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Beware of the Bullwhip Effect in Residential HVAC

June 19, 2022

Major U.S. retailers were caught with too much inventory and were being forced to heavily discount to liquidate it. This was the result of the Bullwhip Effect.

The Case of the Ghost Employee

Hiring turned out to be only the first step

Ted Craig

June 18, 2022

Finding employees today remains a major challenge for almost all HVAC contractors. But for one commercial firm, the issue was just getting a new employee to show up for his first day.

Unique Indoor Comfort Acquires A-Total Plumbing

June 17, 2022

Unique Indoor Comfort has added A-Total Plumbing to its growing roster of companies. A-Total is Unique Indoor Comfort's seventh acquisition.

EVAPCO Acquires Select Technologies

June 17, 2022

EVAPCO Inc. has acquired Belmont, Michigan-based Select Technologies.

HVAC Tech Revolution in Full Swing

Economic forces driving deployment of technology, consultant tells HVACR distributors

Matt Jachman

June 17, 2022

Business columnist Gene Marks talks about technologies that he said are being deployed with increasing frequency at a time when employers can’t fill thousands of jobs.

Northshore Technical College Sullivan Campus Granted HVAC Excellence Accreditation

June 17, 2022

HVAC Excellence announced that the HVACR training program at Northshore Technical College's Sullivan Campus has been granted accreditation.

The Employee Attendance Dilemma

Richard D. Alaniz

June 17, 2022

Absenteeism has significant and costly effects on a business, but the conversation with employees should not take on an accusatory tone, since most absences are for legitimate reasons.

Danfoss Appoints Steven Lakin as New Director of Public and Industry Affairs

Former Maryland government official brings industry expertise to Danfoss

June 16, 2022

Danfoss announced that Steven Lakin has joined the company as its new director of public and industry affairs.

Tips for HVAC Techs to Stay Safe in the Field

Chris Holbert

June 16, 2022

Working as an HVAC technician requires a lot of caution and attention to detail to do the job well and remain safe. It’s important to ensure HVAC techs remember a few key things going into any job.