Sales of VRF systems continue to rise unabated, leading many to predict their shipments will increase by double digits annually for the foreseeable future.
There are lots of ways to spend money on marketing and advertising. My suggestion is to be careful how you choose to do it, and who you choose to help you, as there is no easier and faster way to waste money.
James Ham has taken over as managing director of CAREL Korea, the CAREL subsidiary operating in South Korea since 2010. The subsidiary is based in Seoul and provides sales support and technical service to customers throughout South Korea with regard to projects and solutions. The subsidiary employs a dedicated team of service and support personnel.
ServiceTitan, a provider of business management software for HVAC, plumbing, and electrical residential contractors, was named as a finalist in the Customer Service Department of the Year and Front-Line Customer Service Team of the Year categories in the 11th annual Stevie® Awards for Sales & Customer Service. As a Finalist, ServiceTitan will ultimately be a Gold, Silver, or Bronze Stevie Award winner in the program.
Over $415 million in energy-efficient units installed using Hero financing
February 7, 2017
Renovate America, a provider of residential Property Assessed Clean Energy (PACE) financing, announced that its HERO® Program has now made possible the installation of energy-efficient home central air conditioning units worth more than $415 million. More than half of the sales volume involves equipment that exceeds the minimum energy-efficiency standards of the federal Energy Star® program.
Responsible for sales and customer service support
February 7, 2017
Hart & Cooley Inc., a business unit of Johnson Controls’ Building Technologies & Solutions, announced the appointment of Michael Braun as vice president — wholesale channel. In his new role, Braun is responsible for sales and customer service support for Hart & Cooley’s wholesale business.
Finch comes to Whalen with over 46 years in the HVAC industry.
February 6, 2017
The Whalen Co., a manufacturer of HVAC vertical stack riser heat-exchanger fan coil units and water-source heat pumps, has appointed Kelvin Finch to its board of directors. In his new role, Finch will be bringing “in the field” experience to the table. His experience as a manufacturer’s representative will add new perspective to the board.
Customers say ease of installation tops competitor thermostats
February 3, 2017
As connected-home technology grows increasingly popular, consumers are looking for tech solutions that make life easier but don’t require an engineering degree or quickly become obsolete. Maybe that’s why the Sensi™ Wi-Fi Programmable Thermostat landed top customer satisfaction marks in the inaugural J.D. Power 2016 Smart Thermostat Satisfaction Report SM.
Danfoss, a manufacturer of high-efficiency electronic and mechanical components and controls for air conditioning, heating, refrigeration, industrial, and water systems, has appointed Ian Levergood as the sales manager of its Electric Heating business in North America. In this role, Levergood will focus specifically on the growth of indoor and outdoor electric heating applications, and advancing comfort and safety solutions in the U.S and Canada.