When you stepped into your role as president and CEO of NB Handy four years ago, did you already have experience with the inner workings of the HVAC industry?  

The company has been in business since 1946 and is the leading independent, family-owned and operated plumbing and heating wholesale distributor in western Washington.

Average sales performance by HARDI distributors was an increase of 11.9 percent during September 2019.

This year’s conference agenda focuses on the state of the industry and HARDI’s mission of ensuring wholesale distribution is the channel of choice for manufacturers and contractors. 

Crescent Parts & Equipment, a third-generation family business based in St. Louis, Missouri, purchased the assets of Dennis Company, an HVAC distributor based in Davenport, Iowa. 

Ridgemont Equity Partners, a middle market private equity investor, announced the acquisition of Munch’s Supply (“Munch’s” or the “Company”) alongside the Company’s seasoned management team, led by CEO Bob Munch. 

The award was given at the co-op company’s recent biannual meeting in Nashville, Tennessee. Portland Winair is based in Middletown, Connecticut.

HARDI officials say the association’s 2017 annual conference was a great way to end the year, with record attendance and top-quality speakers to help wholesaler and supplier members growth their businesses.

The acquisition closed May 12 and the store will become APR’s first location in the state.

U.S. Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) recently visited a Wisconsin HVAC and refrigeration wholesaler to participate in an employee town hall.