ARI and GAMA merger to form AHRI seen benefiting the HVACR industry

Editorial commentary on the planned merger of the ARI and GAMA trade associations into AHRI, framed as a consolidation of two manufacturer groups expected to increase industry leverage and benefit manufacturers, contractors, and distributors.

“The Air-Conditioning and Refrigeration Institute (ARI) and the Gas Appliance Manufacturers Association (GAMA) have taken important steps toward the merger of these two powerful industry organizations.”

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