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WHVACR 20th Annual Conference: “Go Bold”
Don’t miss the Women in HVACR 20th Annual Conference!
Come and "Go Bold" in Jacksonville, FL!
Daikin Applied Acquires HVAC Representative Carroll Air Systems.
A combination of world-class building technologies, services and
support will cover the full spectrum of heating and cooling needs in
Central and West Coast Florida.
New Certified Master HVACR Educator.
HVAC Excellence is pleased to announce it has bestowed
the title of Certified Master HVACR Educator "CMHE" upon William
Duggan of Carolina Air, in Beaufort, South Carolina.
Leading HVAC wholesale distributor
Team Air Distributing receives investment from private
investment firm Kian Capital.
Inaugural investment from its recently announced $400
million third fund continues to underscore Kian’s commitment to
providing first institutional capital to growth-oriented founders.
ASHRAE Concludes Successful 2023
Annual Conference in Tampa.
The 2023 ASHRAE Annual Conference, held in Tampa,
Florida, concluded on June 28 with resounding success.
ProSource, Acquires Huber Supply.
Blue Sea Capital portfolio company, ProSource, LLC, a leading
value-added wholesale distributor of plumbing supplies and other
related building products throughout the Southeast U.S., has
announced the acquisition of Huber Supply.
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in Atlanta, June 6-7 2023.
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coupon code: LEADS2023.
Saniflo USA awards
Virginia Technical Institute plumbing trade student with
donation to go towards tuition. Saniflo recently
contributed $3,000 in tuition donations to this
nonprofit school to help support the vocational training
of the next generation of plumbing trades people.
HVAC RepCo Named Rep Agency of the Year by Crescent Tools for 2nd
Consecutive Year.
HVAC RepCo was presented the “2022 Outstanding Performance Award”
from Chris Fields, Apex Tool Group’s Sr. Manager of Business
Development for the Electrical & PHVAC Channels.
Leap Partners kicks off 2023 with two HVAC company acquisitions.
Acquisitions expand the Leap Partners footprint in Alabama
and Kentucky.
Coburn Supply Company Acquires Chris-More, Inc.’s Assets &
Locations. Coburn Supply Company is proud to announce the
acquisition of Chris-More, Inc.’s assets and three locations.
FabricAir® Names Stan Weaver Co. the Top HVAC/R Manufacturer’s Rep
of 2022.
FabricAir®, Suwanee, GA, the original manufacturer of fabric HVAC
duct, honored Stan Weaver Co., St. Petersburg, FL
Rheem® Invests $20 Million in Fort Smith Operations, Creates 100
Jobs. Rheem®, a leading global manufacturer of water
heating and HVACR products, is investing over $20 million in its 50+
year-old Fort Smith facility to ensure it continues as a world-class
headquarters for its U.S. air conditioning business unit and the
manufacturing of HVAC equipment.
Modine Coatings Teams With Air Solutions Partners to Expand Access
to Leading HVAC Aftermarket Offerings. GulfCoat® Contractor
Series product line and the Insitu® Spray Applied Coating Services
now available in Texas, Oklahoma
Plumbing Distributors Inc. Relocates Atlanta Branch.
Plumbing Distributors Inc. (PDI) announced the relocation of its
Atlanta on Dec. 15, where the company opened the doors to a newly
upfitted facility at 2319 Defoor Hills Road NW.
Winsupply Acquires Hydrologic
Distribution Company.
Winsupply's
strategic growth continues with the company's largest year of
acquisition investments.
Blue Sea Capital Acquires ProSource,
a Leading Provider of Plumbing Supplies.
Blue Sea Capital, LLC announced that
it has acquired ProSource Supply from CID Capital. Terms of the
transaction were not disclosed.
Winsupply acquires Williams Wholesale Supply, a plumbing
and electrical distributor with locations outside of
Nashville, Knoxville and Chattanooga. Winsupply
Inc., one of the largest distributors in the nation, has
completed the purchase of all three Williams Wholesale
Supply locations.
RectorSeal® Product Presentation Expands to Alabama and
Tennessee as Barksdale Sales Group Coverage Area Increases.
RectorSeal, a leading manufacturer of quality
HVAC/R and plumbing tools and accessories and a wholly owned
subsidiary of CSW Industrials, Inc.
Baton Rouge Community College Granted HVAC Excellence
Accreditation.
HVAC Excellence is pleased to announce that the HVACR
training program at Baton Rouge Community College in Baton
Rouge, Louisiana has been granted accreditation.
Air Pros USA’s Hansen Air Named Official Partner of Alabama
Athletics.
Hansen Air, powered by Air Pros USA will assume the
designation as Official AC Partner of Alabama Athletics in a
sponsorship agreement with Crimson Tide Sports Marketing,
the multimedia rightsholder for the University of Alabama
Department of Intercollegiate Athletics.
Armstrong Announces Service Plans to Help Customers Improve
Building Performance and Reduce Energy Costs.
Heating + Air Paramedics Signs First Two Franchisees;
Focuses in on Industry Professionals Looking to go from
Employee to Franchise Owner.
Florida's Workforce Gets a Boost as Pure Air Control
Services set to Hire 100's.
The Florida job market has been recovering over the past few
months from the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic, and it's
set to get some much-needed help from Pure Air Control
Services.
IPEX Announces Another Expansion.
The newest distribution centre (DC) is in Charlotte, North
Carolina and is now fully operational.
HVAC RepCo Named Rep Agency of the Year by Crescent Tools.
HVAC RepCo received the “Crescent Cup” from John Erwin, Apex
Tool Group Market Development Director.
Reedy Industries equips service teams with top data-driven
technology solution.
