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Rhonda Wiggins, HVACR instructor at Hennepin Technical College in Minneapolis. Photo courtesy of Hennepin Technical College

Best Instructor Runner-up Credits Team for Her Success

Hennepin Technical College’s Rhonda Wiggins aims to change her students’ lives

September 26, 2016

With more than 100 years of HVACR industry experience among them, the six instructors at Hennepin Technical College in Minneapolis proudly run one of the top HVACR programs in the country. Standing out among these industry veterans is Rhonda Wiggins, The NEWS’ 2016 Best Instructor runner-up.

For the second year in a row, Michael Goater, Success4Others’ “chief motivator,” has been named Best Trainer runner-up. Photo courtesy of Michael Goater

Best Trainer Runner-up ‘Not Going to Let Up’

Success4Others’ Michael Goater helps HVAC contractors boost sales

Jen Anesi

September 26, 2016

Since claiming the title of Best Trainer runner-up last year, Michael Goater, Success4Others’ self-proclaimed “chief motivator” and once again this year’s Best Trainer runner-up, has upped the ante at his Scottsdale, Arizona-based professional HVAC training and coaching organization.

A look at the Granger Center for Construction and HVACR on the campus of Ferris State University.

HVAC Educators Share Ideas, Plans at Ferris State Conference

The 2016 HVACR Instructor’s Workshop featured seminars, presentations, and many voices

Nick Kostora

September 26, 2016

This workshop took the unique approach of gathering HVAC educators and presenters from all across the country and allowing them to share thoughts, opinions, ideas, and lessons to help shape the future of the industry.

HVAC ON DEMAND: National Equipment Parts operates a 10,000-square-foot fulfillment center in Pennsylvania.

Company Attempts to Become the Amazon of HVAC

National Equipment Parts is an e-commerce platform to sell HVACR equipment

Kyle Gargaro

September 26, 2016

The company currently has about eight distributor partners that act as satellite fulfillment centers. Once an order is placed via the company's website, a distributor is alerted, and they’re responsible for sending out the product with the boxes and labels provided by the company.

Source Refrigeration Announces Acquisition of RSI

RSI is a leading provider of commercial refrigeration installation and maintenance services

September 23, 2016

Source Refrigeration & HVAC announced that it has partnered with management to acquire Refrigeration Solutions Inc. and Advanced Refrigeration Systems (together, RSI). Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

Mitsubishi Electric Installs Rooftop Solar on US Headquarters

Projected to save $2 million over system lifetime

September 22, 2016

Mitsubishi Electric US Inc. has installed a 369 kW solar electric system, using its own solar modules, on the rooftop of its U.S. headquarters in Cypress, California. The system is expected to significantly cut energy costs and reduce pollutants over the next 25 years.

Siemens Implements Energy Savings Upgrades at the Superdome

Stadium to save more than $6.5 million over the course of the 10-year performance contract

September 21, 2016

The Louisiana Stadium and Exposition District (LSED) and Siemens are working together to implement technological advancements and energy efficiency upgrades at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome.

CytexOne Launches Smart Commercial Building Practice

Traditional building management systems integrated with smart devices, sensors, and data

September 20, 2016

CytexOne has announced its smart commercial building practice, targeted to commercial buildings, university campuses, and related facilities, to provide energy efficiency, security, and automation for reduced operational expense and heightened intelligence and reporting.

Acco Engineered Systems and All Area Plumbing Join Forces

Southern California customers gain comprehensive mechanical and plumbing solutions

September 19, 2016

Acco Engineered Systems announced that it will join forces with All Area Plumbing, a regional design-build plumbing contractor serving Southern California. Adding All Area Plumbing’s capabilities, Acco said it will strengthen its position as one of the largest mechanical contractors in the western United States.

According to many accountants, the most important metric to consider when measuring an HVAC company’s value is Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, and Amortization (EBITDA).

Do You Know How Much Your Company Is Worth?

Industry insiders share tips on improving company value

Kimberly Schwartz

September 19, 2016

According to industry experts, it’s all too common for contractors to make the mistake of waiting until they’re desperate to sell before properly assessing their company’s value and working to make it attractive to potential buyers.