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Webinar Replay: Reclaim to Gain: Why Refrigerants and Reclamation Are Crucial for a Sustainable Future
July 15, 2025 | 1 minute read
This webinar was recorded July 15, 2025.
In this webinar, HARDI's Alex Ayers and Hudson Technologies' Lori Byers discuss why refrigerant reclamation is becoming a critical strategy in HVACR. They explore EPA policy drivers, market trends, and how contractors can take action with available resources like recovery cylinder swaps, on-site pickups, and reclaim programs. The session provides valuable insight into how the industry can adapt to the HFC phasedown and build a more sustainable future.
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Alex Ayers
Vice President of Government Affairs
Alex is HARDI’s lead lobbyist and regulatory expert, with over a decade of experience in Washington, DC. A former Iowa caucus delegate, he built early roots in grassroots politics. He has lobbied, published, and testified on taxes, energy, environment, agriculture, and economics. His work has been cited by the Wall Street Journal, Forbes, and the Tax Foundation.
Lori Byres
Director of Sales at Hudson Technologies
Lori Byers brings over 20 years of experience in the HVACR industry. She began her career in 2002 as an Account Manager, building strong customer relationships and deepening her market expertise. In 2015, she was promoted to Sales Manager, leading a team of eight account managers and playing a key role in pricing strategy, SOP development, and budgeting. Following her company’s acquisition in 2018, Lori led the integration of sales teams and customer bases, helping drive growth across the newly combined organization. In 2021, she was named Director of Sales. In this role, she has been instrumental in identifying market trends, educating both the sales team and customers, launching new refrigerant reclamation programs, building an inside sales team, and expanding the company’s eCommerce presence.
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