For HVAC distributors, this changes how parts, documentation and expertise need to be delivered into the service process.
Distributors across foodservice, industrial supply and healthcare segments added significant square footage during 2025 and into early 2026.
Colony’s direct-to-jobsite delivery model and tool repair complement White Cap’s national scale.
The data reflects continued volatility in large-ticket equipment categories while pointing to strengthening underlying business demand.
Industry tracking shows that at least two major distribution centers opened in late 2025.
Carly Railcar Components distributes original equipment manufacturing (OEM) railcar parts.
The distributor and manufacturer recently announced an AI-integrated distribution center in Shreveport, Louisiana.
The deals continue the company’s strategy of expanding its HVAC/R distribution capabilities in the United States, one of its fastest growing regions.
The specialty distributor manages more than 88,000 SKUs and serves over 50,000 customer locations.
The facility will use advanced automation, including robotic handling systems, artificial intelligence, and autonomous mobile robots, to improve accuracy and throughput.