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Herb Woerpel

Herb Woerpel was a senior editor with The ACHR NEWS. He is committed to delivering practical, insightful information in an accessible, engaging way. Herb joined BNP Media in 2011. He most recently served as editor-in-chief of Engineered Systems and was previously employed as managing editor of The ACHR NEWS. Before joining BNP Media, he worked as a reporter with the Advance Newspapers, a subsidiary of MLive/The Grand Rapids Press. He holds a bachelor’s degree in news editorial journalism from Central Michigan University and boasts 16-plus years of professional journalism experience.

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Daikin Applied Touts Disruptive Innovations at Sales Meeting

More than 1,300 industry members discover Daikin’s latest industry disruptions in San Antonio

Herb Woerpel

November 13, 2017

Daikin is disrupting the HVACR industry. This notion was evidenced at the global manufacturer’s biennial Daikin Group Sales Meeting 2017 (DGSM) held Oct. 13-16 in San Antonio.

Deal or No Deal: I Challenge You to ‘Reinvent’ the Wheel

Contractors must never settle for the industry’s existing solutions

Herb Woerpel

November 6, 2017

You don’t have to reinvent the wheel. — At some point, you’ve heard, or perhaps said, this phrase. — However, reinventing the wheel may be an ironic cliché, as it’s not clear when the wheel was actually invented. Internet citations suggest the wheel was first crafted in Slovenia more than 5,100 years ago.

Carpe Diem: Today is the Greatest Day You've Ever Known

Comfort is in demand, it's up to you to sell its benefits

Herb Woerpel

October 23, 2017

A report by TechSci estimated that the market would reach or possibly exceed $44 billion annually by 2022.

Service World Expo Draws a Full House in Las Vegas

Second annual event continues to animate the traditional trade show

Herb Woerpel

October 16, 2017

In a world of ordinary mortals, more than 1,000 dedicated tradespeople descended upon Las Vegas from all over the globe to obtain the intellect, indomitable will, and super hero prowess necessary to grant them near invincibility in the HVACR, plumbing, and electrical trades.

Larry Taylor Honored as One of HVACR’s Legends

Herb Woerpel

October 16, 2017

Larry Taylor, whose career in the industry exceeds five decades, was honored as an inaugural Legend of HVACR Award winner during the 2017 Service World Expo, Sept. 7-8 at Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino in Las Vegas.

Herb Woerpel

September 4, 2017

There's money to be made on technology. It's only a matter of if you're ready to make it or not.

Are You Hiring Superstars or Settling for Second Best?

One bad hire could cost you thousands of dollars

Herb Woerpel

August 21, 2017

The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) estimates that the average cost of a bad hiring decision can equal 30 percent of the individual’s first year potential earnings.

Symposium Examines the Future of High-performance Buildings

More than 40 industry experts gathered for a roundtable discussion

Herb Woerpel

August 21, 2017

How can high-performance buildings be delivered at the pace, precision, and volume required to transform the building marketplace?

No Matter the Uniform, Practice Makes Perfect

Successful HVAC companies share a lot in common with the top NFL teams

Herb Woerpel

August 14, 2017

If HVAC owners want to strengthen the performance of their teams, they must rely on training sessions, seminars, and conferences, where they can immerse themselves in the latest equipment, tactics, and guidance necessary to catapult themselves from average to market-leading.

Herb Woerpel

July 14, 2017

Taking shortcuts almost always results in a dead end.

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