Category: HVAC

Carrier announced a price increase of up to 12% on North American light commercial, commercial applied products and controls.

The labor shortage is hitting the HVACR industry hard, leading some contractors to look for ways to hang on to their older technicians.

Strikepoint Group Holdings announced it has expanded its presence in the Tampa market through the recent acquisition of Pinellas Comfort Systems.

ServiceTitan welcomed Olive Huang as general counsel and secretary of the board, and Doug Myers as senior vice president of operations. 

In the latest episode of The NEWSMakers podcast, Kyle Gargaro, editorial director for The ACHR NEWS, talks to Allison Lange and Jason Zapalac of Shafer Services Plus, a San Antonio-based HVAC contractor.

Emerson announced that the new GO real-time 4G/5G tracker was selected as one of the Top Innovative Products of 2022 at the THAIFEX Anuga Asia trade show.

While sexual harassment and gender equity issues often garner more attention, how to accommodate a pregnant employee who may have work limitations continues to vex employers.

Refrigerated Solutions Group recently appointed Brian Casserilla as chief operations officer, effective May 23, 2022.

One Source Home Service, powered by Air Pros USA, has become the exclusive air conditioning partner of Air Force Athletics.

When adding refrigerant to a refrigeration system, there are several different methods a technician can use to determine the correct amount needed.

Uponor North America was recently named a 2022 Minnesota Manufacturer of the Year honoree in the large company category by the MSPBJ.

ServiceTitan unveiled data that could predict when and why an HVAC service technician will leave a company.

Rooter Hero Plumbing & Air, a plumbing and HVAC company serving residential and commercial locations in California and Arizona, announced it has purchased Velavi Heating & Cooling Inc.

Malco Products, SBC, a manufacturer of American-made hand tools, announced that Phil Sponsler was recently appointed to its board of directors.

As of January 2023, the DOE’s minimum energy efficiency requirements go into effect for all newly manufactured residential and commercial air conditioners and heat pumps.

Rheem, a global manufacturer of water heating and HVACR products, is being recognized for innovation and product design by the IoT Breakthrough Awards and the Good Design Awards.

The ACHR NEWS is featuring the industry’s latest commercial cooling products for 2022.

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.

In part one of the labor management series, we touch on the importance of a plan, the value of a minute, and time management.

Next time you are at a dealers’ meeting, be open-minded, and your life may change like mine did. Companies with the best culture will win and will grow.