In the latest episode of The NEWSMakers podcast, Kyle Gargaro, editorial director for The ACHR NEWS, talks to WaterFurnace CEO John Thomas.
Category: Industry Events
June ASA Economic Update webinar
As we contemplate the economy at the midpoint, we are still seeing some strengths and weaknesses.
Uponor North America Appoints New President
Uponor Corporation has named Andres Caballero president of its building solutions – North America division and a member of the executive committee at Uponor.
Heartland Home Services Acquires Thielmann Group
Heartland Home Services announced that it has acquired The Thielmann Group, a provider of HVAC services in Southeast Wisconsin.
Google PPC Can Improve Your HVAC Marketing Strategy
Digital channels can be considered a necessary component of modern HVAC marketing strategies, but most of the business impact is measured with KPIs. Google PPC leads can help increase revenue.
Students Participate in Second Annual RIDGID “We Love STEM Day”
RIDGID, a part of Emerson’s professional tools portfolio, hosted its second annual “We Love STEM Day” in June for 38 students in grades three through eight.
The Care and Cleaning of Air Conditioning Coils
Like any piece of machinery or machine component, air-conditioning coils work better, and last longer, when properly cared for.
Manufacturers See Increased Demand for Portable Air Conditioners
Portable cooling products used to be considered “temporary” solutions, but consumers are now looking to portables to solve more of their residential and commercial needs.
The Art of Troubleshooting Compressors
Comprehensive troubleshooting can help technicians determine whether the compressor is working properly.
FYI: News Briefs in HVAC – June 20, 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.
Beware of the Bullwhip Effect in Residential HVAC
Major U.S. retailers were caught with too much inventory and were being forced to heavily discount to liquidate it. This was the result of the Bullwhip Effect.
The Case of the Ghost Employee
Finding employees today remains a major challenge for almost all HVAC contractors. But for one commercial firm, the issue was just getting a new employee to show up for his first day.
Unique Indoor Comfort Acquires A-Total Plumbing
Unique Indoor Comfort has added A-Total Plumbing to its growing roster of companies. A-Total is Unique Indoor Comfort’s seventh acquisition.
EVAPCO Acquires Select Technologies
EVAPCO Inc. has acquired Belmont, Michigan-based Select Technologies.
HVAC Tech Revolution in Full Swing
Business columnist Gene Marks talks about technologies that he said are being deployed with increasing frequency at a time when employers can’t fill thousands of jobs.
Northshore Technical College Campus Granted HVAC Excellence Accreditation
HVAC Excellence announced that the HVACR training program at Northshore Technical College’s Sullivan Campus has been granted accreditation.
The Employee Attendance Dilemma
Absenteeism has significant and costly effects on a business, but the conversation with employees should not take on an accusatory tone, since most absences are for legitimate reasons.
Danfoss Appoints Steven Lakin as New Director of Public and Industry Affairs
Danfoss announced that Steven Lakin has joined the company as its new director of public and industry affairs.
Tips for HVAC Techs to Stay Safe in the Field
Working as an HVAC technician requires a lot of caution and attention to detail to do the job well and remain safe. It’s important to ensure HVAC techs remember a few key things going into any job.
DiversiTech Acquires Big Goose HVAC Condensate Sensors
DiversiTech Corp. announced that it acquired the Big Goose line of innovative latching condensate float switches.