Articles Tagged with ''sheet metal ductwork''

This year, Safety Matters Award winners were invited to Falls Church, Virginia, and the Safety Champions Conference, to receive their awards. 

Lobbying by the International Association of Sheet Metal, Air, Rail, and Transportation Workers (SMART) and the Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors’ National Association (SMACNA) led to the passage of legislation.

Slideshow: SVM's ability to still prioritize the wellbeing and sustainability of its workforce while multiplying the business it does every year has earned the shop the SNIPS NEWS Contractor of the Year award in 2023.

C.H.I. Manufacturing is a family affair. In fact, Phil’s wife of 43 years, Joyce, along with their grown children, Ryan and Jaime, work together.

The bevel length can still be adjusted without tools, although now it is easier to adjust since the new design of the TKA 1500 provides an unrestricted view of the dial ring.

The 12-inch pipes used for the installation run roughly 150 feet in length. Snap lock ductwork, which is not typically used by Brandt, was used here. 

“The world has changed. People have changed. Our industry has changed. You have to change,” said Mike Harris, ITI administrator.

SMACNA’s chief lobbyist has a warning for sheet metal shops engaged in federal work. Even though a government shutdown was averted this week, it’s still in the cards for 2024 – likely more than once. 

Offset-right snips from Midwest, Malco and other companies are the most popular type of snips owing to their versatility: Cut upside down and you'll be able to cut offset-left in a pinch.

These innovations in materials and technology are not only reshaping the HVAC landscape but also paving the way for a more sustainable and cost-effective future.