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HARDI Reports May Sales Down 4.8% Entering Cooling Season

Heating, Air-conditioning & Refrigeration Distributors International released its monthly TRENDS report on July 6. The report showed member distributor sales decreased 4.8% in May 2026 compared to May 2025. HARDI's senior market analyst called it "a lousy start for the first meaningful month of cooling season." However, May 2026 had one fewer billing day than the prior year. HARDI estimated sales would have been roughly flat with equal billing days. Annual sales growth for the 12 months through May stood at 2.6%.

Softer distributor sales suggest cooling season demand may not deliver the volume spike many contractors were counting on.

Check your inventory levels and monitor local weather patterns before stocking up on additional equipment for what may be a slower summer than expected.

Key Takeaways:

HARDI distributor sales fell 4.8% in May 2026 year-over-year
One fewer billing day accounts for most of the decline
Trailing 12-month sales growth stands at 2.6%

Source: Heating, Air-conditioning & Refrigeration Distributors International (HARDI)

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