Through the Johnson Controls preferred vendor program, distributors carrying Johnson Controls brands are eligible to use their co-op funds to cover up to 75% of the cost of a Prokeep annual subscription.

“The modest flat/up results so far this year are consistent with our expectations that 2024 is the bottom of this cycle,” said Brian Loftus, HARDI’s macroeconomic and residential market analyst.

Snook & Aderton will now include shipping costs in the listed prices for all products sold on its website, snookhvac.com.

The annual sales growth rate, among HVACR distributors participating in the survey, for the 12 months through April 2024 was 2.2%.

Founded in 1952, General Metals manufactures, fabricates, and distributes HVAC equipment and products. Its primary clientele is comprised of HVAC contractors in the Southwest.

The joint venture will distribute Samsung ductless products in the U.S. and Canada as well as products branded “Lennox powered by Samsung,” which will be sold through Lennox stores and its direct-to-dealer network.

The partnership aims to enhance the availability of Ecoer Inc.'s HVAC solutions to a broader customer base in the region.

The new residential line of Lennox heat pumps and a/c units will use R-454B refrigerant. The full line of commercial rooftop units and ducted split systems, including the Model L and Enlight families, will also use R-454B.