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2017 Best HVAC Trainer

Passion Defines The NEWS’ 2017 Best Trainer Contest Winner, Ed Brink

Dedication to his students and his craft vaults Brink to the top of the list
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Nick Kostora
September 18, 2017

The NEWS’ Best Instructor and Trainer contest aims to shine a spotlight on the best teachers and advisors across the HVACR industry, and this year was no different as one of the industry’s true workhorses, Ed Brink, division manager, technical training, Meier Supply Co., was honored as the nation’s Best Trainer contest winner.


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Best HVAC Instructor 2017

Joe Carone Named The NEWS’ 2017 Best Instructor Winner

SMART Local 265 instructor in Carol Stream, Illinois, honored as the nation’s best instructor
Nicole Krawcke
September 18, 2017
Joe Carone, an instructor for the Sheet Metal, Air, Rail, and Transportation Workers (SMART) Local 265, in Carol Stream, Illinois, was chosen as The NEWS’ 2017 Best Instructor.
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David Norman

Best Instructor Runner-up is Always On Call for His Students

HVACR instructor David Norman founded his own technical school, HVAC Institute
Nicole Krawcke
September 18, 2017
If you’re a technician working in the Northwestern U.S., you’ve likely heard of David Norman. Chances are you may even have his phone number. The 58-year-old instructor has built quite a reputation as the go-to guy for HVACR technical problems in the region.
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What Most Techs Get Wrong About Wire Sizing

When a 10-gauge wire on a 50-amp breaker is OK
Bryan Orr
September 18, 2017
Over and over again, I have heard HVACR technicians and electricians quote rules of thumb regarding wiring sizing, and I have witnessed and participated in many heated debates on the topic.
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Rick Downie

Rick Downie Earns Runner-up in Best Trainer Competition

Bard’s manager of technical education trains everyone, everywhere, on everything
Kostora
Nick Kostora
September 18, 2017

Rick Downie, the manager of technical education for Bard Mfg. Co. Inc., has won the runner-up honors in the 2017 edition of The NEWS’ Best Trainer competition.


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K-Flex USA: Pipe Insulation

September 18, 2017

Encased in a flexible, co-extruded jacketed composite material, K-Flex Titan offers excellent flexibility, abrasion and weather resistance, making it ideal for outdoor applications.


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Whole Foods Market

Seeking Sustainability in Supermarkets

Contractors promote savings via integrated controls, optimized compressor runtimes, and more
Ron Rajecki
September 4, 2017
Energy Star calculates that, on average, supermarkets in the U.S. use around 50 kilowatt-hours (kWh) of electricity and 50 cubic feet of natural gas per square foot per year — an average annual energy cost of more than $4 per square foot.
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Georges and Claudie d’Arras

HVACR Contractors Secure the Comfort in Comfort Food

Restaurant owners seek responsiveness, good communication from HVACR contractors
Ron Rajecki
September 4, 2017
What can HVACR contractors do to help their beleaguered clients who own and operate restaurants? They can start by understanding what qualities are important to restaurant owners/operators when it comes to HVACR contractors.
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System Architectures Chart

Supermarket Refrigeration Systems Are Constantly Evolving

A host of new technologies and refrigerants offer contractors numerous options
Ron Rajecki
September 4, 2017
When it comes to talking about emerging refrigeration system architectures for supermarkets, it’s good to start by taking a deep breath.
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The Importance of Quality Installations on the Industry

The Importance of Quality Installations on the Industry

ACCA’s QI standard helps lead the charge
Samantha Sine
Samantha Sine
August 28, 2017
According to multiple studies from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), four out of 10 homes built in the U.S. contain improper HVAC designs and equipment.
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