In wholesale distribution, progress in 2025 rarely came from one sweeping change. It came from smarter forecasting and more accurate data analysis. From incremental improvements in product data that made online searches less frustrating to onboarding processes that got new hires productive faster than before. None of it flashy, but all of it impactful.
A. O. Smith expands its footprint in the commercial water management market with the $470 million acquisition.
November 12, 2025
A. O. Smith Corporation has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Leonard Valve, a leader in thermostatic and digital mixing valves, along with its Heat-Timer brand.
HARDI's new program hosted its first public People Leader Certification course in Columbus, OH.
October 24, 2025
HARDI launches the People Leader Certification Program, providing HVACR professionals with hands-on training to lead high-performing teams and strengthen organizational performance.
Ensure your dealers account for adequate margins to offer competitive wages and maintain a skilled workforce. In the competitive HVAC repair market, paying well attracts quality employees who generate more business. Ultimately, investing in a pay raise may be more cost-effective than losing a valuable employee to a competitor.
In manufacturing and the PHCP/PVF trade, decisions made this quarter significantly shape business strategy for the next twelve months. They determine whether marketing remains reactionary and fragmented or becomes proactive and profitable. Waiting until January puts you a step behind.
Within the next five years, the company plans to invest $3 billion on U.S. operationgs and workforce.
August 13, 2025
This five-year plan creates 1,000 jobs across five states and ensures the continued legacy of over 120 years of American manufacturing and appliance innovation.
From stolen data to system disruptions, cyberattacks can be devastating. But with the right knowledge, you can take action to safeguard your business and educate your team to help keep these threats at bay. Here are six cybersecurity strategies to conside.