The national commercial HVAC service leader and XOi
Technologies announce a collaboration that empowers field
techs to deliver enhanced efficiency and value.
T&S Brass Completes Phase One Of $10 Million Expansion And
Renovation.
T&S Brass and Bronze Works, a leading manufacturer of
commercial plumbing equipment, has completed phase one of
the two-part expansion and renovation of its headquarters
and plant in Travelers Rest, SC.
Winsupply opens four new local companies in October.
Winsupply Inc., one of the largest distributors in the
nation, has opened four new local companies in October,
better serving customers in Florida, Tennessee, Minnesota
and Arizona with equipment and supplies.
Winsupply acquires Atlantic Coastal Supply, North
Carolina-based distributor.
Winsupply Inc., one of the largest distributors in
the nation, has completed the purchase of Atlantic Coastal
Supply, a specialty plumbing distributor in Greenville,
North Carolina.
Atlantic Coastal Supply focuses on commercial and
institutional customers including municipalities, schools,
hospitals and prisons.
RIDGID® Sponsors Miracle Mechanical Project to Help Monroe,
Georgia Family.
RIDGID®, a part of Emerson’s professional tools
portfolio, today announced their sponsorship of the first
Miracle Mechanical project, a new initiative that completes
plumbing, heating and air conditioning work for those in
need at no-cost to the homeowner.
Noritz teams up with Sunbelt Marketing to serve the
Southeast tankless water heater market.
Atlanta-based manufacturer’s representative will work with
Noritz sales team, promoting tankless in Georgia, Florida,
Tennessee and the Carolinas.
HVACR Distributor Wittichen Supply Acquired.
Gryphon Investors, a middle-market private equity firm,
announced Monday that it has acquired Wittichen Supply
Company, a wholesale distributor providing heating,
ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration (HVAC/R)
equipment, parts, supplies, and customer service to
residential and commercial customers in the Southeastern
United States.
NearU Services Acquires R.A. Hoy Heating and Air
Conditioning, Continuing its Expansion of Essential Home
Services Throughout the Carolinas.
NearU Services ("NearU"), a founder-led premier home
services platform in the Southeast, today announced the
acquisition of R.A. Hoy Heating and Air Conditioning ("Hoy"
or "Company"), the largest HVAC services provider along the
North Carolina coast.
ASHRAE Learning Institute Opens
Registration for Spring Online Courses.
Training focused on mitigating the spread of infectious
diseases.
Interplay Learning, Leader in Online and Virtual Reality
HVAC Training, Partners with NATE. HVAC
training gets a big boost this month as the leader in
virtual reality and simulation-based training joins forces
with the leading HVACR certification organization in North
America.
CoolSys Acquires Carolina Refrigeration.
Leading HVAC and Refrigeration Company Continues
Expansion into Southeast.
Healthy Buildings Education Series Announced.
Creating Healthier Buildings Online Educational Series
Announced.
Pure Air Control Services, Inc. to present 4-part webinar
program on how to manage risk and ensure occupant safety for
buildings in the COVID-19 pandemic.
Bryant Heating & Cooling Systems Announces Dealer of the
Year.
Family Heating and Air of Pensacola, Florida has been named
the 2020 Bryant Dealer of the Year, the highest honor a
Bryant dealer can receive.
Carrier Launches Healthy Buildings Program to Help Customers
Reinvent Their Buildings for Occupant Health.
Advanced solutions deliver healthy, safe, efficient and
productive indoor environments for commercial buildings,
marine and more.
Contractor’s Guide to Summertime Success – Seizing the
Summer Series.
The ultimate guide to your company's most successful summer
ever.
Armstrong Announces Three Months of Free Remote Asset
Managing Service To Help Facilitate Social Distancing.
To help facilitate remote HVAC management during these
challenging times, Armstrong has announced that it will
provide its cloud-based subscription service, Pump Manager,
to new customers with three months of free service.
Winsupply acquires May Supply, Virginia provider of
plumbing, water systems.
Winsupply Inc., one of the largest distributors in the
nation, has closed on the purchase of assets of May Supply,
a wholesale and retail distributor of plumbing and water
system materials, and kitchen and bath design and fixtures.
Comfort Supply adds Steve Foutch as EVP.
Lennox veteran to oversee regional locations, other
initiatives.
Kenny Pipe & Supply Announces Alabama Acquisition.
Kenny Pipe & Supply, a major independent plumbing
distributor in the Tennessee/Alabama/Georgia market, has
announced the acquisition of McCrary Supply in Huntsville,
Alabama.
LG Air Conditioning Technologies Joins Baker Distributing's
2019 NASCAR Sponsorship. NASCAR Truck Series
Partnership with Nationwide Distributor Raises LG's Profile
with HVAC Customers, Installers.
Cooper&Hunter and Tropic Supply team up to donate 6
Mini-split Training Modules to Daytona State College HVACR
Program. Cooper&Hunter, a global provider of
mini-split systems, has started the new year with the goal
of helping to move the HVAC industry forward.
Tim Tebow and ARS/Rescue Rooter Myrtle Beach Make Comfort
and Community a Priority. American Residential
Services (ARS) in Myrtle Beach, a national provider of air
conditioning, heating and plumbing services, partnered with
Tim Tebow and donated an HVAC system to a family in serious
need of assistance in home comfort.
Comfort Supply to Open Jackson, Tennessee Store.
Leading Tennessee HVAC wholesaler Comfort Supply announced
today it will open a new Jackson, Tenn., location in March.
Grundfos Celebrates the Opening of Grundfos Florida
Facility.
New Facility to focus on serving Water, Wastewater
Industries in the Region.
