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NATE Celebrates 20 Years of Certifying Excellence

May 23, 2017

ARLINGTON, Va. — North American Technician Excellence (NATE) is celebrating its 20th anniversary with a #CelebrateWithNATE campaign.

NATE Certifiably Celebrates 20 Years

Two decades and a hashtag later, NATE continues to serve the HVACR industry with excellence

Amy Al-Katib

March 20, 2017

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North American Technician Excellence (NATE) is trending in the industry right now, and it has been well before “trending” was even a thing. It serves as a sense of reliability to homeowners, a symbol of professionalism to employers, a mark of confidence to manufacturers, and a source of pride to technicians. So, no matter what your role in the industry is, there are countless reasons to #celebratewithNATE.

Taking on Certification Trends

How do you measure up?

Samantha Sine

March 6, 2017

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Compliance with the EPA’s 608 is a mandatory part of HVAC contracting. Techs are required to gain certification by an EPA-approved organization and pass their tests or else they are unqualified to work in the field.

NATE Celebrates 20 Years of Certifying Excellence

Kicks Off #CelebrateWithNATE campaign

February 6, 2017

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North American Technician Excellence (NATE) is celebrating its 20^th anniversary with a #CelebrateWithNATE campaign. An ever-increasing number of industry professionals recognize the value of NATE certification and today, nearly 34,000 technicians throughout North America hold at least one active NATE certification.

NATE Honors HARDI Members at Annual Conference

NATE certification improves knowledge, training, and service in HVACR industry

January 20, 2017

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At the 2016 Heating, Air-conditioning & Refrigeration Distributors International (HARDI) Annual Conference in Colorado Springs, NATE recognized nine HARDI member companies for their outstanding efforts to promote NATE technician certification in the HVACR industry.

E Instruments Offers NATE-Certified Training Courses for Combustion Analyzers

Technicians can earn up to two hours of NATE credit

October 6, 2016

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E Instruments, a leading manufacturer of HVAC combustion analyzers, IAQ monitors, gas leak detectors, and other products, announced that it is now offering North American Technician Excellence (NATE)-certified training courses for combustion analyzers.

Jose De La Portilla Receives NATE Golden Toolbox Award

He earned his first NATE certification in 2004 and became a NATE proctor shortly thereafter

September 23, 2016

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North American Technician Excellence (NATE) announced that Jose De La Portilla of Lennox HVAC Learning Solutions has been awarded the 2016 Golden Toolbox Award. The award recognizes an industry professional who demonstrates outstanding service, support, and advocacy for technician certification.

North American Technician Excellence (NATE) certification ensures contractors, their employers, and prospective customers that the individual performing the work is qualified, educated, and knowledgeable.

NATE Certification Affirms Contracting Competency

NATE is developing new certifications to continue the progress of technicians nationwide

Nick Kostora

September 12, 2016

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Whatever their reasons may be for seeking out certification, NATE offers a bevy of programs and aims to help technicians across the country constantly improve themselves while also providing value to other segments of the industry.

NATE Launches New Exams

Certificates provide pathway to professional development and certification

February 8, 2016

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As with the NATE certification exams, these two new certificate exams were developed by the NATE technical committee, comprised of experts from various industry sectors, including manufacturing, distribution, education and training, and contractors.

NATE Honors HARDI Members

December 16, 2015

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At the 2015 Heating, Air-conditioning and Refrigeration Distributors International (HARDI) Annual Conference, North American Technician Excellence (NATE) recognized nine HARDI member companies for their outstanding efforts to promote NATE technician certification in the HVACR industry.