It is not a dull time for HVACR technology, regulations, and training, as Jeff Williams shared in an interview with The ACHR NEWS.
SRGI Announces New Manufacturer Partnerships in 2020
SRGI announced new partnerships with two manufacturers in Pro1 Thermostats (Boulder, Colorado) and Refresh Fans (Coconut Creek, Florida).
HARDI Distributors Report 0.1% Revenue Decline in February
Sales for HARDI distributor members decreased by 0.1% during February, according to its monthly TRENDS report. The average annualized sales growth for the 12 months through February 2020 is 4%.
HVAC Contractors Get Comfortable With Zoning
How many of standard HVAC sales include add-ons like a humidifier, air cleaner, HRV/ERV, UV lights, or zoning?
Liberty Pumps releases mini-split condensate pump
The new mini-split condensate pump is ideal for removal of condensate from wall mount, ductless mini-split air conditioners up to 23.5 Btu, fan coils and suspended ceiling air conditioners.
NKBA Kitchen & Bath Design + Industry Awards are open for entries
Each year the NKBA recognizes the year’s most exceptional kitchen and bath designs. This year’s competition includes more than $60,000 in cash prizes and winners will also be featured in an issue of Luxe Interior + Design magazine, as well as Kitchen & Bath Business magazine, the official publication of the NKBA.
Upgrades to Noritz commercial tankless water heaters
The newly upgraded NCC199CDV Commercial Condensing Water Heater from Noritz America offers a 10 year warranty on its redesigned dual stainless steel heat exchangers.
AJ Manufacturing Introduces Units for COVID-19 Patient Isolation Rooms
AJ Manufacturing introduced a portable version of its Reverse Flow Criti-Clean Ultra FFU to quickly create patient isolation rooms.
METUS Hosts New Live Training Webinars
METUS will begin offering daily live webinars on a complimentary basis.
Omega Flex innovations at work during COVID-19 crisis
The field hospital was rapidly constructed to support the ongoing pandemic and relieve other area hospitals of patient overflows.
“Old” Methods of HVAC Marketing Still Work When Done Right
There’s an old saying about advertising that 50 percent of it works — it’s just that nobody knows which 50 percent that is.
Carrier Begins Trading on New York Stock Exchange
Carrier Global Corporation debuted as an independent, publicly traded company after separating from United Technologies.
Winsupply Acquires May Supply
May Supply is a wholesale and retail distributor of plumbing and water system materials, and kitchen and bath design and fixtures, serving customers throughout west central Virginia from two locations.
Construction Spending Decreased in February
During the first two months of this year, construction spending amounted to $193.5 billion, 8.2% above the $178.8 billion for the same period in 2019.
Employment Fell by 701,000 in March
Total nonfarm payroll employment fell by 701,000 in March, and the unemployment rate rose to 4.4%, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported.
International Code Council Removes Exception for Duct Leakage Tests
The ICC passed a proposal that will require more duct testing in an effort to combat duct leakage, conserve energy, and reduce utility bills.
FYI: News Briefs in HVAC – April 6, 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.
Warren Controls: Control Valves
This upgraded version of its AmurAct is designed for 1.5 million cycles and can withstand ambient temperatures up to 140°F.
ClimateMaster® Inc.: Heat Pump System
Created for residential applications, this product is recognized by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) as Energy Star’s® Most Efficient 2020.
Mitsubishi Electric Trane HVAC US LLC: Single-Zone 2-ton H2i Unit
This product can be paired with a range of existing indoor units of varying sizes and designs.