I had mentioned in a previous issue that Distribution Center magazine would create an annual theme related to a topic of importance to the HVACR industry.
TORONTO — Armstrong Fluid Technology has announced the introduction of its Generation Three Design Envelope pumps featuring 33 advanced energy-savings models ranging in sizes from one to 75HP. All of these pumps are available for two- to 10-day express shipment.
WASHINGTON — In the year since the new regional energy conservation standards for split-system and single package central air conditioners took effect Jan. 1, 2015, the HVACR industry has adapted as best it can to the new energy conservation standards in the absence of any enforcement guidance from the DOE.
It’s always nice to know that little something about the person sitting across from you. And I’ve always believed that it’s far more interesting to learn about a person directly, even if it’s a snippet of a story, rather than from someone’s obituary.
Our brand of wholesale distribution has to be one of the most people-intensive business models in existence. Sure, we have warehouses, inventory, customer credit, computers and company fleets of cars, trucks and lord knows what else, but people are the driving force of our model.
I recently had a friendly conversation with Bryan Jensen, a principal with York, Pa.-based St. Onge Co. I regard Bryan as one of the most knowledgeable executives I’ve ever met on supply chain issues. Ever have that “flash of an idea” in a conversation? Of course you have.
With our ever-increasing reliance on high-powered smartphones and other portable digital devices, the lowly battery is getting more and more attention. From charging stations at supermarkets to new battery technologies on the horizon, batteries are cool.
Heating, Air-conditioning & Refrigeration Distributors International (HARDI) released its monthly TRENDS report, showing average sales for HARDI distributor members increased by 4.3 percent in September 2015.