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The ACHR News - January 27, 2020

2020 January 27

In this issue, we present The Best Contractors to Work For awards, look forward to the AHR Expo, and release another edition of Distribution Trends.
  • Cover Story
  • Feature Articles
  • Distribution Trends
  • Columns
  • Newsline
  • New HVAC Products

Cover Story

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2019 Best Contractors to Work For

2019 Best Contractors to Work For: Top HVAC Contractors Announced

Contractors recognized for creating superior workplaces
January 27, 2020

The ACHR NEWS is proud to set these four contractors above the rest as examples of what it takes to be labeled the Best Contractor to Work For.


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Feature Articles

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2019 Best Contractors to Work For: North Carolina HVAC Company Creates Family Atmosphere

Joanna Turpin
Joanna R. Turpin
January 27, 2020
As much as John Eanes loves his job and employees, he never intended to work in the HVAC industry, even though he grew up in the business.
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Madison & East Mechanical technicians: Michael DeRitis, at right, gave Dominic Evangelista, left.

2019 Best Contractors to Work For: HVAC Company Owner Allows Employees to Grow Fast

Ted Craig
Ted Craig
January 27, 2020
Michael DeRitis, owner of Madison & East Mechanical Corp., will turn down a job if it puts too much stress on his staff.
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Comfort Now, founded in 2011.

2019 Best Contractors to Work For: HVAC Company Values Awards and Incentives

Gordon White
Gordon White
January 27, 2020
Dustin Miller started Comfort Now Inc., in Visalia, California, in 2011, after branching away from his father and uncle’s contracting company.
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Bruce Krinkie, owner and leader of Krinkie’s Heating, Air Conditioning, and Plumbing of St. Paul, Minnesota.

2019 Best Contractors to Work For: HVAC Company Trains Happy Employees to Make Happy Customers

Angela Harris - The ACHR News
Angela D. Harris
January 27, 2020
Bruce Krinkie and his father had a vision: If they found employees that wanted to make customers happy, they would teach them HVACR technical skills.
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AHRSales-ACHR-NEWS

Use Comparison-Speak To Build Credibility With HVAC Customers

Avoiding a run-of-the-mill sales pitch
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Pam Duffy
August 13, 2019
Putting in extra work to understand how to translate product features into real-world customer benefits will give you an edge in the market.
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AHR Expo Show Events

January 27, 2020
The AHR Expo is the world’s largest HVACR event, attracting the most comprehensive gathering of industry professionals from around the globe each year.
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HVAC Contractors Business Plan.

HVAC Contractors Need a Plan to Make Sure Their Business Outlives Them

Getting affairs in order means having people in place
Ted Craig
Ted Craig
February 3, 2020
Often, the owner “is” the business — and if he or she dies, the company dies as well.
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Global HVACR Industry Will Continue to Improve with Each Generation

Global HVACR Industry Will Continue to Improve with Each Generation

Future-proof solutions are a myth
Jordan Smith - The ACHR News
Jordan Smith
February 3, 2020
The refrigeration industry can and should continue to challenge itself to focus on what we know are important factors.
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The Wilshire Ebell Theatre

Leveraging the Power of HVAC Tech to Retrofit Performing Arts Building

The iconic Ebell of Los Angeles undergoes an HVAC facelift with LG
February 3, 2020
The Ebell of Los Angeles’ management team sought an HVAC solution to address the full needs of the theater and the occupants throughout the complex.
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Advances in technology mean a heater like this meets the needs of a warehouse owner while providing more space for storage.

Contractors Turn to Retrofit Market To Counter Construction Cycles

Building owners look to replace HVAC systems as needs change
Ted Craig
Ted Craig
February 3, 2020
What if contractors used retrofitting to pay the bills and used new construction to fuel the profit margins?
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Understanding the Building Science Behind “Foamed” Homes

How the HVAC community avoids the blame game when homes are flipped, remodeled, or constructed
Tom Turner
Tom Turner
February 3, 2020
Advanced insulation packages and HVAC are compatible only when both trades anticipate the outcome of the paired options.
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HVAC Virtual Assistant.

Virtual Assistants Provide Real Benefits for HVAC Contractors

Service matchmaker expands hiring pool based on need, not location
Ted Craig
Ted Craig
February 3, 2020
Good help is hard to find. But a virtual assistant can provide services to a business while working from an off-site location.
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Facts + Figures: AHRI Shipment Data

Facts + Figures: AHRI Shipment Data for November 2019

January 27, 2020
Industry figures are estimates that are derived from the best available figures supplied by a sample of AHRI member companies.
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Distribution Trends

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The Orange County Convention Center, site of AHR Expo 2020.

Looking at Eight Upcoming AHR Distribution Trend Talks

These opportunities will allow you to soak in worthwhile expertise
Robert Beverly
January 27, 2020
Attendees who want something more focused and more organized maximize their visit by carving out time for the Expo’s no-charge educational sessions.
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HARDI’s Tim Fisher (leader of market intelligence) and Dan Vida (unitary market analyst) joined Deepa Raghavan (senior analyst, Wells Fargo Securities) and HARDI CEO Talbot Gee to delve into the current market and its implications for distributors.

