LG Electronics Inc. made public its commitment to transition completely to renewable energy by 2050 as a key component of its sustainability strategy.
Arcline Investment Management Acquires Dwyer Instruments
Arcline Investment Management announced that it has acquired a controlling stake in Dwyer Instruments from the Clark family and management.
FYI: News Briefs in HVAC – July 26, 2021
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.
2021 Dealer Design Award Winners
The ACHR NEWS is delighted to announce the winners of the 2021 Dealer Design Awards, which recognize exceptional manufacturing of HVAC technology.
2021 Dealer Design Awards: Contractor Services & Software
The Gold award for the Contractor Service and Software category went to SmartDiagnostics with SmartTutor™ (SDST) from Smartech Alliance, a division of SmartHVAC LLC.
2021 Dealer Design Awards: Electronic Tools
The Gold award in the Electronic Tools category went to the Ridgid® RP 350 press tool. This standard pistol-grip is more compact, eliminates service intervals, and features 360° swivel for the tightest spaces.
2021 Dealer Design Awards: HVAC Commercial Equipment
The Gold award in the HVAC Commercial Equipment category goes to the PreciseLine air handler by Daikin Applied, which offers the modularity and performance of a larger air handler, but in a smaller package and at a fractional price point.
2021 Dealer Design Awards: Hand Tools
The Gold award for Hand Tools goes to the Pro-Fit swaging tool from RectorSeal. Pro-Fit swage bits create precise and fast swage in copper and aluminum line sets, mini-split HVAC units, and other similar applications.
2021 Dealer Design Awards: HVAC Light Commercial Equipment
The Gold award in the HVAC Light Commercial Equipment category goes to the Model L™ rooftop unit from Lennox.
2021 Dealer Design Awards: Refrigeration & Ice Machines
The Gold award in the Refrigeration and Ice Machines category goes to the Copeland Digital Outdoor Refrigeration Unit, X-Line Series by Emerson.
Chris Fasano: Position your business to emerge as a market leader
I recently came across an interesting webinar that caused me to think about the mindset of running your business as if you were preparing to sell it. That’s probably controversial to some readers! Some owners might initially take a defensive posture, “I’m not selling. Why would I think that way?”
Rooftop Unit Performance Made Easy
The ACHR NEWS invites you to explore the Climatix RTU Solution which is easy to learn, easy to install and easy to program.
Five Lessons from an Automobile Dealership for Newer HVAC Technicians
Your customers just want their problems fixed. Do you offer excuses or results?
Wiegmann Associates Receives SMACNA Safety Excellence Award
Wiegmann provides in-house training programs and partners with trade associations to conduct additional field safety training, and also performs safety audits on all job sites.
Tozour Energy Systems Awarded 10th Consecutive ‘Best Places To Work’ Award
Tozour was recognized in the large classification and celebrated in the print and online editions of the Philadelphia Business Journal on Friday, July 16.
Tech of the Month — July 2021: Tom Koski of Encon Mechanical
Tom Koski started out working on refrigeration systems at restaurants about 30 years ago. Then one day he went up on the roof, and he hasn’t come down since.
Viega to Reopen Seminar Centers
Viega LLC will reopen its seminar centers in Colorado and New Hampshire on August 1.
Pacific Northwest HVAC Contractors Can Earn Extra for Heat Pump Water Heaters They Install
Until April 30, 2022, contractors in the Pacific Northwest can earn an additional $500 for every heat pump water heater they install.
Lennox Industries Announces Price Increase
Lennox Industries will be increasing prices up to 8% percent on residential and commercial equipment, accessories, and parts, effective September 1, 2021.
Allied Air Enterprises Announces Price Increase of Up to 8%
Allied Air Enterprises announces a price increase of up to 8%, beginning October 1, 2021, due to inflationary pressures from transportation and input costs.