Employee engagement in the U.S. workforce declined between 2016 and 2017, while engagement at Nexstar Network member companies grew, according to a survey conducted by Aon Hewitt, using Modern Survey, for Nexstar.
As the old saying goes, “Everything is bigger in Texas.” This was certainly the case during Women in HVACR’s (WHVACR’s) 14th annual — and first stand-alone — conference, which was held in Fort Worth, Texas, at Tarrant County College Center of Excellence in Energy Technology (TCC).
Airgas Refrigerants, Inc. was purchased in October 2017 by Hudson Technologies, Inc.
The Airgas Refrigerants, Inc. entity will operate as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Hudson Technologies, Inc. under the name ASPEN Refrigerants, Inc. ASPEN is a product brand in the refrigerants industry, with more than 10 years of recognized market presence. The logo and name are registered with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.
ARS/Rescue Rooter started a program that gives heating, plumbing and air conditioning products and services to people in need. In the course of one year, ARS and their network providers have donated 17 HVAC systems and six water heaters to people in need, totaling to approximately $171,000 in products and services.
The global electric AC motors market is expected to reach $146.6 billion by 2025, according to a new report by Grand View Research, Inc. These products are widely used in compressors, fixed cranes, diesel electric engines, and domestic appliances. Their key advantages, such as cost-effectiveness and efficient operation in harsh environments, are making them suitable for a variety of applications.
Fujitsu General America announced today it is partnering with Portland, OREGON-based Ventacity Systems, a producer of intelligent, ultra-efficient ventilation and controls solutions. The partnership delivers a new approach to energy efficient ventilation and HVAC solutions for commercial building projects.
The AHR Expo, the world’s largest HVACR event being held in Chicago in January, is giving back to the Chicago community with a donation of $20,700 from its Innovation Awards program to the Chicago Lighthouse.
Success Academy announced a national technician education program through Pearson Education, Inc. to make technical training available to One Hour Heating & Air Conditioning® (One Hour), Benjamin Franklin Plumbing® (Benjamin Franklin), and Mister Sparky® electric locations that choose to utilize the program. The program is called Success Academy Technical Training powered by Pearson Learning Solutions.
Kevin Merritt, president of Superior Radiant Products, announced SRP has relocated its US operation to Fortville, Indiana from Atlanta.
The new CSA approved manufacturing facility will be fully operational by December 1st, with double the space to facilitate SRP’s sales growth and expansion plans.
When The Unified Group, a group of independent mechanical contractors from all parts of the U.S., had their November 8 business meeting in Puerto Rico canceled, the contractors wanted to get on a plane for Puerto Rico and help rebuild the devastated island. The group’s executive director, Janet Kelleher, investigated to see if the contractors could get onto the island, and if materials were available for the rebuilding process.
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