HVAC News, November 2025

The Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors — National Association (PHCC) recently hosted CONNECT 2025 in Grand Rapids, Michigan, from October 27-30, bringing together plumbing and HVACR professionals for an engaging industry event. The conference featured over 20 educational sessions, interactive panels and countless networking opportunities, offering attendees the chance to share best practices, explore emerging trends and gain insights to help them grow their businesses. Years of service...

Building on a successful partnership in Sweden and Denmark, ANEO Retail and Danfoss have identified significant opportunities together in the Nordic food retail market — not just for energy optimization, but for a broader shift in how technical infrastructure is procured and operated. ANEO retail offers a comprehensive Energy-as-a-Service (EaaS) model that enables retailers to subscribe to fully managed technical systems, thereby reducing capital investments, whi...

Presently, efficiency is the new growth strategy. Many businesses increasingly prioritize efficiency over expansion in today's evolving economic landscape. Right-sizing isn't about arbitrary reductions; it's about ensuring each vehicle serves a strategic purpose, aligning fleet size with demand, operational requirements, and cost-effectiveness. The U.S. truck leasing and rental market was valued at approximately $3.41 billion in 2023 and is projected to reach $4.97 billion by 2029, growing at...

Rocket Group, a pioneering home services network and consulting company, announces the acquisition of Blues Heating and Air (Blues Air), an established HVAC service provider based in Rochester, Washington. This partnership strengthens Rocket Group's presence in the Pacific Northwest and aligns with its national growth strategy. The integration of Blues Heating and Air's operations and customer base will enhance service capabilities and expand market reach throughout Olympia, Tacoma, and s...

Women in HVACR (WHVACR), a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering women in the heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration trades, recently hosted its Bet on Yourself conference in Las Vegas, where it introduced its new president, honored award recipients and presented the organization’s new annual magazine. Current Women in HVACR Executive Board Vice President, Jane Sidebottom was named as the group’s new President for the upcoming year. She is the Preside...

Malco Tools, one of the nation’s major solution developers and manufacturers of various high-quality tools for the HVAC and building construction trades, announced that Marc Kermisch, chief digital and information officer at CNH Industrial, has joined its board of directors. Kermisch brings over 25 years of leadership expertise and experience with a variety of leading U.S. companies. He has led corporate IT functions, driven technology strategy and architecture, and enabled e-commerce pla...

Malco Tools, one of the nation’s major solution developers and manufacturers of various high-quality tools for the HVAC trade, announced the winners of its New Product Ideas Contest, which aimed to solicit ideas for new products from trade pros in the field. First place in the New Product Ideas Contest was awarded to Aurelio “Cheekz” Godina from Nebraska, who submitted an idea for a new duct notcher. “Malco’s tools have been a part of every stage of my career...

Malco Tools, one of the nation’s major solution developers and manufacturers of high-quality tools for the HVACR and building construction trades, has expanded its C-RHEX line of cleanable, reversible hex drivers to include new hard-sided case kits, 7-in-1 Flip Bit socket sizes, premium grip handles, and GoBlue! Hex driver variety pack. Malco’s expanded C-RHEX lineup offers even more flexibility and performance for trade professionals. The new hard-sided Install Kits and Service Kit...

New technologies and artificial intelligence are pushing the installation of more and more data centers, but ecological and sustainable sensitivity requires that data centers are now green. For this reason, Frigel, which has been dedicated to energy saving through intelligent cooling for years, has designed the Ecodry system for green data center cooling. Ecodry Adiabatic Coolers LDK Frigel's Ecodry Adiabatic Coolers LDK stand out as the perfect solution for these eco-friendly facilities. By...

Malco Tools, one of the nation’s pioneering solution developers and manufacturers of high-quality tools for the HVACR and building construction trades, announced several new tools making their debut at METALCON 2025, including new Drip Edge Folding Tools, expanded hex sizes for the 7-in-1 C-RHEX® Flip Bit, and the TurboShear® Rotary Panel Cutter. “At The Malco Group, our mission is to create innovative solutions designed to meet the evolving needs of metal roofing and buildi...