Ideas, Data Flow at HARDI Pulse 2019

Distributors prepare for a year of success
Robert Beverly
January 27, 2020
Consensus: It’s a good time to grow, so adapt to evolving tech, contractor feedback, and generational workforce shifts.
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Chris Baker

Meet the Wholesaler: Chris Baker

Delivering on customer service and helping contractors to attack the callback
Robert Beverly
January 27, 2020
Chris Baker looks for ways to cultivate company attitude and customer knowledge to strengthen their own performance.
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Replacing a window unit.

Solidify Partnerships With Incentives, Education

Structured properly, programs motivate contractors to tout the best of a brand
Mark Herbert
Mark Herbert
January 27, 2020
For HVACR distributors, it’s imperative to keep a brand top of mind with contractors and to make sure they are informed about the product offering.
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Columns

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Great Business Leadership Comes From a Great Mindset

Great Business Leadership Comes From a Great Mindset

Thinking is a leader's most important skill
Drew Cameron
Drew Cameron
January 27, 2020
Great leaders adopt the mindset of growth, abundance, excellence, success, and relentless, unwavering pursuit of their goals.
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Build Your HVAC Company by Supporting Your Community

Build Your HVAC Company by Supporting Your Community

Working together and forming parterships will benefit everyone
Matt Michel
Matt Michel
February 3, 2020
When your company supports a charity in such a way that it benefits your business, everyone wins.
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Newsline

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ACCA Announces 2020 Annual Conference and Expo Keynote Speakers

Event will run from March 16-18, 2020
December 10, 2019
Held at the Union Station in St. Louis, Missouri, the ACCA Annual Conference & Expo will run from March 16 - 18, 2020.
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Ingersoll Rand Introduces Future Climate Company, Trane Technologies

Trane Technologies’ executive leadership team to be effective January 1, 2020
December 11, 2019
Ingersoll-Rand plc introduced Trane Technologies, announcing the new company name, strategy, and executive leadership team.
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Obituary: William “Bill” Welch

December 17, 2019
William “Bill” Welch, a longtime industry employee, passed away after a short but fierce battle with brain cancer on November 20, 2019.
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America's HVACR Manufacturers Applaud Tax Treatment

"Minibuses" extend efficiency tax credits
December 23, 2019
The incentives were included as part of the minibus appropriations legislation passed by Congress and signed by President Trump on December 20.
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AHR Expo Donates $26,300 to the Central Florida Police Athletic League

Donation comes through 2020 Innovation Awards program
January 2, 2020
AHR Expo is giving back to the Orlando, Florida, community with a donation of $26,300 from its Innovation Awards program.
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HARDI-trends

HARDI Distributors Report 1.1 Percent Revenue Growth in November

Days Sales Outstanding was 49 days
January 6, 2020
HARDI's monthly TRENDS reports showed the average sales performance by HARDI distributors was an increase of 1.1 percent during November 2019.
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New HVAC Products

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Foam-pipe-insulation

Plastic Technology Inc., a division of HSM: Foam Pipe Insulation

January 27, 2020
The coating also provides maximum cut and tear resistance, making it less prone to damage during installation.
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Magnetic-dirt-separator

Taco Comfort Solutions®: Magnetic Dirt Separators

January 27, 2020
This product line provides dual-action dirt separation for closed-loop hydronic heating systems.
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Commercial-rooftop-unit

YORK® brand of Johnson Controls: Commercial Rooftop Units

January 27, 2020
The 27.5- to 50-ton rooftop units exceed Department of Energy energy efficiency standards, reducing operational costs over the lifetime of the unit.
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Mechanical-joining-tower

Monaghan Tooling Group: Mechanical Joining Tools

January 27, 2020
This product creates secure, leak-proof joints that withstand up to 20,000 pounds of hydrostatic pressure.
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Marketair-DSS-Switch

MarketAir Inc.: Disconnect Switch

January 27, 2020
This product ensures quick, reliable indoor air comfort within minutes for homeowners and tenants during power outages.
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Ceiling-mounted-system

Wine Guardian, a brand of Air Innovations: Ceiling Mount Split System

January 27, 2020
The system is a low-temperature, ductless-split HVAC system that utilizes the company’s condensing unit.
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Technician-backpack

Klein Tools: Technician Tool Backpack

January 27, 2020
This design features storage for any trade’s essential hand tools, plus a fold-out workstation to keep tools and parts easy to locate on any jobsite.
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Pass-thru-refrigeration

Hoshizaki America Inc.: Pass-thru Refrigeration

January 27, 2020
Hoshizaki America Inc. has included features such as ducted airflow, stainless steel interior, and R290 refrigerant.
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What's New

Bosch Thermo-technoogy Corp.: Connected Wi-Fi Thermostat

January 27, 2020
This product has a 2.8-inch color screen with five illuminated touch buttons, a minimalistic design, and more.
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What's New

Hunter Industrial, a division of the Hunter Fan Co.: Fan Series Controllers

January 27, 2020
Each controller is an intuitive touchscreen that incorporates a plug-and-play design and allows for a hassle-free installation.
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What's New

Heresite Protective Coatings LLC: Water-Based Air-Dry Coating

January 27, 2020
This low-VOC direct-to-metal coating offers multiple application options including spray, dipping, or flooding.
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