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GF Building Flow Solutions Americas, the manufacturer of Uponor-branded products, has announced John Reutter as President. John joined the organization in 2018 as vice president of Finance and has been an instrumental pioneer over the past seven years. He will continue to be based out of the North America headquarters in Apple Valley, Minn., and will report to Michael Rauterkus, president and CEO of GF Building Flow Solutions. John growth strategies In his role as President, John will lead th...

Ziehl-Abegg Inc. proudly announces that Carmen Deese, Director of Human Resources, has been named one of Triad Business Journal’s Outstanding Women in Business for 2025. This prestigious recognition honors women in the Triad region who demonstrate exceptional leadership, vision, and impact in their industries and communities. Ziehl-Abegg’s rapid growth Deese was formally honored at a ceremony held on April 23, 2025, where she joined a distinguished group of professionals recognize...

Automated Logic and the Laurel Institutes are partnering together to help build a new generation of HVAC technicians, while outfitting campuses in three states with the latest building automation systems. Automated Logic, a pioneering provider of innovative building-management solutions, is a part of Carrier Global Corporation, a pioneer in intelligent climate and energy solutions. Carrier’s TechVantage Initiative The partnership is part of Carrier’s TechVantage Initiative, which...

Global HVAC technology pioneer - LG Electronics continues to set new standards in HVAC training and customer service excellence with the launch of the Premier Service Champion Program, a new initiative designed to equip LG distributors and applied representatives with advanced technical knowledge, hands-on training, and cutting-edge industry resources. The program provides comprehensive education modules and expert-led workshops to enhance technical expertise and troubleshooting skills, raising...

The Malco Group, one of the nation’s pioneering manufacturers and distributors of high-quality solutions for the HVAC/R and building construction trades, has opened nominations for its national Trade-Pro of the Year Award program. Now in its ninth year, the Trade-Pro of the Year Award recognizes and celebrates outstanding trade professionals in the U.S. who are dedicated to the HVACR or building construction industries, on-the-job safety, and giving back to their communities. H...

Burnham Holdings, Inc. (BHI), parent company to pioneering manufacturers of boilers and related HVAC products and accessories, announced its decision to divest substantially all of the assets of its Thermo Pride (TP) and Norwood Manufacturing (NMI) business subsidiaries. This strategic move aligns with the holding company’s long-term vision to strengthen its core boiler business while expanding its commercial and industrial rental and service operations. Comprehensive boiler solutions T...

Johnson Controls, the global pioneer for smart, healthy, safe and sustainable buildings, is celebrating 140 years of achievements and industry-firsts. Since its founding in 1885, Johnson Controls has continuously improved the built environment, delivering the first automatic sprinkler and then the first room thermostat shortly thereafter.  Fire protection and smart security portfolio Johnson Controls is serving customers throughout the building lifecycle with one of the largest portfolio...

Modern data centers require advanced cooling solutions to operate at peak performance. As one of the most rapidly growing industries in the world, data centers are changing how they develop new cooling technology at a record pace. The data center market is projected to continue growing by 8.5% per year over the next five years, to over $600 billion by 2029. Global power demand by 2028 Artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) are driving increased data center demand, and the...

On National Apprenticeship Day, April 30, 2025, Ziehl-Abegg isn’t just celebrating a program—it’s celebrating people. People like Joshua Baxley, who walked through the doors of the company as a curious apprentice and now helps design next-generation airflow systems as a Jr. Project Engineer at the company’s state-of-the-art North American headquarters in Winston-Salem. Joshua’s journey is one of many that illustrates how apprenticeships are more than training&mdash...

GF Building Flow Solutions Americas, the manufacturer of Uponor-branded products, has been named a 2025 USA Top Workplaces Culture Excellence winner across three categories: Innovation, Work-Life Flexibility, and Compensation & Benefits. This is the company’s fourth consecutive year on the national Top Workplaces list. The Top Workplaces program has a 17-year history of surveying and celebrating people-first organizations nationally and across 60 regional markets. These awards are bas...

