~achr-news | Bookmarks (509)

Rebecca Falish, director of wholesale sales at InSinkErator, was given the 2024 Alice A. Martin Woman of the Year Award during the recent American Supply Association (ASA) Women in Industry Elevate conference.

Twelve schools are the newest recipients of the Skills Lab equipment grants, which are projected to reach over 1,000 students this upcoming school year.

The former president of Western Allied Mechanical and past president of SMACNA is SNIP NEW’s latest industry icon. Here, she talks about her career and why retirement hasn’t stopped her. 

Establishing a brand, web presence, and marketing strategy can be an intimidating endeavor, but it’s one that today’s HVAC contractor needs to tackle.

The current available product range includes CO2 compressor racks and heat pumps for mechanical refrigeration systems, and the company plans to offer condensing units in the coming months.

Chemours is ending its sales of the refrigerants R-404A and R507, effective immediately, in support of regulatory requirements in the U.S. and Canada.

Experts discuss some of the issues that arise when selling and installing heat pumps in climates where the primary need is for cooling and not heating.

David Gray Electrical, Plumbing, Heating & Air will continue to operate under its current name and branding, and SHS plans to retain current employees,

Regularly inspect refrigeration equipment wiring for damaged or loose connections, especially in older systems that have not been properly maintained.

Through the partnership, Synchrony will enable contractors to offer customers the option to apply for financing through ServiceTitan’s software platform.

According to a survey comprised of more than 400 homeowners, there are three key ways in which millennials differ from previous generations in regard to their HVAC purchase decision-making.

The air365 Max with HeatForce can operate at 100% heating capacity with outdoor temperatures as low as -13°F and at 90% capacity down to -22°F.

Attendees spent the afternoon in various workshops, networking with fellow trade unionists to pursue organizing, legislative and investing strategies that build power for union members.

Organizers for the Paris Olympics are working to keep athletes cool at the 2024 Olympic Games, but it doesn’t involve air conditioning. Instead, an underground cooling system will be installed.

In the near term, Premier Supply Group and its Degrees of Comfort showroom will operate under the current brand names, but a rebranding is planned.

The program, founded in 2018, will this year award $2,500 apiece to up to 30 students to help them pursue HVAC education and promising careers in the industry.

While these perks are great for the Walmart shopper, local Bryant contractors stand to benefit from the program as well.

Hybrid systems offer a pathway that balances environmental concerns with practical considerations, ensuring a more sustainable and feasible transition towards cleaner energy sources.

Passion for the HVAC trades are still alive and well, the challenge is encouraging the next generation to come forward.

Frank Favaro, founder and president of ServeCentric Coaching, joins the podcast to provide advice on how HVAC residential contractors can maximize their profitability through enhanced client experience.

BDR’s Leadership Excellence Academy enhances key leadership competencies for success in the HVAC, plumbing, and electrical industries, the company said.