Heating, Air-conditioning & Refrigeration Distributors International released its first economic impact study in September 2026. The study shows the wholesale distribution sector supports 101,817 jobs. It generates $32.9 billion in annual economic output. The study used IMPLAN modeling and U.S. Census data to measure the industry&
DiversiTech Corporation announced on September 2 that it acquired DITEK, a major supplier of surge protection devices for HVAC and electrical systems. The combined company will offer an expanded portfolio of surge protection products and electrical components used across the building trades. Plans include increased technical support services for contractors.
Inc. Magazine released its 2026 Inc. 5000 ranking on August 11. Anchor Heating & Air placed No. 851 in its first year of eligibility. The company posted 407 percent revenue growth from 2022 to 2025. This makes it the highest-ranked HVAC contractor on this year's list of
Industry News Heating, Air-conditioning & Refrigeration Distributors International reported in September 2026 that member distributors recorded a 6.7% revenue increase in July compared to the same month last year. The growth indicates sustained demand for HVAC equipment and parts. The cooling season extended into late summer. The uptick
Bard and OmegaFlex raised prices effective September 1. Bard increased service parts costs. OmegaFlex hiked TracPipe System products by 6%. Jones Stephens followed on September 3. Their increases range from 5% to 15%. M&M Manufacturing and Snappy announced price hikes up to 6%. These start September 21. These
National Technical Institute graduated 232 new HVAC, plumbing, and electrical technicians from its two Houston campuses in September 2026. The graduates completed hands-on training programs. They received connections to local employers before entering the workforce. The influx represents one of the larger classes of entry-level technicians to hit
Team First Home Services announced in September 2026 that it acquired Holloway Plumbing, a residential contractor serving the Texas Hill Country. Team First is a residential plumbing platform backed by private equity firm Grove Mountain Partners. The acquisition adds another location to Team First's network of plumbing businesses
Supply Chain HARDI, AHRI, ACCA, and PHCC sent a joint letter to U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer on September 2. The letter urged protection of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement. The four trade groups wrote that 1.9 million American workers across the HVAC industry benefit from the
Heating, Air-conditioning & Refrigeration Distributors International, along with AHRI, ACCA, and PHCC, sent a letter to U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer on September 2. The letter urged preservation of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement. The coalition emphasized that 1.9 million American workers across the HVAC industry
CATEGORY Regulation BODY Governor Newsom signed SB 690 into law on September 30, 2026. The law eliminates the ability of private plaintiffs to sue businesses over website tracking technology under California's pen register laws. Only the state Attorney General can now bring enforcement actions for violations involving tracking
The U.S. Energy Information Administration reported on October 6 that homes using heating oil will pay about 21% more this winter compared to last year. Heating oil prices are expected to average $5.26 per gallon, up 34% from a year ago. EIA Administrator Tristan Abbey noted that while
Vertiv Holdings Co announced on September 24, 2026, that it entered into an agreement to acquire King Environmental Services Ltd. The deal expands Vertiv's fluid management and environmental services capabilities for data centers and critical facilities. King Environmental specializes in services like coolant management, leak detection, and fluid