Rademacher directs the Viega Trades Education Network, which partners with trade schools to provide tools, lessons, and training to help educate future trades professionals.
Category: HVAC
How to Future-Proof HVAC Systems to Meet Efficiency and Carbon Emission Goals
The major drivers of future-proofed HVAC systems are efficiency, resiliency, electrification, and grid-interactivity.
Commentary: Successful Habits Often Start with a Small Step in the Right Direction
To continue reading this article you must be a paid subscriber. Subscribe to MDM Already Subscribed? Click here to log-in | Forgot your password? Lately, I’ve been reading articles and listening to podcasts on the topic of what it takes to build successful habits and keep them going for the long term. In addition to […]
The ABCs of Average Order Value Growth
Distributors have flocked to e-commerce, but many are now realizing that online sales requires something a bit more strategic than a “if you build it, they will come” model. Fortunately, for distributors who are looking for ways to maximize their e-commerce revenue, there’s a simple formula they can use, built around three common metrics: Sessions […]
New Member Spotlight — Digi-Key Electronics
NAED would like to welcome one of its newest Distributors, Digi-Key Electronics.
Real U.S. GDP Increases 6.7% in 2Q According to ‘Third’ Estimate
Real gross domestic product (GDP) increased at an annual rate of 6.7% in the second quarter of 2021, according to the “third” estimate released Thursday by the Bureau of Economic Analysis. In the first quarter, real GDP increased 6.3%. The “third” estimate of GDP released today is based on more complete source data than were […]
Advance Report: New Orders for Durable Goods Up 1.8% in August
New orders for manufactured durable goods in August increased $4.6 billion, or 1.8%, to $263.5 billion, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. This increase, up 15 of the last 16 months, followed a 0.5% July increase. Excluding transportation, new orders increased 0.7%. Excluding transportation, new orders increased 0.2%. Excluding defense, new orders increased 2.4%. Transportation […]
Summit Hydraulics Locks-Up PE Investment from North Branch Capital
Private equity firm North Branch Capital has made an investment in Phoenix-based Summit Hydraulics. The companies didn’t disclose the amount of the investment. Summit is a designer and distributor of aftermarket hydraulic kits and components for the agricultural and construction end markets, among other vertcals. “North Branch’s growth-oriented mindset and track record of scaling industrial […]
Summit Hydraulics Locks Up PE Investment from North Branch Capital
Private equity firm North Branch Capital has made an investment in Phoenix-based Summit Hydraulics. The companies didn’t disclose the amount of the investment. Summit is a designer and distributor of aftermarket hydraulic kits and components for the agricultural and construction end markets, among other vertcals. “North Branch’s growth-oriented mindset and track record of scaling industrial […]
Unilog Bows E-Commerce Ecosystem Program
B2B e-commerce vendor Unilog recently launched its partner ecosystem that’s targeted at value-added resellers (VARs.) Unilog, which is headquartered in Wayne, Pennsylvania, rolled out the ecosystem on Sept. 1 Deployments of e-commerce platforms by B2B distributors ramped up during last year’s pandemic as customers sought more online solutions for their buying needs. Unilog’s ecosystem includes […]
How to Determine the Cause of Electrical Compressor Failure
The first step consists of determining the compressor’s mode of failure. Was it electrical or mechanical?
TD Industries Promotes Jamie Dabbs to Vice President, Safety, Health, and Environmental
Dabbs began his career with TDIndustries in July 2008 as a Dallas safety manager.
AE Industrial Partners Acquires HealthWay
AE Industrial Partners LP (“AEI”) announced that it has acquired HealthWay.
AAON Hosts MFG Day Events
AAON Inc. is hosting students from Union High School, Central High School, and Webster High School for tours as part of an effort to highlight modern manufacturing.
Daikin Applied Focuses On Decarbonization, Indoor Air Quality, and Digitalization
Daikin welcomed sales representatives and customers to its biennial group sales meeting, which offered an opportunity to gather in person.
ASA 'at the table' at recent code hearings
7 Steps to Offset the Distribution Labor Shortage
Relief from labor shortages doesn’t appear to be in sight. A recent National Association for Business Economics report reflects business economists’ low expectations in terms of recovery for the labor shortage. Just 6% of those surveyed believe the shortage will improve by year’s end. Ten percent expect it won’t improve until 2023 and beyond. And […]
Synnex Down 1.9% in 3Q
On Tuesday, Synnex Corp., Fremont, California, (SNX) on Tuesday reported fiscal third-quarter sales of $5.2 billion, down 1.9% from the prior fiscal third quarter. In the third quarter, Synnex’s net income of $94.7 million increased by 10.5% over the same quarter a year ago. “Results were consistent with expectations as ongoing industry-wide supply chain shortages […]
United Natural Foods Down Slightly in 4Q
United Natural Foods Inc. (UNFI), Providence, on Tuesday reported fiscal fourth-quarter net sales of $6.7 billion, a decrease of 0.5% from the same quarter a year ago. The organic and specialty foods distributor reported net income of $43 million in 4Q, a decrease of 18.9% from a year ago. For fiscal 2021, UNFI posted net sales […]
HVAC Contractors Can Help Customers Deal with Extreme Weather
In many ways, the best way to prepare for a natural disaster is to provide the maintenance HVAC contractors recommend anyway.
