Technology is rapidly changing, and nowhere is that more apparent than in the HVAC industry. It is more important than ever for HVAC instructors to keep up with these changes, and 750 teachers did just that by attending the 12th annual HVAC Excellence National HVAC Educators and Trainers Conference in Las Vegas.
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AHRI analyzed the second round Section 301 tariff list. The tariffs include HVACR and water heating member products, such as heat exchangers, motors, components, and control equipment.
The new joint venture, established on Aug. 14 and headquartered in the premises of Toshiba India Private Ltd., allows Toshiba Carrier to localize planning, development, manufacturing, and sales of its commercial air conditioning products, expanding its footprint in the country.
NAM noted RGF’s rapid growth, and in particular, its use of tax reform savings to reward employees, expand its facilities, and make capital investments. This follows President Donald Trump’s invitation to the White House and Gov. Rick Scott’s visit to the 33-year-old company earlier this year.
Ohio tops Emerson’s list with more than 1,400 certified technicians, a competitive median salary, almost 9,000 openings, and eight accredited trade schools. California comes in second overall but tops the list when it comes to number of open positions (22,000), certified technicians, and the highest hourly wages.
Casey Harrison, his wife Crystal, and their three daughters were living in an Independence, Missouri, home in need of repairs before getting a Military Makeover from the Lifetime Network reality television show. For the past two years, Goodman has partnered with local HVAC dealers to support Military Makeover by installing energy-efficient HVAC systems in veterans’ homes.
Friedrich donated two of its high-performance ductless units to KidSTREAM to help provide all-season cooling and heating comfort for the newly-created space. Locally-operated AirWorks Solutions provided the installation, ongoing maintenance, and service of the units and Friedrich’s distribution partner, Johnstone Supply, helped facilitate the project and provided equipment for the donated system.
To honor the anniversary year, Uponor President and CEO Jyri Luomakoski celebrated the historic moment at the Nasdaq stock market with Bill Gray, president of Uponor North America, and a group of valued customers and partners.
The All American Technician Academy, located at 3894 King Drive in Douglasville, Georgia, has added Level 1 Installation and Advanced HVAC/Electrical to its list of courses. These new curricula expand the level of education offered to budding residential service technicians.
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