Articles Tagged with ''Leadership and HVACR''

Winsupply Inc. has opened a new Winsupply company in Houston serving plumbing, mechanical, and industrial contractors throughout southeast Texas. Winsupply of Houston — Plumbing and Mechanical is the third new company opened by Winsupply in 2017.

Robert G. Fergus notified Aaon Inc. of his intent to retire as vice president, manufacturing, effective April 27, 2017.

Heating, Air-conditioning & Refrigeration Distributors International (HARDI) applauds the House Committee on Education and the Workforce on its approval of the Working Families Flexibility Act of 2017 (H.R. 1180).
 

The theory behind chat is fairly simple — make it easier for potential customers to communicate with your company, interact with a greater number of potential customers, and schedule more service calls. Though the theory of chat for your company is simple, the practice of chatting professionally is difficult to execute. So, is it worth implementing in your company? What are the costs and the benefits of chat? Should you manage chat in-house or outsource the management of chat? What’s a budget-conscious way to get started?

Daikin Applied and Daikin North America are forming a relationship with Gardiner to strengthen its sales, service, and solutions capabilities. Gardiner has been named the factory sales and parts representative in Northern Ohio and acquires Daikin Applied’s service business for the Cleveland market.

Tim Hummel of Union, Missouri, has joined Wiegmann Associates as an HVAC service sales engineer. Hummel manages preventative maintenance programs and HVAC installation and repair projects for Wiegmann Associates’ commercial and industrial clients.

Are you happy with the culture at your company? In March, I laid out two of the qualities that make up a great work culture. This month, I’ll cover the last three qualities: training, recognition, and communication.

At Casa de Misericordia (House of Mercy) near Piedra Negras, Coahuila, Mexico, children who have been abandoned or removed from their home due to severe neglect or unsafe conditions are provided with a secure place, food, and a caring, stable environment. For the 30-40 children who call Casa de Misericordia home at any given time, that environment can now offer even greater relief, thanks to a donation from Friedrich Air Conditioning.