CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Carrier has opened the doors to a new training center in Charlotte, North Carolina, underscoring its commitment to developing the next generation of skilled HVAC technicians, the company said in a press release. The 16,000-square-foot facility, which represents a nearly $4 million investment, will serve as the headquarters for Carrier University, the […]
MIAMI — Airzone is partnering with SmartThings, Samsung’s connected living platform, to integrate Airzone HVAC control and zoning solutions into the SmartThings ecosystem. The collaboration will make it possible to connect HVAC units from any leading manufacturer to SmartThings, bringing new levels of simplicity, control, and efficiency to smart homes, a press release from Airzone […]
INDIANAPOLIS — Carrier and Bryant have announced the recipients of the Distributors’ Education Foundation scholarship for the 2024-2025 school year. Carrier and Bryant are part of Carrier Global Corporation. Since its inception in 1981, the Distributors’ Education Foundation, established to honor the late William A. Blees and his many years of service as an advisor […]
Introducing the Delgada Collection of one-piece shower bases from Acquabella, designed to create a beautiful, functional, and accessible shower environment. Shower bases are a smart and increasingly popular choice for today’s contemporary bathrooms: practical and space-saving while setting the style of the room. The Delgada shower bases are offered in a variety of sizes, ranging […]
BluSky Restoration Contractors LLC, a national property restoration company in the U.S., announced the hiring of Chief Commercial Officer Todd Richardson. As chief commercial officer, Richardson is responsible for leading all growth and market positioning activities for BluSky, including enhancing our capabilities to service large enterprise clients with complex needs. Richardson has a 30-year career […]
LOS ANGELES — Roofing contractors didn’t expect to be the center of the attention when the Los Angeles Dodgers took on their crosstown rival Angels over the weekend at Dodger Stadium, but that changed quickly with one swing of Shohei Ohtani’s bat. The Dodger superstar clubbed a mammoth home run into the right-center bleachers during […]
Women in HVACR (WHVACR), a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering women in the heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration trades, announced it has appointed industry sales and marketing expert and licensed HVAC contractor Amy O’Grady as its first executive director. O’Grady brings more than 13 years of experience as a licensed contractor, sales and marketing […]
RICHARDSON, Texas — HVAC and plumbing contracting company Service Experts has agreed to a partnership with “Military Makeover With Montel” on Lifetime TV. “Military Makeover” is a home-improvement series that honors military families with home makeovers across the country. “We are grateful to play a small part in the meaningful work being completed by the […]
DORAL, Fla. — HVAC manufacturer Cooper & Hunter has introduced its Pro-Tech Dealer Program, which a statement from the company says will be a game-changer for technicians and contractors. The Pro-Tech program offers three tiers of extended warranty coverage for Cooper & Hunter’s HVAC systems, including single- and multi-zone mini spilt units and packaged terminal air conditioner (PTAC) […]
Your browser does not support the audio element. Artificial intelligence remains one of the most talked about pieces of technology, and for good reason – it is reshaping how companies do business, including those in the roofing industry. In fact, it became the main topic of the 2024 International Roofing Expo’s keynote presentation. The Artificial […]
Tubos Inc., manufacturer of the Tubos line of pre-engineered vent stack extensions, has extended its product line with a 5-inch diameter vent stack extension for commercial roofing applications. “Adding the 5-inch extension to the line of Tubos Vent Stack Extensions effectively rounds out our line and provides options for 95% of the vent stacks on […]
An early morning house fire in the town of Westbrook, Conn., about 26 miles northeast of New Haven along the shore of Long Island Sound, injured two residents and saw a firefighter fall through the roof Sunday. As first reported by WVIT-TV, firefighters were called to the home on Lookout Road around 8 a.m. and, […]
Community and company leaders celebrated the opening of GAF Energy’s new 450,000-square-foot Timberline Solar manufacturing facility in Georgetown, Texas, at a ribbon-cutting event earlier this month. GAF Energy, a Standard Industries company and a leading provider of solar roofing in North America, built the facility to meet the growing demand for the company’s solar roof, […]
Keen Utility, ‘outfitter’ to the trades, unveiled its new Evanston work boot, new for Spring 2024, noting that the Evanston offers “…the burly protection of a work boot with the athletic feel and flexibility of a sneaker.” In a news release, KEEN Utility said the Evanston boot’s product highlights include: A responsive KEEN.ReGEN cushioning provides […]
The women of Seattle-based Guardian Roofing, Gutters & Insulation are helping to install a brand-new roof for a woman in need in partnership with the Seattle Chapter of National Women in Roofing and Rebuilding Together of South Sound as part of “She Build.” “The She Build is a powerful collaboration between the members of the […]
ITASCA, Ill. — Rebecca Falish, director of wholesale sales at InSinkErator, was given the 2024 Alice A. Martin Woman of the Year Award during the recent American Supply Association (ASA) Women in Industry Elevate conference in Nashville, Tennessee. The three-day conference set an attendance record of more than 425. The award honors the late Alice […]
