Early-2000s consolidation among HVAC sheet-metal machinery makers and wholesalers

A historical retrospective notes that the 2000s opened with significant industry consolidation among major HVAC sheet-metal machinery manufacturers and wholesalers.

“But there was industry consolidation, both with the major machinery manufacturers and wholesalers.”

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