Enginuity Power Systems Discusses Residential Power Generation, Green Technology in Upcoming PERC Webinar

The webinar, created in partnership with Enginuity Power Systems, will take place at 2 p.m. EST on Nov. 19.

source https://www.achrnews.com/articles/144071-enginuity-power-systems-discusses-residential-power-generation-green-technology-in-upcoming-perc-webinar

Blackstone to Acquire Therma Holdings LLC

Blackstone announced that private equity funds have entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Therma Holdings LLC.

source https://www.achrnews.com/articles/144073-blackstone-to-acquire-therma-holdings-llc

Garing to Present at American Alliance of Museums Webinar

Todd Garing will address air filtration in HVAC system design in a webinar on Nov. 23.

source https://www.achrnews.com/articles/144072-garing-to-present-at-american-alliance-of-museums-webinar

Latest Guidelines For Mitigating Spread Of COVID-19

Mitigating the spread of COVID-19 is top of mind for just about every commercial building owner and manager in the U.S. and around the world.

source https://www.achrnews.com/articles/144065-latest-guidelines-for-mitigating-spread-of-covid-19

Countdown Begins for Invertek’s Global Drive Innovation Event

Invertek Drives is to host a global variable frequency drives (VFD) event later this month.

source https://www.achrnews.com/articles/144070-countdown-begins-for-inverteks-global-drive-innovation-event

Getting Technicians to Buy Into New HVAC Technology

When a technician is deciding if they will use a new technology, they ask an important question: “What’s in it for me?”

source https://www.achrnews.com/articles/144064-getting-technicians-to-buy-into-new-hvac-technology

AAON Announces Retirement of Investor Relations Consultant Jerry Levine

Levine has provided investor relations services for the company for over twenty years and also served on the company’s board of directors.

source https://www.achrnews.com/articles/144066-aaon-announces-retirement-of-investor-relations-consultant-jerry-levine

Alpine Investor’s Launches Platform Orion Group With Partnership With Jackson Mechanical

Jackson will serve as the foundation of Orion Group.

source https://www.achrnews.com/articles/144067-alpine-investors-launches-platform-orion-group-with-partnership-with-jackson-mechanical

An HVAC Technician’s Guide To R-32

Change is coming once again to the HVACR industry, as there is a growing movement to transition from R-410A to lower-GWP refrigerants.

source https://www.achrnews.com/articles/144053-an-hvac-technicians-guide-to-r-32

Distracted Driving Is a Risk That Technology Poses To HVAC Contractors

Technology creates numerous improvements and efficiencies for HVAC contractors, but also safety risks.

source https://www.achrnews.com/articles/144048-distracted-driving-is-a-risk-that-technology-poses-to-hvac-contractors

SMART and SMACNA Working Together to Help Hospitals

SMART and SMACNA have been working together to help hospitals to purify the air, improve ventilation, manage airflows, and more.

source https://www.achrnews.com/articles/144055-smart-and-smacna-working-together-to-help-hospitals

Air Pros USA’s Donation Helps Raise Funds for Boys & Girls Clubs of Broward County

Air Pros USA's donations help raise $6,450 for Boys & Girls Clubs of Broward County at their virtual fundraising events.

source https://www.achrnews.com/articles/144056-air-pros-usas-donation-helps-raise-funds-for-boys-girls-clubs-of-broward-county

Bryant Heating & Cooling Systems Announces Charles Bryant Award Winners

IERNA’s Heating & Cooling Inc. of Lutz, Florida, and Trotter Air Services LLC of Plano, Texas, were named the 2020 Charles Bryant Award winners.

source https://www.achrnews.com/articles/144057-bryant-heating-cooling-systems-announces-charles-bryant-award-winners

Could Air Monitoring Prevent or Lower The Risk of a Financial Crisis?

With proactivity, we could avoid the possibility of building closures and an increase in poor health.

source https://www.achrnews.com/articles/144047-could-air-monitoring-prevent-or-lower-the-risk-of-a-financial-crisis

Mitsubishi Electric Trane HVAC US Honors BellSimons with Awards

METUS recently honored BellSimons Companies of Hartford, Connecticut, with the 2019 DSG Of The Year Award for the Northeast.

source https://www.achrnews.com/articles/144051-mitsubishi-electric-trane-hvac-us-honors-bellsimons-with-awards

Industry Survey: Long-Term Business Goals

What do contractors focus their long-term business goals on?

source https://www.achrnews.com/articles/144049-industry-survey-long-term-business-goals

