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Midwest Tool Donates $6,000 to Disabled Veterans

The funds were presented to Homes for Our Troops

December 26, 2016

The company produced special commemorative editions of its most popular snips models for the campaign. For each pair sold, Midwest committed to donate $2 to HFOT.

Insulation Market Worth $5.2B by 2021

The major drivers of growth are growth in HVAC systems and government regulations designed to increase energy efficiency

December 26, 2016

The market is projected to grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.2 percent from 2016 to 2021, according to a report from Research and Markets.

IMPREL Impements Microgrid Technologies

Energy storage is integral for microgrid projects

December 26, 2016

Calmac’s ice-based energy storage provided the microgrid with durable and smart technology for flexible use of solar and wind to store cooling.

Viega Hosts National Manufacturing Day

Nearly 200 people attended the event

December 26, 2016

The event featured tours of both manufacturing facilities — including its brand-new MegaPress production facility — a career fair, and lunch.

Danfoss Inaugurates First Test Chamber

A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held to inaugurate the chamber

December 26, 2016

The test chamber can accommodate up to 12.5-ton air conditioning systems.

December 2016 Tech of the Month: John Nottingham

December 26, 2016

To nominate an HVACR technician for Tech of the Month, visit http://techofthemonth.achrnews.com or email samanthasine@achrnews.com

Climaveneta and RC Group to Merge, Become Mitsubishi Electric Hydronics & IT Cooling Systems

The merger will strengthen competitiveness in Mitsubishi Electric’s HVAC business

December 23, 2016

Mitsubishi Electric Corp. announced that Climaveneta S.p.A. and RC Group S.p.A., which are wholly owned subsidiaries of MELCO Hydronics & IT Cooling S.p.A., will merge and begin doing business as Mitsubishi Electric Hydronics & IT Cooling Systems S.p.A. on Jan. 1, 2017.

Bryant Heating and Cooling Donates New Ford Fiesta to ‘Dress For Success’

Columbus nonprofit honored for its committment to helping working women

December 21, 2016

Bryant® Heating & Cooling Dealers of central Ohio are proud to announce the donation of a new Ford Fiesta to an inspiring client breaking through barriers and achieving success with the Dress for Success Columbus program after the nonprofit was recognized as a Bryant True Hero.

Las Vegas Contractor Gains Multiple ARS Honors

Yes! Air Conditioning & Plumbing in Las Vegas, earned four awards

December 19, 2016

Yes! ranks No. 1 in the average rank across three key metrics including: $0 in work compensation expenses for this year, a perfect score in its DriveCam coaching effectiveness, and a perfect audit score, making the company the safest branch in the West Division of ARS.

Construction Unemployment Improves in 32 States

BLS reports lowest September construction unemployment rate since 2000

December 19, 2016

The national NSA construction unemployment rate of 5.2 percent was 0.3 percent lower than a year ago, according to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).