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As the industry faces tighter safety regulations, the Danfoss EVR solenoid valves and NRV check valves provide a solution for separating flammable refrigerant charges (A2L, A2, or A3) in case of ...

https://www.achrnews.com/articles/163676-danfoss-safety-valves

Daniel Truxillo, the general manager of the Dayton, Ohio, branch of Thomas & Galbraith Heating, Cooling & Plumbing, has a long history of success in the home-services industry and got his start a...

https://www.achrnews.com/articles/163675-manager-named-for-contractors-new-dayton-ohio-branch

The recent Women in HVACR conference offered sessions aimed at advancing attendees' knowledge on industry topics such as the refrigerant transition, as well as building their leadership skills.

https://www.achrnews.com/articles/163674-women-in-hvacr-shine-bright-in-the-lone-star-state

ES NEWS columnist Dan Reider weighs in on the efficacy of UV space air purifiers, and how the technology was deployed for appearances during the COVID-19 era.

https://www.achrnews.com/articles/163673-portable-air-purifiers-with-uv-lights-lack-evidence-for-efficacy

The enforcement of the falls NEP will involve proactive inspections. Here’s how OSHA plans to enforce the program, writes SNIPS NEWS Safety Contributor Mike McCullion.

https://www.achrnews.com/articles/163672-understanding-oshas-national-emphasis-program-on-falls-what-you-need-to-know

While the direction of the industry continues to point toward wider adoption, the path forward will be driven by several key factors, ES NEWS guest contributor Adi Murthy writes.

https://www.achrnews.com/articles/163671-wide-reaching-efforts-needed-for-continued-heat-pump-expansion

RectorSeal will add the PF WaterWorks product line to its plumbing wholesale channel, building on its brand-preferred retail presence, the press release said.

https://www.achrnews.com/articles/163670-rectorseal-acquires-pf-waterworks

Four marketing coaches share what makes an HVAC contractor stand out to potential customers.

https://www.achrnews.com/articles/163643-hvac-q-and-a-episode-4-overlooked-ways-to-advertise-locally

Ashley Martin joined Nibco in 2012 and most recently served as president and COO since 2023. Before that, she held the position of executive vice president.

https://www.achrnews.com/articles/163667-new-ceo-continues-tradition-of-family-leadership-at-nibco

John Milligan, who had been an equipment operator and a member of the International Union of Operating Engineers, was left paralyzed from the waist down by a car accident in 2022.

https://www.achrnews.com/articles/163665-foundation-helps-crash-victim-with-new-hvac-system

Amy O’Grady from Women in HVACR talks about what needs to happen for more women to get into the HVAC industry.

https://www.achrnews.com/articles/163628-the-newsmakers-podcast-women-in-the-hvac-industry

NASRC has launched a workforce development program that focuses on recruitment, training, and retention, in order to combat the critical shortage of refrigeration technicians. 

https://www.achrnews.com/articles/163637-new-program-designed-to-train-next-gen-refrigeration-techs

The company’s Partners of the Year are chosen based on growth, customer service, and sales and delivery of advanced HVAC solutions for both residential and commercial needs.

https://www.achrnews.com/articles/163657-lg-names-regional-partners-of-the-year

GE Aerospace looks to engineered plastic cooling towers to expel heat from its laser powder bed fusion 3D printing process.

https://www.achrnews.com/articles/163662-laser-focused-on-additive-manufacturing-cooling-process

Domestically produced steel provides data center developers with significant sustainability benefits.

https://www.achrnews.com/articles/163658-domestic-steel-is-making-the-data-center-boom-possible-sustainable

When delegates descended upon Las Vegas for the Third SMART General Convention in August 2024, they left with union-made swag.

https://www.achrnews.com/articles/163661-union-sewn-apparel-brings-smart-members-together

EMG Industrial Chimney Inc. misclassified 21 insulators and sheet metal workers as service fitters.

https://www.achrnews.com/articles/163659-labor-department-recovers-878-000-in-back-wages-for-construction-workers-in-new-york-city

Annual HFC inventory reports are required to be audited by a CPA to ensure compliance, and regulated entities should understand what to anticipate for the 2024 compliance period. 

https://www.achrnews.com/articles/163636-preparing-for-the-annual-hfc-audit-requirement

The District is launching both the Home Efficiency Rebates (HER) and the Home Electrification and Appliance Rebates (HEAR) programs to lower energy bills by lowering costs for energy-efficiency h...

https://www.achrnews.com/articles/163654-washington-dc-now-offering-home-energy-rebates

GreenChill recognized nine supermarket and commercial refrigeration leaders for exceptional achievements to reduce the impacts of commercial refrigeration systems on the environment. 

https://www.achrnews.com/articles/163633-greenchill-honors-top-refrigeration-leaders

Read this white paper to learn more about why variable-speed compressors are the best solution for heat pump applications.

https://www.achrnews.com/articles/163656-three-reasons-variable-speed-compressors-are-the-answer-for-heat-pumps

The AHR Expo (International Air-Conditioning, Heating, Refrigerating Exposition) released the full schedule for the 2025 AHR Expo Education Program. 

https://www.achrnews.com/articles/163649-ahr-expo-releases-2025-education-program

Pureit offers a broad range of residential water-purification solutions, primarily in India.

https://www.achrnews.com/articles/163652-ao-smith-acquires-water-purification-business-pureit

Slideshow: Steam locomotive tours the country with newly enlarged firebox and boiler.

https://www.achrnews.com/articles/163650-union-pacific-revives-big-boy-train

Old homes and old HVAC systems bring the potential for asbestos — here’s what HVAC contractors and duct cleaning professionals need to know if they run into it on a jobsite.

https://www.achrnews.com/articles/163646-how-to-clean-the-ducts-in-a-home-with-asbestos

Jason Cocco, formerly the president and chief revenue officer at BFC Solutions, succeeded Phil Whitaker as CEO last month.

https://www.achrnews.com/articles/163648-new-ceo-named-at-commercial-hvacr-maintenance-firm

As the construction industry shifts towards modular building techniques, HVAC systems must adapt to meet the unique demands of this approach.

https://www.achrnews.com/articles/163644-modular-construction-and-the-future-of-hvac-systems

Commercial heating equipment manufacturers are rolling out new systems that are energy efficient, as well as service friendly for contractors.

https://www.achrnews.com/articles/163645-commercial-heating-showcase-2024

For your information news briefs from a wide variety of categories within the HVAC industry. Price increases, mergers and acquisitions, award winners, and more are highlighted here each week.

https://www.achrnews.com/articles/163642-fyi-news-briefs-in-hvac-november-4-2024

Chillventa 2024, held Oct. 13-15 in Nuremberg, Germany, showcased some of the world’s most innovative technologies to more than 33,000 attendees from 49 countries. Through more than 250 present...

https://www.achrnews.com/articles/163653-chillventa-2024-co-heat-pumps-take-center-stage