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Southern Home Services (SHS), which operates home services companies across the U.S., has acquired David Gray Electrical, Plumbing, Heating & Air of Jacksonville, Florida. David Gray Electrical, Plumbing, Heating & Air has become a household name in Jacksonville and the surrounding area, a press release from Southern Home Services said. “We are thrilled to […]
BluSky Restoration Contractors LLC announced the hiring of James Rice as regional vice president – Midwest. Rice is responsible for managing the BluSky Midwest regional offices and assisting the respective vice presidents with leading their teams in areas of business development, customer relationships, project management, and administration. In a news release, BluSky said Rice is an accomplished […]
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Global consumer electronics and appliance manufacturer Hisense will incorporate a lower-GWP refrigerant from Honeywell into its residential air-conditioning units. Hisense units will use Honeywell Solstice R-454B, a refrigerant acknowledged for its outstanding performance in both cooling and heating, a press release from Honeywell said. Hisense’s decision to use the refrigerant is in line with global efforts to […]
Your browser does not support the audio element. There is rightly a focus on gaining new customers as a roofing contractor, but with a little ingenuity, there are ways to tap into your existing customer database to boost your business. Anna Anderson, CEO of marketing agency Art Unlimited, sits down with RC Publisher Jill Bloom in […]
CONYERS, Ga. — Hillphoenix Industrial, which provides provides industrial refrigeration systems for a variety of applications, recently added Konicek Sales, based in Eagle River, Wisconsin, to its list of sales partners. Konicek will represent the Hillphoenix line of CO2 refrigeration system solutions in Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, and Ohio. “The Hillphoenix Industrial line of refrigeration systems is ideal for industrial market […]
The definition of outsourcing is using another company to perform tasks that a company can do themselves. Here is a summary of outsourcing observations I’ve made in the roofing industry today and some questions: Phase 1: Start-ups and companies under $1 million in revenue. They’re typically short on cash and are trying to do everything […]
BARCELONA, Spain — Soler & Palau Ventilation Group (S&P), a global manufacturer and distributor of air-movement products, has acquired United Enertech Corp., Air Performance LLC, Air Conditioning Products LLC, and Metal Form Manufacturing LLC, all previously held by United Enertech Holdings, based in Chattanooga, Tennessee. The addition of the United Enertech brands expands S&P’s portfolio, adding grilles, […]
GAF Energy’s Timberline Solar, the world’s first nailable solar shingle, has been approved by Miami-Dade County’s Product Control Sector after an extensive multi-month review and evaluation. According to GAF Energy, the county’s decision confirms that Timberline Solar meets or exceeds the High Velocity Hurricane Zone requirements of the Florida Building Code standards for safety, wind […]
The pace of mergers and acquisitions in the roofing industry continued through the first quarter of 2024 and culminated with the major news that Home Depot purchased SRS Distribution. The $18.25 billion deal sent a seismic ripple effect of reaction industrywide. Craig Webb is president of Webb Analytics, a research and consulting firm that reports […]
JERSEY CITY, N.J. — The global HVAC systems market is projected to grow at a compound annual growth rate of 6.4% between 2024 and 2031, according to a new report published by Verified Market Research (VMR). The report estimates that the market is valued at $218.32 billion now and is expected to reach $338.62 billion […]
GARCHIZY, France — Nexson Group SAS, a manufacturer of heat exchangers and pressure vessels, has acquired Thermowave GmbH, a German company that makes heat exchangers for HVAC applications as well as specialized equipment for industrial refrigeration, the food industry, the chemical industry, and other sectors. Thermowave had been a part of Güntner GmbH & Co. KG. […]
ORLANDO, Fla. — Several ACCA member contractors stepped into new leadership roles on the 2024-2025 ACCA board of directors during the recent ACCA 2024, the organization’s educational and networking conference. Martin Hoover of Empire Heating and Air Conditioning Inc. in Decatur, Georgia, took over the board chairmanship from Stephen Pape of Pape Services in Desoto, Texas. […]
The Garland Company, a full-service roofing manufacturer and building envelope solution provider based in Cleveland, announced the newest addition to its KEE-Stone family of thermoplastic roofing membranes: KEE-Stone HP. This membrane incorporates one of the industry’s highest-quality ketone ethylene esters, Elvaloy HP, for superior flexibility, strength, and chemical and UV resistance. KEE-Stone HP is a […]
CLEVELAND — Arctic Industries and Store It Cold have been sold to Kinzie Capital Partners LP, a private equity firm based in Chicago. The Industrials and Engineered Equipment team at Brown Gibbons Lang & Co. (BGL) served as the financial advisor to Arctic Industries and Store It Cold in the transaction, the terms of which were not disclosed. With […]
