Contractors who want to increase their knowledge and add skills can now receive Viega training online and interact with trainers.
QM Drain announces new manufacturers rep
QM Drain has appointed Performance Sales and Marketing Group of Orland Park, IL, ad their new manufacturer’s representative for North and Central Illinois, Northwest Indiana and Southern Wisconsin.
HVAC Contractor Talks Lifetime Warranties
Kyle Gargaro, editor-in-chief of The ACHR NEWS, interviewed Alan O’Neill, CEO of Abacus Plumbing and Air Conditioning in Houston, Texas.
Distech Controls Receives a 2020 Building Automation & Energy Management Product Award
Acuity Brands’ Allure Uniwave™ series of wireless interfaces and remote controls has been recognized by Buildings magazine.
Cielo WiGle Introduces Turbo Mode and Freeze Protection
Cielo WiGle Inc. announced the introduction of “Turbo Mode” and “Freeze Protection (FP)” across its smart home devices.
Air Conditioning Contractors of America Opposes IRS Taxation of Payroll Protection Program Funds
ACCA said the ruling will add undue financial strain on HVACR contractors.
Fastenal’s April Sales Up 6.7%
By region, U.S. sales grew 10% in April.
Meyers Industries Sales Down 12.1% in 1Q
Profit was $16.7 million, compared to $6.7 million in the first quarter of 2019.
Now Inc.’s First Quarter Sales Down 23.1%
The company reported a loss of $331 million for the quarter, compared with a profit of $18 million a year ago.
Five Reasons to be Bullish About the HVAC Market
There are many reasons to be bullish on the HVAC industry going forward. Here are the top five.
Ajita Rajendra retires as executive chairman; A. O. Smith names new chairman, president and CEO
The company’s board of directors elected Kevin J. Wheeler as chairman of the Milwaukee-based water technology company, effective upon Rajendra’s retirement.
Code Uncertainty Puts Safe Refrigerant Transition At Risk
The global transition to low-GWP refrigerants is beginning in a disorderly manner in the United States — the world’s most mature HVAC market.
Cancelled: COVID-19 Won’t Cause Great Recession
HVAC contractors across the nation are looking for an end to quarantine and wondering what it all means for the U.S. economy.
IIAR Conference And Expo To Take Place Online This Month
The IIAR Online Conference & Virtual Expo will be held May 18 to June 5, 2020 at www.iiar.org.
Of Course HVACR Workers Are Essential
The Covid-19 pandemic has led to officials quickly trying to determine what constitutes essential activity and work.
AMETEK Sales Down 6.6% in Q1
First quarter Electronic Instruments Group sales were $774.2 million, down 4% compared to the same period in 2019.
Emerson Offers Free Training On Refrigeration Equipment
Emerson Educational Services is offering a wide variety of free online training courses through the remainder of the calendar year.
The Goods and Services Deficit Increased in March
Year-to-date, the goods and services deficit decreased $28.1 billion, or 17.8%, from the same period in 2019.
FYI: News Briefs in HVAC – May 4, 2020
For your information news briefs from a wide variety of categories within the HVAC industry. Price increases, mergers and acquisitions, award winners, and more are highlighted here each week.
Air Handler Placement, Maintenance Boost IAQ, Efficiency, Cost Savings
While not often addressed, the air handler in an HVAC system has a significant role to play.