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IWDC Promotes Werkley to VP of Sales and Vendor Management
The Independent Welders Distributors Cooperative (IWDC) recently announced the promotion of Keith Werkley to vice president of sales and vendor management, which was effective Sept. 1. Werkley joined IWDC in 2016 and IWDC said he has played a key role in its growth over the past five years. As a member of the welding cooperative’s […]
Optimas Moves Mexico DC to California
Fasteners distributor and manufacturer Optimas Solutions, Wood Dale, Illinois, announced on Thursday that it has moved a distribution center in Mexico to a 32,400-square-foot facility in the Monterrey, Calif. suburb of Apodaca Optimas said it made the move to be closer to customers, suppliers and employees and to support the economic growth in the region. […]
Daikin Introduces One Cloud Services to Increase HVAC Contractor Access
Daikin recently rolled out its Daikin One Cloud Services, a portal for a contractor’s computer and an app for smart devices that allows remote access to a customer’s system.
Bonney Plumbing, Electrical, Heating and Air Acquires Big Air Heating & Air Conditioning
Under the partnership, Bonney will provide support to Big Air and its team as they continue to operate locally under their brand.
Weil-McLain Launches Pre-Heating Season Contractor Promotion
Starting Sept. 1, contractors will receive a free pair of Carhartt boots with qualifying purchases.
Mitsubishi Electric Trane HVAC US Announces Fall Technical Training Webinars
Contractors can log into the Mitsubishi Electric Trane HVAC US Contractor Portal to access available training and register for classes.
How to Revamp an HVAC Training Program
Assessing current methods, creating a plan, and looking at industry trends are a few steps to revamping a training program.
Autonomous Trucking May Break Supply Chain Shackles
The trucking industry was shorthanded before the pandemic. In the past 18 months, the dearth of drivers has only worsened. Autonomous trucking could serve as a means to remove one of the weakest links in supply chains, according to a recent MDM webcast. Self-driving trucks create operational and economic benefits for distributors, such as longer […]
Envoy Solutions to Acquire Penn Jersey Paper
Envoy Solutions — the Glenview, Illinois-based holding company that owns and operates North American, WAXIE Sanitary Supply, SWPlus, Southeastern Paper Group and Daycon Products Co. — on Wednesday announced it has agreed to acquired Penn Jersey Paper Co., Philadelphia. Financial terms of the deal weren’t disclosed. PJP is a nearly 60- year-old company with a […]
Propane Council Sees Continued Growth in HVAC Applications
The Propane Education and Research Council wants gas considered as part of the solution to the nation’s climate concerns.
HVAC Manufacturers Feature HVAC Virtual Experiences
Virtual HVAC experiences have grown in popularity over the past year and a half, and they are worth checking out.
L&W Supply Merges Two Florida Facilities into New Branch
L&W Supply Corp., Chicago, recently announced it has consolidated the company’s Englewood and Punta Gorda locations into a new facility serving Port Charlotte, Florida. L&W created the new branch to better serve its customers in the greater Port Charlotte area. Located at 10852 Peace River Street, Arcadia, the new branch is now open to the […]
Advent International Strikes a $1 Billion Deal to Sell Distribution International
Private equity firm Advent International announced on Wednesday that it has entered into an agreement to sell Distribution International Inc. (DI) to TopBuild Corp. (NYSE:BLD) in an all-cash transaction valued at $1 billion. TopBuild, an installer and distributor of insulation and building material products to the U.S. construction industry, expects to fund the acquisition using […]
Field Controls Launches Healthy Home System Contractor Program
The Healthy Home System Contractor Program is a partnership between HVAC contractors, distributors, and Field Controls.
Impending Refrigerant Transition Requires Preparation by HVAC Contractors
Now the industry is moving to low-GWP HFCs, additional training will be needed in order to safely use these refrigerants.
Evaluating forklift safety in your warehouse
Forklifts, a type of powered industrial truck, are versatile pieces of equipment that can be adapted for many lifting and transporting tasks. But do you know who is operating a forklift at your business, and are they following workplace safety rules?
A Last Major Frontier for E-Commerce
Imagine the next time you walk into Costco — all the products, on all the shelves, have been placed in simple grey boxes. Without assistance you can’t tell a toilet plunger from a tomato. So you stand in line and wait for someone to help you. After 15 mins of waiting, you get the “new […]
Martin Inc. Acquires Capital Bolt & Screw
Martin Fastening Solutions, a subsidiary of Florence, Alabama-based Martin Inc., on Tuesday announced the acquisition of Capital Bolt & Screw (CB&S), Jackson, Mississippi. Financial terms of the deal weren’t disclosed. Founded in 1963, CB&S is a privately held distributor of fasteners. Jerry Gibson, president of CB&S, purchased the company in 1981 and has grown it […]
Martin Inc. Acquires Capital Bolt & Screw
Martin Fastening Solutions, a subsidiary of Florence, Alabama-based Martin Inc., on Tuesday announced the acquisition of Capital Bolt & Screw (CB&S), Jackson, Mississippi. Financial terms of the deal weren’t disclosed. Founded in 1963, CB&S is a privately held distributor of fasteners. Jerry Gibson, president of CB&S, purchased the company in 1981 and has grown it […]
