Inexperienced service technicians have a tendency to add refrigerant to a troubled system in order to remedy a problem. Because of this, many systems are operating with an overcharge of refrigerant.
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Remediation/Restoration Work Provides Opportunities for HVAC Contractors
Some HVAC contractors may consider specializing in remediation work or adding remediation services to their offerings.
Western Specialty Contractors Branches Take Home Industry Honors
Western Specialty Contractors Branches in San Francisco, CA and Cleveland, OH are ending the year’s fourth quarter on a high note, with each receiving an industry award.
Backlinks: The Vitamin B Boost for Your Website
Just like good nutrition is tied to good health, getting good backlinks to your website is key to healthy rankings.
HARDI Recognizes 2021 Emerging Leaders Graduates at Annual Conference
HARDI presented the 2021 Emerging Leaders program graduates with their awards at HARDI’s 2021 annual conference.
Options Grow to Finance Consumers with Lower Credit Scores
Offering finance is increasingly important for HVAC contractors as equipment becomes more expensive.
Climate Specialists Donates Air Purification Systems to Three Austin Area Daycare Facilities
Climate Specialists, LLC announced they collaborated with RGF Environmental Group and donated a total of 18 state-of-the-art air purification systems to three local daycare facilities.
Registration open for ASA's Women in Industry ELEVATE2022
ELEVATE2022 is loaded with education and networking opportunities. Highlights include a tour of Zoeller Pump’s Louisville headquarters, plus educational sessions with Michelle Villalobos (How to “Sell” with Grace, Ease & Flow), Kathleen Hoye (How to Keep “Family” Part of Family Business), Janine Driver (You Say More Than You Think: Leadership, Sales & Communications Secrets for […]
New Member Spotlight — Wolf Electric Supply Company
Wolf Electric Supply Company is a Certified Minority (MBE) and Veteran (VBE), and Disadvantaged (DBE) owned business. It has been serving the electrical industry since 1986. With a vast selection of quality products from over 100 different product lines and unsurpassed customer service, Wolf Electric Supply Co. can satisfy customers’ needs on any size project. […]
WorkWave Expands its Board of Directors with Three New Appointments
WorkWave, a provider of SaaS software solutions that support every stage of a service business’s life cycle, expands its board of directors with the appointment of three industry leaders.
5 Steps to Increase the Value of Your Distribution Business
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Women in HVACR Event Breaks Attendance Record
A year after the coronavirus pandemic forced its conference to go virtual, Women in HVACR returned to an in-person event this past October 2021.
Daikin Announces Daikin ATMOSPHERA with R-32 Refrigerant
For the first time in North America, Daikin launched a home comfort product featuring R-32, a refrigerant with one-third the GWP of the most common refrigerants currently being used in the United States and Canada.
Workplace Vaccine-or-Test Mandate On Again
The Biden administration’s coronavirus vaccine mandate for employers with 100 or more workers is on again — for now.
Valley Career and Technical Center Granted HVAC Excellence Accreditation
HVAC Excellence announced that the HVACR training program at Valley Career and Technical Center in Fishersville, Virginia has been granted accreditation.
How Important are Cloud-Based Operations for Distributors?
In the distribution world, “the cloud” has become just as important as it is nebulous. And as much as the industry has changed over the past two years, distributors who adapt to volatile markets by streamlining operations via cloud-based tech are more likely to thrive during future disruptions, said Steve Levy, vice president of enterprise […]
Amazon Hubs to Add 2,550 Jobs
Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) on Tuesday said it plans to expand tech hubs in Austin and Phoenix and will add approximately 2,550 jobs. The company announced plans to create more than 2,000 corporate and tech jobs in Austin over the next few years. The new roles are expected to support growth in Operations Technology, Amazon Retail, […]
Painters Supply Acquires Specialty Coatings
Painters Supply & Equipment Co. on Tuesday said it completed an acquisition of Specialty Coatings, Inc, a distributor of paints, coatings and supplies for industrial, marine, architectural and government applications in the U.S. Financial terms were not disclosed. “SCI is a strong distributor with a solid reputation of providing industry-leading products and value-added services to […]
Sonoco Acquiring Ball Metalpack for $1.35B
Hartsville, South Carolina-based Sonoco (NYSE: SON) says it entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Ball Metalpack — a leading manufacturer of sustainable metal packaging for food and household products and the largest aerosol producer in North America — for $1.35 billion. The cash offer does not take into consideration tax benefits with an estimated […]
Pipeline Packaging Acquires MidStates
Glenwillow, Ohio-based rigid industrial container distributor Pipeline Packaging has acquired MidStates Container Company, a full-line packaging distributor located in St. Louis. Financial terms of the deal were not announced. The acquisition will consolidate supply lines and leverage the two companies to allow for geographic expansion in the Midwest, Pipeline Packaging said. “This is an exciting […]
