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Johnson Controls Wins $12.9 Million Contract with Methodist Healthcare

Company to help modernize flagship hospital in Memphis

September 6, 2016

Johnson Controls and Methodist Healthcare have signed a $12.9 million technology contract that will play a significant role in helping modernize the healthcare system’s flagship facility, Methodist University Hospital, in Memphis, Tennessee.

GEO and HRAI Sign Memorandum of Understanding

It will promote and facilitate mutual cooperation and assistance between the associations

September 5, 2016

The Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Institute of Canada (HRAI) and the Geothermal Exchange Organization (GEO) announced a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to establish a framework for cooperation in the ongoing development and improvement of the geothermal heating and cooling industry.

St. Louis-based Welsch Heating and Cooling Co. was established in 1895 by the great-grandfather of current owner Butch Welsch.

Passing the HVAC Contracting Torch

HVACR contractors discuss the advantages and challenges of family business succession

Kimberly Schwartz

September 5, 2016

Family businesses have long been a mainstay of the industry, and multigenerational companies are proud of their HVACR heritages. And, in spite of the challenges, many contractors have successfully passed the torch to succeeding generations and are now planning for future transitions.

This illustration shows some of the challenges restaurant clients may face, both in the front and back of the house, and why they need a good contractor partner. Illustration courtesy of Melink Corp.

Serve Up Great Restaurant Service

Restaurants present HVACR challenges, but also the potential for great partnerships

Ron Rajecki

September 5, 2016

Contractors who are responsive and stay on top of the challenges restaurants present can build trust with restaurant clients, which leads to strong partnerships.

Supermarket customers don’t care what HVACR contractors have to go through to keep their favorite beverages cold – they just expect the work to be done. Photo courtesy of Zero Zone, Inc.

Navigating the Aisles of Change

While changes keep coming for supermarkets, the HVACR industry keeps answering the call

Ron Rajecki

September 5, 2016

Many supermarkets converted their chlorofluorocarbon (CFC) and hydrochlorofluorocarbon (HCFC) refrigeration systems to hydrofluorocarbon (HFC) systems only to see HFCs targeted for a phaseout. Now, they’re hearing about natural refrigerants, distributed refrigeration, and cascade systems.

A view of the monitoring station of Danfoss’s Smart Store solution.

Scanning the Supermarket and Restaurant Horizons

HVACR news and advances from two dynamic market sectors

Ron Rajecki

September 5, 2016

There is always plenty of activity taking place on the HVACR side of the supermarket and restaurant industries. Here’s a quick look at eight items of note.

Hydronics Zone: The Doctor of Hydronics Is In

Low-mass systems may occasionally struggle with behavioral problems

Jim Godbout

September 5, 2016

In my humble opinion, large volume, low curve promotes high standby efficiency and offers a sustainable future for your heating system. Sustainable systems promote long-term relationships with your customers along with great economics, too. That makes my business sustainable.

Report Identifies Top Trends Impacting Energy-efficient Building Market

Includes increase in government initiatives, rising energy prices, desire to reduce GHG emissions

September 5, 2016

An analysis of the most important trends expected to impact the global energy-efficient building market from 2016 to 2020 is included in the latest report from Technavio. It reveals the top three emerging trends driving the market according to Technavio’s research analysts.

Facts + Figures: A/C Shipments Up 19% in June

September 5, 2016

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

Lennox Industries Announces Price Increase

Increase effective Nov. 1, 2016

September 2, 2016

Lennox Industries has announced a price increase of up to 5 percent effective Nov. 1, 2016 on all commercial package rooftop units, commercial split systems and air handlers, and commercial accessories.