Malco Tools, one of the nation’s renowned solution developers and manufacturers of high-quality tools for the HVACR and building construction trades, has announced its new TurboShear® Rotary Panel Cutters. Designed for metal construction professionals, Malco’s new TurboShear® Rotary Panel Cutter (TSPC1) is the newest innovation in the TurboShear® line, built to handle tough jobs with confidence and deliver long-term performance without compromise. TurboShear® Rotary...

The Malco Group, a pioneering manufacturer and distributor of professional-grade HVACR and building construction products in the Americas, today announced that Rebecca Talbot, Vice President of Marketing, has been recognized as a 2025 Notable Marketing Leader by Twin Cities Business Magazine. Twin Cities Business Magazine’s annual Notables recognition features best-in-class executives across a range of industries in Minnesota. The leaders recognized are nominated by their peers at work an...

Malco Tools, one of the nation’s major solution developers and manufacturers of a variety of high-quality tools for the HVAC and building construction trades, announced additions to its popular C-RHEX line, including C-RHEX drivers and C-RHEX SAWTOOTH in 3/8-inch and 7/16-inch hex sizes. The new models offer trade professionals more options to quickly and easily install and remove fasteners commonly used on commercial sites. With the addition of 3/8” and 7/16” hex sizes to Ma...

Malco Tools, one of the nation’s pioneering solution developers and manufacturers of high-quality tools for the HVACR and building construction trades, has announced its new line of Duct Board Cutting Tools. Designed for HVAC professionals doing fiberglass duct board fabrication, these tools are easy to handle, intuitive to use, and built to deliver fast and simple V-groove and clean-edge cuts, while maintaining the top-quality results professionals rely on to do the job right. Malco&rsq...

Malco Tools, one of the nation’s major solution developers and manufacturers of various high-quality tools for the HVAC trade, has opened nominations for its national HVAC Trade-Pro of the Year Award program. Now in its 8th year, the HVAC Trade-Pro of the Year Award recognizes and celebrates exceptional HVAC technicians committed to doing great work, focused on on-the-job safety, and giving back to their communities. The top five winners from throughout the U.S. will receive $1,000 w...

The Malco Group, a pioneering manufacturer and distributor of professional-grade HVACR and building construction products in the Americas, announced that nominations are now open for its Counterperson of the Year Contest. The contest recognizes outstanding customer service; the winner receives $500 gift card.  The contest recognizes and celebrates exceptional counter staff members at its U.S. wholesale distribution locations who demonstrate the same values that make The Malco Gro...

Each year, tens of thousands of professionals in the building and construction industry attend the annual International Builders’ Show (IBS) in Las Vegas, Nevada, to explore hundreds of educational sessions from over 1,300 exhibitors—including AprilAire. As an exhibitor, AprilAire attends the International Builders’ Show to showcase their complete line of indoor air quality solutions, demonstrating proven performance and reliability as well as a dedicated support team to help...

Summer in the Denver metro area can be oppressive, and humidity plays a critical role in that oppressive feeling. Fortunately, one can control the humidity level in their house. There is more to it than keeping the level high or low. Striking an ideal balance is key to both comfort and health. Here is a look at why balanced humidity is important and how users can achieve the right balance. Problems With High Humidity Particularly, high humidity levels in the home can lead to certain health is...

Mental health is an important topic that people are learning more about as added attention and funding are given to research and outreach campaigns. One of those efforts is Mental Health Awareness Month, recognized each May with the goal of increasing awareness, understanding, and acceptance of mental health issues. Understanding the causes of mental health problems is a complex process, with focus often given to genetics, isolation, stress, and several other factors. Another area being ex...

Air leaks can be a big, expensive issue for homeowners. They can be hard to locate and even harder to seal without the right solution. But there are several signs to look for to see if a home is leaking air. A drafty home is the most obvious sign that one has air leaks. But don’t assume they are due to the home’s doors or windows. Research shows that only 20 percent of home air leaks are from doors and windows. Signs for air leaks The following are signs that suggest a house may h...

