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May’s most popular stories
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May’s most popular stories

Our five most-read stories of the month, including three tablespoons of M&A and two teaspoons of R-454B moves

HVAC distributor sales accelerate in April, data shows
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HVAC distributor sales accelerate in April, data shows

The month marked a positive start to Q2, following the first quarter, in which sales (a proxy for contractor sales) grew five percent a month

Ferguson leans into HVAC with bet on dual-trade contractors 
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Ferguson leans into HVAC with bet on dual-trade contractors 

The company on Tuesday reported better-than-expected earnings, driven particularly by growth in its HVAC business

June, July face tough weather comps — but a warm forecast
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June, July face tough weather comps — but a warm forecast

U.S. cooling demand in June and July 2024 ran above normal levels, though a warm summer forecast may help offset the tough comps

U.S. to double steel, aluminum tariffs to 50%
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U.S. to double steel, aluminum tariffs to 50%

The president said Friday that the U.S. will double the tariff rate on steel and aluminum imports to 50 percent, effective June 4

Voomi Supply CEO on tariffs, refrigerant supply, and digital demand
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Voomi Supply CEO on tariffs, refrigerant supply, and digital demand

A conversation about today's dynamics, including the ripple effect of tariffs, refrigerant supply, and e-commerce demand

Carrier to boost pre-charge in R-454B units, absorb extra costs
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Carrier to boost pre-charge in R-454B units, absorb extra costs

The company on Friday announced a series of actions to support the market amid ongoing R-454B supply challenges

U.S. lowers China tariffs, HVAC products still face higher rate
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U.S. lowers China tariffs, HVAC products still face higher rate

While the Trump admin lowered the tariff rate on Chinese imports to 30 percent for 90 days, certain HVAC products still face a higher rate

Chemours ‘pulling out all stops’ amid R-454B issues, CEO says
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Chemours ‘pulling out all stops’ amid R-454B issues, CEO says

Stronger-than-anticipated demand for R-454B has put pressure on the supply chain, according to CEO Denise Dignam

HVAC shipments dip in March, remain positive over Q1
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HVAC shipments dip in March, remain positive over Q1

Central air conditioner and heat pump shipments fell slightly in March, but stayed positive over the first quarter, according to AHRI data