Brad Kivlan has been named CEO of Dynatemp International Inc., a privately held supplier of hydrochlorofluorocarbon (HCFC) and hydrofluorocarbon (HFC) refrigerants and refrigerant services. Kivlan had been serving as the company’s vice president of operations.
For the second year in a row, the commercial parts department at Hunton Distribution received the “Top Independent Performance” award for Parts and Supply. This award recognizes increased sales year over year and outstanding customer service.
Hearth Pizzeria's interior entrance area was so cold during the winter months that patrons moved tables and chairs away from the its sunny storefront views of downtown Needham, Massachusetts.
Marietta, Georgia-based Maxair Mechanical Inc.has partnered with Nashville, Tenn.-based XOEye Technologies on the deployment of a communications platform that leverages mobile devices and smart glasses to document service calls; receive real-time support; and to provide transparency for customers, helping them make more timely and informed decisions.
While I suspect that selling a home can be quite arduous, selling a business must be much more challenging. The entire process can take up to three years if the owner is not prepared, according to Bill Pulte, CEO, Pulte Capital Partners LLC.
To prevent unnecessary return visits (aka callbacks) for your company or future issues for your customers, here are some helpful items to remember when completing a repair. It can be easy to overlook some of these items, but taking the extra time to complete them before leaving the call can pay off in the long run.
Whether you focus on HVAC, plumbing, or another contracting specialty, you got into the contracting business because you wanted to be your own boss and love what you do. If you lose focus, worry about accountants, and stop thinking about what you are good at, you can fail. Adding effective habits will help you determine your strengths and weaknesses.
In his new role, Wheeler will be responsible for A. O. Smith’s global water heater and boiler operations as well as its global water treatment business. He also will oversee the company’s research function including its Corporate Technology Center in Milwaukee as well as the information technology function. Wheeler will report to chairman and chief executive officer, Ajita G. Rajendra.
For the second year in a row, the commercial parts department at Hunton Distribution received the “Top Independent Performance” award for Parts and Supply. This award recognizes increased sales year over year and outstanding customer service.
The Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors’ National Association (SMACNA) is committed to helping create a movement to build a zero-suicide industry. The association recently joined the Construction Industry Alliance for Suicide Prevention to help provide information and resources for its prevention and for mental health promotion in construction.