Ventilation and filtration technology continues to advance and evolve. From data center ventilation to indoor pool environments, and museums using UV protection to more basic filtration, contractors are finding new ways to apply new technologies to their advantage, and to the benefit of their customers.
Building owners at all levels, residential to commercial-industrial, have been trying to save money. Some have been doing it by cutting things like filter change frequency, without realizing that they wind up spending more money on energy than they would have on the filters they need.
The economy is not the only reason that business as usual is not bringing owners the success it once did. “It’s not just the economy, there has been a paradigm shift in the market,” explained Jim Abrams, president of Retail Services and CEO of Clockwork Home Services Inc., as he kicked off the inaugural Focus on Your Future (FOYF) event.
Every year The NEWS introduces the latest air conditioning units available for the upcoming summer season. The intent is to help contractors prepare for this busy period by doing the research that will help them to distinguish between brands. This issue of the Cooling Showcase focuses on the residential/light commercial side of the air conditioning industry.
For two technical college instructors in Georgia, there is a shift taking place within the HVACR industry when it comes to the depth and specifics of technician training. For a number of years, many said schools were successful if they offered broad brushstrokes of training. Now it is shifting to detailed training.
The changing HVAC landscape of 2010 is well represented by a variety of products and accessories that reflect nearly every aspect of the changes - new refrigerants, controls, monitoring and evaluation tools, enhanced efficiencies, and more. This article offers just a sampling of some of the newer system trends.
A commercial refrigeration manufacturer has acquired a company specializing in the onsite refurbishment of refrigerator and freezer cases. Anthony announced it has completed the acquisition of and partnership with Trausch Industries.
While attending the Lennox dealer meeting in Texas, The NEWS took the opportunity to find out what’s on their minds by asking two key questions: What are your biggest challenges, and where do you see growth opportunities?
Dealers attending the Lennox dealer meeting in Texas are still grappling with the effects of the economy on their customers. The manufacturer did its best to demonstrate that it has the products that will help the dealers’ customers take advantage of tax incentives and major energy savings, which result in lower monthly utility bills and improved comfort.
The Air Conditioning Contractors of America (ACCA) reported its most successful year ever of donating to the Reading Is Fundamental initiative. Held in conjunction each year with its Annual Conference and Indoor Air Expo, ACCA donates children’s books and money to libraries or schools located in the city in which the event is held.
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