Mojave Energy Systems, founded to change the nature of air conditioning, announced that it has been granted a patent related to the design of the liquid desiccant regenerator that makes ArctiDry the world’s most energy-efficient commercial air conditioning system. The Ultra Low Flow Desiccant Air Conditioning Systems Devices and Methods patent issued by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) relates to Mojave’s novel approach to regenerate liquid desiccant. Mojave&rs...

Quilt, a pioneering innovator in smart home climate technology, announced an evolution in its business with the introduction of its Certified Partner Program, a collaborative initiative connecting HVAC professionals with Quilt's category-defining heat pumps. As part of this strategic expansion, the company is also broadening its service to three new markets this year - Los Angeles, Seattle, and Portland - in addition to continuing its successful operations in the San Francisco Bay Area. Quilt&...

A-Gas, a world pioneer in environmentally responsible lifecycle refrigerant management (LRM), is proud to announce that President - Mike Armstrong has joined the Refrigerant Emissions Elimination Forum (REEF).  This strategic partnership underscores A-Gas's dedication to pioneering sustainable practices in the refrigerant industry, aligning with the forum's mission to eliminate refrigerant emissions and foster a more sustainable future. Importance of reclamation REEF has long champ...

Medford Wellington, a business continuity company that has been providing New England enterprises with commercial services and construction for almost 60 years, announced a strategic partnership with Morris Mechanical, a well-respected HVAC service provider based in Clinton, MA.  This marks Medford Wellington’s third expansion in the past year, reinforcing its commitment to meeting growing demand and serving as a single-source partner for businesses across New England. Morris Mechan...

Johnson Controls, the pioneer for smart, healthy, safe, and sustainable buildings, released a new commissioned study conducted by Forrester Consulting quantifying the Total Economic Impact™ and benefits of its OpenBlue platform. In the study, Forrester found that a model organization representing a composite of interviewed customers from multiple industries deploying OpenBlue, including FM:Systems solutions, could achieve up to a 155% return on investment (ROI) over three years. Smart bu...

A-Gas, a world pioneer in environmentally responsible lifecycle refrigerant and fire suppressant management, acquired Refrigerant Services Inc. (RSI), a recognized brand in the Canadian refrigerant industry. The acquisition, finalized in late March 2025, further solidifies A-Gas' position as a world pioneer in the supply and lifecycle management of refrigerants and associated products and services. A-Gas' commitment A-Gas' commitment to delivering enhanced refrigerant keys and support to busi...

Master is proud to announce the nationwide addition of Hitachi residential HVAC products, marking a major expansion of its industry-pioneering portfolio and a strengthened partnership with Johnson Controls-Hitachi Air Conditioning. With more than 70 years of expertise in residential air conditioning, more than 40 years of pioneering DC inverter technology, and most recently, the introduction of the groundbreaking FrostWash™ technology, Johnson Controls-Hitachi Air Conditioning is a global...

The 2025 regional and sustainability winners, as well as the finalists of the Rising Star and HVAC categories of the Heating Installer Awards 2025, have been announced. The shortlists have been decided by a panel of experts including representatives from the awards’ partners the CIPHE, The IPG, Polypipe Building Products, Refresh, Samsung Climate Solutions, Stelrad and Powered Now, who recently attended judging day and scored all of the entries on their technical expertise, problem-s...

The recent passing of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) solidified long-term opportunities for homebuilders to earn significant tax credits by improving the energy efficiency in new single- and multi-family homes. Federal tax credit 45L — the New Energy Efficient Home Credit — targets new homebuilders and is verified under the ENERGY STAR® New Home Construction and Net Zero Ready certification programs. Aeroseal® duct sealing and AeroBarrier envelope solutions are among the...

Nowadays, products are experiencing progressively shorter life cycles, demanding businesses to enhance their production flexibility. The key to navigating this challenge lies in embracing adaptable technologies capable of swiftly accommodating frequent redesigns. Precise and automated machinery emerges as a cornerstone in maintaining quality, accuracy and aesthetics in manufacturing processes. With the industry facing a shortage of skilled labor, the significance of intuitive, highly automated...

