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06/17/2026

If a refrigerant deal looks too good to be true, it probably is...

While the industry continues navigating the transition to lower-GWP refrigerants, today’s market can make a good deal look like a lifeline. But when the price is far below market value, distributors should pause and ask: Who manufactured the product? Where did it come from? Can the supplier verify what is inside the cylinder?

Those questions are becoming more relevant as this landscape has created opportunities for bad actors to move counterfeit, mislabeled, or illegally imported product into the market.

HARDI members can read more here: https://hubs.la/Q04lLT3_0

06/17/2026

A strong co-op marketing program can help dealers grow. A poorly managed one? That’s just expensive confusion.

Join All Contractor Marketing for “How to Effectively Manage a Co-Op Marketing Program” to learn how distributors can build co-op marketing programs that actually work — for dealers of all sizes.

In this session, we’ll cover:
- The evolution of distributor marketing support and the shift toward strategic dealer partnerships
- The benefits of agency-of-record relationships and how they improve accountability, visibility, and program performance
- Strategies for improving dealer performance through greater marketing oversight, education, and support
- Best practices for evaluating marketing partners and avoiding common industry pitfalls
- The metrics that matter most when measuring marketing success and co-op program effectiveness
- How AI and emerging technologies are transforming HVAC marketing and what distributors should look for when evaluating new solutions

Whether you’re building a co-op marketing program from the ground up or refining an existing one, you’ll walk away with ideas you can put into action.

Join the webinar: https://hubs.la/Q04lyjgq0

06/16/2026

Take a look at some highlights from the HARDI Southwest Regional Conference featuring HARDI Chief Strategy Officer Zachary Perge.

As the conference wraps up today, attendees have had the opportunity to gain more insights, connect with peers, and discuss the trends shaping the future of HVACR distribution.

If you're at the conference in Margaritaville Lake Resort, make the most of the final day—soak up the knowledge, grow your network, and enjoy a little Texas sunshine before heading home.

📸 Photo credit: Talbot Gee

06/08/2026

The latest HARDI Quarterly Association Update is live!

HARDI CEO Talbot Gee shares important updates across advocacy, market intelligence, talent development, and upcoming member events — all focused on strengthening wholesale distribution and advancing our members.

Check out this update to see where we’re heading and how members can engage.

Watch the full update here: https://hubs.la/Q04kwvWM0

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06/05/2026

This busy season, set your dealers up to win.

As a HARDI Proven Partner, FTL Finance gives your dealers a reliable way to offer financing — helping them close more jobs and serve more homeowners.

With an 80% approval rate, options for nearly all credit types, and hands-on dealer support, FTL makes it easy for you to add value without adding work.

Learn more here: https://hubs.la/Q04kgqX10

06/03/2026

Summer heat is coming in hot, and so is peak season pressure. Think your pricing strategy will keep up?

Join epaCUBE this Friday for “This Summer Is Going to 100! Is Your Pricing?” to learn how leading HVAC distributors are using smarter pricing strategies to:
- Protect margins
- Stay competitive
- Maximize profitability

Whether you’re looking to tighten up your current strategy or explore new approaches, this session will deliver insights you can put to work.

Don’t sweat through another summer leaving margin on the table: https://hubs.la/Q04jP4md0

06/02/2026

HARDI members were successful in their advocacy on Section 232 tariffs at the Congressional Fly-in and through the grassroots portal. Last night, the White House announced relief for the HVAC industry from the Section 232 tariffs for imports of aluminum, steel, and copper.

The announcement includes two important developments: a specific temporary tariff reduction for certain residential HVAC products, and a broader change to the U.S. metal-content threshold that may matter even for products not specifically listed in the new HVAC-related relief.

READ MORE: https://hubs.la/Q04jP2Gh0

06/01/2026

This Month in DC: Key Updates for the HVACR Industry

Big EPA news dropped 👀 The install date prohibition is officially going away, but not until July 27, 2026. Until then? Existing EPA enforcement guidance still applies.

Meanwhile:
❄️ Commercial refrigeration timelines got pushed to 2032
📉 Supply concerns are still very real
⚖️ HARDI secured an injunction in New York over virgin refrigerant restrictions
🏠 8 out of 10 NY homeowners say HVAC regulations are making housing less affordable

As always, HARDI’s staying in the fight for practical solutions that actually work for distributors and their consumers.

06/01/2026

Is unitary market data still slightly mysterious to you?

Join us for an inside look at the Unitary Market Intelligence Program — your go-to resource for understanding what’s happening in the unitary market and what it could mean for your business. Walk through key market trends, explore dashboards, and learn how to participate.

Whether you’re already participating or just curious about unitary data, this webinar will help you get more value from the data.

Sharpen your market intelligence and make smarter business decisions.
Register here: https://hubs.la/Q04jyQZ20

05/29/2026

Summer heat is coming in hot, and so is peak season pressure. Think your pricing strategy will keep up?

Join epaCUBE for “This Summer Is Going to 100! Is Your Pricing?” to learn how leading HVAC distributors are using smarter pricing strategies to:
- Protect margins
- Stay competitive
- Maximize profitability

Whether you’re looking to tighten up your current strategy or explore new approaches, this session will deliver insights you can put to work.

Don’t sweat through another summer leaving margin on the table: https://hubs.la/Q04h_Lf40