Featured speakers during the Mechanical Contractors Association of America (MCAA) annual convention conveyed a message about the importance of perseverance to success in professional and personal endeavors. The words of former astronaut and retired naval aviator Capt. Mark Kelly were no exception.

MCAA Convention Inspires Growth

More than 2,000 Attend Contractor Event

May 13, 2013

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The Mechanical Contractors Association of America (MCAA) marked a theme of “Unconventional Thinking” for business growth in the 124th anniversary year of the organization.

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CEOs Put Final Stamp on Conference

March 25, 2013

By Mike Murphy

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The Air Conditioning Contractors of America (ACCA) always places at least one exclamation point squarely on its annual conference and trade show — the CEO Forum.

Daikin, Goodman Executives Discuss Acquisition

December 10, 2012

By Mike Murphy

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An acquisition that brings together two of the world’s strongest players in the global HVAC marketplace — exactly what does that mean? During the press conference held by Takeshi Ebisu, Daikin senior executive officer, and Dave Swift, Goodman Global Group Inc. president and CEO, the answer was simple. “In one word, complementary,” said Swift

Geo Training on the Farm

October 1, 2012

By Mike Murphy

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What were geothermal aficionados from nine states and Canada and a wide assortment of HVAC trucks and vans jammed into a field at the Oregon Dairy near Lancaster County, central Pennsylvania?

Murphy’s Law: Vote on Nov. 6

September 24, 2012

By Mike Murphy

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However unpredictable my vote may be, like many of you, I go to the polls. It dawns on me that perhaps the most important factor in this election year, (and in many elections past) is the number of people who will not go to the polls — and thereby, will determine the election.

Taco Invests in Sustainable Education Facility

August 27, 2012

By Mike Murphy

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In the midst of a global, regional, and local economic crisis, few would suggest that education is the highest priority capital investment a business should make, and even fewer would make a $20 million investment in that pursuit. However, that is just what Taco Inc. has done.

Murphy’s Law: Admit Your Mistakes When You’re Right

AKA: Inventory Planning Gone Crazy

May 14, 2012

By Mike Murphy

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Upon occasion, I have been wrong about things, and when that occurs, I am quick to point out what that really means: I thought I was wrong about something but actually turned out to be right.

Murphy's Law: The Changing American Dream

February 20, 2012

By Mike Murphy

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Having just returned from the International Builder’s Show in Orlando, I have to remark that the show has downsized itself quite noticeably. Though what might be called the world’s largest home and garden show is less than its gargantuan self of years past, it is still an awesome event.

Key Issues Reviewed at AHRI Annual Meeting

January 23, 2012

By Mike Murphy

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The Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI) chose the Gulf Coast of Florida as the backdrop for its 2011 Annual Meeting. The meeting provides a forum for industry leadership to review issues that face the organization and review accomplishments.

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