The maker’s newest leadership team member hails from Dover and Welbilt. Hoshizaki America has a twofold personnel update, with a promotion and a new hire changing its makeup. Being promoted is Sally Ray, who has held marketing roles of increasing responsibility over the past eight years. Ray will now step into a new role as… read more

In the vast world of digital marketing, one tool stands out as a game-changer for HVAC contractors – the Google Business Profile. Imagine having a 24/7 virtual storefront that not only showcases your skills but also brings in a steady stream of local customers. In this article, we’ll explore the pivotal role of a Google… read more

A. O. Smith announced today it has received a 2024 ENERGY STAR Sustained Excellence Partner of the Year Award from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. This is the company’s sixth consecutive ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year Award, and its fourth time being selected as one of a few esteemed Sustained Excellence partners. The Sustained… read more

From lingering pandemic concerns to government funding, a number of factors inside and outside the HVAC industry are shaping ventilation trends early on in 2024, according to experts at Systemair, a global Swedish ventilation company and leading manufacturer of commercial ventilation products. “Like nearly any building product category, ventilation systems are subject to the ebbs… read more

It’s time to go with the flow. Measuring the invisible has never been an easy task, but the practice is an absolute necessity in order to deliver a high-efficiency HVAC system that functions as it was designed to. Speaking at the AHR Expo in Chicago, David Richardson, vice president of training at the National Comfort… read more

Now 10 states have adopted Appendix M into codes and standards for apartment buildings, single-family homes. PRESS RELEASE ONTARIO, CA — The California Building Standards Commission has approved the adoption of IAPMO’s Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC®) Appendix M—the Water Demand Calculator®—into the California Plumbing Code (CPC) as an alternative methodology for sizing water pipes in… read more

Danfoss completed the acquisition of German compressor manufacturer BOCK in 2023, reinforcing Danfoss’s position as a full-service provider of greener cooling and heating solutions. What was the impact of this move and how does this align with global industry trends? In an exclusive interview, Refrigeration Industry speaks to Danfoss’s Kristian Strand (President Commercial Compressors), about… read more

Ice Air, provider of HVAC solutions, announced its sponsorship of the upcoming Thermal Energy Network Symposium, scheduled to take place on March 12, 2024 in Rochester, Minnesota. The event will bring together government officials, city managers, legislators, developers, architects, engineers and other stakeholders to explore Thermal Energy Networks. Also known as district energy systems, Thermal… read more

Phase Two funds will now go to new technologies developed by two air cleaner manufacturers. PRESS RELEASE WASHINGTON, February 20, 2024 – Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced Phase Two winners of the Cleaner Indoor Air During Wildfires Challenge. Challenge winners received prizes of $50,000 for their innovative prototypes that aim to clean… read more