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During its journey from nine employees to 250, Alliance balanced rapid expansion with commitment to its employees, customers, and communities.  

SPX Cooling Tech has introduced a new hot gas drain pan design for its line of SGS Refrigeration Industrial Evaporator products. 

While Clivet currently exports to 90 countries worldwide, the agreement with Mits Air represents its first expansion into North America.

The Simplicity high-efficiency combination gas boiler features leading-edge hydronic technology for residential applications, the unit combines the warmth of high-efficiency space heating and the convenience of on-demand domestic hot water (DHW) in a reliable, cost-effective and easy-to-install package. 

Anthony Ramkissoon was named to the newly created position of director of sales for the medical and scientific sectors, Steve Wright was promoted to director of strategic sales, and Kelly Marincik was promoted to senior director of strategic sales.

Kicking off in February 2025, the Territory Manager Consulting Skills Series provides new and experienced territory managers with the tools to enhance the customer experience by offering business guidance and advice. 

The new investment in Mojave Energy Systems will support the expansion of sales and marketing efforts around its ArctiDry dedicated outdoor air system, new product launches, electrochemical regeneration research, and the completion of its U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) manufacturing scale-up efforts.

The American National Standards Institute (ANSI) has officially recognized ACR, the NADCA Standard for Assessment, Cleaning & Restoration of HVAC Systems, as a benchmark.

In his new role at HVAC Excellence, James Crisp will oversee accreditation standards, processes, and the HVAC Excellence accreditation team.

In this video, three industry pros share their take on how to get the best and brightest excited about a career in the heating and cooling field.

Hindsight is 20-20 when troubleshooting and poor pump performance is one of the best places to start to recommend improvements that will have a reasonable return-on-investment and/or correct an operation problem. 

Energy Skilled is a Department of Energy designation that indicates a worker has the skills needed to perform quality work with modern building systems, leading to reduced energy use and costs.

The new senior manager of Franklin Electric's Industrial & Engineered Systems business unit, Mike Pimentel, will set the strategic vision for the segment, leading all commercial activities and supporting the needs and growth of customers, the company said.

The acquisition will augment Trane’s advanced building management and digital capabilities and represents an extension of the companies’ existing collaboration, a press release from Trane Technologies said.

This HVAC contractor doesn’t require his technicians to work overtime. Could this be the thing needed to retain/hire techs?

From diagnostic codes to alarms, the Symbio® Mobile App’ s features, navigation, and easy access change today’s approach for technician servicing and troubleshooting of Symbio® 700.

A Mitsubishi Electric Corp. plant in Maysville, Kentucky, where electrical equipment for the automotive industry is now made, will be revamped to produce variable-speed compressors for high-efficiency heat pumps.

The electric vehicle (EV) boom is transforming the sheet metal industry, with mega projects sprouting up across the country. These massive EV battery plants require staggering amounts of ductwork. 

“By investing in the next generation, we’re not only addressing the skills gap but also creating opportunities for individuals to pursue meaningful, sustainable careers in essential industries,” said Roland Ligtenberg, Housecall Pro co-founder and its senior vice president of innovation.

Some say they’re “house poor” and wait until the last minute for HVAC maintenance. Some schedule in advance. A savvy contractor can figure out how to reach both groups.  

The data paints a promising future; however, the question remains: who’s going to install and maintain all of these R-744 systems?

Since its founding in 1988, A-Comfort Service has earned a reputation for delivering extraordinary installation and service solutions for heating, cooling, plumbing, and generators to homeowners throughout the Steel City region, a press release from Sila Services said.