If economic times are an indicator, this year’s AHR Expo should see fewer attendees and exhibitors. Don’t bet on it. In fact, for HVACR contractors and distributors whose goal it is to survive in 2009, the AHR Expo is a must-see. The proof is in the pudding.
Aloha Air Conditioning has been installing mini-split systems for years. The units also appealed to Chet Zoll, superintendent, and Bob Leistikow, manager of Signature Homes of Hawaii, developer for Hokulani Golf Villas. They gave their nod to go with mini-splits at the condo development.
Industry instructors, educators, and teachers have the opportunity to get updated on industry trends, training, and new equipment at the 2009 HVACR & Plumbing Instructor Workshop, scheduled for March 11-13 at the National Conference Center in Lansdowne, Va.
When he started his business, Jim Whitescarver, of Commercial Express HVAC Inc., said, “I wanted to become the employer of choice. I wanted to brand ourselves as the guy to work for with the best career path.” That’s why this company was chosen as The NEWS’ Best Contractor to Work For in the East region.
Kim Rico has to deal with possible leaks in a Subway. No … not the subways that run underground in cities like Chicago and New York. In her case, it is possible refrigerant leaks at a Subway franchise store in Babylon, N.Y.
ECR International reaffirmed its commitment to Upstate New York after announcing plans to consolidate production at factories in Utica and Dunkirk. CEO Mike Paparone said the company plans to shift production from ECR plants in Rome, N.Y., and Wallaceburg, Ontario, to factories in Utica and Dunkirk, N.Y.
Objections aren’t brought up by Boomers because we don’t want to buy. However, we know the more time and energy a sales consultant has invested, the more they don’t want to lose the sale. But we’re predictable - we’re so predictable that over 90 percent of Boomer objections can be neatly placed into four categories.
The industry’s long held belief that any R-22 equipment manufactured before 2010 could legally be sold, installed, and serviced for years thereafter has run into a bit of confusion with the publication in the Federal Register of two Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Notices of Proposed Rulemaking.
Bob Barnes, vice-president of Western Heating & Air of Boise, Idaho, takes energy efficiency and green technology very seriously. So seriously that his business has been given significant awards for its work in promoting clean and energy-efficient indoor environments.
Nikki Krueger felt it was time to learn more about green building. Rather than reading a book or browsing the Internet, the media relations manager of Aprilaire decided to get a real feel for green building certification standards so she completed a comprehensive training session and passed a verifier accreditation test.
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