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Convention Offers Strategic Thinking

January 14, 2013
By Kyle Gargaro
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Strategic thinking, technical issues, and employee compensation were a few of the issues tackled in the break-out sessions during the 69th Annual Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors’ National Association (SMACNA) Convention.


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Rachel and Earl Smith

Georgia Contractor Celebrates 50 Years

January 14, 2013
By Herb Woerpel
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In 1962, Earl and Rachel Smith set out to make a living in the HVACR industry. Fifty years later, E. Smith Heating and Air Conditioning Inc. is recognized as one of greater-Atlanta’s most well-respected HVACR contractors.


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The Pitfalls of Poor Customer Service

January 14, 2013
By Butch Welsch
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For many years I have felt that providing quality, timely customer service is the most important thing we as a contractor can provide. I believe its importance has gotten even greater because it seems the overall quality of service is deteriorating.


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John Conrad AHRI

AHRI Talks Legislation, Standards, More

January 14, 2013
By Kyle Gargaro
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Fun in the sun with the correct mix of business and pleasure was on the agenda when the Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI) traveled to Palm Springs, Calif., and hosted its highest attended annual meeting to date, as more than 600 people attended the three-day conference.


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Facts + Figures: Air Conditioner Shipments up Nearly 30 Percent in October

January 14, 2013
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Source: Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI). Industry figures are estimates that are derived from the best available figures supplied by a sample of AHRI member companies.


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CO2 Use Grows in North America

January 14, 2013
By Peter Powell
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One measure of the impact of CO2 as a refrigerant comes with the increasing number of applications in North America, where its use can be stymied with questions related to codes and regulations in municipalities as well as the learning curve of installation and service technicians.


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2013 HVACR Directory

2013 HVACR Directory & Source Guide

January 7, 2013
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The NEWS HVACR Directory & Source Guide is one of the industry’s most valuable resources. HVACR pros rely on it to locate products, get technical support, and discover new business opportunities.


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2013 HVACR Directory

HVACR Directory & Source Guide: Manufacturer Listings

January 7, 2013
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A complete list of addresses, phone numbers, fax numbers, email and web addresses, plus contact names, products, and trade names is provided.


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2013 HVACR Directory

HVACR Directory & Source Guide: HVACR Products

January 7, 2013
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The HVACR Product Browse section helps you locate manufacturers of more than 1,800 types of products and gives you complete contact information.


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2013 HVACR Directory

HVACR Directory & Source Guide: Wholesaler/Where to Buy Listings

January 7, 2013
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This section provides the address, phone, fax, email and web addresses of local wholesalers.


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