April 1, 2007
Articles
HARDI Is Heating Up
As spring is upon us I'm pleased to convey a number of exciting developments underway at HARDI. You'll be proud to know that the association continues...
I'm Already a Success, So Who Needs a Coach?
I've been thinking about coaching recently. Not the kind that means teaching your kid to cut down on the angle when attacking the ball in soccer, but...
Relationship - Building
With 380 locations spread across 32 states, Watsco Inc. is the largest distributor of HVACR products in the United States. The company, based in Coconut...
Dipping HARDI's Toe in GR Waters
Government Relations, or as many refer to it inside the D.C. beltway, speaks its own language, has its own rules and runs on its own schedule. As discussed...
A Growth System High-Velocity, Small-Duct Systems Are What Unico Is All About
When a group of experienced HVACR contractors in the Midwest got together in 1985 to create a more advanced high-velocity, small-duct heating and cooling...
The Refrigerant Issue We've Been There Before
You can't talk about refrigerant issues today without the issue of the phaseout of R-22 cropping up. But those of us who are concerned about the topic...
Big Margins Don't Come Easy How to Become a Better Plan & Spec Rep
The Plan & Spec Committee held its second AHR Seminar in Dallas in January, focusing on growing trends in the Plan & Spec market, including some insight...
Earning an A Grade for Your Distribution Center The Importance of the Audit
Distribution center operations from the smallest stock rooms to the largest multimillion-square-foot facilities all share common characteristics. Every...
Communicating with Your Suppliers: A Reality Check
Editor's Note: While chatting with HARDI Vice President Talbot Gee about possible topics for the Controls Distributors section, he sent an e-mail to various...
Tabletop Conferences: Building Relationships the Fast Way
Perhaps the most difficult part of building a solid relationship be it personal or business is getting your foot in the door. Lining up that initial meeting...
How to Produce a Successful Training Seminar
You know training is important. Your contractors know it too. You agree to sponsor a seminar and, more often than not, the turnout is disappointing, or...
How to Work with Your Local Utility Company
Editor's note: At last year's HARDI Annual Conference, Gene Rodrigues, director of Energy Efficiency, Southern California Edison, spoke to attendees under...
Smart Products and Literature
Neuco, Inc. Now Appointed as a Master Distributor of Maxitrol Products Neuco, Inc. is now offering even deeper discounts to Wholesalers on Maxitrol regulators,...
