Best of 2010!
Here are HVACR Distribution Business's most read articles of 2010
The New Workforce Will Job-Hop. AND THAT'S GOOD
For the last 20 years, regardless of the economic situation, people have spent fewer and fewer years in a given job. Today, the average time someone in their twenties spends in a given job is 18 months, and this number has been steady for the past five years....
Ductmate Industries Has HVACR Sealed
Creating airtight seals throughout a ductwork system is the premise upon which Ductmate Industries was founded more than 30 years ago. That one simple idea — and that one product that continues to be a part of an extensive Ductmate product lineup — helped build this company that in 2009 employed 250 people throughout the United States....
KMC Controls: In Touch and Out Front
When you manufacture HVACR products that many may see as a commodity, how do you demonstrate the value of your products and the value of your company to customers? For KMC Controls, a manufacturer of controls, actuators and valves, the answer lies in its tagline: In Touch....
The Transition from R-22 to R-410A: An update
The Refrigeration Systems Council, under the direction of chair Jon Perry, took the initiative to poll members for some feedback about their experiences. They asked three important questions, and we have provided their answers below....
Payne Offers High Efficiency Gas Furnace
The Payne PG9YAB offers high efficiency, scoring 95% AFUE (Annual Fuel Utilization Efficiency). AFUE ratings allow consumers to compare fuel efficiencies...
Fretting Over Freight?
It was a cold, wintry late December night in 1987. I had a part-time job working for a trucking company and had just arrived back at the freight terminal...
Arkema On the Leading Edge
While consumers may not pay much attention to refrigerants, they are certainly top of mind in the HVACR industry. With new regulations that govern specific...
Exploring Trends in the HARDI Profit Report
Back in 2008, I did a review of the HARDI Profit Report—times were good back then. In that report, we outlined the benefits of using the Profit Report as a “no brag factor” benchmarking tool. Today, we’re going to touch benchmarking and move further down the road with some quick analysis of our industry in general....
Keeping it Cool in the Arizona Sun
While other distributors have come to Arizona seeking to stake a claim in the market, Phoenix Wholesale has been a steady presence in the state for nearly 30 years. The Phoenix-based HVACR distributor has nine locations Arizona. Together with its sister company, Canyon Pipe & Supply Inc., a plumbing distributor, the business is a well-regarded resource featuring an experienced and savvy staff that is known for taking care of customers. ...
The Secret to Beating Grainger
My last blog called The Secret to Being Grainger drew a lot responses, and the gist of many of these was, "Thanks for telling me how they win – but how do I beat them?"...
