EasyStart is a custom-developed soft starter for single-phase motors. It employs a four-part start ramp sequence that is self-optimizing.
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Condair: Steam Humidifier
With direct furnace mounting, Condair’s HumiLife steam humidifier saves space in any mechanical room.
Crescent: Bit Holder
The Dual Impact Zone in the Crescent Vortex Bit Holder extends the life of bits up to 500 times when using bits with an impact driver.
Siemens: Severe-Duty AC Motor
The SIMOTICS SD200 severe-duty motors in frame size 440 provide high productivity and energy-efficient operations in all torque ranges.
ISM: Manufacturing Grew in November
Economic activity in the manufacturing sector grew last month, with the overall economy achieving an 18th consecutive month of growth, according to the latest Manufacturing ISM Report on Business. Timothy R. Fiore, chair of the Institute for Supply Management, released the report. The November Manufacturing PMI registered 61.1%, an increase of 0.3 percentage point from […]
Beacon Sells Off Solar Products
Herndon, Virginia-based roofing material and building products distributor Beacon (Nasdaq: BECN) has sold its solar products business to BayWa r.e., a renewable energy developer, service supplier and systems provider. Beacon’s solar business features four dedicated and six shared branch locations, where the company distributes solar products to residential and commercial contractors. The business was part […]
HVAC Contractors Can Help Consumers Tame High Heating Bills
Consumers will pay a lot more to heat their homes this winter. The EIA said the retail prices were already at or near multiyear highs at the end of October.
Warwick Mechanical Group Enhances Service with XOi Enablement Solution
XOi Technologies announced a new partnership with Warwick Mechanical Group, a full-service contracting firm.
What the Infrastructure Bill Means for Distributors
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Southwire Acquires OBI
Carrollton, Georgia-based Southwire Company, LLC has acquired OBI Partners Inc., an Alpharetta, Georgia-based digital solutions provider focused on electric utilities. Financial terms were not announced. Southwire said the deal supports the company’s growth strategy and strengthens its commitment to remain “generationally sustainable.” “The marketplace is demanding intelligent solutions to their electrical distribution needs, and through […]
McNaughton-McKay Closes Caniff Acquisition
Madison Heights, Michigan-based electrical product distributor McNaughton-McKay Electric Company has finalized its acquisition of Caniff Electric Supply, an independent electrical distributor of construction products in southeast Michigan. McNaughton-McKay announced in August it had reached an agreement in principle to acquire Caniff. Financial terms were not disclosed. “We are excited to complete the acquisition of Caniff […]
AMETEK Acquires Alphasense
Berwyn, Pennsylvania-based manufacturer AMETEK acquired Alphasense, a provider of gas and particulate sensors for use in environmental, health, safety and air quality applications. Financial terms were not disclosed. “We are excited to welcome Alphasense to AMETEK,” said David A. Zapico, AMETEK chairman and CEO. “Alphasense is an excellent acquisition for AMETEK and a highly complementary […]
US LBM Acquires Pro. Builders Supply
US LBM, a building materials distributor based in Buffalo Grove, Illinois, acquired Professional Builders Supply, a “top supplier” of building materials to local, regional and national custom and production builders in North Carolina and South Carolina, US LBM announced. Professional Builders Supply operates 12 locations, where it sells, installs and distributes residential and commercial building […]
Oct. Construction Spending Up
Construction spending last month was estimated at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $1,598 billion, 0.2% above the revised September estimate of nearly $1,595 billion, according to a report from the U.S. Census Bureau. The recent October number is 8.6% higher than the October 2020 estimate of almost $1,472 billion. During the first 10 months […]
Fieldpiece Instruments and SkillsUSA Join Forces to Deliver Scholarships Supporting the HVACR Industry
Fieldpiece Instruments announced it has joined forces with SkillsUSA to present $25,000 in scholarship opportunities as a way to give back to the industry it serves.
4 Things 2021 Taught HVAC Contractors
As we wind down 2021, we take stock in what a great year the HVAC industry experienced.
Jobber Announces Second Annual Professional Development Day for Home Service Businesses
Jobber announced that its annual Jobber Professional Development (PD) Day will be held on Wednesday, February 16, 2022, from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. ET.
Facebook Ads Become Somewhat Less Effective with Apple’s Privacy Changes
A difference of approaches on user policy between Apple and Facebook is having an impact on the value of advertising dollars for HVAC contractors.
Savannah To Host IIAR Conference In 2022
The 2022 IIAR Natural Refrigeration Conference & Expo will take place March 6-9, 2022 at the Savannah Convention Center in Savannah, Georgia.
ASA distributors report sales increase in October
ASA’s monthly sales report shows October 2021 results that reflect another month of robust performance compared to the same month a year ago. Year-to-date and trailing-twelve-month figures remained strong when compared against 2020, a year that had multiple weeks, if not months of closures or partial closures.
