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Contractors spared as Treasury scraps ownership reporting rule

Contractors spared as Treasury scraps ownership reporting rule

Certain contractors are no longer required to report their owners' personal information to the Treasury Department

Industry groups launch ‘Careers in Trades Week’

Industry groups launch ‘Careers in Trades Week’

SMACNA, in collaboration with other trade groups, is launching the first national 'Careers in Trades Week' in April

HVAC distributor revenues up 3.5% to start 2025

HVAC distributor revenues up 3.5% to start 2025

HARDI members' January sales grew 3.5 percent year-over-year, according to its latest Trends report, encompassing nearly 500 distributors

Our most-read stories of February

Our most-read stories of February

The new administration's moves, replacements, and a look at the HVAC consumer

A look at 10 years of HVAC shipments

A look at 10 years of HVAC shipments

AHRI's recent December shipment report wraps up 2024, providing a complete look at the past decade of HVAC shipments

HVAC distributor sales pop 14% to close out 2024

HVAC distributor sales pop 14% to close out 2024

December marked the best sales growth month of 2024 for HARDI distributors, according to its latest Trends report

HVAC distributor acquires Coastal Supply, RJ Murray

HVAC distributor acquires Coastal Supply, RJ Murray

The deals mark the second Northeast-focused distributor acquisition announced within the past 30 days

Our most-read stories of January

Our most-read stories of January

A new administration, an OEM acquisition, and a couple technology developments

North Carolina joins 11 states, launches IRA rebates

North Carolina joins 11 states, launches IRA rebates

Since October 31, the number of states with active rebate programs under the IRA has grown from nine to twelve

HVAC shipments soar 55% in November

HVAC shipments soar 55% in November

The increase marks eight consecutive months of growth and puts year-to-date shipments 11 percent above 2023