Virtual Financial Forum Brings Unified Group Members Together

The Unified Group kicked off it’s inaugural Virtual Financial Forum with a virtual trivia cocktail hour, to break the ice and give participants a sense of normalcy.

source https://www.achrnews.com/articles/144050-virtual-financial-forum-brings-unified-group-members-together

DSG Opens New Facility in Great Falls, Montana

Dakota Supply Group has opened its branch in Great Falls, Montana, as of Monday, November 9, 2020.

source https://www.achrnews.com/articles/144052-dsg-opens-new-facility-in-great-falls-montana

Why HVAC Contractors Should Train Techs in Soft Skills to Remain Successful

Hiring for technical skills alone can be harmful to your business.

source https://www.achrnews.com/blogs/18-business-management-blog/post/144046-why-hvac-contractors-should-train-techs-in-soft-skills-to-remain-successful

HVAC Distributors Prepare for Tight Supply During Heating Season

High demand and short supply marked this year’s cooling season. Will heating season follow the same formula?

source https://www.achrnews.com/articles/144042-hvac-distributors-prepare-for-tight-supply-during-heating-season

ISH China & CIHE Set to Return From May 12-14, 2021

ISH China & CIHE has confirmed the dates and venue for its 2021 edition as May 12-14 at the New China International Exhibition Center in Beijing.

source https://www.achrnews.com/articles/144044-ish-china-cihe-set-to-return-from-may-12-14-2021

Russelectric Announces Universal Power as Manufacturer’s Representative

Universal Power will serve Northern California (Monterey, Kings, Tulare, and Inyo) and Nevada (all counties except Clark, Elko, and Eureka).

source https://www.achrnews.com/articles/144045-russelectric-announces-universal-power-as-manufacturers-representative

Lennox Announces 2021 Price Increase

Lennox Industries is increasing prices 4-6 percent on residential and commercial equipment, accessories, and parts.

source https://www.achrnews.com/articles/144043-lennox-announces-2021-price-increase

11/9 ACHR NEWS Round-Up

As the HVACR industry moves toward lower-GPW, mildly flammable refrigerants, contractors wonder just how flammable A2Ls really are. AHRI reports it would take three system failures for an A2L refrigerant to ignite. Governments are proposing credits and grants for improving HVAC as a way to prevent COVID by improving air circulation in public buildings.

source https://www.achrnews.com/articles/144024-9-achr-news-round-up

Give Your Problems Soaking Time When Trying to Solve Them

Have you ever run into a complicated problem you couldn’t figure out? Then, after you thought about it a while, the answer appeared like magic.

source https://www.achrnews.com/articles/144041-give-your-problems-soaking-time-when-trying-to-solve-them

Daikin Acquires Stevens Equipment Supply

Daikin North America LLC announced the purchase of Stevens Equipment Supply LLC.

source https://www.achrnews.com/articles/144040-daikin-acquires-stevens-equipment-supply

Carrier Helps New College of Florida Assess Safety of its Buildings for Reopening

New College of Florida selected Carrier to help evaluate the health of its buildings to help ensure a safe reopening.

source https://www.achrnews.com/articles/144039-carrier-helps-new-college-of-florida-assess-safety-of-its-buildings-for-reopening

ACCA Seeks 2021 Skip Snyder Humanitarian Award Nominations

The Skip Snyder Humanitarian Award was established by ACCA in memory of Skip Snyder, a past ACCA national chairman and NATE, who passed away in 2013.

source https://www.achrnews.com/articles/144038-acca-seeks-2021-skip-snyder-humanitarian-award-nominations

Smart Thermostats Elevate A/C From Appliance to Tech Gadget

Thermostats are like other pieces of interactive equipment: People are thrilled by each development but move on quickly when the next feature comes along.

source https://www.achrnews.com/articles/144026-smart-thermostats-elevate-ac-from-appliance-to-tech-gadget

CoolSys Appoints Chris Schulken as Chief Operating Officer

Schulken oversees day-to-day administrative and operational functions at CoolSys and serves as a member of the executive management team.

source https://www.achrnews.com/articles/144035-coolsys-appoints-chris-schulken-as-chief-operating-officer

Taka Inoue Named Chief Sales and Marketing Officer of Goodman/Daikin North America

Daikin announced that Takayuki “Taka” Inoue will lead sales, marketing, and distribution for the Daikin, Goodman, Amana, and Quietflex brands.

source https://www.achrnews.com/articles/144036-taka-inoue-named-chief-sales-and-marketing-officer-of-goodmandaikin-north-america

