Berwyn, Pennsylvania-based manufacturer AMETEK (NYSE: AME) has appointed two new vice presidents/general managers, while a veteran senior VP announced his retirement. Dr. Christoph Maetzig is the new vice president and general manager of AMETEK’s Ultra Precision Technologies division, the company said. In his role, Maetzig replaces Bruce Wilson, who announced his intention to retire after […]
Category: Industry Events
KAI Design Appoints New Senior Project Manager
KAI Design announced the hiring of Charles Keefer, AIA, NCARB, as a Senior Project Manager at its St. Louis office.
Grow Rooms Leave No Room for Hazy HVAC
Cannabis grow facilities offer HVAC requirements and pitfalls unlike just about any other application.
Indoor Air Quality Solutions for VRF Systems
The pandemic has caused IAQ to become a big concern, which has led industry experts to recommend increasing ventilation and upgrading filtration for commercial buildings.
FYI: News Briefs in HVAC – December 6, 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.
Cleanest Truck Competition Was A Win For Company Culture
This year, my company started a new initiative — a clean truck competition — that has since then evolved into so much more.
Elon Musk Continues to Make News with HVAC System
Elon Musk suggested Tesla will enter the residential HVAC market, claiming the company will upsize the equipment it uses in its electric cars for home use.
Tesla Continues to Make News with HVAC System
Elon Musk suggested Tesla will enter the residential HVAC market, claiming the company will upsize the equipment it uses in its electric cars for home use.
Rinnai Expands Network, Facilities
Rinnai America Corp. recently launched a turnkey hot water solution for its commercial customers.
3 Practices that Prevent Healthy Pricing in Distribution — and How to Fix Them
With the economy in flux, pricing, volatility and cost are all major factors that impact distributor profitability. However, distributors can find ways to maintain profitability despite these challenges. Over the past 18 months, many companies focused on meeting customer demand and managing profitability through targeted cost savings. Pricing remained an afterthought as they focused on […]
Greenheck Group Reorganizes To Accelerate Long-Term Growth
Greenheck Group announced leadership moves that position the company to accelerate long-term growth and create more value for customers and team members.
Ace Opens Store in Mexico
Ace Hardware International Holdings, Ltd. opened its first store in Monterrey, Mexico in late October, and the company plans to open 13 additional stores by the end of next year. The store is the first under Ace’s new “turnkey franchise model” announced in 2020. The company now operates in approximately 70 countries and has opened […]
PIP Acquires Bisley Workwear
Latham, New York-based personal protective equipment company Protective Industrial Products, Inc. has acquired Bisley Workwear, a provider of work and safety wear based near Sydney, Australia. PIP — a leader in hand protection and PPE for the industrial, construction, mining and retail markets — announced Friday it had signed an agreement to acquire DJG Corporation […]
Nonresidential Construction Employment Rises
Nonresidential construction employment rose last month, as the industry added 31,000 jobs on net, according to an Associated Builders and Contractors analysis of data released Friday by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. The industry has recovered approximately 90% of the jobs lost during earlier stages of the COVID-19 pandemic. Nonresidential construction employment in November […]
Hiller Expands Through Acquisition of America’s Plumbing & Sewer
Hiller announced the acquisition of America’s Plumbing & Sewer, formerly operating as a Rooter-man franchisee in Chattanooga.
SBP Holdings Acquires Watts
SBP Holdings acquired Watts Steam Store, a sales and repair provider for hydraulic products, and its subsidiaries. Financial terms were not announced. SBP Holdings provides “mission-critical” components, inspections, testing services, repairs and specialized rental activities in North America. Watts Steam Store, which opened in 2004 under owners Tracy and Stanley Watts, is expected to operate […]
Daikin Strengthens Presence in Pacific Northwest with Two Key Acquisitions
Daikin announced the acquisition of Washington state companies Thermal Supply, Inc. and AirReps, LLC.
Construction Industry Struggles With Mental Health Issues
In 2020, the CDC found that men working in construction had a suicide rate that was about four times higher than the general population.
HARDI Files Lawsuit Against EPA
HARDI has filed a petition for judicial review in the United States Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia against the EPA.
White Cap Acquires Ram Tool
White Cap Supply Holdings, LLC of Atlanta announced this week it has finalized an agreement to acquire Birmingham, Alabama based Ram Tool Construction Supply Co., LLC. Financial terms were not disclosed. This now-combined business will be led by White Cap CEO John Stegeman and White Cap President Alan Sollenberger. Ram Tool President Page Naftel also […]
