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FYI: News Briefs in HVAC - December 20, 2021

December 20, 2021

For your information news briefs from a wide variety of categories within the HVAC industry. Price increases, mergers and acquisitions, award winners, and more are highlighted here each week.

Robert Parker and Eric VanDam.

Independent HVAC, Plumbing Providers Should Consider Consolidating

December 19, 2021

Private equity firms invested in independent HVAC and plumbing businesses in a wave of consolidation that created bigger players.

Burning money.

Inflation Puts Pressure on HVAC Manufacturers, Contractors

Consumers understand prices are higher for everything

Ted Craig

December 18, 2021

The Consumer Price Index rose to 6.8% in November. Whatever the cause, HVAC contractors and their customers are paying more for most items these days.

The New Flat Rate Named Number One Retail Pricing Generator by Contractors

The first menu-pricing system for home service contractors receives recognition at annual HARDI conference

December 17, 2021

The New Flat Rate was named the number one retail pricing generator for contractors during the annual HARDI conference in Palm Springs, California.

Motili Announces Integration with Yardi Voyager

Motili integrates with Yardi to modernize the HVAC management and ordering process for multi-family and commercial customers

December 17, 2021

Motili announced a new integration with Yardi^® to bring automation to Motili’s work order capabilities, streamlining and modernizing the process for multi-family and commercial customer orders.

Books

Three Invaluable Lessons I Learned About Selling Duct Upgrades

Getting out of your own way

David Richardson

David Richardson

December 17, 2021

Here are three lessons I learned while setting out to improve my skills selling duct upgrades.

Greenheck-group

Greenheck Group Completes Acquisition of Metal Industries

December 16, 2021

Greenheck Group, a manufacturer and distributor of air movement, air control, and air tempering equipment, has acquired Metal Industries.

Top Tips for Today's Techs

How to Determine the Cause of Mechanical Compressor Failure

Strategies for HVAC technicians servicing failed compressors

Ted Craig

December 16, 2021

Airflow is one of the leading causes of failure for compressors.

Value Added HVAC Distributors Announce Strategic Partnership With The Master Group

December 16, 2021

Value Added HVAC Distributors (VAD) and its three subsidiaries announced a strategic partnership with The Master Group, a Canadian HVACR distributor.

Reedy Industries Acquires Hays Service

Growing HVAC, plumbing, and building controls platform expands mechanical service offerings, geographic footprint, and density with acquisitions.

December 15, 2021

Reedy Industries has acquired Hays Service, a fourth-generation, family-owned HVAC services company in Macon, Georgia.

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