The Florida Air Conditioning Contractors Association (FACCA) and the Florida Chapter of the Air Conditioning Contractors of America (ACCA) announced that they have "joined together as one strong statewide voice for the HVACR industry." The two groups will be incorporated as the Air Conditioning Contractors of America Florida Inc. and be known as the Florida Air Conditioning Contractors of America.

"These are two strong organizations that together represent one big opportunity for contractors in our state," said Tommy Castellano of Castellano's Air Conditioning & Heating in Tampa, Fla., the group's first elected chair. "By combining our forces, we will make it easier for contractors to gain access to top-notch training programs and maintain a strong local presence while also accessing the benefits and services of the nation's leading HVACR association."