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.
Future for HVAC Contractors Looks Like Auto Dealers Today
Based on 19 years of covering automotive retailing, I would say the future of residential HVAC looks a lot like the current state of automotive retailing.
Peterman Brothers Makes Inc. 5000 List for the Third Year in a Row
Peterman Brothers has made the Inc. 5000 list of the fastest-growing companies in America for the third year in a row.
Facts + Figures: AHRI Shipment Data for June 2021
Industry figures are estimates that are derived from the best available figures supplied by a sample of AHRI member companies.
Family HVAC Firm Hosts First Staff Meeting Since Pandemic Started
In June, employees at C&C Heating and Air Conditioning in Roseville, Michigan, did something they hadn’t done for more than a year.
Hoshizaki America Inc. Announces Stephanie Wall as VP Regional Sales
Wall has over 38 years’ experience in the food service equipment industry.
Heating and Air Conditioning Company Celebrates 75 Years in Dallas/Fort Worth
M.B. Kiser celebrated 75 Years in the Dallas/Fort Worth area in Texas.
Paid Family and Medical Leave Are a Priority in Washington
The Families Plan version of paid leave takes several of the elements of the Family Act, which was proposed by House Democrats in 2019 but failed to reach a floor vote.
Equipment Controls Co. uses ASA PROJECT TALENT free careers recruitment platform to hire new employee
When ASA member distributor Equipment Controls Co. was looking to hire a new warehouse associate, it turned to the association’s PROJECT TALENT careers recruitment platform for assistance.
Fire hazard assessment and prevention in the workplace
All fires need three elements to burn: Fuel, oxygen and a source of ignition. Consider those factors when evaluating your workplace — is it at risk for a potential fire? There are many types of fire hazards to keep in mind, and they can all result in devastating losses if not properly identified.
ASA distributors report another monthly sales increase
Respondents to ASA’s monthly sales report registered a 15.4% change in average sales for July 2021 vs. July 2020. For the July 2021 vs. June 2021 period, respondents reported a median sales decrease of -5.7%.
Bradford White: Water Heater
The Infiniti L also comes with a built-in recirculation pump.
LEDtronics: Flood Light
LEDtronics announces its latest series of Slim LED flood lights.
Carrier: Return Air Purifier
The Infinity return air purifier offers a quiet-operating, MERV 15 measure of efficiency for residential air filters.
Eaton: Temperature Multiplexer
Eaton announced a valuable new addition to its MTL830 range of multiplexers for Zone 0 hazardous area temperature measurement applications.
Continental Fan: Duct Fans
Continental Fan’s AXC In-line Duct Fans are suitable for residential, commercial, and light industrial ventilation applications.
Johnson Controls: Commercial RTU
Johnson Controls has, through its TempMaster brand, expanded its line of premium commercial rooftop units.
Airxchange: Energy Recovery Plate
The Acadia Series washable energy recovery plates from Airxchange deliver improved total performance and building HVAC system efficiency.
Ice Air: Heat Pump
Ice Air introduced its Cold Climate Heat Pump Domestic (CCHPD) series of air-sourced heat pumps and hot water heaters.
Drain Guard: Drain Guard
A simple one-time installation of a Drain Guard T-Body assembly and cartridge provides a slow-releasing formula that provides drain protection for up to six months.