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The Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute and the China Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning Industry Association have agreed to encourage Chinese HVACR equipment makers to take part in the institute’s certification programs.

Former "Cheers" TV comedy actor John Ratzenberger is hosting an Internet pod cast sponsored by the Fabricators & Manufacturers Association International.

Scott Community College in Bettendorf, Iowa, is seeking approval of their heating and cooling training program through HVAC Excellence.

Air Conditioning Contractors of America members will have the chance to learn about quality installations this Friday.

Johnson Controls Inc. announced consumers who purchase its Luxaire brand this spring could receive a free 10-year extended warranty or a $1,500 rebate.

Prices on some White-Rodgers electronics, valves and components sold to original-equipment manufacturers are increasing an average of 5 percent to 7 percent, Emerson Climate Technologies announced Thursday.

Nexstar, a business-improvement association for HVAC contractors, is sponsoring “Money Masters,” May 30-31 at the Pheasant Run Resort in St. Charles, Ill.

Members of the Sheet Metal Workers and United Transportation Union will have to wait a while longer to see if a planned merger goes through.

Mark your calendars: April 27 to May 3 has been designated National Plumbing Industry Week.

Despite the best efforts of home builders to attract buyers, sales of new homes continue to fall.