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HARDI Distributors See 4.8% Sales Drop in May

Heating, Air-conditioning & Refrigeration Distributors International released its monthly TRENDS report on July 6. The report showed member distributors saw sales fall 4.8% in May 2026 compared to May 2025. May 2026 had one fewer billing day than the previous year. HARDI estimates sales would have been roughly flat with equal billing days. Annual sales growth for the 12 months ending May 2026 held at 2.6%.

A soft start to cooling season could mean slower equipment turns and tighter margins through summer.

Review your inventory levels and adjust equipment orders based on actual service calls rather than seasonal projections to avoid tying up cash in stock that may sit longer.

Key Takeaways:

HARDI distributor sales dropped 4.8% in May 2026 year-over-year
One fewer billing day accounts for most decline; adjusted would be flat
Rolling 12-month sales growth through May 2026 is up 2.6%

Source: Heating, Air-conditioning & Refrigeration Distributors International

HVACR Wholesale Distribution Supports 101,000 Jobs, Study Finds

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 Acquires Surge Protection Maker DITEK

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.

Anchor Heating & Air Ranks No. 851 on Inc. 5000

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

HVAC Distributor Revenue Up 6.7% in July

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

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HVACR Wholesale Distribution Supports 101,000 Jobs, Study Finds

DiversiTech Acquires Surge Protection Maker DITEK

Anchor Heating & Air Ranks No. 851 on Inc. 5000

HVAC Distributor Revenue Up 6.7% in July