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Category: HVAC

ZoneFirst Introduces Thermostat-Light Switch Combo

For years, ZoneFirst President Dick Foster has used the light-switches-in-the-home comparison while promoting the benefits of zoning. At their AHR Expo booth, they introduced a product that brought new meaning to that comparison.

Johnson Controls Makes Products Greener for Customers, Easier for Contractors

The world is headed into a greener future and Johnson Controls wants to act as a leader in getting there. That will take smarter, more efficient HVAC equipment.

“Customer-Obsessed” Podium Helps HVAC Contractors Thrive

One day Eric Rea decided to create a digital tool that would make it easier for customers to leave reviews. Launched in 2014, his interaction management platform, Podium, does that and more.

All-in-one Communications Platform Adds Home Services to Offerings

With the motto “The all-in-one communication for small businesses,” Weave offers home service professionals a way to help consolidate services and access everything they need in one convenient location.

Arkema Features Low-GWP Refrigerant Solutions

One of the things Arkema looked forward to most this year at the AHR Expo was reconnecting with its customers and peers after a two-year hiatus, which allowed them to talk about their continued efforts in sustainability and partnership with Nutrien Ltd.

Eye on Safety: OSHA top 10 most-cited standards and other benchmarks

In October 2021, OSHA released preliminary data for the top 10 most-cited standards in fiscal year 2021. The data includes violations cited between Oct. 1, 2020, and Sept. 30, 2021. The preliminary data was presented at the 2021 NSC Safety Congress and Expo by Patrick Kapust, deputy director of the Directorate of Enforcement Programs at […]

University Study Shows Coronavirus Can Be Detected in HVAC Systems

High-profile universities have released studies on how to prevent disease transmission through the air. One such study may provide the ability to take early action in the future to prevent the spread of an array of airborne ailments.

Pool Corp. Declares Dividend

Pool Corp. Declares Dividend

The board of directors for Pool Corp. (Nasdaq/GSM:POOL) declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.80 per share. The dividend will be payable on March 24 to holders of record on March 10, the company said. Pool Corp. recently reported 2021 fourth-quarter sales of $1 billion, while year-end sales reached $5.3 billion. The post Pool Corp. […]

Owens & Minor Picks New Board Member

Owens & Minor Picks New Board Member

Richmond, Virginia-based global health care solutions company Owens & Minor (NYSE: OMI) announced that Kenny Gardner, chief people officer at DaVita, Inc., will join its board of directors March 1. Gardner has nearly 20 years of experience developing process innovation, transformation and talent strategies. He also prioritizes the people side of businesses and possesses a […]

February 2022 M&A Roundup: Sonepar-Nautic Deal Closes out Month

February 2022 M&A Roundup: Sonepar-Nautic Deal Closes out Month

The sheer number of merger-and-acquisition announcements in the distribution industry dropped off slightly in February, but there were still more than a few deals that will likely have impacts across multiple sectors. Private equity firm Nautic Partners, LLC says it has reached a definitive agreement with the Sonepar Group to acquire Vallen Distribution, a company […]