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Study: Specialty frozen bakery market experiences increased
May 30, 2017 The rise in number of high-end bakery shops has created a fast-growing segment catering to consumers demanding best-in-class patisserie goods and varied products from across the world. &n...
Construction Firms Add 5,000 Jobs in April
May 30, 2017 WASHINGTON - The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) released its April jobs report, revealing that employment in the construction industry increased by 5,000 jobs (seasonally adjusted). While the economy added 211,000 jobs, total specialty trade employment contracted nominally, shedding 1,500 positions in April. “While the country’s employment report is promising, the Constructio...
LG Expands Training Academy
May 30, 2017 DALLAS - LG Electronics USA Air Conditioning Technologies has expanded its north Texas training facility to provide enhanced after-market support, including training and call support for ...
Biggest Mistakes by HVAC Equipment Salespeople
May 30, 2017 Unless you can articulate what you do that is different, and that it’s to their advantage, they’re going to go with the lower price. It’s always about price, make, and model, until...
Legionella DNA in 84% of US cooling towers
29 MAY 2017 USA: With the rate of legionnaires’ disease in the US said to have risen nearly fourfold between 2000 and 2014, a new study has found legionella DNA in 84% of cooling towers tested. ...
Bacharach Announces the Acquisition of Parasense
May 29, 2017 NEW KENSINGTON, Pa. - Bacharach Inc. announced the completion of the acquisition of Parasense Inc. “Parasense has an exceptional reputation in refrigeration monitoring in the food retail sector and provides integrated energy management systems and remote data management to ensure energy efficiency, food safety, reduced waste, and operating costs savings,” said Doug Keeports, pr...
A.O. Smith Names Kevin Wheeler President, Chief Operating Of
May 29, 2017 MILWAUKEE, Wis. - A. O. Smith Corp. announced that Kevin J. Wheeler has been named president and chief operating officer. In his new role, Wheeler will be responsible for A. O. Smi...
Technological Upgrades Pace Dynamic Chiller Market
May 29, 2017 Things are changing in the chiller market - especially in regards to air-cooled models, variable frequency drives (VFDs), and refrigerants. Contractors are challenged to stay abreast of t...
National Comfort Institute Summit Focuses On Air Upgrades
May 29, 2017 SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. - The National Comfort Institute Inc.’s (NCI) mission is to help its members implement HVAC and home-performance contracting through easy-to-use strategies. That mission...
Diagnosing a Faulty HVAC Compressor Valve
May 29, 2017 Diagnosing a faulty compressor valve is something HVAC technicians have to deal with on a semi-regular basis, and while a bad valve is often not the main reason a compressor fails, it is ...
