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Contracting Business's round-up of HVACR equipment and materials manufacturers working and employing here in the USA.
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PHCC Educational Foundation’s Executive Director Talks Modernizing HVAC Training
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Pictured left to right: Dennis Lee, vice president of MBT International Business; Vincent Chou, vice president of Midea’s Residential AC Division; Stephen Yurek, president of AHRI; Louis Zhao, president of Midea’s Residential AC Division; Bridge Xue, vice president of AHRI; Jenny Zhang, project manager for AHR.
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Residential HVAC

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Southern Trust Home Services Marks 30 Years of Serving Virginia Homeowners
Celebrating 30 years, Southern Trust Home Services reflects on its journey from a small, home-based business to a leading electrical, HVAC, and plumbing company in southwest Virginia...
June 20, 2025
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This episode features Danielle Putnam, president of The New Flat Rate, discussing shifting consumer behavior, HVAC pricing strategies, and surviving in an uncertain economy. Listen...
May 28, 2025
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This episode features ACCA President & CEO Barton James and Sean Robertson, ACCA's vice president of membership, advocacy, and events, discussing tariff policies, supply chain...
May 14, 2025
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Test your mechanical code knowledge in our latest quiz.
May 6, 2025

Commercial HVAC

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Mura, an AI platform for commercial field service operations, emerges from stealth with $6 million in funding. Its AI-powered platform automates order-to-cash processes, reducing...
May 30, 2025
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An in-depth look at the 2024 OSHA workplace safety violations, offering a comprehensive overview of the most cited federal standards.
May 20, 2025
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Learn from industry veteran Woody Woodall about effective sales strategies, differentiation tactics, and proactive measures for maintaining high-quality service in the commercial...
April 11, 2025
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Top business risks to meeting goals include rising labor and overhead costs (63%), increasing material prices (51%), and the shortage of skilled labor or workforce availability...
April 10, 2025

IAQ & Ventilation

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DriSteem’s Adiatec High-pressure atomizing systems use heat already present in the air to evaporate evenly distributed water droplets dispersed by the system.
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May 8, 2025
AHR Expo
The AHR Expo drew HVACR professionals from all over the world to Orlando, Florida.
The industry was abuzz with two main themes: the switch to A2L refrigerants and the continued push toward decarbonization, most notably through heat pump technology.
Feb. 24, 2025
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In the U.S., poor IAQ can be caused by humidity levels, inadequate ventilation, pets, dust, and volatile organic compounds (VOCs). In general, the most effective method to enhance...
Feb. 21, 2025
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Visitors to Delta’s booth explored three immersive zones featuring solutions tailored for commercial, industrial, and residential buildings.
Feb. 13, 2025

Refrigeration

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In response to the industry shortage of R-454B cylinders, Rheem to increase the factory charge to minimize disruptions.
May 22, 2025
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ACCA's R-454B Resource Center addresses challenges faced by HVACR contractors amid the refrigerant shortage. It offers FAQs, A2L refrigerant safety training, guidance from manufacturers...
May 21, 2025
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Chemours partners with Navin Fluorine to manufacture Opteon two-phase immersion cooling fluid, addressing data center heat and energy demands. The collaboration supports commercializati...
May 7, 2025
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Lawsuit filed by HARDI and AHRI challenges NYSDEC's amended regulations on refrigerants, arguing for proper stakeholder input and adherence to EPA timelines.
April 9, 2025

Product News

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NAVAC Introduces HD Color Graphic Manifold Gauge
NAVAC's FLEX-X Manifold Gauge offers precision, efficiency, and ease of use with HD color graphic interface, Class 0.4 accuracy, rechargeable battery, and compatibility with A2L...
May 30, 2025
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Fujitsu General America introduces AIRSTAGE Centauri, a versatile heat pump line with capacities from 9,000 to 48,000 Btu/h, offering quiet operation, high efficiency, and low...
May 30, 2025
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Cool Air Products Introduces Sigma Cap
Discover the Sigma Cap by Cool Air Products, a patented solution for HVAC professionals to efficiently replace a wide range of capacitor sizes. Its innovative design allows for...
May 12, 2025