Mike Murphy has more than 30 years’ experience in HVACR manufacturing, product development, marketing, sales, and publishing. Murphy holds a bachelor's degree in Business Administration & Marketing. He can be contacted at 440-552-2607 or mikemurphy@achrnews.com.

Distributors Are the HVAC Industry’s Kingmakers

HVAC wholesalers are much more than middlemen

Mike Murphy

January 8, 2019

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“I always disliked being called the middleman," said Mike Riley, president, Riley Sales. "If that is what a manufacturer and/or the contractor thinks of a wholesale distributor, then the relationship will always be bad."

Steve Sanders, CEO of Tempo Partners. - The ACHR News

Talking Business at Tempo Air

Tariffs, labor, and connectivity, Texas-style

Mike Murphy

September 17, 2018

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If you walk into the Tempo building near the site of the old Dallas Cowboys stadium and ask for opinions about the industry and the economy, you better take good notes, because the slow-talking Texans have a lot to say.

Steve Austin, Minnesota state champion, competes at the SkillsUSA National Championships in Louisville, Kentucky, on June 28. - The NEWS - ACHR

Highly Skilled HVACR Workforce Meets in Louisville

SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference

Mike Murphy

July 30, 2018

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The HVAC competition showcased nine test events in which 31 secondary and 22 post-secondary contestants vied for top honors. Contestants represented first-place winners from previous state competitions.

Six Million Dollar Man Is in Minnesota

Steve Austin overcomes challenges to compete in SkillsUSA Championships in Kentucky

Mike Murphy

July 23, 2018

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Steve Austin is a 22-year-old HVACR technician employed with Metropolitan Mechanical Contractors (MMC) Inc., Eden Prairie, Minnesota, a division of APi Group Inc. Like his bionic namesake, Austin’s hearing is perfect; however, he has no voice.

Packard Announces Employee-owned Future

Company springs surprise ESOP announcement during an Atlanta Braves ballgame

Mike Murphy

September 20, 2017

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Packard Inc. told its employees on Aug. 25 that it had become the first master distributor in the HVACR industry to adopt an employee stock ownership plan (ESOP). The purpose of an ESOP is to enable eligible employees to share in the growth and prosperity of the company, accumulate capital for their future economic security, and acquire beneficial stock ownership interests in the company.

Emerson Expands North American Compressor Headquarters

Sidney, Ohio-based manufacturer continues to grow after 80 years

Mike Murphy

August 14, 2017

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Brent Schroeder, group president, heating and air conditioning, Emerson’s Commercial and Residential Solutions platform, numerous other Emerson leaders, and a handful of local and state dignitaries were on hand to turn the first shovels of dirt for an expansion project on a site that currently employs approximately 1,700 people.

Aire Serv Gets Neighborly

A code of values drives members

Mike Murphy

April 3, 2017

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Aire Serv Nation welcomed 175 members from the U.S. and Canada to the Hilton Nashville Downtown in February to celebrate a homecoming event that not only marked the franchise’s 25th anniversary, but also served as a springboard for the new Neighborly™ umbrella brand program for all Dwyer Group brands.

Design & Construction Week Welcomes 80,000-plus Attendees

Massive home and garden show grows even larger

Mike Murphy

March 6, 2017

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Design & Construction Week® is the combination of tens of thousands of home builders with thousands of purveyors of everything it takes to build a home.

MechanicalXchange Matches HVAC Buyers and Sellers

Major manufacturers meet high-profile contractors at acclaimed annual industry event

Mike Murphy

November 7, 2016

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MechanicalXchange is a pre-planned experience that helps build and reinforce business relationships at board room levels.

Seventy-five promising HVACR students put their skills to the test at the 52nd SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference June 22-23 in Louisville, Kentucky.

SkillsUSA Competition Welcomes 6,000 Students

HVAC’s next generation puts its skills to the test at national competition

Mike Murphy

August 1, 2016

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The backdrop for the contests was the 52^nd SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference, where more than 15,000 people, including students, teachers, and business partners participated in the weeklong event.

Opportunities and Challenges with Handling Flammable Refrigerants

On Demand Refrigerant Safety Classes A2L and A3 have a very low GWP, making them a strong, long-term solution for many HVACR applications. However, these refrigerants are classified as mildly flammable and highly flammable respectively. This flammability class raises safety and compliance concerns. This webinar will help you understand these classes, along with the opportunities these refrigerants can offer.

ACHRNEWS

2019 February 18

The AHR Expo is the largest event in the HVACR industry, offering educational sessions, award-winning products, and networking opportunities galore. It’s impossible for attendees to see everything, but you can check out some of the highlights in this issue of The NEWS.

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