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Johnson Controls completed a major $7.5 million investment into new automation equipment at its commercial HVAC manufacturing plant in Norman, Oklahoma

The United Nations Environment Program OzonAction, Chefs4thePlanet, and Global Food Cold Chain Council are partnering to explain cooling’s essential role in protecting human health and the planet.

Crime is a growing problem in many parts of the country, and it’s affecting HVAC contractors. Thieves are stealing tools out of work trucks, along with the catalytic convertors — and in some cases, they are stealing the trucks. Thieves are also targeting the copper and other metals inside of HVAC units, and sometimes even […]

Unilever is launching two pilots to trial warmer ice cream freezer cabinets with an aim of reducing energy use and greenhouse gas emissions by approximately 20% to 30% per freezer.

Catch up on the latest headlines in this episode of the ACHR Newsroom.

Distributors raised the bar in HVACR wholesaling during the boom year of 2021, working in a vibrant and competitive overall marketplace but also creating a little more room at the top.

Distribution Trends annually surveys distributors to come up with a sales-based Top 30 list and glean insights about the state of the industry.

Distribution Trends annually surveys distributors to come up with a sales-based Top 30 list and glean insights about the state of the industry.

Here are some specific ideas for metrics and areas of an HVAC business that can inform its success — or lack thereof.

There’s nothing better than a comfortable, air conditioned home during summer. Unfortunately, that may be in jeopardy, as electric grid operators around the country warn of possible shortages.

DriSteem Corporation announced that Andy Erdmann has joined DriSteem as director of operations.

A new standard allows higher charge limits for hydrocarbons such as propane (R-290) and other flammable refrigerants in household technology.

HVAC Excellence announced that the HVACR training program at Midwest Technical Institute in Springfield, Illinois has been granted accreditation. 

A number of HVAC manufacturers had joined the international effort to pressure Russia via economic sanctions. Three months later, two have decided to quit the country completely.

WaterFurnace International highlighted how it’s working to redefine the commercial HVAC market at its recent Commercial National Sales Meeting.

Carrier announced a price increase of up to 12% on North American light commercial, commercial applied products and controls.

The labor shortage is hitting the HVACR industry hard, leading some contractors to look for ways to hang on to their older technicians.

Strikepoint Group Holdings announced it has expanded its presence in the Tampa market through the recent acquisition of Pinellas Comfort Systems.

ServiceTitan welcomed Olive Huang as general counsel and secretary of the board, and Doug Myers as senior vice president of operations. 

In the latest episode of The NEWSMakers podcast, Kyle Gargaro, editorial director for The ACHR NEWS, talks to Allison Lange and Jason Zapalac of Shafer Services Plus, a San Antonio-based HVAC contractor.