Win the Storm (WTS) is taking a new direction under new leadership this year, and attendees to the event will take notice, said industry veteran Josey Parks. In this brief video, Parks –the owner of multiple roofing-related businesses including WTS’s creator –Storm Ventures Group, discussed how he intends to rebuild the two-day conference as a […]
Warren Controls highlights its Warren Controls ARIA actuator for its industry-leading ARIA Series of electrically actuated, modulating, globe control valves. The ARIA actuator is ideal for correcting commercial steam-fired water heaters that had previously been driven by oversized steam valves. Since the ARIA actuator inherently has a 12-bit hall-effect feedback, the controllable linear resolution is […]
On Tuesday, DuPont announced the launch of its latest addition to the company’s roofing underlayment product line: the Tyvek Protec PSU peel-and-stick underlayment, designed to provide high-temperature and UV resistance along with a slip-resistant walking surface and split liner for easy installation. Among its attributes touted by DuPont, the company said Tyvek Protec PSU also […]
STACK Construction Technologies, a cloud-based construction platform, announced on Wednesday it entered into a partnership with Nearmap, a location intelligence and aerial imagery solutions provider, to improve efficiency, reduce risks, and increase bid output for subcontractors. In a Feb. 20 news release, STACK said because exteriors or site plans on existing buildings are not always […]
General Pipe Cleaners has announced the promotion of Angela Grieb to national sales manager. In her new role, Grieb will manage, train, and support General Pipe Cleaners’ network of independent sales reps, interface with wholesalers, distributors, end-users, and influencers, and provide customer support. Grieb joined General Pipe Cleaners in 2005 as the executive assistant. During […]
Eagle Roofing Products has selected its 2024 Color of the Year, Bridgeport Blend Copper. An amalgamation of grays, taupe, brown and black hues accented by orange-luster streaks, it mirrors the deep sepia tones of Sequoia trees and the ash shadows that line mountain ranges. The colorway is available in Eagle Roofing Products’ flat, Bel Air […]
Oatey Co., a leading manufacturer in the plumbing industry since 1916, is pleased to announce that its Women’s Resource Network recently hosted a special event for two Cleveland area Girl Scout troops at the company’s training center, Oatey University. The event aimed to help the Girl Scouts complete a The House That She Built Girl Scouts patch, […]
AI startup Roofer.com, a roofing technology company, announced last week that it has raised a $7.5 million Seed round led by Mucker Capital with participation from several venture capital firms and angel investors. In a Jan. 30 news release announcing its Seed round take, Roofer.com, headquartered in Dallas, said it plans to use the funding […]
On Tuesday, Tecta America, the nation’s largest commercial roofing firm, announced that it had acquired Eberhard Companies based in Van Nuys, Calif., and Las Vegas. In a Jan. 23 news release, Tecta said that Eberhard has served the greater Los Angeles and Las Vegas markets since 1945 and is one of “…the most recognized commercial […]
Holcim Building Envelope announced on Tuesday the launch of Enverge, a sustainability-focused spray foam insulation brand “…with a mission of changing the way the world insulates”; the new name unites two market-leading spray foam brands, Gaco SprayFoam and SES Foam. “Enverge has the products, resources, people, expertise, and conviction to become the market leader in the […]
ORLANDO, Fla. — Southern Home Services, which operates home services companies across the U.S., has acquired ACE Solves It All, an HVAC, plumbing, and electrical services company in the Orlando residential market. “We are thrilled to welcome ACE Solves It All into the Southern Home Services family,” said Bryan Benak, CEO of Southern Home Services, […]
The new Core 37 collection from Georgia Boot is designed for all-day comfort, performance and durability for whatever the job requires. The three styles include: a 6-inch, steel toe, lace-up work boot (GB00635, soft toe; and GB00636; steel toe); an 8-inch, soft toe, lace-up boot (GB00637); and a 10-inch, pull-on silhouette (GB00638, soft toe; and […]
Dan Rice has taken the reigns at Bon Tool Company as national sales manager and will oversee Bon’s sales leads, initiatives, and local and national accounts, including the company’s in-house customer service team and sales representatives. In a Jan. 4 news release, Bon Tool said the move, which took effect at the end of last […]
ACHR NEWS Editorial Staff ROCHESTER, N.H. — Laars Heating Systems, a designer and manufacturer of boilers, water heaters, and pool heaters used in residential, commercial, and industrial applications, has acquired Electro Industries Inc., based in Monticello, Minnesota. Electro Industries is a manufacturer of electric boilers, air-to-water heat-pump technology, electric duct heaters, and controls. Laars is a subsidiary of […]
Harness Roofing and Waterproofing teamed up with GAF at the end of last month to repair the roof of thrift store Ozark Share & Care in Harrison, Ark., with a new roof coating that will alleviate a significant operating expense and help Share and Care focus on using funds to meet the needs of the community. Ozark Share & Care […]
ACHR NEWS Editorial Staff INDIANAPOLIS — Williams Comfort Air and Mr. Plumber, Max Service Group-brand companies serving central Indiana, have added residential electrical work to their rosters of home services. The new service offering went into effect at the beginning of the year. “We are constantly considering ways we can be more all-encompassing, helpful partners to our […]