Between regulatory changes, the refrigerant transition, and plenty of market upheaval — tariffs, business consolidation, a shortage of trained workers, and more — the HVACR industry is facing significant challenges.
Distributors are squarely in the middle.
We at Distribution Trends, a supplement to The ACHR NEWS, want to celebrate the successes distributors achieve against significant headwinds, as well as voice their industry concerns, with the Top 30 Distributors of 2025.
The DT Top 30 is an extended feature in which we rank HVACR distributors and explore the rapidly changing HVACR industry from the point of view of distributors. This year’s Top 30 feature will appear in the May 19 print edition of The NEWS.
There is no charge to enter; all distributors need to do is complete a brief online survey. Although entries are judged on sales figures, we keep the exact numbers confidential, and comments about the industry, some of which we will publish in the feature, can be submitted anonymously.
The compiled surveys provide an industry snapshot and valuable insights into what distribution companies are going through, and we’ll use that information as we plan our coverage for the next 12 months.
The annual DT Top 30 is required reading for those in HVACR distribution who want to keep abreast of the industry and find out what other wholesalers are concerned about.
HVACR distribution is a complex, fast-moving industry segment that thousands of technicians, contractors, builders, and consumers depend upon. It’s not easy to master, and it leans heavily on relationships built over many years, even decades. We think the wider HVACR industry should know more about its triumphs, and that’s why your distribution company should take this opportunity to be a part of the DT Top 30 Distributors of 2025.
The deadline for completing the survey is Friday, April 18. Every company that submits a survey will be entered in a drawing to win a $100 American Express gift card.