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 […]
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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 […]
HVAC Contractor Jason James Talks New Construction
In this episode of The NEWSMakers podcast, The NEWS talks to Jason James, president of Mechanical One.
HARDI Acknowledges Longstanding Booth Program Participants
HARDI presented the 2021 booth program participation awards to select members for their various years of involvement during their annual conference.
As 2021 Winds Down, Commercial HVAC Controls Is Looking Up
Commercial controls contractors have picked up a couple of pandemic-driven improvements in how they do things.
Behind the Deal: How the Motion-KDG Deal Changes the Landscape
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Glasfloss Industries To Expand Jacksonville, FL Plant
Don Kingston, CEO of Glasfloss Industries, announced the expansion of the Glasfloss Jacksonville, FL manufacturing plant.
Boost Customer Confidence, Strengthen Sales Relationships in Distribution
Customers increasingly want a rep-free buying experience, but satisfaction levels drop when they go it alone. Sales reps play a role in increased customer confidence, and related buying satisfaction, by accurately diagnosing problems and providing technical expertise. To create a compelling online experience, first develop a thorough understanding of the customer’s buying journey. Do distributors’ […]
ASA honors Safety Award winners
Each year, ASA members compete for the award by submitting an application and their prior year’s incident rate (300A form). Thank you to all those that participated in the ASA Safety Award competition, and to all those who help form ASA’s safety culture and education through volunteerism, and support through such efforts as its Safety […]
Georgia-Pacific Invests $500M-plus in Complex
Georgia-Pacific says it’s investing more than $500 million at its Green Bay, Wisconsin, Broadway mill, which should generate about 150 jobs. Investments to the mill include building a new paper machine using through-air-dried technology and adding associated converting equipment and infrastructure. Engineering work is beginning immediately, with startup of the new machine scheduled for the […]
Kodiak Acquires Shepley Wood Products
Highlands Ranch, Colorado-based Kodiak Building Partners says it has acquired Shepley Wood Products, a company that serves professional builders, architects, designers and homeowners in southern Massachusetts. Tony Shepley will remain in his role as president with the company once the acquisition closes, Kodiak said. Shepley will also join the Retail Lumber and Gypsum Group of […]
TriMas Closes Omega Deal
TriMas (NASDAQ: TRS), a Bloomfield Hills, Michigan-based manufacturer of engineered and applied products, has closed its acquisition of Omega Plastics. Omega is a manufacturer of custom components and tooling for medical, as well as industrial applications. TriMas says it will expand Omega’s production capacity, as required in order to benefit its customers’ longer-term needs, while […]
Emerson Acquires Mita-Teknik
In an all-cash deal, Emerson Electric Co. of St. Louis said it has acquired Mita-Teknik, a leader in the control automation business for wind power generation, equipping wind turbines and wind farms with technologies. Financial details were not announced. “This acquisition is highly complementary to Emerson’s existing control system portfolio and supports the company’s ability […]
Homeowners Look for Individual Comfort Amidst Pandemic
If zoning technology was available before the pandemic, why has it taken so long for it to become an option that homeowners now consider?
Jimmy Hiller Honored with 'Most Admired CEOs and Their Companies' Award
Jimmy Hiller of Hiller Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Electrical receives his sixth “Most Admired CEOs and Their Companies” award from the Nashville Business Journal.
Connected Homes Present an Opportunity for HVAC Contractors
Connected homes continue to grow in popularity, creating an opportunity for HVAC contractors to create an even stronger bond with homeowners.
FYI: News Briefs in HVAC – December 20, 2021
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.
Independent HVAC, Plumbing Providers Should Consider Consolidating
Private equity firms invested in independent HVAC and plumbing businesses in a wave of consolidation that created bigger players.
Inflation Puts Pressure on HVAC Manufacturers, Contractors
The Consumer Price Index rose to 6.8% in November. Whatever the cause, HVAC contractors and their customers are paying more for most items these days.
