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Service Nation Inc. and BNP Media Create Service World Expo
Nov. 10, 2015 LEWISVILLE, Texas - Service Nation Inc. and BNP Media - parent company of the ACHR NEWS - announced they will combine forces to create a new, interactive seminar and trade show event for residential contractors in HVAC, plumbing, and electrical services called Service World Expo. The two companies will work to make the seminar and trade show experience better for residential c...
Building Homes for Heroes celebrates Veterans Day with new h
Luxaire distributor ABCO HVACR Supply + Solutions and contractor Elm Air Conditioning team up to provide heating and cooling system for Merrick, New York, home MILWAUKEE, Nov. 10, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -...
Johnson Controls executives named in top 100 list
Automotive News announces Leading Women in Automotive Industry MILWAUKEE, Nov. 9, 2015 - Three Johnson Controls executives have been recognized on Automotive News’ list of 100 Leading Women in the Nor...
Tech Update November 2015: Valve Products
Nov 10, 2015 Belimo Americas has released new ZoneTight zone valves, designed for maximum ef?ciency in tight spaces Belimo Americas has released new ZoneTight zone valves, designed for maximum ef?cie...
Rare-earth alternative has attractions
November 7, 2015 USA: A new metal alloy which does not use rare-earth elements could lead to commercially viable magnetic refrigeration. The study by a team at Rochester Institute of Technology...
AHRI grant for flammability study
November 7, 2015 USA: The AHRI has awarded a $150,000 grant to the University of Maryland to support the AHRI’s research on refrigerant flammability. The contract, awarded to the University’s D...
Astronauts tackle space station ammonia leak
9 November 2015 NASA has confirmed that two astronauts spent nearly eight hours spacewalking in order to tackle an ammonia leak from a cooling system. Station commander Scott Kelly and flight enginee...
STUDY: Indoor environment impacts on worker performance
9 November 2015 Improved indoor environmental quality doubled participants’ scores in cognitive function tests, according to a new study. “The Impact of Green Buildings on Cognitive Function” study f...
Integrated Data Center is Next Frontier for Intelligent Buil
9 November 2015 BOULDER, Colo. - By coordinating investment in energy conservation measures, equipment upgrades, and the use of software and services, integrated data center energy management promises to deliver greater energy and operational efficiency improvements to facilities or campuses hosting data centers, says Navigant Research. The integrated data center leverages resources that can meet ...
New Certification Program Introduced for Customer Service Re
9 November 2015 SOUTH JORDAN, Utah - Power Selling Pros, a leading customer service and call handling training company, has developed a new customer service representative (CSR) certification program to help home service businesses deliver a consistent, positive customer service experience. Power Selling Pros said it works mainly with HVAC, plumbing, and electrical contractors. Based...
