The U.S. Census Bureau and the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis announced Tuesday that the goods and services deficit was $73.3 billion in August, up $2.9 billion from a revised $70.3 billion in July. August exports were $213.7 billion, $! billion more than July exports. August imports were $287.0 billion, $4 billion more than July […]
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Fischer Process Industries Acquires Frakes-PumpWorx
Fischer Process Industries, Loveland, Ohio, has acquired primary pump and rotating equipment company Frakes-PumpWorx, Indianapolis. Financial terms of the deal weren’t disclosed. Frakes-PumpWorx specializes in modern techniques to make repairs to pump and rotating equipment, including a 24/7 field-and-service option. FPI said it acquired Frakes-PumpWorx, in part, to offer an integrated service operation near Indiana’s […]
A. O. Smith University Announces October Dates for its Educational Classes
A. O. Smith announced new class dates for its series of October virtual training programs.
HVAC Technicians Share Favorite Tools, Ways to Carry Them
The ACHR NEWS recently spoke with three technicians — representing residential service, commercial service, and installation — about what they carry in their bags.
Gryphon Investors Acquires Southern HVAC
Gryphon Investors acquired Southern HVAC from MSouth Equity Partners.
GreenChill Program Announces 2021 Winners
GreenChill Partners in the food retail industry commit to reduce refrigerant emissions and decrease their impact on the environment.
Uwajimaya Retrofits Seattle Store With R-448A
Uwajimaya has adopted Honeywell’s Solstice N40 (R-448A) lower-GWP refrigerant for its flagship Seattle location.
Refrigeration Systems Are Going Au Naturel
So-called natural refrigerants such as CO2 and propane are becoming more popular, due to changing regulations at the state level – and likely the federal level soon.
Residential Heating Showcase 2021
Every year, The ACHR NEWS introduces the latest heating equipment that is available for the upcoming winter season.
ASA announces partnership with Carhartt Company Gear
The American Supply Association announced a partnership with Carhartt Company Gear, the uniform solution business unit of the 132-year-old Carhartt apparel manufacturing brand.
HARDI Distributors Report 26.4% Revenue Increase in August
Heating, Air-conditioning & Refrigeration Distributors International (HARDI), Columbus, Ohio, released its monthly TRENDS report Monday, which showed the average sales performance by HARDI distributors increased 26.4% in August after posting a modest increase of 9.3% the prior month. The average annual sales growth for the 12 months through August was 18.7% percent, a new record […]
What Will Industry Events Look Like This Fall, and Beyond?
To continue reading this article you must be a paid subscriber. Subscribe to MDM Already Subscribed? Click here to log-in | Forgot your password? After last year’s hiatus due to COVID-19, in-person events are back. Live industry events are critical for the industry because distribution’s foundation — sales — is built on face-to-face interactions. The […]
US Machine & Tool Acquired By Equity Firm Sixeight
Tennessee-based growth equity firm Sixeight announced last week it had acquired computer numerical control fabricator US Machine & Tool, according to a news release. Sixeight, based in Knoxville, said it acquired US Machine & Tool because of its revenue and profit potential. The Murfreesboro-based machining and fabrication company has been in business for more than […]
US Machine & Tool Acquired By Equity Firm Sixeight
Tennessee-based growth equity firm Sixeight announced last week it had acquired computer numerical control fabricator US Machine & Tool, according to a news release. Sixeight, based in Knoxville, said it acquired US Machine & Tool because of its revenue and profit potential. The Murfreesboro-based machining and fabrication company has been in business for more than […]
Matt Kozak Receives AIM/R Golden Eagle Award
Kozak was honored at the 49th Annual AIM/R Conference, held Sept. 28-Oct. 1 in San Diego.
ACCA Announces 2022 Annual Conference & Expo Keynote Speakers
Held at the St. Louis Union Station Hotel in St. Louis, Missouri, the ACCA Annual Conference & Expo will run from March 28 – 30, 2022.
Winsupply Acquires HESCO
Winsupply Inc. has completed the purchase of HESCO Supply.
Winsupply Acquires HESCO Supply
Winsupply Inc., Dayton, Ohio, on Monday announced it has completed the acquisition of HESCO Supply, an Atlanta-based electrical and utility business located that serves North Georgia and the Southeast. Financial terms of the deal weren’t disclosed. “We are thrilled to welcome the team from HESCO Supply into the Winsupply Family of Companies,” said Monte Salsman, […]
ABC Supply Promotes Leyden to Vice President of Residential New Construction Sales
Building materials distributor ABC Supply Co. Inc., Beloit, Wisconsin, recently announced it has promoted Jeff Leyden to vice president of residential new construction sales. Leyden joined ABC Supply in 2010 when the company bought Bradco Supply Corp. Since 2016, he has led ABC Supply’s efforts to grow in residential new construction as director of residential […]
2021 Top Women in HVAC
All of these women have made a mark on the HVAC industry and continue to do so.
