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Fact.MR Releases Heat Pump Market Study

Estimates year-over-year growth of 10 percent in 2019

July 11, 2019

The worldwide sales of heat pumps reached 11 million units in 2018, and are estimated to record a year-over-year growth of about 10 percent in 2019

Department of Labor Examines Overtime Rules That Affect Contractors

Plan aims for more modest eligibility increases than its predecessor

Robert Beverly

July 8, 2019

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For the second time in two presidential administrations, the question of who receives overtime pay beyond 40 hours a week is up for official review.

Desert Aire Welcomes US Department of Commerce General Counsel

Peter Davidson visits manufacturing and headquarters facility

July 1, 2019

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Desert Aire welcomed Peter Davidson, general counsel, U.S. Department of Commerce, to its manufacturing and headquarters facility.

AHRI Vice President Discusses Impact of US Tariffs on HVAC

Talks about effect on pricing, cost, and profit

Kyle Gargaro

July 1, 2019

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The NEWS spoke with Jim Walters, who is the vice president of International Affairs for AHRI, about the effect of tariffs on the HVAC industry.

HARDI Distributors Report 1.9 Percent Revenue Decline in May

DSO is unusually low for this time of year

June 28, 2019

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HARDI released its monthly trends report, showing average sales growth by HARDI distributor members declined by 1.9 percent in May 2019.

A-Gas is a major U.S. refrigerant reclaimer and an importer of halocarbons, including R-32 and R-125. - The ACHR News

Illegal Imports Concern Refrigerant Manufacturers

Importers of Chinese HFCs may be evading U.S. antidumping laws

Joanna R. Turpin

June 24, 2019

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The new black market for refrigerants in the EU is not surprising. What may surprise some is that the same problem appears to exist in the U.S.

Direct-Fired Heater Demand Study Released

ABC predicts 5 percent year-over-year in 2019

June 17, 2019

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The fired heaters industry remains influenced by factors like the focus of manufacturers in optimizing operational efficiencies.

In ACCA’s recent survey about tariff impacts, 88 percent of responding contractors reported feeling effects. The equipment price increases members are seeing have ranged from 10 to 20 percent. - The ACHR News

How the Tariff Increase Is Affecting HVACR

White House counts on the economy to buffer consumers

Robert Beverly

June 17, 2019

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Paul Teller discussed President Trump’s China trade strategy during with distributors attending the annual HARDI Congressional Fly-In in Washington, D.C.

HARDI Distributors Report April Revenue Increase

Annual sales growth rate sets record

June 6, 2019

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HARDI released its monthly report, showing average sales growth by HARDI distributor members increased in April 2019.

A Good Economy Is a Mixed Blessing for HVACR Contractors

The high demand for work is a reminder of the high demand for workers

Joanna R. Turpin

June 3, 2019

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Most contractors struggle to find and retain workers, and this problem is not likely to get better anytime soon. That is why it is becoming so important to think outside the box when it comes to attracting talent.