Heating, Air-conditioning & Refrigeration Distributors International (HARDI) released its monthly TRENDS report, showing average sales for HARDI distributor members increased by 11 percent in October 2017.
The average annualized growth for the 12 months through October 2017 was 6.6 percent.
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — Engineering researchers at The University of Alabama are part of a nationwide project to find ways of reducing energy used to heat, cool, and ventilate buildings.
Dr. Zheng O’Neill, UA assistant professor of mechanical engineering, is leading a team developing testing standards and control strategies for sensors used to control HVAC in commercial and residential buildings.
The Sunny Plumber has been named the 2017 “Contractor of the Year” by the Metro Phoenix Plumbing, Heating & Cooling Contractors Association.
Dennis Correll, executive director of the Arizona/Metro Phoenix Plumbing, Heating & Cooling Contractors Association, presented the prestigious award to The Sunny Plumber at the association’s annual dinner in November.
Climate Control Experts has announced their expansion into the Austin, Texas market with the recent acquisition of a Texas Contractor’s License. With existing operations in four markets - Las Vegas, California, Phoenix, and Tucson - Climate Control Experts is responding to the increasing growth in the heating, cooling and indoor air quality industry.
MORSCO, Inc., a Fort Worth, Texas-based distributor of commercial and residential plumbing products; heating and cooling equipment; pipe, valves, and fittings (PVF); and underground utility products, is launching a suite of online solutions offering customers a robust e-commerce experience that’s much more than just a website and shopping cart.
Thermostat Recycling Corporation (TRC) announced that Johnstone Supply, Tower Equipment Co. Inc., and Johnson Supply Co. have been named the 2017 Big Man On Planet (BMOP) winners.
The annual competition among Heating Air-conditioning and Refrigeration Distributors International (HARDI) members recovered 370.946 pounds of mercury from collection bins during the contest period that ran from May 1 to Oct. 31.
Employee engagement in the U.S. workforce declined between 2016 and 2017, while engagement at Nexstar Network member companies grew, according to a survey conducted by Aon Hewitt, using Modern Survey, for Nexstar.
As the old saying goes, “Everything is bigger in Texas.” This was certainly the case during Women in HVACR’s (WHVACR’s) 14th annual — and first stand-alone — conference, which was held in Fort Worth, Texas, at Tarrant County College Center of Excellence in Energy Technology (TCC).
Airgas Refrigerants, Inc. was purchased in October 2017 by Hudson Technologies, Inc.
The Airgas Refrigerants, Inc. entity will operate as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Hudson Technologies, Inc. under the name ASPEN Refrigerants, Inc. ASPEN is a product brand in the refrigerants industry, with more than 10 years of recognized market presence. The logo and name are registered with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.
ARS/Rescue Rooter started a program that gives heating, plumbing and air conditioning products and services to people in need. In the course of one year, ARS and their network providers have donated 17 HVAC systems and six water heaters to people in need, totaling to approximately $171,000 in products and services.