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.

MANUFACTURERS

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

HVAC RESIDENTIAL MARKET

Hiller Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Electrical (Nashville, Tennessee) was honored with the 2020 United States Department of Labor’s Honoring Investments in Recruiting and Employing American Military Veterans (HIRE Vets) Medallion Award.

DISTRIBUTORS

Dakota Supply Group (Plymouth, Minnesota) opened a branch in Great Falls, Montana.

ICD Building Automation (Pittsburgh) announced a partnership with Fresh-Aire UV Lighting (Jupiter, Florida).

ORGANIZATIONS

World Refrigeration Day’s secretariat named Steve Comstock as its head of special initiatives.