Johnson Supply is a Houston-based HVACR wholesaler that will mark its 70th anniversary this year, and president and COO Richard Cook has been with the company for more than half that time.
Category: Digitization
New Bills Would Tweak Water Heater Definition
A pair of recent bills are aimed at fixing a technicality that has left the owners of some small businesses without the types of water heaters needed for their operations.
Daikin Applied Takes Majority Position in CM3 Building Solutions
Daikin Applied announced it has taken a majority interest in CM3 Building Solutions Inc.
SPX Cooling Technologies Announces “Marley Tour of the Century Road Show”
SPX Cooling Technologies Inc. is bringing a literal “truckload” of its products to more than 50 locations in 33 states across the United States.
Facts + Figures: AHRI Shipment Data for April 2022
Industry figures are estimates that are derived from the best available figures supplied by a sample of AHRI member companies.
ASA President Bill Condron addresses NCWA conference attendees in Columbus
ASA President Bill Condron (The Granite Group) spoke earlier this week to attendees of the North Central Wholesalers Association annual conference in Columbus, Ohio about the value the industry’s only national trade association is providing its members — many of whom were in attendance at the Renaissance Columbus Downtown Hotel.
Improve Indoor Air Quality and Sustainability for Commercial HVAC
In this digital spotlight, The ACHR NEWS shows how HVLS fans can play a role in greener, more sustainable HVAC for new construction and retrofit projects alike.
NAVAC Appoints Central Region Sales Manager
NAVAC has hired HVAC sector veteran Thomas Boelens as its newest sales manager for the Central region.
New Member Spotlight: Enable
NAED welcomes one of its newest Allied Partners, Enable. Enable helps manufacturers, distributors, and retailers take control of their rebate programs and turn them into an engine for growth. Starting in finance and commercial teams, Enable helps better manage rebate complexity with automated real-time data and insights, accurate forecasting, and stronger cross-functional alignment. This lets you […]
AHR Expo Announces Open Call for 2023 Innovation Awards
The AHR Expo is now accepting submissions for the 2023 Innovation Awards. Entries are welcomed through August 9, 2022.
Project Files: Episode 50 — Synchronized Hydronic Loop Saves Towson Court House HVAC
When it began “raining” inside the Towson Court House, a leaky roof was assumed to be the culprit. But for the Maryland Department of General Services, the truth turned out to be much stranger.
Withlacoochee Technical College Granted HVAC Excellence Accreditation
HVAC Excellence announced that the HVACR training program at Withlacoochee Technical College in Inverness, Florida has been granted accreditation.
Hydronics Brings the Heat to Pagosa Springs
This sprawling family resort, wedding venue, and hunting preserve, equipped with heated pools, spas, natatoriums, and main residencies, has Keefer Rader to thank for its continued success and preservation. And of course, hydronics.
Bill Condron: Our future is bright
It was clear after attending the ELEVATE conference that connecting women professionals who are building strong careers in the PHCP and PVF industry is enormously valuable. And having a robust women’s group is something that ASA is already leveraging as we look to attract more women to our teams.
Recently released biannual cross industry compensation report provides vital benchmarking tool for PHCP-PVF distributors
How highly regarded is the biannual cross-industry compensation and benefits study among ASA distributor members looking to stay on top of the ever-challenging labor market?
Southern HVAC Acquires Pro Plumbing Services
Southern HVAC Corporation announced the acquisition of Pro Plumbing Services LLC.
The NEWSMakers Podcast: HVAC Contractors and Tools
In the latest episode of The NEWSMakers podcast, Kyle Gargaro, editorial director for The ACHR NEWS, talks to Michael Kane, president of UEi Test Instruments.
Kroger Pressured To Eliminate HFCs In Stores
Kroger, the largest grocery chain in the United States, is facing pressure from a coalition of stakeholders to eliminate HFCs from their refrigeration systems.
HVAC CEO Insights: Why Some Contractors Never Grow
Why do some HVAC contractors never grow beyond a few technicians after decades of being in business, while others seem to achieve record-breaking success in just a few years? The CEO of NearU Services had some thoughts.
ASHRAE’s Revised Refrigeration Handbook Now Available
From cryogenics to strawberries, from fishing vessels to mortuaries, the 2022 ASHRAE Handbook—Refrigeration covers the refrigeration equipment and systems essential for applications other than human comfort.