Ferguson posts $31 billion year, sees labor shortage as opportunity
Last week, CEO Kevin Murphy suggested that the labor environment in the skilled trades presents an opportunity for Ferguson, particularly due to its scale
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AUX wagers on the U.S. HVAC market
AUX, a Chinese HVAC manufacturer that generates roughly $13 billion in annual revenue, aims to compete with more established U.S. players
HVAC wholesale prices little changed in January
An HVAC-specific ‘producer price index’ (PPI) increased just 0.36 percent during the month, compared to December 2025
House passes bills targeting HVAC rebates, efficiency standards
The U.S. House of Representatives this week passed two HVAC-focused bills, including one that would nix a federal rebate program
HARDI report sizes up HVAC, plumbing markets
In 2025, estimated combined total U.S. revenues among residential and commercial HVAC and plumbing contractors exceeded $327 billion
Wary consumers, low housing turnover weighing on home improvement spending: Home Depot
Home Depot executives said Tuesday that anxious consumers and low housing turnover are depressing home improvement spending
Industry groups join push for Supreme Court to take up gas furnace case
HARDI and PHCC are asking the U.S. Supreme Court to take up a case regarding non-condensing gas furnaces
Colorado lawmakers urged to exempt propane water heaters from ultra-low NOx rule
An estimated 100,000 households in Colorado use propane water heaters
HVAC buying indicator edges up in January — barely
The University of Michigan on Friday released its popular monthly consumer survey, which polls a wide swath of Americans about their finances
Carrier, Lennox execs on today’s market
Carrier and Lennox executives spoke at a pair of investor conferences in Miami last week