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Articles Tagged with ''economy and HVAC''

Department of Labor Examines Overtime Rules That Affect Contractors - The ACHR News

Department of Labor Examines Overtime Rules That Affect Contractors

Plan aims for more modest eligibility increases than its predecessor
Robert Beverly
July 8, 2019
For the second time in two presidential administrations, the question of who receives overtime pay beyond 40 hours a week is up for official review.
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Desert Aire Welcomes US Department of Commerce General Counsel

Peter Davidson visits manufacturing and headquarters facility
July 1, 2019
Desert Aire welcomed Peter Davidson, general counsel, U.S. Department of Commerce, to its manufacturing and headquarters facility.
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AHRI Vice President Discusses Impact of US Tariffs on HVAC

Talks about effect on pricing, cost, and profit
Kyle Gargaro
Kyle Gargaro
July 1, 2019

The NEWS spoke with Jim Walters, who is the vice president of International Affairs for AHRI, about the effect of tariffs on the HVAC industry.


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HARDI Distributors Report 1.9 Percent Revenue Decline in May

DSO is unusually low for this time of year
June 28, 2019
HARDI released its monthly trends report, showing average sales growth by HARDI distributor members declined by 1.9 percent in May 2019.
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A-Gas is a major U.S. refrigerant reclaimer and an importer of halocarbons, including R-32 and R-125. - The ACHR News

Illegal Imports Concern Refrigerant Manufacturers

Importers of Chinese HFCs may be evading U.S. antidumping laws
Joanna Turpin
Joanna R. Turpin
June 24, 2019
The new black market for refrigerants in the EU is not surprising. What may surprise some is that the same problem appears to exist in the U.S.
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Direct-Fired Heater Demand Study Released

ABC predicts 5 percent year-over-year in 2019
June 17, 2019

The fired heaters industry remains influenced by factors like the focus of manufacturers in optimizing operational efficiencies.


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In ACCA’s recent survey about tariff impacts, 88 percent of responding contractors reported feeling effects. The equipment price increases members are seeing have ranged from 10 to 20 percent. - The ACHR News

How the Tariff Increase Is Affecting HVACR

White House counts on the economy to buffer consumers
Robert Beverly
June 17, 2019
Paul Teller discussed President Trump’s China trade strategy during with distributors attending the annual HARDI Congressional Fly-In in Washington, D.C.
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HARDI Distributors Report April Revenue Increase

Annual sales growth rate sets record
June 6, 2019
HARDI released its monthly report, showing average sales growth by HARDI distributor members increased in April 2019.
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A Good Economy Is a Mixed Blessing for HVACR Contractors

The high demand for work is a reminder of the high demand for workers
Joanna Turpin
Joanna R. Turpin
June 3, 2019
Most contractors struggle to find and retain workers, and this problem is not likely to get better anytime soon. That is why it is becoming so important to think outside the box when it comes to attracting talent.
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Guest Commentary

HVAC contractors can actually grow during an economic downturn

Four tips for weathering an economic downturn
Mike Agugliaro
Mike Agugliaro
May 13, 2019
If you’re an HVAC contractor, here are four ways to master your business and thrive, even in the midst of economic storm.
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