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Army Awards Repkon USA Potential $435 Million Deal To Build New TNT Factory In Kentucky

The Army has awarded Repkon USA a contract worth up to $435 million to build a new TNT production facility in Graham, Kentucky, the service said on Friday. The contract […]




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Extensive Reading World Congress 7 (Sapporo)

ER Foundation (Extensive Reading Foundation). September 5 (Fri) - 9 (Tue) 2025, at Hokusei Gakuen University, Sapporo City, Hokkaido, Japan.




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Diversified Heat Transfer Launches New Corporate Brand Strategy And Website

Diversified Heat Transfer (DHT) announced the launch of its new corporate brand strategy and website, www.dhtnet.com, that elevates the company’s corporate identity and supports the ongoing evolution of the brand.

 




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Heatcraft Introduces THE HUB Customer Portal

Heatcraft Worldwide Refrigeration announced the launch of THE HUB, the company’s latest eTool platform that will enable users to gain faster access to the tools, information, and products needed to quickly service customers' needs.




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Midea Heat Pumps to Power NYC’s “Clean Heat For All Challenge”

NYC is aiming to address the green energy gap through its new “Clean Heat for All Challenge,” using custom window heat pumps specially designed for the project by electric heat pump manufacturer Midea America Corp.




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The Growing Importance of Sustainable Building

A recent report from Honeywell and Reuters shows organizations are investing in things such as better IAQ, energy management systems, and reducing carbon emissions to drive sustainability, but barriers such as a lack of resources and expertise, and cost struggles, hinder progress.




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Registration for the 2023 Greenbuild International Conference + Expo Now Open

Greenbuild 2023 will celebrate the U.S. Green Building Council’s 30th anniversary and newest version of LEED.




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Danfoss to Power All North America Facilities with Solar Energy by 2025

Danfoss North America recently signed a power purchase agreement with CIG Capital, a U.S.-based project financing firm, to purchase about 75 MW of solar power from a solar farm in Texas, starting in 2025.




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'Workiz Unplugged' Podcast Offers Industry Insights

The monthly "Workiz Uplugged" podcast offers insights into how technology, leadership, and innovation are shaping the future of the field-service industry, a press release from Workiz said.




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Marcone Appoints Asterios Satrazemis to CEO of Marcone Group

With a proven track record of driving transformational growth, Satrazemis spearheads Marcone’s next chapter of expansion and customer-centric innovation.




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AHR Expo releases 2025 Education Program

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




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Automation Components Inc.: Low Differential Pressure Transmitter

ACI’s compact sized, A/MLP Series Pressure Transmitter is designed specifically for panel mount, duct and OEM installations. Pressure ranges from +/- 0.5 inch to +/- 20 inches of water column.




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The Power of Performance Evaluations: A Strategic Approach

Though it is time-intensive, regular evaluations drive growth by improving clarity, job satisfaction, and performance, while fostering continuous dialogue that aligns individual goals with organizational success.




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Cal Poly University Honored for Its Energy and Water Saving Efforts

California Polytechnic State University has been honored with state awards for efforts to conserve energy and water. The university received two sustainability best practice plaques at the 2015 California Higher Education Sustainability Conference in San Francisco.




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Oregon HVAC Contractor Certified as B Corporation

Reitmeier is the first commercial HVAC company in the world to achieve the distinction of becoming a certified B Corporation.




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Rural Funding Provides New Opportunities

Building projects offering business opportunities for HVAC contractors, both residential and commercial, will be available because of these loans in multiple states.




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Four Steps to Start Optimizing a Poorly Performing Duct System

A question I’m frequently asked is, where do you start when improving a poorly performing duct system? Do you tear it out and start over again, or is there an easier way? The good news is, there is a simple, logical pattern you can follow to optimize a duct system.




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Powers, a Watts brand: Digital Mixing Valve

Now available in new 1.5- and 2-inch sizes, this smart mixing valve connects through the building automation system (BAS).




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Parker Sporlan Designs Products to Make Life Easier for Contractors

Parker Sporlanls latest offerings include a rugged carrying case, off-the-shelf valves, and a simple-to-use board for refrigeration control.




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Uponor Names Jon Sillerud VP of Integrated Supply Chain

Uponor North America recently announced Jon Sillerud, vice president, operations, has agreed to accept the additional responsibilities of leading the supply chain function for the company, effective immediately.




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The Importance Of Controlling Head Pressure

Controlling the head pressure helps maintain pressure drop across the metering device and prevents the evaporator from freezing, in the case of air conditioning, and excessive freezing in refrigeration systems.




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The Importance of Pressure Relief Valves on CO₂ Refrigeration Systems

The proper design, installation, and maintenance of these valves is vital for the safe operation of R-744 refrigeration systems, especially in industrial and commercial applications.




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Report: Commercial Contractor Confidence Nearly Doubled Since 2023

Just 3% of commercial contractors were pessimistic about the upcoming year in 2024, compared to 22% in 2023.




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Solatube International: Solar-Powered Attic Fan

The combination of direct sun beating down on a home and lack of adequate ventilation can significantly raise the temperatures in a home’s attic, which can then transfer to the rest of the house.




