On Tuesday, Fastenal Co. (Nasdaq: FAST), Winona, Minnesota, reported August sales of $531 million, up 14.2% from the same month a year ago. The company reported daily sales of $24.1 million, which was a 9% increase versus a year ago. By region, U.S. sales increased 7.2% while Canada/Mexico sales improved by 18.2 % and “rest […]
Category: Digitization
Southern HVAC Acquires Kansas C.M. Mose & Son
Southern HVAC Corporation announced the acquisition of C.M. Mose & Son.
Masonite Names Ball as President for Global Residential
Tampa Bay-based Masonite International Corporation (NYSE: DOOR), a manufacturer and distributor of interior and exterior doors, announced Tuesday that Chris Ball has joined the company as president of global residential. Ball replaced James A. Hair, who submitted his resignation in August. “Chris has an extensive background leading global teams to drive growth,” said Masonite President […]
HVAC Maintenance and Service Before, During, and After Duct Leaks
Context can help professionals direct their attention to where duct leakage can best be addressed.
Prevent Premature Compressor Wear Due to Internal Overheating
Any compressor that gets too hot or is overheated is subject to premature wear between its internal moving parts.
2021 Top 40 Under 40 HVACR Professionals
It is easy to forget how many young people are doing truly great things for the industry. This list highlights some of the best and the brightest coming up in the HVAC industry.
FYI: News Briefs in HVAC – September 6, 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.
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.
New Orders for Manufactured Goods Up 0.4% in July
New orders for manufactured goods in July, up 14 of the last 15 months, increased $1.9 billion or 0/4% to $508.1 billion, the U.S. Census Bureau reported this week. This followed a 1.5% June increase. Shipments, also up 14 of the last 15 months, increased $7.8 billion or 1.6% to $508.5 billion. This followed a […]
3 Solutions to Common Revenue Management Pain Points
Throughout my years working in revenue management, I’ve found that there are three key revenue management pain points that all professionals in this space experience: My team is unable to deliver results We don’t have enough time to do it right The administrative burden of revenue management While I can undoubtedly wax poetic on each […]
LMC Names Kane as SVP of Finance and Technology
LMC, which is based in Wayne, Pa. has named Paul Kane as its senior vice president of finance and technology. Kane takes over that role after it was vacated by Paul Ryan, who was promoted to president and CEO after John Somerville retired from those positions in June. Kane spent 16 years at Omega Flex […]
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.
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%.
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.
