Austin Keating

Why SMACNA is Becoming a Leading Authority on Heat Stress

The Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors' National Association (SMACNA) reacted quickly to OSHA’s request for public comment on new heat stress rules

Austin Keating

May 4, 2023

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Justin Crandol, director of safety at SMACNA, sits with Mike McCullion of SNIPS NEWS to discuss new developments in safety policy.

Pat Brooks Retiring from Ductwork Engineering Industry

After over 40 years of designing and researching ductwork systems, engineer Pat Brooks is closing out his unfinished projects and retiring.

Austin Keating

April 25, 2023

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When asked what the most rewarding part of his career is, Brooks said “I like helping sheet metal contractors solve problems.

Slideshow: Spiral Duct Association Announces Award Winner and More at Annual Meeting

SPIDA members gathered for their annual meeting in Austin, announcing new board members and its first winner of the Bill Bradford Jr. memorial

Austin Keating

April 21, 2023

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Morgan Simpson from DMI company Ductmate Industries thanked SPIDA for the early career achievement award the association started to honor Ductmate’s first employee, Bill Bradford Jr.

Majestic Steel Releases March 31 Steel Market Report

Manufacturers in the Chicagoland area are recovering, although March still marked the seventh consecutive month of contraction.

Austin Keating

April 5, 2023

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Majestic Steel analysts investigate a wide range of economic indicators like coking coal, steel production and the Chicago PMI in their recent market report.

Duct Cleaners Gather in New Orleans for 34th Annual Meeting

Slideshow: Owner proprietors along with their employees learn about the latest technologies and techniques to improve their duct cleaning businesses.

Austin Keating

March 29, 2023

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Slideshow: The National Air Duct Cleaning Association annual meeting in New Orleans at the end of March delved deep into the cleaning business with a focus on keeping up the demand momentum for the service from COVID-19.

Duro Dyne adds Large Selection of Fire Dampers, Insulated Access Doors and More

Slideshow: The NSI-owned company made their new offerings a centerpiece of their booth at the 2023 AHR Expo

Austin Keating

March 27, 2023

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Duro Dyne marked their entrance into the fire damper market with a wide selection of fire, smoke and opposed blade dampers earlier this year – neatly packing the new products in one display on the 2023 AHR Expo floor.

New 'Nominal Installed Airflow' Better Represents the Real-World Performance of Kitchen Range Hoods

Home Ventilating Institute (HVI) and the Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers (AHAM) release data on duct termination fitting (DTF) performance.

Austin Keating

March 15, 2023

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The project consisted of sourcing, testing, and analyzing results for 36 unique DTFs to establish accurate DTF loss coefficients for determining the NIA.

SPIDA Golf Tournament, Service Award Honors Bill Bradford Jr.

Nominations are open until March 31 for individuals in SPIDA-member companies who exemplify values ranging from a hard work ethic to steadfastness and mentorship.

Austin Keating

March 7, 2023

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Spiral Duct Manufacturer’s Association (SPIDA) honors Sheet Metal Industry Icon Bill Bradford’s legacy with an annual award recognizing employees throughout the industry who embody his ethics.

4 Questions for Leading Digital Marketing Expert, Katie Donovan

The CEO of CAMP Digital weighs in on labor shortages, supply chain issues and recession in a Q&A with SNIPS NEWS.

Austin Keating

February 20, 2023

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Southern Trust Home Services partnered with CAMP to develop a new way to drive more business and move to the top of search results, using primarily Local Services Ads.