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Flex Duct Manufacturer Scales up National Footprint

Building on more than 60 years of work on the national stage, JP Lamborn Co (JPL) continues to grow

December 1, 2023

Slideshow: Not only has JP Lamborn Co (JPL) grown, but the entire flex duct industry has seen many changes and innovations.

Industry ICON Stephen Doonan Reflects on His Career, Achievements

The owner and president of Illinois-based DeKalb Mechanical Inc. is our latest Industry ICON. Here, he shares highlights from his career

Stacey Winconek

October 6, 2023

Slideshow: For the last five years, Doonan has been in the process of transitioning out of his ownership role, and he’s ready to start a new chapter.

JP Lamborn Co. (JPL) Voted Best Place to Work by Career Source Polk County

JPL strives for an inclusive work environment where every colleague is respected, valued and empowered

August 18, 2023

The award presentation was held at the RP Funding Event Center located in Lakeland, Florida.

Stock Spiral Duct for Negative Pressure Applications

Based on new data, the allowable negative pressures for which “stock” spiral duct can be used has been updated

Bob Reid

June 26, 2023

The non-corrugated, "stock" spiral duct can be used for commercial HVAC applications up to -1.0” WG through 42” diameter, up to -2.0” WG through 34” diameter, and up to -4.0” WG through 16” diameter.

SMACNA Testing & Research Institute Verifies Griplock's Cable Suspension System for Ductwork

Suspension system utilizes high-strength cables and fittings to securely suspend HVAC ducts and equipment

June 14, 2023

By replacing conventional hangers, this system provides increased flexibility in duct layout and simplifies installation, thereby reducing labor and material costs.

How to Keep a Lean Staging Area with Wheeled Carts

For B&I Contractors, forklifts are mostly reserved for lifting shipments into trucks, while the loads themselves are stacked on wheeled carts

Austin Keating

June 7, 2023

The SNIPS NEWS 2022 contractor of the year, B&I Contractors, has an innovative solution for shipping a high volume of prefabricated duct out a sheet metal shop in Fort Myers, Florida.

6 Hurt as Ductwork Falls Into Resort Pool

The resort will conduct its own internal inspection, but for Sheet Metal Workers Local Union #9, that isn't enough

Stacey Winconek

May 8, 2023

Just days after the incident, Sheet Metal Workers Local Union #9 called for an outside investigation to be conducted.

Pat Brooks Retiring from Ductwork Engineering Industry

After over 40 years of designing and researching ductwork systems, engineer Pat Brooks is closing out his unfinished projects and retiring.

Austin Keating

April 25, 2023

When asked what the most rewarding part of his career is, Brooks said “I like helping sheet metal contractors solve problems.

PROflex duct connector now comes in master roll lengths

Following the success of standard 100ft PROflex cartons, Ductmate is responding to customer feedback with new master roll lengths of 1000, 750 and 500ft.

March 22, 2023

A PROflex 1000ft master roll will significantly reduce the scrap produced compared to the standard 100ft roll.

Hypertherm Associates Announces Nesting Software Subscriptions Designed for the Waterjet Cutting Market

Software that is based on a subscription model makes it easier to incorporate automation into existing workflows.

March 14, 2023

With the price of raw materials rising, ProNest LT uses advanced, true shape nesting algorithms to help waterjet fabricators and manufacturers improve efficiency.