April 1, 2009
Articles
Promoting and Strengthening the HVACR Distribution Channel
2009 has certainly been an interesting year thus far! The economy was very soft in January and February, and our industry remained under attack by rules...
HVACR Distribution Business Website Launch
HVACR Distribution Business magazine launches new website...
Innovative Flexible Duct from QuietFlex Improves Air Quality
QuietFlex is introducing a ground-breaking flexible duct that can improve indoor air quality by radically reducing mold and bacteria, while eliminating formaldehyde out-gassing. ...
PreVent Air Conditioner Filter
Make HVACR equipment maintenance a whole lot easier. ...
KMC Pneumatic Repair Kits
In preparation for what is believed to be a year characterized by a repair-vs-replace marketplace model, KMC Controls announces a new initiative to deliver repair kits for pneumatic control systems. ...
LETTER TO THE EDITOR
Thank you very much for the great article you wrote about T&PRefrigeracion in the last edition of HARDI Magazine. You have clearly described in it our...
NATE Corner - April 2009
April 2009 information about NATE testing....
Smart Products and Literature - 0409
Seismic Vibration Isolation Curbs Vibro-Curb combines adjustable spring isolators and a roof curb into a single unit. Rooftop units can be set immediately...
Winair's Formula for Success
WinWholesale and its Winair companies have established a business model that gives distributors what they want, while consolidating into a shared-services format those functions that they would rather leave to someone else....
Quietside Makes Minisplits into Big Business
Quietside became the exclusive importer and distributor of Samsung minisplit systems. ...
Turning Political Action into Business Action
From the new-look federal regulatory agencies to the newly aggressive Congress to the everything's-going-to-be-new Administration, there can be no doubt...
Increase Profits and Reduce Warranty Returns with Proper Antifreeze Mix
As I look back on my past, I'm grateful for the many opportunities I've had with the geology, water chemistry, water well and geothermal heat pump industries....
The Trials and Tribulations of the HCFC Phaseout
HARDI's HCFC Rulemaking Task Force timeline for the phaseout of HCFCs...
The Search Engine's Free Gift to HVACR Businesses
Every HVACR business should be taking advantage of a free service provided by the leading search engines. ...
Most Small Business Managers Weren't Around for the Last Recession
In all likelihood more than half of the people running small businesses today have absolutely no experience with managing in a recession....
Top Grade: Passing Your Fleet Inspection
Andrew Larson, CEO of the Gustave A. Larson Co., has a saying, “If you don't inspect, don't expect.” This statement is especially true when it comes to wholesalers managing their fleet of trucks. The question becomes, what is the best way to inspect? ...
Timely Cash Flow Tips
During an economic downturn, collecting on accounts receivable becomes more important than ever. At the same time, it also becomes more difficult as customers experience cash flow crunches of their own....
Be rewarded for bringing in new members!!!
Sponsor a new member and earn HARDI Bucks; it's that simple! On the HARDI website (www.HARDInet.org), you'll find applications for all categories of HARDI...
Newest HARDI Members - 0409
In this trying economy, the value of HARDI membership is recognized by the following new members. Please join us in welcoming them....
Create Custom Catalogs Remotely
Computer Pundits Corp. (CPC), supplier of digital catalog solutions for the wholesale distribution industry, presents us with a new way to approach catalog marketing....
Keeping a Check on the Card Check
As many of you who have read my previous articles know, I really try to put a little humorous perspective (in my opinion) on many of the ridiculous notions...
