Matt Jachman

Maldonado first struck out on his own as a distributor in 2000 when he seized an opportunity to sell Daikin products in Puerto Rico.

Studies have shown potential, and real, energy savings with the use of fault detection and data analysis to guide HVAC systems.

Prompted by energy-savings and carbon-reduction goals and helped by technological advances, building owners and managers are increasingly asking for sustainable buildings with high-efficiency HVAC systems.

Indoor air quality projects continue to present opportunities for HVAC businesses.

Amid major changes in the HVAC industry, contractors met with U.S. House and Senate staff members to explain their needs.

Engineers say that, designed properly, run strategically, and equipped with the right accessories, air-handling units can help save energy in a commercial HVAC system.

The three-day meeting for distribution professionals touched on topics that affect the entire HVAC industry and, more broadly, a rapidly changing economy.

The economy might be on shaky ground right now, but HVAC contractors can come out the other side by not panicking, being deliberate, and taking advantage of the opportunities that are there.

Cochrane Supply now has locations in Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky, Colorado, and Texas.

The supply chain, consumer incentives, government regulation were top of mind among wholesalers who responded to our annual survey this year.