RectorSeal® Names Target Sales as its Manufacturer’s
Representative for Florida and Puerto Rico Territories.
RectorSeal® LLC, Houston, a manufacturer and distributor of
quality HVAC/R products, has named Target Sales, Tampa,
Fla., as its manufacturer’s representative for the
territories of Florida and Puerto Rico.
Mueller expands HVAC manufacturing in Mississippi.
The equipment manufacturer has recently opened a multi
million dollar warehouse and distribution operation facility
in Fulton, Mississippi.
Introducing the Daikin One+™ Smart Thermostat and Ecosystem
for Intelligent Air Management. A
sophisticated, integrated temperature control + air quality
solution for the smart home from the world’s largest HVAC
company.
Ferguson acquires four companies in July, expands footprint
in Louisiana, Kentucky and California.
Ferguson announces four acquisitions that will grow its
commercial and residential business in Louisiana, Kentucky
and California:
MORSCO HVAC Supply Begins East Coast Expansion with
Acquisition of Ott Distributors. New VP, HVAC,
Eastern Region Bob Bermudez to Oversee Growth Starting with
Charleston, SC Acquisition
Bryant Convenes its Fourth Annual Women in HVAC.
As part of its longstanding effort to foster inclusivity and
create an environment where women can excel in the heating,
ventilating and air conditioning (HVAC) industry, Bryant
Heating & Cooling Systems recently hosted its fourth annual
Women in HVAC event in South Florida.
LimRic Plumbing, Heating & Air receives Daikin award.
LimRic Plumbing, Heating & Air announced earlier this month
that the company has been named South Carolina’s 2017
Largest Daikin Dealer.
HVAC RepCo appointed as Rep Agency
for Koldwave.
HVAC RepCo has signed a rep agency agreement with
Koldwave, a Mestek company, to cover the Georgia,
Central & South Florida, Central & East Tennessee,
Missouri & Kansas territories.
Common Sense Solutions in Building Science Conference.
Have you ever gone to a meeting or training session, come
out with lots of valuable information, but then have no idea
how to use it in your project? Or the information is great
but it doesn’t solve the problem you have with your system
design. Not this time.
ARS/Rscue Rooter Atlanta Donates Over $7000 in Products and
Services to a Local Military Family In Need.
ARS/Rescue Rooter Atlanta, a network provider of air
conditioning, heating and plumbing services, gave back to a
military family in need by installing an HVAC system free of
charge.
Louisville-based HVAC manufacturer to invest $24.5 million
in expanded facilities.
HVAC manufacturer Kentuckiana Curb Company Inc. plans to
invest $24.5 million on a new and expanded facility in
Louisville, preserving 72 jobs and creating 63 additional
positions averaging $29 per hour with benefits.
Trane Honors Memphis Development with
Energy Efficiency Leader Award.
Award recognizes collaborative effort to revitalize
historic community building with energy management
solutions.
Cregger Company acquires Carolina Plumbing Supply.
The Cregger Co., effective November 2017, will add its 32nd location
with the acquisition of Seneca, S.C.-based Carolina Plumbing Supply.
Trane expands Columbia South Carolina production plant. Creates 700
new jobs.
Trane, a leading global provider of indoor comfort systems and
services and brand of Ingersoll Rand, is expanding its existing
manufacturing complex, by 680,000 square foot, at 400 Killian Road
in Columbia, South Carolina.
Winsupply acquires Certified Plumbing and Electrical Supply.
Winsupply Inc., headquartered in Dayton, Ohio, has acquired
Certified Plumbing and Electrical Supply Co. Inc., based in Live
Oak, Fla., a regional distributor serving plumbing and electrical
contractors in northern Florida.
Farewell to Contracting Industry Legend, Jim Abrams.
Jim Abrams' final public appearance and business
building talk will take place this October in Orlando.
Verasys Controls Installed At Missouri Foodbank.
This building controls system enables the St. Louis
facility to monitor remotely its vital dry goods storage
and refrigeration and freezer warehouses.
Morrison, Inc. earns
Mitsubishi’s Diamond Commercial Contractor.
Morrison, Incorporated is proud to announce the company has
earned Diamond Commercial Contractor status from Mitsubishi Electric
US, Inc.
Ferguson Bath, Kitchen & Lighting Gallery moves to the heart of
Naples.
Ferguson Bath, Kitchen & Lighting Gallery is setting up shop in
downtown Naples, Florida, in the emerging Design District.
ASHRAE Releases New Edition of Principles of HVAC Textbook
-- Eighth edition of textbook updated based on the 2017 ASHRAE
Handbook --
Robert Turner joins HVAC RepCo
HVAC RepCo is pleased to announce that Robert Turner has joined as a
Territory Manager for Georgia and East Tennessee.
Cooper&Hunter Becomes an Official Partner of the Florida Panthers.
At the start of the 2017-2018 season, fans will see Cooper&Hunter
signage throughout the BB&T Center including dasherboards, LED
ribbon boards and other in-game features, that will touch hockey
fans not only locally, butacross the nation.
The Future of Flat Rate Pricing: Business Seminar in
Atlanta on June 23rd.
Seminar aims to help HVAC, plumbing and electrical
service company owners understand the history and know
the future of flat rate pricing.
TRC Announces Addition of First Non-Mercury Thermostat Manufacturers
to Its Membership - ecobee and Nest Labs.
TRC has reached a new milestone and welcomes its first non-mercury
thermostat manufacturers to its membership – ecobee and Nest Labs.
Johnson Controls Acquires Five YORK® Branches from M&A
Supply Co. Inc.
Branches become part of Source 1™ HVAC Supply Network;
allow company to accelerate growth in South Carolina,
Georgia and Florida markets.