The HVAC system of any building plays a crucial role in helping users maintain comfort and happiness in their home. The heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) system is responsible for controlling the airflow inside a building. It can be an incredibly complex maze of twisting, turning pipes and vents that are very hard to access and maintain once installed. For this reason, it’s crucial to get things right during the installation and “rough in” period. The HVAC rou...

With a simpler, modular design, the AeroBarrier Connect air sealing system makes setup, sealing, and cleanup faster and more efficient than ever before. In fact, it allows builders, contractors, and energy raters to seal more buildings each day, with precise, measured results that always pass inspection. “This is a complete redesign, driven by extensive customer feedback and field performance data,” said Amit Gupta, CEO of AeroBarrier’s parent company, Aeroseal, LLC. “O...

Aeroseal has been named a Top Sustainability Product Winner in the 2023 Products That Count Awards. The award, presented by Products That Count in partnership with Mighty Capital and Capgemini, celebrates organizations building outstanding products. It was awarded to HomeSeal Xpress (HSX), the next technological evolution for Aeroseal. Products That Count Products That Count is the original and most influential product acceleration platform in the world. Approximately 300,000 product man...

There’s an old saying that fish don’t realize they’re wet because it’s all they know. People are the same way when it comes to thinking about the air all around them. Air is a fluid, just like water. Sure, everyone feels the wind, and since the very first shelters, humans have built buildings to block it out. When it comes to stack effect, though, it’s a bit less obvious than the wind, and users probably don’t think much about it. If they did, they woul...

When the heaters kick on during chilly weather, many homeowners focus on staying warm. However, an often-overlooked component of cool weather comfort is proper home humidification. Having the right amount of moisture in the home is important on many levels. Dry indoor air can lead to a host of issues for both the home and the health, making humidifiers an essential part of the HVAC system. Low humidity levels can wreak havoc on the body. Dry air often causes dry skin, irritated eyes, and scrat...

Electric baseboard heaters have long been a popular choice for home heating, especially in older homes and buildings without existing ductwork. While they are relatively easy to install and operate, they come with certain drawbacks such as uneven heating, limited control options, and high electricity costs. This article explains what ductless is, what the advantages are, and the cost savings ductless systems can provide. Ductless Mini-Split Systems Ductless mini-split systems, also known simp...

Frigel North America is participating in PTxpo Illinois Tradeshow 2025 (March 18-20, at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, USA) by presenting the latest process cooling system solutions for the plastics industry, designed for injection molding applications in the following industries: Automotive Medical Packaging Housewares Garden Below are some of the innovative system solutions ready to be presented: High-performance Single and Dual Zone TCUs with Booster Pumps...

Frigel, a global pioneer in intelligent process cooling solutions, proudly announces the launch of the HVP Industrial Chiller Range, an advanced line of air-cooled chillers designed to deliver exceptional performance while addressing the growing demand for sustainable and energy-efficient cooling solutions. The HVP range is engineered to provide a high-performance cooling solution while ensuring compliance with increasingly stringent global environmental regulations. With a strong commitment t...

Since the preparation of the EUDR Regulation, Carrefour has supported the adoption of ambitious regulations to combat imported deforestation. Carrefour has been committed for many years to fighting deforestation within its supply chains, and this regulation represents a real step forward by aiming to ensure fair competition and requiring all players to adhere to traceability and biodiversity protection standards. While the implementation of this regulation poses logistical and technical challe...

Finalized last July, the acquisition of the distributor Cora by Carrefour enters a new phase with the gradual transition of the 60 stores under their new brand. This integration will be carried out in three waves of brand change: a first of 19 stores, which will begin on October 1; a second of 20 stores from mid-October; and finally, a final wave of 21 stores from the end of October. Codes of the Carrefour group The changeover will take place during a transition period of approximately two...