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Report: Heat Pump Market to More Than Double by 2031

The Verified Market Research Report shows that the heat pump market is valued at $74.73 billion in 2024 and is expected to reach $167.32 billion by 2031.




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Report Forecasts Growth for Building Automation Market

A study from The Insight Partners projects the value of the global building automation market will move from $76.75 billion last year to more than $167 billion by 2031.




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AHR Expo 2024 Show Schedule

Exhibitors and organizers are excited to welcome thousands of HVAC contractors and other industry personnel to Chicago for the AHR Expo.




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Applied Technologies of New York Hosts Future Fuels Symposium 2023 on Fossil Fuel Alternatives

Future Fuels Symposium 2023 on Fossil Fuel Alternatives will discuss the benefits of hydrogen blends and bio-fuels and related solutions, including a new low nitrogen oxides (NOx) technology and UL-approved burners capable of firing hydrogen blends designed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.





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Heating Up: Condensing Boilers Poised to Become Top Heating Option Among Consumers

Condensing boilers save space and time on installation, as installing a condensing boiler is a pretty seamless process for a few reasons.




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When to Repair or Replace an Evaporator Coil

When faced with a leaky coil on a reach-in cooler, a decision needs to be made whether to repair or replace it. The final decision may come down to where the leak is located.




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Report Highlights Importance of Refrigerant Reclamation

New report finds that GHGs can be reduced significantly through the use of reclaimed refrigerant versus producing and using newly manufactured virgin refrigerant. 




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New Technology Can Decompose Refrigerants

A new technology has been developed that can decompose refrigerants, using a catalyst made from industrial waste called “red mud.'’ 




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The NEWSMakers Podcast: Commercial Refrigeration Trends

In this episode, The ACHR NEWS speaks with Andre Patenaude from Copeland about some of the current issues that are shaping the commercial refrigeration industry.




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Uponor Named Minnesota Manufacturer of the Year

Uponor North America (Uponor) has been named the 2018 Minnesota Manufacturer of the Year in the large-company category by the Manufacturers Alliance. This is the first time in the association’s history they have honored a company twice.




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Madison Police Saving Energy, Money at New Midtown District Building

The building, which opened in September, features energy-saving qualities that include insulated walls, occupancy sensors for lighting, and high-efficiency HVAC and boilers.




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Oil-Coated Evaporator Tubes Can Cause Problems

Little by little, a compressor’s lubricating oil will eventually escape the compressor’s crankcase and enter the system’s tubing.




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LG Electronics Component Solutions Highlights New Compressors

At its press conference at the AHR Expo, LG Electronics Component Solutions highlighted its new compressors for residential applications that will utilize the low-GWP refrigerants.




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Troubleshooting Potential Relays

If a potential relay is malfunctioning, the compressor motor is in danger of not starting, stalling, locking rotor, or even burning out. That is why technicians should understand how to troubleshoot potential relays.




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Refrigeration Solutions Featured at AHR Expo

At the AHR Expo, refrigeration manufacturers displayed their latest equipment and components that are geared toward the commercial refrigeration market.




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Experience Center is Uponor's New Training Space

The Uponor Experience Center is part of the company's North American headquarters campus and is surrounded by corporate offices, a research and design facility, and manufacturing space.




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The NEWSMakers Podcast: HVACR Education

Ferris State professor Eric Quilitzsch is a guest on the podcast to let us know what is new in the HVACR education segment of the industry.




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EPA Proposes Rule to Mitigate Worries About Unsold VRF Inventory

The EPA has proposed a one-year extension for VRF systems using high-GWP HFCs.




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Trade Groups Report Productive Meetings with Washington Lawmakers

The AHRI’s 2024 Policy Symposium brought more than 200 members, along with AHRI staffers and others in HVAC, to Washington for the lobbying effort, plus panel discussions, keynote speeches, and networking.




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NY Grocers Call to Pause Proposed HFC Regulations

Grocers in New York State are calling for a pause to a new HFC standard in hopes to allow for a more reasonable timeline.




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IAQ Bill Wins Support

A federal measure designed to improve IAQ, particularly in schools and child-care facilities, is winning support from HVAC industry trade groups. 




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U.S. ‘National Heat Strategy’ Issued in Response to Increase in Heat-Related Deaths

The ‘National Heat Strategy’ is directing several different governmental agencies to implement four goals and objectives that are expected to increase U.S. resiliency to extreme heat conditions.




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Loophole May Undercut Biden Proposal to Protect Workers From Heat

As extreme heat becomes more common, more of a spotlight is being put on worker safety, and a new app may be able to help.




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Three-Phase Power and Voltage Imbalances

In HVAC, we rarely need to have a deep understanding of electrical design. But there are a few cases where a little understanding can go a long way in identifying issues before they cause trouble, and that is the intent of this short article.




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Success Group International Celebrates 20 Years Of Helping Contractors at Its Dallas Expo

Success Group International recently hosted its fall 2019 Expo at the Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center in Dallas.




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Harris Companies Appoints Michel Michno as President of Construction

Harris Companies, a leading national mechanical contractor with several locations across the country, has announced the appointment of Michel Michno as the company’s new president of construction. Michno has more than 30 years of construction industry experience.