SEMCO Names the Trane GA/AL Sales District as "Rep of
the Year–2016" at the Las Vegas AHR Expo.
Trane's Georgia/Alabama territory has banner year with
SEMCO chilled beam, controllable pump module and
dedicated outdoor air dehumidifier system (DOAS) sales.
Modine Innovation Tour Travels to Miami.
Cutting-edge HVAC manufacturer to host hands-on event with the
latest HVAC technology and professional development seminars in
Miami Feb. 28.
A/C E-commerce Company Seeking Licensed HVAC Contractors.
newACunit.com Introduces New Job Sources in Texas, Georgia.
Watsco attributes its growth to its line-up of e-commerce sites and
mobile apps.
An aggressive online strategy is helping to drive up revenue and
profits at Watsco Inc., a distributor that operates four e-commerce
sites and several mobile apps for selling heating, ventilation and
air-conditioning products.
Trane Residential HVAC Manufacturing Plant Leaving Fort Smith.
The Trane residential HVAC manufacturing plant in Fort Smith is
leaving the city and transferring to four other U.S. Facilities,
according to a company spokesperson.
Murray Supply opens first South Carolina location on
Bluff Road.
A new 42,000-square-foot commercial plumbing and
distribution company opened last month in Columbia SC.
New Port Richey Plumber Named As Florida PHCC President.
Frankie Roman of Roman Plumbing in New Port Richey, Florida, has
been inducted as the President of the Florida Plumbing - Heating -
Cooling Contractors Association (PHCC).
HVAC Program Opens New Facility.
The heating, ventilation and air conditioning program at Piedmont
Technical College is on its way to becoming the premier training
facility in the southeast with the recent addition of a
state-of-the-art building.
Ferguson CFO Dave Keltner named CFO of the Year by Virginia Business
magazine.
Ferguson CFO Dave Keltner was recently named CFO of the Year by
Virginia Business magazine. The award recognizes Chief Financial
Officers whose ingenuity and dedication have led to success for
their companies, their staff and their professional careers.
AAF Has Joined with Flanders to Better Serve You.
American Air Filter Co., Inc. has acquired Flanders Holdings LLC
(Flanders), a leading air filter manufacturer in the United States.
With this acquisition, Flanders’ expertise in manufacturing air
filtration products will be integrated into AAF International.
Rinnai America Unveils Cutting Edge Customer Experience
Facility.
Multifunctional facility will serve as a center of
expertise for industry events, training seminars,
customer visits and product demonstrations.
HVAC Industry's Air Curtains Expected to Help U.S. Fight Oncoming
Mosquito-Borne Zika Virus. The seemingly inevitable
spread of Zika virus from South America to North America through
mosquito contact this summer is prompting additional interest in
HVAC industry air curtains by commercial building managers in the
most vulnerable fields, such as healthcare, hospitality and
education.
Winsupply acquires PVF supplier K&J Supply of Pensacola, Florida.
Winsupply Inc., one of the largest distributors in the nation, has
purchased majority ownership of K&J Supply, Pensacola, Florida, a
distributor of industrial pipe, valves and fittings that serves the
Gulf Coast.
ARS Expands in the Greater Atlanta Area by Acquiring Allgood
Plumbing, Electric, Heating & Cooling. American
Residential Services (ARS), a Memphis, Tenn. based, privately-held
national provider of air conditioning, heating and plumbing
services, has acquired the assets of Allgood Plumbing, Electric,
Heating & Cooling in Snellville, GA.
Uniweld Launches The New SmarTech™ Digital Manifold With Bluetooth
Connectivity to Their Complementary SmarTech™ App for The HVAC
Industry.
Uniweld Products, Inc. is excited to introduce their new SmarTech™
Digital Manifold and free SmarTech™ App for use in the HVAC/R
industry as well as their new SmarTech™ Digital Vacuum Gauge.
Nailor Industries, Inc. releases innovative Florida
Product Approved Louvers.
Nailor Industries, Inc. has released their line of
Florida Product Approved Aluminum Louvers. These louvers
have been tested to TAS-202, rated up to 200 psf, and
are Underwriters Laboratories (UL) Labeled and
Classified ZHLA Windstorm Assemblies.
Fresh-Aire UV® Names
Daugherty Sales "Rep of the Year--2015" at Orlando's AHR Expo
2016.
Fresh-Aire UV®, Jupiter, Fla., the largest manufacturer
of UVC and PCO/carbon indoor air quality (IAQ) products
in North America, named Daugherty Sales Company Inc.,
Charlotte, N.C., as its "Rep of the Year--2015" at the
International Air-Conditioning, Heating and
Refrigerating Exposition (AHR Expo 2016), Jan. 26, in
Orlando, Fla.
HVAC Brain Meets Increasing Demand for Humidifiers in Hot Yoga
Studios
Nortec RH2 and NHEL, sold by HVAC Brain, provide ideal
humidification for the hot yoga studio environment.
Danfoss Breaks Ground On
New Application Development Center, Enables HVACR Compliance
With Low-GWP And Efficiency Standards And Regulations.
New "Engineering Tomorrow Application Development Center" will
provide laboratory testing of HVACR equipment and facilitate
future R&D initiatives.
Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning Program Preparing Skilled
Technicians.
Every private residence, business, industry and agency needs the
skill of technicians trained in the installation, maintenance and
repair of air conditioning, refrigeration and heating systems.
Because these systems are increasing in complexity, skilled
technicians are in continuous demand to keep them running at maximum
capacity.
New PHCC Chapter Organized in South Carolina.
The Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors—National Association (PHCC)
is pleased to announce the formation of the first PHCC-affiliated
state chapter in South Carolina.
New Johnson Controls HVAC
Supply Center in Jacksonville, Florida, offers easy, one-stop
shopping for contractors.
Source
1 store celebrates grand opening; offers York, Guardian
and Source 1 products.
LG Electronics Opens Expanded Headquarters For Thriving U.S. Air
Conditioning Systems Business. Cutting-Edge Facility
Aims to Connect and Educate Contractors, Engineers and Industry
Leaders, Boost Local Economy.
Emerson Climate Technologies to Release HVAC On-Air Podcast Series.
The podcasts feature discussions of industry issues with key
contractors and include a set of homeowner-focused podcasts that
contractors can use as a resource with customers.
American Standard Withdraws
Plans for Tennessee Manufacturing and Distribution Facility.
American Standard Brands is withdrawing plans to establish a new
manufacturing and distribution facility in Davidson County,
Tennessee, the company announced today.
Trane Commercial Sales
Office Opens in North Charleston, South Carolina, Lowcountry
Region. Trane, a
leading global provider of indoor solutions and services and a brand
of Ingersoll Rand, hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the
opening of its new commercial sales and service office in North
Charleston, South Carolina.
Morsco buys Murray Supply Company.
MORSCO, a Fort Worth-based distributor of commercial and
residential plumbing, heating and cooling equipment
(HVAC), and pipe, valves and fittings (PVF), has
acquired substantially all of the assets of Murray
Supply Company (“Murray Supply”), a leading plumbing
supply company based in North Carolina.
NCPMA announces plans for 2015 Summer Convention.
NCPMA invites cooling, heating and plumbing contractors,
and associates to be a part of their 2015 Summer
Convention. This event will be taking place at the
Holiday Inn Resort in Wrightsville Beach from Wednesday,
July 8th through Sunday, July 12th.
DAIKIN ANNOUNCES NEW COMFORTNET® THERMOSTATS AND MOBILE
APP FOR INVERTER TECHNOLOGY SYSTEMS.
In keeping with the trend for home comfort systems that
can be controlled from anywhere an Internet connection
is available, Daikin has introduced its next generation
ComfortNet® CTK04 communicating thermostat.
Venice's “Best Heating & Air Conditioning Company”
Offers HVAC Technician Jobs.
Tri County Air Conditioning and Heating, Inc. is
pleased to announce that they have won the 1st Place
title of “Venice’s Best Heating & Air Conditioning
Company” in the Herald-Tribune’s 2015 Reader’s Choice
Awards.
WinWholesale Opens Miami, FL Winsupply.
Miami Winsupply has opened to provide wholesale plumbing contractors
in Miami-Dade and Broward Counties with an inventory of high quality
plumbing products, supplies and services.
MKT Metal Manufacturing is
seeking a territory sales representative.
MKT Metal
Manufacturing, a successful provider of sheet metal products and
services for mechanical contractors, is seeking a territory sales
representative to serve MD, DC & North VA areas.
Emerson
Climate Technologies Launches New ‘Getting Comfortable
with Designer Air’ Webinar Series.
Emerson experts will discuss how modulating
technologies are enabling enhanced comfort and improved
efficiency in homes and businesses in the United States.
HFC-32 REFRIGERANT RECEIVES EPA APPROVAL VIA SNAP PROGRAM
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
has announced the coming final approval of HFC-32 (R-32) refrigerant
for use in certain refrigeration and air conditioning applications.
Regional Trane dealers make donation
to Wounded Warrior Project®
Trane Heating & Cooling dealers in the Lyon Central Ad Club kept
their promise to their customers. In late 2014, a Trane radio
campaign advertised that a portion of the Ad Club’s profits would be
donated to a worthy military charity.
Carrier, ecobee Expand Strategic Relationship.
Carrier Corp. has made a minority equity investment in
ecobee, Inc., marking an expansion in the parties'
strategic relationship following their collaboration to
create the new Wi-Fi-enabled Carrier® Côr™ thermostat.
hilmor Announces ‘Retool Your Future’ Scholarship Contest Winners.
After hundreds of submissions, tool manufacturer hilmor® announces
the six scholarship recipients of its Retool Your Future scholarship
contest. Established to support the next generation of HVAC/R
technicians, the Retool Your Future competition awards each winner a
$5,000 scholarship, innovative hilmor tools, a trip to the AHR EXPO
in Chicago.
HouseCall Pro, a Free App for iOS and Android, Launches Nationwide.
HouseCall Pro allows service professionals to run
their business from their smartphone with an all-in-one tool.
Trane Supply Hosts Open House at New Erlanger, Kentucky Store in
Metropolitan Cincinnati. Trane Supplyis hosting an
open house at its new metropolitan Cincinnati area store in
Erlanger, Kentucky. Lunch will be served and additional HVAC
manufacturers will be exhibiting.
Rinnai Moves Tankless Rack System Assembly To Peachtree
City, GA.
Rinnai, the number-one selling brand of tankless water
heaters in the US and Canada, has begun assembly of its
Commercial Tankless Rack System (TRS) at Rinnai
America’s Headquarters in Peachtree City, Georgia.
Fresh-Aire UV Factory Expansion Supports Growth and
Cutting-Edge Air Purification Tech Development.
Fresh-Aire UV expansion now houses one of industry's few
ASHRAE 52.2 and 145.2-compliant test chambers for air
purification products.
Trane Supply Hosts Open House at Miami Store.
Open
House to be Held on Wednesday, Jan. 14
Trane Supply Store Opens in Fredericksburg, Va.
