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Tecumseh Products Co. Announces Leadership Change

Climate control industry veteran succeeds Harold Karp

March 15, 2016

Tecumseh Products Co. announced that Harold Karp has stepped down as president and CEO of the compressor manufacturer. He is succeeded by Doug Murdock, who most recently served as president of the Climate Products Group at Mueller Industries Inc.

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Don’t Forget about the Pen

Tom Merriott

March 8, 2016

I love technology and automation; I am a fan of things that help streamline our work lives and processes. I admire the concept of a paperless office. I like all of these things until they lead to poor customer service.

Carefully Correcting Disobedient Techs

Addressing technician missteps is challenging, especially when quality replacements are sparse

Nick Kostora

March 7, 2016

Qualified HVAC technicians are desirable commodities, so when HVAC contracting owners get their hands on good techs, they’re willing to go to great lengths to keep them in their uniforms.

Contractors Should Look Toward the Armed Forces

Kyle Gargaro

March 7, 2016

Currently, Vet2Tech has approximately 1,500 companies from across the U.S. signed up for the program. Every vet who takes part in the program has his or her resume sent to 25-30 employers. It is a pretty powerful program.

Custom Air Products Achieves Company’s Lowest EMR Safety Measure

EMR rating of .62 said to be among the best in the industry

March 7, 2016

Taylor Norris, CEO of Custom Air Products & Services Inc. (CAPS), announced that the company has achieved its lowest ever EMR (experience modification rate), a measure used by insurance companies to indicate a company’s safety performance. CAPS has recorded a better than average EMR for the past three years.

HVACR: A Different View (But the Same Goal)

Darrell Sterling

February 29, 2016

Technology is an important aspect of any business that desires long-term existence. The implementation of technology allows both the contractor and supplier to be mobile, connected, more intelligent, and flexible.

The Future Leaders of HVAC Distribution

Michael Coughlin

February 29, 2016

HARDI's Annual Conference in December, the organization’s Emerging Leaders program sought to strengthen the HVACR industry by developing the talent of its up-and-coming distributors, manufacturers, and vendors.

What Are you 3? Clean Up After Yourself!

Nicole Krawcke

February 19, 2016

Competent contractors pay close attention to detail.

When dealing with an angry customer, the general consensus among experienced HVAC contractors is always the same: start by listening.

Responding to Angry Customers

Contractor share tips to stay cool when customers get hot

Kimberly Schwartz

February 15, 2016

While some folks are harder to please than others, HVAC contractors say there are proven practices that can help prevent a tense situation from escalating. And, with the right tactics, you can even turn an angry customer into a happy, satisfied one.

Trade Shows Are Important for All — Especially Women

Nicole Krawcke

February 15, 2016

Attending industry-specific tradeshows and events, such as AHR, is of huge value for not just women, but all industry professionals. Attending industry events can help contractors and engineers stay up to date on the latest cutting-edge equipment and perhaps give them an advantage over their competitors.