After 40 years in the Sheet Metal Workers Union Local 80 — from an apprentice to foremen, business agent then business manager — Mark Saba has paid his dues as a leader in the industry. From his experience on shop floors, he naturally carries the point of view of a journeyman. But now as executive director of SMACNA Detroit, Saba is tasked with advancing the interests of the contractor.

The new Magnetic Tool app from Danfoss allows HVACR technicians to use their smartphone for magnetic field detection.

There are any number of good reasons NOT to upgrade your sheet metal machinery: timing, cost, confusion … cost. “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it” should never be one of them — especially after reading this issue of SNIPS.  

Look around you. The sheet metal machinery on your shop floor is the lifeblood of your business. But as an extension of your workforce, do you know what machines to recruit and what to retire?

Munch’s Supply has acquired Comfort Air Distributing and its three Colorado branches. "We are not looking to simply change things for the sake of change," says CEO Robert Munch.

Malco Products, SBC, has opened submissions for two of its national recognition programs: Head of the Class, a recognition program for trade education students; and Trade-Pro of the Year for HVAC professionals.

Nortek Air Solutions’ Golden Circle level donation supports industry research that helps develop future state-of-the-art and energy-efficient HVAC/R equipment.

Learn how to build a seamless workflow from a constructible model to CAM.

Nucor Corporation anticipates decrease in first quarter earnings in range of $1.45 to $1.50 per diluted share compared to 2018 fourth quarter earnings of $2.07 per diluted share. The numbers marks an increase relative to first quarter 2018 earnings of $1.10 per diluted share.

Due to the industrial-grade rigidity of the Vertex Evaporative Condenser, the upper section can be aligned to the lower section in less than 15 minutes per cell, thereby reducing installation costs by 30 percent.