
Distributor Counter Flyer to Oppose Regional Standards
Help your contractors oppose regional efficiency standards legislation; print this flyer and place it at your counter.
Complete Story |
05/25/2007
HARDI letters opposing Regional Efficiency Standards
View both letters here
Complete Story |
05/07/2007
The HARDI Catalog
Education & Training Materials to Support Wholesaler-Distributor Professionalism & Profitability
Complete Story |
12/11/2006
Counter Certification Very Popular
HARDI's Successful Program
Complete Story |
12/08/2006
Materials Handling - Now In Spanish
Complete Story |
10/18/2006
HARDI Profitability-Boosting Teleseminar
Al Bates - Audio Now Available
Complete Story |
10/10/2006
Thermostat Recycling Corp. Releases First Half Mercury Collection Totals
60 Thousand Thermostats Recycled
Complete Story |
07/02/2006
2006 Employee Compensation Study is available!
Download the Order Form
HARDI’s 2006 Compensation Study, prepared by Dr. Al Bates of the Profit Planning Group, is now available.
Complete Story |
06/20/2006
HARDI Foundation Posts Student Resumes, Awards Scholarship
Complete Story |
06/08/2006
April 06 Monthly HVACR Sales Trends
Complete Story |
12/09/2005
What DOE is Telling Consumers About 13 SEER
From the HVAC Systems & Equipment Council
Complete Story |
11/23/2005
HVACR Industry Market Research Resource Guide
From the HARDI Foundation
Complete Story |
11/21/2005
CounterLine
For HVACR Distribution Counter & Inside Salespeople
Published for Counter & Inside Salespeople of Heating, Airconditioning & Refrigeration Distributors International.
Complete Story |
11/16/2005
HARDI 2006 Employee Compensation Study
How does your compensation package stack up against other distributors?
Complete Story |
01/01/2005
Useful NATE Training Materials
From Your HARDI Education Committee
Complete Story |
05/07/2004
Improving the Bottom Line
From Dr. Al Bates - Profit Planning Group
What Your Employees Don’t Know About Profit
Can Destroy Your Business
Complete Story |
05/06/2004
Technical Help for Refrigeration Applications
Resource List
Complete Story |
05/06/2004
HARDI Offers Credit Reports & More
HARDI, in a partnership/alliance with the National Association of Credit Management (NACM) MidAmerica offers members the HARDI/NACM Credit Reports - and More package.
Complete Story |
04/14/2004
HFC Rules
From the EPA Website
EPA finalizes rulemaking sustaining the Clean Air Act prohibition against venting hydrofluorocarbon (HFC) and perfluorocarbon (PFC) refrigerants.
Complete Story |
02/19/2004
Steel Market to Continue in Turmoil
Distributors Say
Price volatility and shortages may continue for galvanized steel for the next several quarters according to distributor members of Heating, Airconditioning & Refrigeration Distributors International (HARDI).
Complete Story |
02/11/2004
2004 IRS Mileage Rate
Complete Story |
02/09/2004
Facing the Forces of Change®: The Road to Opportunity
NAW & Pembroke Consulting Announce All-New Wholesale Distribution Industry Report
New report titled Facing the Forces of Change®:The Road to Opportunity, provides strategic insights into key trends impacting the wholesale distribution supply chain through 2008.
Complete Story |
01/22/2004
DOE 12 SEER Rule May be “On-hold”
From HARDI’s Government & Trade Relations Committee
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Complete Story |
11/10/2003
Hints for Contacting your Senator or Congressperson
From Your Government Relations Committee
As an informed citizen and businessman, you have a right (many would say obligation) to advise your legislators of your opinions and needs. Individual correspondence is read; it does make a difference. They are vastly more effective than form-letter “campaigns” conducted by lobbying groups.
Complete Story |
08/26/2003
Fax Advertising Rules
FCC Extends Effective Date Until January 1, 2005
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has extended to January 1, 2005 the effective date of its new rules requiring written consent before sending advertising faxes.
Complete Story |
07/14/2003
HARDI Now Offering EDI Services
HARDI’s new Center for Advancing Technology
HARDI and ASA (American Supply Association) recently formed an alliance to deliver technology based services to the HARDI membership.
Complete Story |
07/01/2003
HARDI Members Help Cool off Valdosta, GA
HVAC Donations to Habitat for Humanity - Jimmy Carter Work Project
HARDI Habitat for Humanity Committee Update - Jimmy Carter Work Project Initiative
Complete Story |
04/28/2003
Economy Affects CFC Chiller Phaseout
An estimated 38,800 comfort cooling chillers that use chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) still exist.
Complete Story |
04/22/2003
David M. Lawson Memorial Scholarship
Available to Qualified Employees of HARDI Members
The HARDI "David M. Lawson Memorial Scholarship" offers scholarships to student employees of HARDI member firms enrolled in HVAC/R and/or other courses at post-secondary schools.
Complete Story |
04/21/2003
NATE Certification Guide
HVAC/R Reference Manual
Study materials relating to the NATE technician certification tests available.
Complete Story |
04/14/2003
James D. Wilder Education Foundation
Student Grant Available
Undergraduate and graduate students participating in a course involving distribution/logistics may apply for a financial grant to cover expenses for a class project, or short-term research study. Download the Foundation’s application form. Information and a signature from a Faculty Advisor are required. School overhead and faculty/student salaries are not funded.
Complete Story |
03/17/2003
Construction Activity Has Record January
Construction Economics
Construction kicked off 2003 with a record-breaking January, according to the U.S. Dept. of Commerce.
Complete Story |
02/14/2003
Wholesaler-Distributor Health Insurance
Employees Also Feeling the Pinch
Data compiled by the National Association of Wholesaler-Distributors (NAW) January 17th through February 7th reveals a dramatic increase in group health insurance premiums paid by industry employers.
Complete Story |
02/13/2003
Electric Motor “Toolbox”
Troubleshooting Information - GE ECMTM Blower Motor
Access troubleshooting (and marketing) information on the GE ECMTM blower motor.
Complete Story |
02/06/2003
Quarterly Sales Forecast
HVACR Wholesale-Distributor
Current projection is for +2.5% growth (at median) in 2003.
Complete Story |
02/04/2003
Sales Trends Summary – December 2002
Year ends on positive note
Median sales in dollars for the 95 reporting firms are positive at +10.07 percent at median. The year finished at a +5.20 percent gain in sales dollars over last year.
Complete Story |
01/15/2003
ARI Board Adopts Indoor Air Quality Policy
Download the Policy Statement Free
During ARI’s annual meeting in La Quinta, California in November 2002, the Institute’s Board of Directors adopted the industry’s “Indoor Air Quality Policy Statement.”
Complete Story |
11/14/2002
HARDI Announces 2003 Schedule of Events
Effective January 1, 2003, NHRAW and ARWI combined to become a single new association; HARDI.
Complete Story |
11/13/2002
HVACR Wholesale Quarterly Forecast
Members Continue Positive Outlook
Delano Data Insights using GAMA data suggests that furnace and boiler shipments will decline by 0.3% in ’03 following an expected 4.6% increase for ’02. The current computer generated quarterly forecast using UCLA economic input are shown in the PDF files that follow. Quarter by quarter projections are given through the third quarter of 2003.
Complete Story |
11/06/2002
Ferris State Offers B.S. in HVACR Engineering Technology On-line
Students who want to go beyond an associate degree will soon be able use the Internet to earn a B.S. degree in HVACR Engineering Technology from Ferris State University.
Complete Story |
11/04/2002
September Shipments 10 Percent Ahead of Last Year
ARI Statistical Report
A report published by ARI monthly that reflects industry figures on unitary air-conditioners and heat pumps.
Complete Story |
10/23/2002
Census Bureau Gets Down to Business:
Millions of Firms to Be Counted in 2002 Economic Census
The Commerce Department’s Census Bureau launches the 2002 Economic Census.
Complete Story |
10/23/2002
TRC Mercury Thermostat Collection Grows By 15%
Total Mercury Recovery Nearly 1,300 Pounds
The Thermostat Recycling Corporation (TRC) who has announced that it has recovered nearly 1,300 pounds of mercury from over 150,000 used mercury-switch thermostats.
Complete Story |
10/07/2002
NHRAW Members Approve Consolidation with ARWI
October 7, 2002
Overwhelming vote by the NHRAW members to approve the consolidation with ARWI.
Complete Story |
09/18/2002
Are We Making Progress?
A Free Assessment Tool
An easy-to-use employee questionnaire can help you assess your organization, now available in English and Spanish.
Complete Story |
09/05/2002
Planning for the COOLEST Career
Opportunity Knocks
Finally, a job where you can always keep your cool! This fast-growing industry can lead to lifetime employment.
Complete Story |
08/13/2002
HVACR Wholesale Quarterly Forecast
Members Project a Positive Finish to 2002
According to the Fredonia Group, both residential and commercial dollar sales will grow at an average rate of 3.85% through the year 2006. The current computer generated quarterly forecast using UCLA economic input are shown in the PDF files attached.
Quarter by quarter projections are given through the second quarter of 2003.
Complete Story |
08/12/2002
Cooling Industry Produces 130 Millionth Air Conditioner
Achievement Celebrated at New York Stock Exchange
America's torrid love affair with comfort cooling reached a milestone August 9 with production of the 130 millionth central air conditioner and a celebration at the New York Stock Exchange to salute the technology that has transformed the way people live, work and play.
Complete Story |
07/09/2002
Members Estimate How 2002 Will Finish
NHRAW and ARWI members offer their projections for how the current year will finish out.
