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    July 12, 2024

    HVAC equipment shipments rebound 6% in May

    Written by Brett Linton

    Shipments of heating and cooling equipment bounced back in May, according to the latest data released from the Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI).

    May shipments increased 6% month on month (m/m) to 1.96 million units. This is less than 1% below the same month last year. May represents the second-highest monthly shipment rate recorded in the last 11 months, just below March’s peak of 1.98 million units.

    Brett Linton

    Brett Linton is a digital operations analyst for Steel Market Update, where he began his career. Linton has been in the steel industry since 2010. He has held roles as a category manager and strategic insights director at Reibus before returning to SMU in 2024. He is a graduate of The University of North Georgia with a degree in Finance and Accounting. Brett can be reached at brett@steelmarketupdate.com or 724-314-0179.

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