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
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The Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors—National Association announced in May 2026 that CEO Cindy Sheridan will retire at the end of this year. The PHCC board of directors unanimously selected COO Dan Quinonez as her successor. Quinonez also serves as executive director of the PHCC Educational Foundation. He will take
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Bring Back the Trades awarded its first Tool Grant to Manchester School of Technology in Manchester, New Hampshire, in September 2026. The program provided a professional-grade electrical toolkit valued at $1,500, funded through Milwaukee Tool. The grant is part of a broader initiative to equip vocational programs with
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Heating, Air-conditioning & Refrigeration Distributors International released a study in September 2026 showing HVACR wholesale distribution directly supports 101,817 jobs across the United States. The industry generates $32.9 billion in annual economic output. The study also found the industry contributes $17.8 billion in value added to
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Heating, Air-conditioning & Refrigeration Distributors International released an economic impact study in September 2026 showing that HVACR wholesale distribution generates $32.9 billion in annual economic output across the United States. The first-of-its-kind study found the distribution channel directly supports 101,817 jobs. It contributes $17.
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The Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute told the National Electrical Code technical committee in late August that the September 1, 2026 compliance deadline for HVAC GFCI requirements should be delayed. AHRI and ACCA reported that compatibility issues between GFCI products and HVAC equipment remain unresolved. Test data shows HVAC
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Heating, Air-conditioning & Refrigeration Distributors International released an economic impact study in September 2026. The study shows that HVACR wholesale distribution directly supports 101,817 jobs across the United States. The industry generates $32.9 billion in annual economic output. It contributes $17.8 billion in value added to
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Workforce The Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors' National Association reported on September 30 that approximately 35,000 sheet metal workers are expected to retire soon. More than half of the current workforce is already over age 45. For every five workers leaving the trade, only two new workers
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HARDI, AHRI, ACCA, and PHCC sent a joint letter on September 2 to U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer. They requested broad exemptions for HVACR equipment, parts, and components from Section 232 tariffs. The coalition asked that products originating under the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement be exempt from duties
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DiversiTech Corporation announced on September 2 that it has acquired DITEK, a surge protection manufacturer serving HVAC and electrical contractors. The combined company will offer an expanded portfolio of surge protection and electrical protection products. DiversiTech says the acquisition will provide enhanced technical support for installation and troubleshooting. Contractors working
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The Occupational Safety and Health Administration updated its National Emphasis Program in April 2026. The program now focuses heat safety inspections on 55 high-risk industries, including HVAC contractors. It targets both outdoor and indoor heat hazards based on injury data from 2022-2025 collected by OSHA and the Bureau
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The construction industry faces a persistent shortage of skilled workers across plumbing, electrical, and HVAC trades, according to the Home Builders Institute. Ed Brady, president and CEO of the organization, said experienced workers are leaving the workforce faster than new workers are entering it. This creates pressure on homebuilders, infrastructure
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Regulation The Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute and the Air Conditioning Contractors of America asked the National Electrical Code technical committee in September to push back the September 1, 2026 GFCI deadline. AHRI told the committee that the current timeline doesn't give the industry enough time to