In addition to the 2012 Commercial Heating Showcase Product Grid, The NEWS spotlights the industry’s latest commercial heating products in this photo feature. The manufacturers provided the brief description of features included with each product.
While nonresidential construction spending has increased somewhat over the last year, current indicators show that this market is still not robust. Geothermal heat pump (GHP) systems seem to be bucking this trend, though, as most manufacturers state that sales of commercial equipment are increasing.
The Retrovent™ Replacement Program simplifies replacement of aging 20-ton and larger air handlers with energy-efficient, direct-match units, avoiding extensive renovation costs. According to the company, the program makes it easy to upgrade IAQ while reducing operating costs and increasing occupant comfort.
What could help distributors raise the bar on customer service and satisfaction? Information about the inner workings of their companies as well as having a transparent, real-time view into their processes could help, but how does a distributor achieve these things?
HVAC contractors and distributors have a special business relationship. As with any relationship, external circumstances have changed some of the relationship dynamics. What is it that contractors are looking for from their distributors and how are the distributors responding?
There is so much happening in our business world today that it is often difficult for us as contractors to stay focused on the real purposes for which we are in business. What is that purpose and how can you stay informed?
The 38-year-old company, Calverley Supply Co. is run by the Calverley brothers and as they adapt to new business demands they don’t forget their roots.
Green seemed to be all the rage several years ago, both inside and out of the HVACR industry. But is it the buzzword it once was? In 2012, what does green mean for the HVACR industry and what are customers, especially commercial customers, seeking?
HVAC manufacturers have produced a slew of green products. Whether a commercial or residential contractor, the following are units that can be installed in new and/or retrofit applications to help end users save energy and improve comfort.
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