Complete Story |
07/08/2002
Welcome New NHRAW Members
NHRAW Welcomes New Members & Associates
Complete Story |
07/01/2002
Combined Trade Association
NHRAW – ARWI Task Force Complete Report
The efforts to unite the Northamerican Heating, Refrigeration and Airconditioning
Wholesalers Association (NHRAW) and the Airconditioning and Refrigeration Wholesalers
International (ARWI) into a new combined trade association moved one step closer to reality
as a joint consolidation task force recently issued its final report and recommendation.
Complete Story |
07/01/2002
Sales Trends Summary – May 2002
May experiences a slow down.
The month of May has experienced a slow down compared to the reported numbers of April.
Complete Story |
06/26/2002
Unitary Shipments
23% Jump in April
April, 2002 factory shipments of unitary A/C and heat pumps were up 23% percent compared to April, 2001.
Complete Story |
06/25/2002
NHRAW Education - 2002
Mid-Year Report
Over 1,000 individuals have received product knowledge training using NHRAW developed materials so far this year.
Complete Story |
06/25/2002
Seven NHRAW Members Contribute to local Habitat Build
At least seven NHRAW members are involved with the current Habitat for Humanity house being built in Northeast Ohio.
Complete Story |
06/06/2002
Gas-fired Boilers Recalled
CPSC, ECR International Announce Recall to Repair of Gas Boilers
In cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), ECR International, of Utica, N.Y., is voluntarily recalling about 8,000 gas-fired boilers.
Complete Story |
05/31/2002
Who Makes What?
The NHRAW 2002 Employee Compensation Study
One of the major challenges facing business owners is in establishing a fair and adequate compensation system for employees.
Complete Story |
05/29/2002
Sales Trends Summary – April 2002
Median sales are up for April.
Most firms reported positive monthly sales changes.
Complete Story |
05/24/2002
SEER Rule Set by DOE
The US Department of Energy (DOE) sets standard for central air conditioners.
Complete Story |
05/23/2002
R-410A Gets High Marks In the Field
Service Training Also Pays Dividends For R-22 Systems.
Complete Story |
04/18/2002
Consumer Information
Help for Homeowners
Help for Homeowners
Complete Story |
03/06/2002
Surplus Controls/Parts Online
Twice-a-year NHRAW Surplus Exchange is online!
Complete Story |
02/21/2002
TRC Mercury Thermostat Collection Grows by Over 50%
Total Mercury Recovery Exceeds 1,000 Pounds
The Thermostat Recycling Corporation (TRC) has announced that it has recovered over 1060 pounds of mercury from nearly 123,000 used mercury-switch thermostats since it began operation in January 1998.
Complete Story |
02/06/2002
A/C Shipments
Heat Pump Shipments Have Record Year
According to ARI, December, 2001 factory shipments of unitary A/C and heat pumps were up 4% percent compared to December, 2000.
Complete Story |
02/04/2002
OSHA Offers help on Recordkeeping Rule
Online materials and training sessions planned across the country.
With OSHA’s updated injury and illness recordkeeping rule slated to go into effect this month, the agency is offering an outreach program to the 1.4 million employers required to follow the new version of the rule. The efforts include online materials and training sessions planned across the country.
Complete Story |
01/24/2002
NHRAW & ARWI Continue Consolidation Talks
Leadership from both associations continue to meet.
The joint task force, which consists of leadership from both associations, has been busy studying the details necessary to combine both organizations into a single association retaining the strengths of each.
Complete Story |
01/17/2002
A/C Shipments
November, 2001 factory shipments up.
According to ARI, November, 2001 factory shipments of unitary A/C and heat pumps were up 1% percent compared to November, 2000.
Complete Story |
01/07/2002
Welcome New NHRAW Members
NHRAW Welcomes New Members & Associates
NHRAW Welcomes New Members & Associates
Complete Story |
01/01/2002
December Conference
Las Vegas 2001
More than 1,000 persons attended the annual NHRAW conference, held this year in Las Vegas.
Complete Story |
12/30/2001
Member Business Report
NHRAW's 2001 Profit Report
NHRAW's 2001 Profit Report, prepared by Dr. Al Bates of the Profit Planning Group, summarizes operating results for the year 2000 submitted by scores of NHRAW wholesalers.
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12/30/2001
Continuing Education News
Stay at the top of your game.
Stay at the top of your game with these offerings through NHRAW's Education Department.
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12/29/2001
Housing for Needy
Habitat for Humanity and NHRAW/HALO are developing a partnership program to support local efforts to build affordable housing for needy families.
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12/21/2001
Key To A Good Future: A Good Job
Heating-Cooling-Refrigeration are essential technologies. Don't overlook the many opportunites for a long and rewarding career in the HVACR industry.
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12/21/2001
Distribution News & Information
NAW SmartBrief is a three times per week e-mail newsletter that takes you straight to wholesale distribution news and feature articles to help you manage your own wholesale business.
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