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The Advantages of National Wholesalers

John R. Hall
August 18, 2008
Sioux Falls is growing. In fact, Kevin Severy, president of Winair in Sioux Falls, describes the community as “one of the fastest growing in the United States.” This HVACR distributor is one of 57 Winair locations that specialize in HVACR wholesale-distribution across the United States.
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Engineering Firm Specifies Humidity Control

August 11, 2008
Saxony Lutheran High School presented Mark Strickland of Strickland Engineering LLC with a significant problem - humidity. The school’s previously installed HVAC equipment was delivering too much outside air. Looking for a solution, Strickland turned to Rollie Johnson Inc., regional distributor for Rawal Devices.
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Humidity Control Products Gain Momentum

Angela Harris - The ACHR News
Angela D. Harris
August 11, 2008
Homeowners often come to HVAC contractors with a single complaint - discomfort. Resolving this discomfort requires multiple considerations for the contractor that extend beyond heating and cooling to humidity control, IAQ, etc.
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ERV Assists Humidity Control

August 11, 2008
To assist the homeowner in achieving optimal healthy and comfortable air, RSI Rooftop Systems Inc. has introduced the Rave, a residential energy recovery ventilation (ERV) unit. According to the company, not only is it more than 80 percent effective, it also humidifies or dehumidifies a house at the desire of the homeowner.
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Mold, Humidity Jeopardize Healthy Homes

August 11, 2008
Avoiding humidity problems can be beneficial for more reasons than comfort. Health, for example, is a primary concern when questioning the need for a humidification or dehumidification system. Mold remediation is prime reason for considering a humidity control application.
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At the Table: How to Deal With Mom and Distractions

Sharon Roberts
August 11, 2008
The kids are romping, some laughing, some crying, and the dog is barking its head off. The mom, smack in the middle of this chaos, is your client. How in the world are you going to be able to have a coherent and productive conversation with this distracted woman to provide top-quality comfort for her and her family?
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Tough Times Tactics to Make Sales

John Graham
August 11, 2008
There’s only one problem salespeople face when times are good and that’s getting sloppy. It’s easy to be deluded by success, to believe that our success is due to our incredible ability to convince customers to do business with us. If the truth were told, customers were flush with cash and just wanted to place the order.
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Weathering the Down Economy With Financing

Kenneth E. Bentsen Jr.
August 11, 2008
Equipment financing is a strategic financial option for businesses to consider regardless of the economic climate. But, it can take an increased role during a downturn when maintaining cash flow, preserving capital, obtaining flexible financial solutions, and other benefits of financing are even more critical to helping businesses ride out the storm.
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ASHRAE Awards Outstanding Achievements

August 11, 2008
The American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) recognized several members for contributions to ASHRAE and the HVACR industry at the society’s 2008 Annual Meeting, held June 21-25.
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My Two Cents: Finding Positives Amongst the Negatives

Butch Welsch
Butch Welsch
August 11, 2008
OK, I think it’s time someone wrote an optimistic piece in this periodical. However, that’s not going to be easy. It’s much simpler these days to write about all of the negative things that are happening. Let’s face it, it can be pretty difficult to be optimistic when you are surrounded by negative occurrences - especially when you have virtually no control over these occurrences.
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