Local Business Gives Back for the Holiday Season

Aire Serv of Coastal Carolina, a Neighborly company, will be giving away gifts to a local family in need this Christmas.

source https://www.achrnews.com/articles/144037-local-business-gives-back-for-the-holiday-season

Mitsubishi Electric Trane HVAC US Participates in Go Green Home Makeover Series

Go Green focuses on clean energy solutions that enhance homeowners’ comfort, and well-being.

source https://www.achrnews.com/articles/144032-mitsubishi-electric-trane-hvac-us-participates-in-go-green-home-makeover-series

Local Education Director for Jacksonville School of Autism Named “True Hero”

Trina Middleton, a local education director at the Jacksonville School for Autism, was announced as the 2020 Bryant True Hero Award Winner

source https://www.achrnews.com/articles/144031-local-education-director-for-jacksonville-school-of-autism-named-true-hero

Troubleshooting Puzzle: A Chilly House

In this troubleshooting situation, the equipment is a gas pack, and the resident has called for service because the building “isn’t warm at all.”

source https://www.achrnews.com/articles/144016-troubleshooting-puzzle-a-chilly-house

HARDI Seeks to Gain Greater Insights Into the Commercial Refrigeration Channel

HARDI has launched a research project to gain greater insight into the forces affecting the commercial refrigeration channel.

source https://www.achrnews.com/articles/144033-hardi-seeks-to-gain-greater-insights-into-the-commercial-refrigeration-channel

HVAC Contractors Need To Find and Keep Employees to Grow Their Businesses

Hiring and retaining workers remain the greatest challenge for HVAC contractors.

source https://www.achrnews.com/articles/144034-hvac-contractors-need-to-find-and-keep-employees-to-grow-their-businesses

AHR Announces Innovation Awards

The AHR Expo announced the winners and finalists for its ten Innovation Award categories.

source https://www.achrnews.com/articles/144029-ahr-announces-innovation-awards

New Carrier Website Provides Homeowners with an Improved Digital Experience

Carrier has redesigned its residential website in order to enhance homeowner interaction points with the brand.

source https://www.achrnews.com/articles/144027-new-carrier-website-provides-homeowners-with-an-improved-digital-experience

Uponor and Xcel Energy Announce Renewable Energy Agreement

Uponor and Xcel Energy announced an agreement to reach nearly 100% renewable energy sourcing in Uponor Minnesota facilities.

source https://www.achrnews.com/articles/144028-uponor-and-xcel-energy-announce-renewable-energy-agreement

ASA’s Women in Industry Presents Building Business Acumen with Ben Cook

The event will take place on Thursday, November 19, at 11 a.m. CST.

source https://www.achrnews.com/articles/144030-asas-women-in-industry-presents-building-business-acumen-with-ben-cook

Flexible Parking Garage Gas Monitoring Design Key to Safe, Profitable Development

To comply with building codes for life safety in confined spaces, parking structures require gas monitoring.

source https://www.achrnews.com/articles/144025-flexible-parking-garage-gas-monitoring-design-key-to-safe-profitable-development

Best Practices for Cold-Climate VRF Applications!

This White Paper discusses best practices and current technologies contractors and engineers need to solve derating challenges and apply VRF systems in cold climates.

source https://www.achrnews.com/articles/143973-best-practices-for-cold-climate-vrf-applications

MechanicalXchange Event Held in Late September

The MechanicalXChange (MX) 2020 event was held from Sept. 27-30.

source https://www.achrnews.com/articles/144019-mechanicalxchange-event-held-in-late-september

To Your Success and FieldEdge Partnership Automates Customer Follow-up for Contractors

The integration allows contractors to automatically send a Thank You gift with a custom greeting card and survey to customers.

source https://www.achrnews.com/articles/144021-to-your-success-and-fieldedge-partnership-automates-customer-follow-up-for-contractors

HARDI Distributors Report 13.9 Percent Revenue Increase in September

The average annual sales growth for the 12 months through September 2020 is 3.25%.

source https://www.achrnews.com/articles/144020-hardi-distributors-report-139-percent-revenue-increase-in-september

ACCA President Bart James and the 2020 Election

The ACHR NEWS speaks with ACCA president and CEO Bart James.

source https://www.achrnews.com/articles/144018-acca-president-bart-james-and-the-2020-election

What to Expect With Paid Leave Laws

It is likely hat more states will move in the direction of mandatory paid family and medical leave, with a handful already moving beyond.

source https://www.achrnews.com/blogs/18-business-management-blog/post/144017-what-to-expect-with-paid-leave-laws