Trane, a leading global provider of indoor comfort
solutions and services and a brand of Ingersoll Rand, is
opening a new Trane Supply store in Fredericksburg, Va,
to make heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC)
parts, supplies and equipment more accessible for
customers in the Fredericksburg area.
Service Experts Acquires A-Plus Air of Maryland.
Purchase Allows Service Experts to Expand in Virginia, Maryland.
Service Experts Heating & Air Conditioning, Wheeling, Illinois,
announced a strategic acquisition of Bryans Road, Maryland-based
A-Plus Air Conditioning & Heating Co.
Clark County (KY) School is Awarded 'Center of
Excellence' for Sustainability from SEMCO.
Geothermal and chilled beam design makes George Rogers
Clark H.S., Lexington, Ky., one of North America's most
sustainable schools.
Ingersoll Rand Foundation Presents $100,000 Grant to the
Urban League of Central Carolinas.
Ingersoll Rand Foundation presented a grant to the Urban
League of Central Carolinas (ULCC) today to fund
Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC)
National Certification training courses for
under/unemployed individuals in the Charlotte area.
Ferguson partners with LUXE Linear Drains.
The award-winning collection of linear and square tile insert drains
is now available through Ferguson’s expansive North American
network.
Green HVAC Design Helps School District Cut Utility Costs by 35%
in New 30% Larger H.S. Clark County (Kentucky) school's
innovative hybrid HVAC design using geothermal, chilled beams, heat
recovery and other technologies.
2014 ASHRAE Handbook Focuses on Refrigeration
ATLANTA – The 2014 ASHRAE Handbook—Refrigeration, which covers
refrigeration equipment and systems for applications other than
human comfort, is now available for purchase.
American Pipe and Supply Announces Opening of New Facility in
Nashville.
This expansion represents expanded inventory offerings for
Birmingham-based supplier.
DOE invests $6M to support commercial building efficiency.
Project will help businesses cut energy costs, reduce carbon
pollution.
Greenheck Offers Complete Line of Industrial Dampers.
Greenheck industrial dampers are heavy-duty,
flanged-style frame dampers with various blade styles
and pressure classes designed to control airflow and
provide shut-off in HVAC and industrial process control
systems.
Coleman® brand of Johnson Controls presents
Harley-Davidson 110th Anniversary Road King Motorcycle
to Johnstone Supply-Knoxville.
Distributor wins motorcycle by posting largest
percentage increase in year-over-year purchases of
Coleman HVAC equipment.
PennBarry Selects Gorham/Schaffler Inc. as New Representative in
Memphis, TN.
PennBarry, a leading manufacturer of commercial and industrial
supply and exhaust fans, today announced Gorham/Schaffler Inc. as
their exclusive representative in Memphis, TN and surrounding
counties, effective March 2014.
SPEEDCLEAN ANNOUNCES FUJITSU SOLUTIONS PARTNER STATUS
SpeedClean is happy to announce its official acceptance into the
Fujitsu Solutions Partner Program. This partnership allows
SpeedClean and Fujitsu the full benefit of joint marketing and
promotional activities, while providing contractors and end users
alike the peace of mind knowing these two world class brands are
aligned behind proper mini split coil maintenance.
Johnson Controls introduces industry-leading Luxaire® Ovation™ Ultra
High Efficiency Unit. The combination of the unit’s
two-stage compressor, variable-frequency drive (VFD),
high-efficiency indoor/outdoor coil and premium-efficiency
indoor/outdoor motor delivers the highest AHRI-listed efficiencies
in the industry – up to 18.1 SEER and 14.35 EER.
The Sullivan College of Technology and Design in Louisville,
Kentucky has been granted accreditation of their HVAC program by
HVAC Excellence.
With over 1,200 HVAC programs in the United States, how can
prospective students identify which program will put their career on
the fast track to success? How can an employer identify a program
that has the resources and administrative support to help them find
graduates for employment?
Camfil APC Expands Corporate Headquarters.
Camfil Air Pollution Control (APC) has expanded its corporate
headquarters here with the recent opening of a 13,600 sq. ft. (1,263
sq. meter) office facility for sales and administrative staff.
Fresh-Aire UV® Announces Daugherty Sales as "Rep of the
Year--2013" at New York's AHR Expo 2014.
The 14-year-old manufacturer’s representative firm
presented dozens of UV technology seminars and
installation tips on Fresh-Aire UV’s APCO®, Blue-Tube
UV® and the Mini-UV System™ to large HVAC contracting
companies and wholesale distributors throughout its
territory of North Carolina and South Carolina.
Emerson Announces New Wi-Fi Enabled Thermostat
New Sensi™ thermostat offers contractors simple
set-up, unique branding opportunities
Sensi thermostat will be manufactured and marketed by
White-Rodgers, a business unit of Emerson (NYSE: EMR)
and part of the Emerson Climate Technologies business
segment.
Uniweld Products Conducts
Sales Training Seminar For HVACR Equipment With Galpa Export
USA. Uniweld conducts HVAC/R seminar with Galpa
Export USA, a Florida based refrigeration and conditioning equipment
distributor of globally renown brands.
Emerson Climate Technologies Launches New Electronic Valve Kit for
Refrigeration Systems. Emerson XEV Kit includes everything
required to replace existing expansion valves with an
energy-efficient, full electronic solution.
Noritz Sizing Calculator Designed to Support Tankless
Water Heater Selection for Both Consumer and Contractor.
By answering two simple questions,
homeowners can make a preliminary determination of the
tankless water heater model needed and locate a
qualified local installer. This information makes it
easier for the contractor to quote the right solution.
