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HVAC Tech Turned Wholesaler Salvages Compressor Burnout

John P. Frantz
March 15, 2013
Robert Allen is the vice president of the Johnstone Supply branch in Sacramento, Calif., as well as sister stores in Modesto and Stockton, Calif., and Sparks, Nev. He started his HVAC career as an HVAC technician. During his years in the field, Allen ran into what he called, “the compressor burnout from hell.” That was his description of an inoperative two-ton package residential air conditioner. Allen’s task was to bring this compressor back to life. The question was, “Could he do it?”
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Fiscal Cliff Deal Strains Small Businesses

Jen Anesi, Legislation Editor
Jen Roby
March 15, 2013
The fiscal cliff has been avoided but there are new pieces of legislation that small business owners should be aware of. What has been passed and what does it mean for your business?
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NAW Summit Elects Leadership, Trains Members

March 15, 2013
The 2013 NAW board of directors has been elected and Patrick Larmon, president and CEO of Bunzl Distribution USA Inc., was named as its chairman. What other highlights came from the meeting’s special speakers about the economy, leadership, and the political arena?
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Texas Hosts Record-Breaking Show

March 15, 2013
The HVAC industry flooded the Lone Star state of Texas for the 65th annual International Air-Conditioning, Heating, Refrigerating Exposition. How many people attended and what were some of the show’s highlights?
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Solar Supply Grants Boy's Wish

March 15, 2013
Solar Supply Inc. in Harlingen, Texas, along with Make-A-Wish® and Luxaire® provided nine-year-old Christian, who suffers with leukemia, his prehistoric wish. What did he get to do?
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President's Letter: AHR and Unitary Study Participation

Brian Cobble
March 15, 2013
A lot is happening in the first half of the year. What is HARDI concentrating on and what upcoming initiatives can members be involved in?
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Ferguson and Wolseley Swap Leadership

March 15, 2013
Keith VanderVennet, currently the senior vice president of Wolseley Canada, is returning to Ferguson, Wolseley’s U.S. operations, in the role of senior vice president of sales. When will this upcoming change take effect?
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Danfoss Acquires Full Ownership

March 15, 2013
Danfoss has acquired full ownership of the joint venture company Danfoss Turbocor, in which Danfoss has had a 50 percent owner’s share since 2004. What will this acquisition do for the company?
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2012 Distributor Sales Increase

March 15, 2013
HARDI announced U.S. HVACR average distributor sales for 2012 increased 5.6 percent for the year. What is this signaling for 2013?
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1st Source Servall Hosts Managers

March 15, 2013
More than 100 company managers and preferred vendors participated in industry specific presentations, informational seminars, and management innovation implementation sessions. Who was the keynote speaker?
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