Hartford, Connecticut-based construction supply company NEFCO completed its acquisition of Russell Supply, a contractor supply company that serves Vermont, New York, and New Hampshire. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. The deal is expected to further expand NEFCO’s New England presence and provide local supply capabilities for current and future Vermont customers, NEFCO […]
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PTDA Adds 2 New Members
The Power Transmission Distributors Association says two new companies have joined as members. British Columbia-based industrial chain and manufacturing-solution company Connexus joined mayr — a provider of torque limiters, shaft couplings and safety brakes — as the newest PTDA members. Connexus company brands include Viking Chains Inc. and I’Anco Products. “We look forward to expanding […]
Hillman to Open Another Georgia Facility
The Hillman Companies, Inc. broke ground in Shannon, Georgia, on a new distribution center for its Protective Solutions division, which comprises its “flagship brands” such as Firm Grip and AWP, the company said. About 200 employees, including 50 new hires, are expected to work at the 450,000-square-foot facility. The new distribution center will be completed […]
Owens & Minor to Acquire Apria for $1.45B
Richmond, Virginia-based Owens & Minor Inc. (NYSE: OMI), has agreed to acquire Apria for $37.50 in cash per share of common stock, an equity value of approximately $1.45 billion, Owens & Minor announced. Owens & Minor incorporates product manufacturing, distribution support and innovative technology services. Apria is a provider of integrated home health care equipment […]
NADCA to Host 33rd Annual Meeting and Exposition In-Person
NADCA announced that its 33rd Annual Meeting & Exposition will take place March 20-22, 2022 at the Gaylord Rockies Resort in Aurora, Colorado.
Choosing Cooling Tower Replacement Fill
Cooling towers offer a proven and cost-effective solution for rejecting heat from condenser water and industrial processes. To maximize the operating cost savings, the fill media must be properly designed and in good condition.
Carrier Announces Totaline Universal Parts and Supplies Now Available to ICP Distributors
Carrier announced that it will make all Totaline universal aftermarket parts and supplies available to International Comfort Products (ICP) distributors, effective immediately.
E-Stores Click With National HVAC Firm
One of the nation’s largest HVAC companies is leveraging e-commerce to change the way homeowners and business owners shop for heating and air conditioning products and installation work.
Growth Hinges on People: How to Become a Talent Magnet
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Superior Equipment Sales, Inc. Announces Free Services to Customers
Superior Equipment Sales, Inc. announced that starting in 2022, they will make their loyalty program benefits available to all customers at no charge.
AAON Announces Executive Leadership Appointments
AAON, Inc. announced the election of Gene Stewart as executive VP of AAON, Inc., and Doug Wichman as executive VP of AAON Coil Products.
HFC Phasedown, IGSHPA Conference, Daikin ATMOSPHERA, Energy Efficiency Survey
New year brings beginning of the HFC phasedown; the IGSHPA holds a conference with the NGWA; Daikin offers a home product featuring R-22, a refrigerant with less GWP; and a recent study measures public support for energy efficiency upgrades.
SecureAire North America Appoints New Vice President of Commercial Sales
SecureAire Technologies announced Kathy Parry as the company’s new vice president of commercial sales. Parry is a strategic business executive with nearly two decades of HVAC industry experience.
Outlook for Residential, Commercial HVAC Looks Good
A pair of recent investor presentations provided a positive outlook for the HVAC business this year and into the near future.
Bill Condron: Jump in
I can’t believe that is has been nearly 10 years since Joe Poehling of First Supply flew out to visit me at our offices in New Hampshire to pitch me on the value of getting active in ASA. Joe was ASA president at the time, and I always looked up to him as an industry […]
How Will Energy-Efficiency-as-a-Service Impact HVAC Contractors?
Energy-efficiency-as-a-service (EEaaS) is a relatively new offering. It tasks a third party with financing and performing the required upgrades to make buildings more efficient.
New Company Rises Among Florida HVAC and Plumbing Scene
Central Florida-based Jason James took a big risk and opened the doors of his company, Mechanical One in July 2021, despite the strain of the pandemic.
Look Beyond Tech When Evaluating AI/Analytics for Sales & Marketing
One of three opportunities to drive sales success in the new year, according to Gartner’s Chief Sales Officer Leadership Vision 2022, is to prioritize tech investments to create an AI-augmented sales function. Gartner confirms 88 percent of CSOs are considering or already in the process of investing sales budgets in new technology to support artificial […]
ASC Engineered Solutions Acquires Value Engineered Products
ASC Engineered Solutions, a producer and supplier of precision engineered pipe connections, valves, support solutions, and related services, has acquired Value Engineered Products.
FDI ‘Moderately Decelerated’ in December
The December seasonally adjusted Fastener Distributor Index (FDI) was 56.2 and “moderately decelerated” when compared with November, according to the latest analysis from Baird, FCH Sourcing Network and the Institute for Supply Management The deceleration was driven primarily by a lower employment index, according to the analysis. The FDI was 57.6 in November. Market conditions […]
