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FYI: News Briefs in HVAC - May 4, 2026

For your information news briefs from a wide variety of categories within the HVAC industry. Price increases, mergers and acquisitions, award winners, and more are highlighted here each issue.

ACQUISITIONS

Sylvester & Cockrum (Winston-Salem, N.C.) acquired Mechanical Systems Technology Inc. (Myrtle Beach, S.C.).

Rocket Group (Huntington Beach, Calif.) announced a partnership with Roadrunner Plumbing & Air (San Antonio).

RESIDENTIAL CONTRACTORS

Armstrong Air & Electric (Jacksonville, Fla.) is expanding into St. Johns County and the greater Jacksonville area. As part of the expansion, Amy O’Grady joined as business development manager, Nick Caruk will serve as division manager, and Amanda Whitehead will support office operations and customer experience.

MANUFACTURERS

Hudson Technologies (Woodcliff Lake, N.J.) appointed Alan Sheriff and Jeffrey Feeler to the board of directors.

AirSystems Unlimited (Cleveland, Tenn.) promoted Ashley Nixon to director of operations.

Franklin Electric (Fort Wayne, Ind.) appointed Bryan Duffy as senior business unit manager for industrial distribution.

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DISTRIBUTORS

Winsupply Inc. (Moraine, Ohio) hired CP Ryan as director of training. She was formerly senior director of membership programs at the National Association of Wholesaler-Distributors (Washington).

CONSULTANTS

Lisa Anderson, president of LMA Consulting Group (Claremont, Calif.) was named one of the Top 50 Thought Leaders in Manufacturing for 2026 by Consult Clarity (Brisbane, Australia).