The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics released its March employment data, which revealed a slowing of job growth from previous months. A clear bright spot in the report was the 7,300 new jobs in nonresidential specialty trade construction.

While HVAC is an older industry, there are a lot of younger professionals making a difference. The NEWS is determined to highlight these individuals in its Top 40 Under 40 Contest.

Winsupply Inc. announced it has purchased Electrical Sales Inc., Vista, California. Terms of the purchase were not disclosed.

Ingersoll-Rand plc announced it has completed the acquisition of Thermocold Costruzioni S.r.l. The transaction closed on April 1, 2017.

Spirax Sarco announced their latest training event: Basic Steam Boiler Operator Training. This five-day course will be held May 1–5 at Spirax Sarco’s state-of-the-art training facility in Blythewood, South Carolina, where participants will learn virtually all facets of steam boiler operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting.