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The Treasury Department announced that it will not enforce penalties or fines against U.S. companies that do not register under the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA). 

The partnership will offer Rapid Locking System customers access to the combined 300 years of experience that Pac West Sales representatives have accumulated.

In an interview, Stan Kolbe, executive director of government and political affairs at SMACNA discussed the economic effects of the U.S. Section 232 tariffs on steel and aluminum.

The Heavy Metal Summer Experience is a nonprofit program, supported by trade industry associations, vendors, educators, and individuals, that aims to introduce students across the U.S. and Canada to mechanical, electrical, and plumbing careers.

D7 is proven effective against norovirus, SARS-Co-V2, Staph, Legionella, and several types of molds including Aspergillus Niger.

The stop-and-start-again tariffs have started again. Today, the Trump Administration initiated tariffs on Mexico and Canada at 25%, and increased tariffs on China to 20%. For HVAC contractors attempting to protect their profit margins during the coming tariff regime, it’s important to know what percentage of parts and equipment are made in the U.S. versus being imported.

Housecall Pro for Education is a network of partnerships with trade schools across the country to provide students with mentorship opportunities and software tools that position them for success in skilled-trade careers.

A vast majority of survey respondents, 92%, ranked contractor reputation extremely important or very important, and HVAC contracting experts agreed that reputation is crucial.

Mojio is pleased to announce a new partnership with Jobber, a leading provider of home service software.

CoolSys is removing and recycling Redbox kiosks all over the U.S., including the refrigerant used to keep DVDs cool.  

Carrier's new air-to-water heat pump offers an advanced, sustainable solution for homeowners and builders seeking energy-efficient alternatives for home heating, cooling, and domestic hot water, a press release from the company said.

The Gateway Building fills a gap in the Georgia Gwinnett College campus life in more ways than one.

Elon Musk recently voiced his support for the trades, and TV personality Mike Rowe believes they could collaborate to highlight the excellent career opportunities available for young people. 

The HE7X’s 1,750 to 7,700 CFM offers an additional airflow range between the HE Series’ HE6X (1,500 to 6,600 CFM) and the HE8X (2,000 to 8,800 CFM). 

LG Electronics Business Solutions has announced a series of appointments as it looks to bolster its Energy Solutions division in the U.K.

 A New York regulation phasing down the use of high-GWP HFC refrigerants could significantly impact the state’s HVACR equipment supply chain. 

This initiative reflects NTI’s commitment to providing consistent, high-quality career support to ensure graduates are well-prepared for the workforce.

The Hydronic Branch Conductor, for which a patent is pending, supports simultaneous heating and cooling capabilities, and in certain applications can improve heating efficiency by more than 35%, a press release from Trane said.