Johnstone Supply opens in Daytona. Johnstone Supply, a
Portland, Ore.-based wholesale distributor of parts and accessories
used in heating, air-conditioning and refrigeration equipment, has
opened a store — its first in Volusia County — at 1871 Mason Ave. in
Daytona Beach.
Sontay announces partnership with Kele.
Sontay, the control, measurement and HVAC peripherals specialist,
has announced an exciting new distribution partnership with Kele, a
leading supplier of building automation products based in North
America.
FieldAware Raises the Bar in Field Service Automation with New
Mobile Apps.
FieldAware, a leader in cloud-based, made-for-mobile field service
automation solutions, has released new apps designed to increase
field service productivity and customer service while maximizing
revenue potential.
Honeywell Introduces Remote Monitoring Service for Residential
Heating and Cooling Systems. Innovative Offering
Provides Contractors 24-hour Access to Home owners Heating and
Cooling System.
Coburn Supply Company Inc. is placing a distribution
center in the Greenwood-Leflore Industrial Park in
Mississippi.
Company president Don Maloney tells the Greenwood
Commonwealth that the Greenwood facility will employ
between 30 and 40 people once it is fully operational.
Michael & Son Services
automates Field Service Operations with MO.S.T. Contractor
Software. Michael & Son Services is a Plumbing,
Electrical, HVAC, Remodeling Residential Contractor that
started servicing the Washington DC metro area, and has
expanded operations to Richmond VA, Norfolk VA,
Baltimore MD, Raleigh NC, Charlottesville VA and
Charlotte, NC.
New Course on Commercial
Building Energy Audits Offered by ASHRAE in Fall Online Course
Series. Given the tremendous growth in emphasis on
energy efficiency in existing buildings, private markets
are looking for cost-effective investments to make in
buildings.
ShuBee® Joins the Global
Shipping Market. Announces Availability to Ship to Over 90
Countries.
Greensboro Plumbing Supply
Announces New President of Company.
Greensboro
Plumbing Supply (GPS), announced Bob Nelson has been
promoted to the position of President, from his former
position as Vice President of Sales, effective July 25,
2013.
Parker Hannifin – Sporlan Division Announces CHILLSKILLS Sporlan
Online Training Platform for its Customers. Sporlan
unveiled CHILLSKILLS Sporlan Online Training, an innovative training
website specially designed by Sporlan Sales Engineers, for training
customers with self-paced online modules to help them understand
Sporlan products and the HVAC/R industry.
MSD Research, Inc., an
innovator of HVAC products announced the launch of its
ALL-ACCESS Condensate Cleanout Device.
The Model AA1 device
installs easily into ¾” or 1” PVC drain lines in either the
horizontal or vertical position. Once installed, the technician will
never need to cut the drain line again to service it.
TSI Introduces Expanded Capability Hydronic Manometers.
TSI Incorporated, manufacturer of precision measurement
instrumentation, is pleased to introduce an expanded capability line
of
Hydronic Manometer Models
HM675 and
HM685, for use to balance commercial hydronic heating and
cooling systems, check pump performance and to set balancing valves.
HVAC Industry Professionals
Will Gather in Atlanta for Fall Technical Conference.
The National Air Duct Cleaners Association (NADCA), an
association of HVAC industry professionals, including air systems
cleaning specialists, mold remediators and HVAC inspectors, is
prepping for its Fall Technical Conference, September 26-28 in
Atlanta.
AirGuide Opens Clarksdale, Mississippi, Manufacturing Plant.
A manufacturer of parts for the HVAC industry and energy efficient
lighting products, AirGuide, officially opened the company’s
manufacturing operations in Clarksdale, Mississippi. The new
$720,000 facility will create 40 full-time jobs. Last August, the
company announced consolidation of its operations in Mexico and
Houston, Tex., into the Clarksdale facility.
Source Refrigeration & HVAC Acquires Fournier Air
Conditioning of Jacksonville, Florida.
Acquisition Builds on Source’s Leading Position in the
Refrigeration and HVAC Market, Provides New Growth
Opportunities for Fournier.
Industry Leading HVAC Firm,
Morris-Jenkins, Implements ServMan Service Enterprise Software
for All-In-One Business Management Solution. Cube Six, Inc. announced today that
Morris-Jenkins Company, one of the largest residential heating and
air conditioning service providers in the United States, has
completed the initial implementation of Cube Six’s ServMan ERP
Software for an all-in-one business management solution.
HVACR Programmatic Accreditation on The Rise.
HVACR programmatic accreditation continues to grow. Sixteen newly
accredited programs were recognized for their accomplishments at the
HVAC Excellence National HVACR Educators and Trainers Conference.
Central Carolina Technical College Granted HVAC
Excellence Accreditation.
Now that the program has been granted accreditation it
can: provide employers with confidence in the quality of
the program, assist students in selecting a program,
assist students with transfer credits, help the students
with advanced placement in the United Association
apprenticeship program.
Labor Cabinet Partners with
Kentucky Association of Plumbing, Heating and Cooling
Contractors. The Kentucky Labor Cabinet has
entered into an association-based partnership with the Kentucky
Association of Plumbing, Heating and Cooling Contractors (KAPHCC), a
professional trade association with a membership of more than 800
members.
SOURCE REFRIGERATION & HVAC
ACQUIRES TP Electrical. Acquisition Strengthens
Source’s Growing Capabilities and Presence in the Southeast.
Source Refrigeration & HVAC (Source), a portfolio company of Arsenal
Capital Partners (Arsenal), today announced the acquisition of TP
Electrical (TP).
Fredericksburg HVAC Company
Honored With Multiple Industry Awards.
Robert B. Payne, Inc., Receives Several Top Honors for Outstanding
Service at Dealer Event.
