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A Century of Service: Celebrating 100 Years of Success in HVAC/R

September 7, 2026 · ACHR News · Score: 15

Behler-Young, an HVAC/R (heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration) wholesale distributor serving Michigan and northwest Ohio, is marking 100 years in business in 2026. Founded in 1926, the company is still family-owned, now under its fourth generation of leadership, and sells equipment and parts to the contractors who install and service home heating and cooling systems.

This is a company milestone story rather than news that changes anything for homeowners directly. Behler-Young doesn't sell to homeowners itself — it supplies the contractors who do the work. So the anniversary doesn't come with new rebates, products, or programs for your house.

The one date worth noting if you're in the area: the company is holding an "HVAC/R Expo" on September 23 at the Vibe Credit Union Showplace in Novi, Michigan, where manufacturers and industry professionals will show off newer HVAC/R technology. It's aimed at contractors and industry attendees rather than the public, but if you're curious about what's coming in home heating and cooling equipment, it's a sign that manufacturers will be showcasing new products there. Otherwise, this is simply a look back at a regional supplier's history and values, not a change to pricing, availability, or rebates for anyone planning an upgrade.

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