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Located at 165 N. I-35 East, Ste. 141, the Denton facility boasts 200,000 square feet of warehouse space – or roughly the size of four football fields

The 2025 standards are a reminder that regulation is never static. But wholesalers who position themselves as both compliance experts and trusted advisors can turn these challenges into an opportunity to strengthen contractor relationships—and protect their margins in the process.

HARDI released its monthly TRENDS report, showing sales by HARDI distributors increased by 6.8% during July 2025. The annual sales growth for the 12 months through July 2025 is an increase of 3.3%.

Brass Knuckle has created the Distributor Advantages brochure. It outlines how Brass Knuckle looks out for distributors just as its products look out for wearers in the field. Download Distributor Advantages here.

This merger of equals within the U.S. PHCP industry brings together two member-owned groups consisting of 325 independently owned PHCP distributors in the U.S. and will be part of the overall AD community of over 1,000 independents spanning nine construction and industrial verticals and fourteen divisions within the U.S., Canada, and Mexico.

Merchant will be recognized during the 15th annual WiM SUMMIT conference in Chicago on October 12-14th.

We must consistently evolve to best serve our contractor and wholesaler customers in this ever-evolving industry. Our longstanding relationship with the American Supply Association (ASA) supports that evolution through networking, education, professional development, and advocacy opportunities.

The refrigerant shortage causes frustration; technicians and contractors face delays because equipment is ready but can't be installed without refrigerant. Distributors get calls from customers struggling to stay on schedule. While these concerns are valid, it's important to understand industry efforts to fix the issue and avoid being misled by bad actors profiting from the disruption.

There are now eight companies under the Bradford White Umbrella – four of which have been added within the past year and a half. With a company history dating back to 1881, Bradford White has built a strong reputation of providing quality, American-made heating products.

The ASA Women in Industry Division offers a unique platform for driven women to connect, network, and access educational resources, fostering both personal and professional growth. Its mission goes beyond typical industry events by actively working to attract women to the PHCP-PVF industry.