New
ZIP Economizer™ the Fast Route to Reliable Energy Savings.
The ZIP Economizer has been developed to allow for easy
user interaction when setting up or troubleshooting
Economizer systems and RTUs.
Murray Supply Company, wholesale distributor based in
Winston-Salem, North Carolina is pleased to announce the
promotion of Marian Borland to Branch Manager for the
Maintenance, Repair and Operations (MRO) Branch located
in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Mitsubishi Electric
Engineer Elected President of ASHRAE Atlanta Chapter.
Mitsubishi Electric US Cooling & Heating Division, America's No. 1
selling brand of ductless cooling and heating technology, announced
that Charles Miltiades, senior controls engineer, has been elected
president of the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and
Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) Atlanta Chapter for the
2012-2013 term.
Noritz Awards Carolina
Plumbing + HVAC Installer Grand Prize in its National Contractor
Appreciation Promotion. Brothers Air, Heat &
Plumbing of Rock Hill, S.C., wins a Yamaha Rhino 4x4 utility
vehicle, the top award in the Noritz 2012 PROCard Promotion.
Bowling Green Technical College Granted HVAC Excellence
Accreditation.
HVAC Excellence is pleased to announce that the Bowling
Green Technical College has been granted accreditation
of its Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC)
program.
Drake State Technical College HVAC program receives
accreditation.
The Heating and Air Conditioning (HVAC) program at Drake
State Technical College has received accreditation from
HVAC Excellence.
Win a Super Bowl Party for
Ten, Delivered Right to Your Door!
HVAC/R Master Distributor Metropac Industries and Johnson Controls
have teamed up again for their Super Bowl Party Promotion.
Wholesalers purchasing Johnson Controls products from Metropac will
earn “yards” towards a complete super bowl party for ten.
HVAC Division of Mitsubishi Electric US Sponsors
Champions Tour Greater Gwinnett Championship.
The HVAC Division of Mitsubishi Electric US (Mitsubishi
Electric), America's No. 1 selling brand of ductless
cooling and heating technology, is proud to announce its
sponsorship of the PGA Champions Tour® Greater Gwinnett
Championship
CPS Products, Inc. Acquired by Harbour Group.
CPS is a manufacturer of tools, equipment, and
instruments used around the world by professional
technicians who service commercial HVAC/R systems.
Murray Supply Volunteers at Dash Baseball Game to
Support the Ronald McDonald House.
Winston-Salem, North Carolina based wholesale plumbing
distributor Murray Supply Company volunteered with a
group of sales associates from the Winston-Salem Branch
at a Dash baseball game on August 13, 2012 where they
served concessions to raise money for the Ronald
McDonald House.
Tennessee Technology
Center (Memphis) Granted HVAC Excellence Accreditation. The Tennessee Technology Center
Memphis campus has been granted accreditation of their Heating,
Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration (HVACR) program by
HVAC Excellence.
Rockledge Winsupply Opens on Florida’s Central East
Coast.
Rockledge Winsupply has opened on Florida’s central east
coast to serve residential plumbers, schools districts,
hospitals, motels and hotels with natural gas and water
heating supplies and products. The company also carries
gas grille supplies and igniter switches.
AirGuide to Locate Manufacturing Operations in
Clarksdale, Miss.
Clarksdale, Miss. – Governor Phil Bryant and
officials from AirGuide announced today the company is
locating manufacturing operations in Clarksdale, Miss.
The project represents a company investment of $720,000
and will create 40 full-time jobs.
Watsco Rolls Out Contractor Mobile Assist Apps to its
Independent Contractor Community Powered by SurfBI
mobile. Watsco, Inc. has successfully
rolled out Contractor Mobile Assist apps on the iPhone,
iPad, Android Tablets and phones, to enhance and
optimize services to its 50,000 contractor customers.
Florida A&M
University Doubles Down on Energy Efficiency With Siemens
Performance Contract. Sweeping Campus Infrastructure
Project Will Dramatically Reduce Energy Consumption, Put Local
Contractors to Work and Create New Local Skilled Trades Jobs.
PHCC Asks VP
Biden to Help Spread the Word of the Professionalism of the
Industry. A little over a week after Vice President
Biden commented that “there are an awful lot of smart
plumbers,” the president of the Plumbing-Heating-Cooling
Contractors—National Association (PHCC) has reached out
to Mr. Biden for help in spreading positive messages
about the plumbing profession whenever he can.
Gulf Coast Supply
Will Be Among the Vendors Featured at the Florida Roofing &
Sheet Metal Expo in Orlando. The Florida Roofing & Sheet
Metal Expo is scheduled for June 27-30 in Orlando. The
annual event is put together by the Florida Roofing,
Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors
Association, Inc., (FRSA).
Luxaire
extends sponsorship of Make-A-Wish into 2014.
Luxaire first embarked on a sponsorship of
Make- A-Wish in 2001. Since that time, Luxaire has
donated more than $2.4 million to the organization, enough to grant
nearly 330 wishes.
Rheem Opens a New
PROSTOCK Store South of Atlanta with Hughes Supply.
McDonough, Ga.-based store will distribute Rheem HVAC
parts and aftermarket supplies to local contractors.
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A recent energy study showed that 85% of replacement
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Mitsubishi
Electric Cooling & Heating Taps Jerry Stiller for “Split
Personality” Ad Campaign. In May, millions of
people across the country began to see new TV and online
ads from Mitsubishi Electric Cooling & Heating
(Mitsubishi Electric) that feature actor and comedian
Jerry Stiller.
Ferguson showroom
in Raleigh reopens.
After a tornado virtually destroyed the location last
spring, reconstruction is complete and the showroom is
ready for business.
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