Victaulic® announces Gary Moore, Executive Vice President and Chief Revenue Officer, will retire at the end of April after 37 years of distinguished service with the company. Mark Gilbert, currently Vice President and General Manager for Europe, Middle East, and Africa, as well as Vice President in the U.S., will succeed Moore as Executive Vice President of Sales, effective May 1, 2025. Victaulic's growth “Gary Moore has had as much to do with Victaulic's growth over the last 2...

Quilt, a pioneering innovator in smart home climate technology, announced that Matt Rogers, CEO and co-founder of Mill, co-founder of Nest, and founder of Incite, has joined its board of directors. A prominent figure in the smart home, design, and climate space, Rogers is widely respected for creating the iconic smart thermostat and for accelerating growth for mission-driven organizations. Quilt's growth and innovation Quilt, Nest and Mill are among the most successful startups in the smart h...

American Plant Maintenance (APM Steam), a globally renowned provider of steam systems maintenance services, highlights its heat exchanger assessment and testing service, which ensures a comprehensive examination of heat exchangers. By confirming operational effectiveness, assessing structural integrity through pressure testing, providing detailed reports, estimating costs for necessary actions, and evaluating potential energy savings to optimize efficiency, APM’s Heat Exchanger Assessment...

Malco Tools, one of the nation’s renowned solution developers and manufacturers of high-quality tools for the HVAC and building construction trades, has earned the 2025 Metal of Honor Award from Metal Roofing Magazine. This is the 10th year Malco has earned the recognition, which is voted on by roofers and contractors.  Marking its 21st year, the Metal of Honor program gives metal roofers the opportunity to cast their ballot on which companies and products are the highest quality and...

As temperatures rise, Air-Con International, a trusted pioneer in HVAC solutions, is helping homeowners and businesses stay cool and comfortable with its wide range of innovative products. From versatile Mini-Splits to powerful Central AC systems and essential accessories, Air-Con International is the go-to provider for reliable cooling solutions tailored to residential, commercial, and HVAC markets. Mini-Splits: Compact with Advanced Features Air-Con International’s Mini-Splits are des...

Malco Tools, one of the nation’s pioneering solution developers and manufacturers of high-quality tools for the HVAC and building construction trades, has earned the 2025 Metal of Honor Award from Metal Roofing Magazine. This is the 10th year Malco has earned the recognition, which is voted on by roofers and contractors. Marking its 21st year, the Metal of Honor program gives metal roofers the opportunity to cast their ballot on which companies and products are the highest quali...

As early as 2015, Carrefour pioneered a de-plastification approach in its stores, starting notably with fruits and vegetables (even before the AGEC law), batteries, light bulbs, and textile products. All these actions have resulted in savings of more than 20,000 tons of packaging, particularly plastic packaging, and have helped create market standards, now adopted by most other distributors and national brand suppliers.  integration of recycled plastic in packaging Remove 15,000 tons o...

Now available in print or digital formats on the Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors' National Association bookstore website, the SMACNA HVAC Duct Construction Standards Manual, 4th edition, represents the state-of-the-art in sheet metal duct fabrication and installation. The technical standards and manuals developed by SMACNA contractors have found worldwide acceptance by the construction industry and are an invaluable resource to metal and air conditioning contractors everywhere. Ke...

With a wealth of experience in HVAC applications, from his years as an installer to managing positions in sales and business development at Siemens, Fabrizio Vagli will now drive innovation and sustainability in GF Piping Systems’ industrial cooling business in key segments such as data centers, marine and industrial process cooling. Growth Through Innovation Fabrizio Vagli started as an HVAC installer before switching to a planning office. This led him to a 15-year career at Siemens whe...

The power grid is undergoing a transformation to keep pace with the rising energy demands of our modern era. This shift is driven by major trends such as the electrification of transportation and HVAC systems, as well as the rapid expansion of AI and renewable energy. Smart Grid The goal is to evolve the traditional electric infrastructure into a more advanced To enhance capacity, resilience, and adaptability, the goal is to evolve the traditional electric infrastructure into a more advanced...