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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.
Invest in Marketing During Boom to Maintain Momentum When Business Slows
HVAC contractors may be busy today, but the boom will eventually end. The time to invest in marketing is now, experts say.
Feds Aim to Push High-Efficiency Furnaces
Non-condensing indoor gas furnaces would be phased out beginning in 2029 under a plan announced June 13 by the Biden Administration.
METUS Honors Distributors at 2022 Diamond Service Group Conference
METUS recently celebrated the contributions of Mitsubishi Electric Diamond Service Group (DSG) members at the 2022 Diamond Service Group Conference in Atlanta.
Why HVAC is Necessary for Correctional Facilities
One of the key specialized areas of HVAC design is correctional facilities due to their unique challenges. Traditionally, most of the correctional facilities in U.S. lack basic air conditioning.
Nebrasky Plumbing, Heating & Cooling Appoints Brand Relations/Project Specialist
Nebrasky Plumbing, Heating & Cooling announced that it has appointed Tina Buck as brand relations/project specialist.
HVAC Tips: Keeping Cooler in the Summer Sizzle
Most regions within the 48 contiguous U.S. states are likely to see hotter-than-normal temperatures this summer. Here are some tips for staying healthy in the heat.
Bonomi Group Triples Size of North American Headquarters
The Bonomi Group, a manufacturer of valves and flow control products, is nearly tripling the size of its North American headquarters in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Electrification and Other Industry Trends
In the latest episode of The NEWSMakers podcast, Kyle Gargaro, editorial director for The ACHR NEWS, talks to John Galyen from Danfoss.