The unprecedented COVID-19 shutdown economy is here. How can you minimize downside hits, while maximizing upside opportunities?
ASA Winter Meeting takes candid inventory of association’s many offerings
Twelve years ago, the American Supply Association launched its inaugural winter leadership meeting where some 70 volunteer leaders gathered in the Tampa-St. Petersburg, Florida area to develop ASA’s first extensive long-term strategic action plan — a launching pad that aimed the association on a growth and success trajectory that continues to this day.
Gentherm Announces Planned Retirement of Director Maurice E.P. Gunderson
Gentherm’s Board of Directors Member Maurice E.P. Gunderson has announced his intention to retire at the end of his current term.
Cochrane Tech Services Expands Instructor-Led Virtual Training Program
Cochrane Tech Services now offers instructor-led virtual training courses to support the growing need for remote working solutions.
RGF’s New Conveyor Solution Sterilizes Masks Help Healthcare Workers Combat COVID-19
RGF Environmental Group Inc. announced a breakthrough process for sanitizing personal protective equipment (PPE) such as the N95 mask.
Emerson’s 2Q Sales Down 9%
For the first six months sales decreased 5% to $8.3 billion.
Snap-on Sales Fell 7.5% in 1Q
Commercial and industrial group segment sales of $299.9 million in the quarter decreased 7% from the first quarter a year ago.
HVAC Contractors Need a Bank That Listens to Their Story
If the coronavirus crisis teaches a lesson to businesses, it’s the importance of the right banking relationship.
Comprehensive Energy Services Inc. (CES) and Siemens Create Partnership
CES announced the creation of a partnership with Siemens Building Technologies, offering customers the latest in building automation systems.
Ajita Rajendra to Retire As Executive Chairman of A. O. Smith Corporation
A. O. Smith Corporation announced that executive chairman Ajita Rajendra will be retiring effective May 1, 2020.
Residential Cooling Showcase 2020
The new cooling products on the market are designed to provide new levels of comfort and energy efficiency.
Chicago Fed National Activity Index Falls to -4.19 in March
The CFNAI Diffusion Index, which is also a three-month moving average, moved down to –0.32 in March from –0.21 in February.
IAPMO makes standards free to aid fight against COVID-19
By granting free access, IAPMO hopes to enhance public understanding of how the proper functioning of these systems protects the health of the people they serve.
How HVAC Contractors Can Navigate Customer Payment During COVID-19 Crisis
The balance between getting paid and making payments can be a tricky one as the balance of the economy and quarantine deadlines shift.
FYI: News Briefs in HVAC – April 20, 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.
Airex Manufacturing Inc.: Refrigerant Line Seal
This product is a 2-in-1 system used to seal HVAC refrigerant lines when penetrating through exterior walls from air leakage.
Danfoss North America: Electric Floor Warming
This product is a complete solution, including a Danfoss LX floor warming mat, LX205T Touch Thermostat, and Little Buzzer continuity alarm.
Parker HVAC Filtration, a division of Parker Hannifin Corporation: MERV14 Rated Filter
This product helps building owners earn points toward LEED green building certification.
TE Connectivity: Humidity/Temp Sensor
This small humidity sensor is a solution for appliance, consumer, industrial, and medical applications.
Noritz America: Condensing Water Heater
This product has a Uniform Energy Factor of 0.97 and a fully integrated exhaust non-return valve.