2+ day, 12+ hour ago   (979+ words) FROM LEFT: Jake Olsen, CEO of Stratus, with Mike Stedman, Fitting Superintendent, Pat Klein, Pipe Shop General Foreman, and other Hermanson leaders cut a ribbon during a tour of the new Kent fabrication facility. For Hermanson Company, the need for…...

3+ mon, 14+ hour ago   (797+ words) THE SHIFT: As private equity pours into HVAC, contractors that can turn scarce technician hours into scalable, recurring revenue are becoming the most valuable players in the market. The race into HVAC is real. Private equity firms have deployed billions…...

3+ mon, 4+ day ago   (282+ words) GRAND OPENING: Getting ready to cut the ribbon during the May 27 grand opening of the Baltimore Aircoil Co. factory in Ciénega de Flores, Nuevo León, Mexico, which is near Monterrey. JESSUP, Md. — Baltimore Aircoil Co. Inc. (BAC), which designs and…...

4+ mon, 1+ week ago   (927+ words) REDUCING RISK: Receiving an early alert can give contractors enough notice to schedule service before compliance is compromised or any product is at risk. Across the U.S., contractors providing commercial refrigeration service are under increasing pressure. Many cover large territories with…...

6+ mon, 2+ week ago   (27+ words) From Asia to North America, Kang Ho Lee’s impact on fluid technology and hydronic education earned him Taco’s prestigious Dan Holohan Award at AHR 2026....

6+ mon, 2+ day ago   (26+ words) With this completion, Carrier is one of the only manufacturers to complete testing in both the 10-14-ton and 15-25-ton product categories....

4+ mon, 2+ week ago   (1443+ words) THE RIGHT WAY: Installing equipment so it performs as intended takes time, training, problem-solving, and a commitment to not cutting corners. Today’s HVACR systems are more advanced than ever, but that doesn’t matter if they aren’t installed correctly. Across the…...

4+ mon, 2+ week ago   (482+ words) DATA FIRST: The Hill Group demonstrates how detailed tracking and model-based estimating are changing how sheet metal work is planned, built, and installed. At this year’s SMACNA Fab Forum, The Hill Group showed contractors how data and technology are actively…...

4+ mon, 3+ week ago   (233+ words) ACHR News RectorSeal Acquires Duckt-Strip Cable HOUSTON, Texas — RectorSeal has announced the strategic acquisition of Duckt-Strip, a differentiated, code‑compliant electrical cable solution purpose‑built for HVAC ductless systems. “With our national distribution footprint and deep relationships across the HVAC…...

5+ mon, 2+ day ago   (654+ words) ACHR News Grandmark Air Conditioning Introduces X-Ray Diagnostic Technology to Eliminate Guesswork FRESNO, California — In an industry long plagued by “blind” inspections and subjective repair estimates, Grandmark Air Conditioning has announced a technological leap. The company is officially deploying its…...