Panasonic Announces Intertek Zero Ozone Program Verification for Product

Panasonic announced that its ClimaPure XE Series ductless mini-split system has received Zero Ozone Verification by Intertek.

source https://www.achrnews.com/articles/144013-panasonic-announces-intertek-zero-ozone-program-verification-for-product

CARB Evaluating OEM Request To Extend HFC Deadline

The California Air Resources (CARB) Board will conduct a public hearing (likely remote) on December 10 at 9 a.m.

source https://www.achrnews.com/articles/144010-carb-evaluating-oem-request-to-extend-hfc-deadline

Aire Serv Honors Top Franchise Performers During Neighborly’s First-Ever Virtual Reunion

Aire Serv announced its franchise network’s top performers of 2019 during Neighborly United.

source https://www.achrnews.com/articles/144015-aire-serv-honors-top-franchise-performers-during-neighborlys-first-ever-virtual-reunion

Techtown App Helps Techs Ask, Share, Repair

Techtown, the dedicated online community for service technicians in the foodservice equipment industry, has launched a mobile app.

source https://www.achrnews.com/articles/144012-techtown-app-helps-techs-ask-share-repair

Top-of-the-Line Home Heating Trends Require Different Thinking

Contractors and technicians are looking at what it takes to achieve excellent performance from high-end HVAC equipment.

source https://www.achrnews.com/articles/144008-top-of-the-line-home-heating-trends-require-different-thinking

IMARK Group Joins ETIM North America

ETIM North America has announced that IMARK Group Inc. has joined ETIM NA in support of the adoption of ETIM product classification standards in North America.

source https://www.achrnews.com/articles/144014-imark-group-joins-etim-north-america

Lidl To Install Hospital-Grade Air Filters In All U.S. Stores

Lidl US announced that it will install new air filtration systems rated MERV 13 or higher in all of its U.S. stores by the end of this year.

source https://www.achrnews.com/articles/144011-lidl-to-install-hospital-grade-air-filters-in-all-us-stores

Entering An Era Of Refrigeration Innovation

Over the last few months, I’ve been looking at how the pandemic is transforming how the refrigeration industry operates.

source https://www.achrnews.com/articles/144009-entering-an-era-of-refrigeration-innovation

HVAC Contractors Invest in Perfect Homes

Some customers are looking to invest in what they believe is the perfect home comfort system.

source https://www.achrnews.com/articles/144007-hvac-contractors-invest-in-perfect-homes

Trane Technologies Announces 2021 HVAC Price Increases

The increases will be effective January 1, 2021.

source https://www.achrnews.com/articles/144004-trane-technologies-announces-2021-hvac-price-increases

ServiceTitan Acquires Service Franchise Software Provider Servant Systems

ServiceTitan and Servant Systems will now pool resources to serve Servant Systems customers.

source https://www.achrnews.com/articles/144005-servicetitan-acquires-service-franchise-software-provider-servant-systems

Company Receives Designation for Second Year as One of South Carolina’s Fastest Growing Companies

Preferred Home Services was recognized as the 8th fastest growing company contributing to South Carolina’s economy on the SC TOP 25.

source https://www.achrnews.com/articles/144006-company-receives-designation-for-second-year-as-one-of-south-carolinas-fastest-growing-companies

Smart Thermostats Set for Rapid Expansion

In the past few years, the thermostat has become a cutting edge electronic. This creates new opportunities for HVAC contractors.

source https://www.achrnews.com/articles/144003-smart-thermostats-set-for-rapid-expansion

The Burning Issues Involving A2L Refrigerants

The HVACR industry will likely soon be in the midst of another refrigerant change, which is causing a bit of unease amongst some.

source https://www.achrnews.com/articles/144002-the-burning-issues-involving-a2l-refrigerants

FYI: News Briefs in HVAC - November 2, 2020

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.

source https://www.achrnews.com/articles/143999-fyi-news-briefs-in-hvac---november-2-2020

At PHCC Connect 2020, HVAC Distribution Leaders Recount the Past Year and Look Ahead

Talbot Gee and Mike Adelizzi spoke about distribution trends at the recent PHCC Connect 2020 event.

source https://www.achrnews.com/articles/144001-at-phcc-connect-2020-hvac-distribution-leaders-recount-the-past-year-and-look-ahead

Reducing the Environmental Impact of HVAC Systems by Using R-32 Refrigerant

R-32 refrigerant can greatly help achieve reduction of detrimental environmental impacts associated with HVAC systems.

source https://www.achrnews.com/articles/143947-reducing-the-environmental-impact-of-hvac-systems-by-using-r-32-refrigerant