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Heat Pumps Come in Many Styles

Alternative systems look for their share in the heat pump market

May 23, 2016

Not that long ago, if a conversation centered on heat pumps, it was fairly safe to assume that the equipment referred to ducted, split-system, electric, air-source units. That assumption started to change a few years ago with the growing popularity of ductless heat pumps.

ORNL Develops Energy-Efficient Heat Pump for Cold Climates

Also enhances air-source heat pump efficiency and comfort in milder climates

May 20, 2016

The U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE’s) Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL), collaborating with Emerson Climate Technologies, developed a prototype for an air-source heat pump for the colder regions of the country — one that heats better and uses significantly less energy.

In today’s global marketplace, very few products are 100 percent American made anymore.

Is American Manufacturing Losing its Strength?

Increasing number of foreign components present in 'American-made' products

Nicole Krawcke

May 16, 2016

In 2007-2009, manufacturing job losses exceeded 2 million. And, despite adding more than 600,000 jobs since January 2010, the market has not fully recovered to its prerecession numbers, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).

Facts + Figures: May 16, 2016

May 16, 2016

Industry shipment numbers are estimates that are derived from the best available figures supplied by a sample of AHRI member companies.

Joann Donelon, director of marketing, White-Rodgers, talks with contractors during the trade show portion of the International Roundtable meeting.

International Roundtable Paves the Fast Track to HVAC Prosperity

Service Nation Inc. members race to success in Atlanta

Mike Murphy

May 16, 2016

More than 200 contractors from three countries descended on the Peach Tree State April 6-8 at the Grand Hyatt Hotel in the Buckhead neighborhood of Atlanta to attend Service Nation Inc.’s Atlanta International Roundtable meeting.

PHNIX North America Eco-Energy Solutions Inc.: Fan Coil

May 16, 2016

This unit is an efficient solution for single-room heating and cooling. Its 5.1-inch-thick design allows the coil to be used as an unobtrusive zoning solution.

A Dealer Success Panel answered audience questions about geothermal best practices, tax credits, marketing, and more during WaterFurnace Intl. Inc.’s Annual Sales Meeting in Nashville.

WaterFurnace Supports Dealers at Annual Meeting

Annual sales meeting focuses on strengthening, growing businesses

Nicole Krawcke

May 16, 2016

The two day event, which was focused on helping dealers strengthen and grow their businesses, featured presentations on WaterFurnace products, marketing tools, training, financing, and more.

U.S. Boiler Co. Inc.: Firetube Boiler

May 16, 2016

The K2 Firetube Boiler features a stainless steel vertical firetube heat exchanger and is available in six sizes ranging 85-270 MBtuh.

Meacham Joins National HVAC, Plumbing, and Electrical Brands

Contractor becomes One Hour Heating & Air Conditioning, Benjamin Franklin Plumbing, and Mister Sparky

May 12, 2016

Meacham Heating, Cooling & Energy Solutions announced it is joining forces with three national home services brands, One Hour Heating & Air Conditioning®, Benjamin Franklin Plumbing®, and Mister Sparky®.

NIBE to Acquire Climate Control Group from LSB Industries

Acquisition includes ClimateMaster, IEC, ClimateCraft, and ClimaCool

May 12, 2016

NIBE Industrier AB of Sweden and LSB Industries Inc., Oklahoma City, announced that they have entered into a stock purchase agreement by which NIBE will acquire 100 percent of the outstanding shares of The Climate Control Group Inc. from LSB for a purchase price of $364 million.