The new Ideal Store program from Source 1â„¢, the aftermarket division of York International - Unitary Products Group, is designed to provide HVAC parts distributors with a common look to promote and consistently merchandise the Source 1 offering.
On Dec. 9, York International shareholders voted in favor of Johnson Controls acquiring York, the final step in the $3.2 billion acquisition. Johnson Controls assumes $800 million of York International's debt, while stockholders stand to receive $56.50 for each outstanding common share.
A contractor asks, "I lend out tools and materials and they come back damaged ... if they come back at all. This is only the tip of this frustrating iceberg. Any suggestions?" Consultant Al Levi responds.
It's a different world out there. Paradigms are shifting. And, the sooner contractors realize this and adapt to the changes accordingly, the sooner they will succeed in selling in the post-13 SEER world. So are the thoughts of consultant Vicki LaPlant.
While many contractors are relatively upbeat about the 13 SEER mandate, they still have some serious concerns as the industry moves closer to the 13 SEER transition. These concerns range from product availability to quality issues, and mismatched systems to larger component sizes.
Innovations could be found throughout the more than 600 exhibitors at the most recent International Trade Fair for Refrigeration, Air Conditioning, Ventilation (IKK).
Just when HVAC distributors thought they had their inventories set, their ordering priorities figured out, and their customers educated, along comes the new 13 SEER mandate that changes all that. For distributors, the choices they made this fall could possibly make or break their businesses.
Parked outside the stadium was sight familiar to several college campuses in fall 2005: a travel trailer housing the new Affinityâ„¢ Series of residential air conditioners and heat pumps with condensing unit panels bearing the logos of prominent colleges and universities.
In the eyes of Alicia Bradshaw, a contractor just cannot dismiss the importance - or power - of leads. The marketing manager for Lennox Industries demonstrated their value to more than 50 Lennox contractors at the Masters of the Game Conference.
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