Refrigeration
Refrigeration Briefs
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has named Hoshizaki America, Inc. as a 2012 Energy Star “Award for Excellence in Energy Star Promotion” winner, for its outstanding contributions to reducing greenhouse gas emissions. ...
Refrigeration Roundtable: Refrigerant Leaks Can Sink Your Ship
The transformation of the commercial refrigeration industry continues. Here, ContractingBusiness.com and Supermarket News magazines continue a series of articles based on our Second Annual Refrigeration Roundtable discussions, by refrigeration contractors and supermarket executives. Part 3: Leak Reduction...
At REMCO, They Own It!
REMCO, Inc. is built for integrity, quality, and customized service. As an employee-owned enterprise, its employees share a mutual interest in absolute customer satisfaction....
CONTRACTOR INSIGHTS: Values-based Strategy Brings Outstanding Growth
Ever try to expand your reach to seven states in six years? Neil Lansing and Fournier AC & Refrigeration did just that, by improving attitudes and talent, and reaffirming their commitment to solving customers’ problems....
Dry-Ship R-22 Units: Let’s Stop Shooting Ourselves in the Foot
Are we going to stop shooting ourselves in the foot, and start selling matched systems to customers so they receive the full efficiency, capacity, and longevity they paid for? Or, are we going to continue selling mismatched dry units with no idea of the performance they ultimately deliver?...
Refrigeration Briefs
Bruce Buchholz has been named president and chief executive officer of Source Refrigeration & HVAC, Anaheim, CA. ...
Transitions: Adding the 'R' to HVAC
Moving into commercial refrigeration requires careful consideration of technicians’ capabilities and training needs, marketing strategy, and financing....
Refrigeration Briefs
The board of directors of Heating, Air-conditioning & Refrigeration Distributors International (HARDI) announced the appointment of Troy Meachum as chairman of the Refrigeration and Refrigerants Council. ...
Keep 'em Cool: Preventing Technician Burnout
Commercial refrigeration presents an often-demanding schedule for service technicians. Here are some ways to prevent their 'wires' from getting tangled up in strenuous times....
AHR EXPO 2012 Shines a Light on Industry
In spite of continuing economic challenges, thousands of HVACR professionals flocked to Chicago’s McCormick Center for 2012’s AHR Expo. Nearly 2,000 companies showcased their latest products and technologies on more than 429,000 sq.ft. of exhibit space. This made the AHR Expo the largest event in its 82-year history. Yes, that meant more walking, but there were also more new products to see, so it was worth the sore feet. ...
Training Wheels
The transformation of the commercial refrigeration industry continues. Here, ContractingBusiness.com and Supermarket News magazines continue a series of articles based on our Second Annual Refrigeration Roundtable discussions, by refrigeration contractors and supermarket executives. Part 2: Technician Training & Recruitment...
CONTRACTOR INSIGHTS: Acquisition a Leap Forward
Carlson & Stewart Refrigeration has a busy new year ahead, as it capitalizes on its purchase of Central Minnesota Refrigeration....
Working Together for Common Goals
The refrigeration industry transformation continues. ContractingBusiness.com and Supermarket News magazines begin a new series of articles based on our second annual Refrigeration Roundtable discussions between refrigeration contractors and supermarket executives. Part I: Building Working Relationships...
Refrigeration Briefs
The next iteration of the LEED (Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design) green building standard, LEED 2012, is under development and will contain some important changes for food retailers regarding their refrigeration systems....
RSES Promotes History-Making Change
The 2011 Refrigeration Service Engineers Society Annual Conference, held in early November in Norfolk, VA, was called "Making History." The mission was to encourage contractors to become motivated to make significant and "historic" changes in their businesses and destinies....
Refrigeration Briefs
Immediate past ASHRAE President Lynn G. Bellenger, who served as the first woman president in the Society’s 116 year history, died on Wednesday, Oct. 19. She was president for the 2010-11 Society year, with her term ending in June, 2011....
Refrigeration & CO2
The quest for reduced refrigerant emissions has brought manufacturers back to an alternative with a long history: carbon dioxide. ...
Installation Tip
Q: What is the purpose of the CPR?...
Degrees of Improvement
Taking your refrigeration business to the ‘next level’ requires a focus on areas needing improvement, and capitalizing on new opportunities....
Refrigeration Briefs
Emerson Climate Technologies has updated its white paper on refrigerants for commercial refrigeration applications....
