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As the R-454B shortage continues, distributors are adjusting inventory strategies and trying to secure enough of the refrigerant to support contractors this cooling season. 

From improving fleet safety to optimizing insurance structure, here are smart, practical strategies to reduce exposure — and the total cost of risk.

Reins will be a preferred partner for businesses that leverage CEO Warrior’s expansive network of resources — positioning them to be the top provider of employee incentive programs for skilled trade companies across the country.   

No A/C, no compliance: A look at a new air conditioning mandate in Austin, Texas, that the City Council says will target heat-related deaths. 

This comprehensive guide explores how industrial facilities can transition from fossil fuels to liquid biofuels in their boiler systems, covering different biofuel types, implementation challenges, and control systems needed for successful adoption.

The Hercules Commercial Division is powered by American-made materials, including domestic steel. This strategic focus on U.S.-sourced components gives Hercules a decisive edge in the market, a press release from the company said.

Your most profitable customers aren’t always the cheapest to acquire. Discover how high-performing HVAC businesses are making every ad dollar count.

Nidec partners with Johnstone Supply for the distribution of several HVAC motor lines, including U.S. Motors, Rescue, Embraco, and Nidec Techno.

The Ultra Low Flow Desiccant Air Conditioning Systems Devices and Methods patent issued by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office applies to Mojave’s novel approach to regenerating liquid desiccant.

Historically, Republican administrations have revised direction of OSHA under a Democratic administration, which often leads to modifications in OSHA's enforcement strategies.

ade in the USA and backed by a 20-year limited warranty, Duro-Line addresses common industry challenges including price volatility and supply chain disruptions.

This investment represents a significant development in the sheet metal fabrication sector, as private equity continues to show interest in sheet metal shops that serve critical infrastructure needs. 

SMART union members have maintained a constant presence outside federal courthouses, with Local 24 joining the nationwide campaign for Abrego Garcia's return.

Shipments of warm-air furnaces and air-source heat pumps were up in February, compared to February of 2024, while shipments of a/c units and residential water heaters fell, the latest figures from AHRI show.

A journey through industrial boiler innovation: from Nationwide Boiler's proven CataStak SCR system to cutting-edge hydrogen and electric solutions, advancing the industry's approach to clean, efficient steam production.

The Unified Group's 2025 Small/Special Projects Forum fostered a sense of community among HVACR mechanical contractors facing similar day-to-day realities, making it a valuable experience for all involved, a press release from The Unified Group said.

Tool manufacturers explain the broad categories of tools that might need an update to comply with new A2L refrigerant systems: leak detectors, manifolds, vacuum pumps, recovery machines, and gauges that can sense R-454B.

A 2024 survey shows heat pump adoption is rising in the U.S., driven by greater awareness and contractor influence.

Distribution Trends, a supplement to The ACHR NEWS, annually celebrates the successes distributors achieve, as well as voices their comments and concerns about the industry, with the Top 30 Distributors feature.

What do you get when you combine AI, theme parks, and data centers? Significant cost savings on heating.