United States. The latest report from Hardi (International Distributors of Heating, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration) revealed that sales of distributors reported a decrease of 4.7% during the month of September.
The report publishes that during the last months, the United States has suffered in the sector a notable hesitation of consumers when making large investments, due to the doubts that the nation is going through in the economic aspect.
Hardi analyst Brian Loftus said the report hints that subdued market conditions may continue. "Inventories are increasing across regions and revenue per employee peaked in early summer."
The market expects outstanding sales days by the fourth quarter of this year, a measure that measures how quickly customers pay their bills.