August 1, 2008
Articles
Don't Miss the Conference Designed for YOU
Here's hoping your summer is going well and business continues to be strong, as I am hearing from many. I wish I could tell you I had the power to eliminate...
Is It Really That Difficult to Say
Thank you? Today, I'm thinking about the issue of thanks and how we express our sense of gratitude. I recently listened to a tape of a radio show on which...
Continental Industries, Inc., Introduces Aluminum Fixed-Bar Grilles
Continental Industries, Inc., has introduced its new line of aluminum fixed-bar grilles. The grilles offer a rigid aluminum construction and are designed...
Fantech Incorporated Announces Acquisition of Emerson Ventilation Products
SARASOTA, FL Fantech Inc. is pleased to announce the acquisition of Emerson Ventilation Products of Lenexa, KS, by Fantech's parent company, Systemair...
Diversitech Announces UltraLite Concrete Equipment Pads
Easy to handle and light as plastic, UltraLite concrete equipment pads feature a fiber-cement skin, which adds stability and strength to the sides and...
Design Polymerics Announces Fast-Tack Water-Based Adhesive
Design Polymerics, a leading manufacturer of sealants, adhesives and mastics for the HVACR and insulation industries, now offers DP 3000 water-based insulation...
Honeywell Announces Commercial Distributor of the Year Winner
MINNEAPOLIS, MN Honeywell (NYSE: HON) announced that Carolina Controls Depot, in Fuquay-Varina, NC, has won Honeywell's Commercial Distributor of the...
Viega Gives 11 Sales Pros Top Gun Awards
At Viega's National Sales Meeting each year, the time comes to recognize the salespeople who have risen above the rest of the group and have proven their...
ProTech Systems Builds on Its Sales Team
ProTech Systems Inc. (PTS), a leader in the field of venting, is proud to announce two new members to its sales team: Kevin Sponable and Craig Luckfield....
NATE CORNER
May 1 to June 30, 2008 Top 5 Testing Organizations Number of Tests 1. Mingledorff's Inc., Norcross, GA 123 2. S. G. Torrice Co., Wilmington, MA 105 3....
Smart Products and Literature
Klein Tools Offers New Hand Tools for HVACR Contractors Klein Tools recently expanded its offerings in the HVACR market with 33 new SKUs including tube...
Warmth, Integrity, Spirit
The organizational chart of cfm Distributors looks a little different from the structure of most companies. At the top of the chart is the customer, and...
Cambridge-Lee Industries: Manufacturing Excellence Rooted in Service
Cambridge-Lee started in Massachusetts as a small distributor that served the plumbing industry. Over the years, it grew into one of the largest international...
Comfort Supply Brings New Technology to Life with Its VRF Living Lab
For five years, Comfort Supply Inc. of Pittsburgh has been touting the benefits of Variable Refrigerant Flow technology, explaining to customers about...
Online Training: No Panacea But Has Advantages
It would be a nice tool to have, but I feel that being in book form, I can take my studies anywhere I go without having to worry if I will have power...
What's REALLY Going on Here?
I think many people today can identify with this sentiment. Are we in a recession or are we not? How can we tell, and when will we know? is a broad economic...
Local Actions with Bigger Implications
Building codes, emission reductions, equipment standards and tax policy are all issues we're not surprised to be debating at the federal level these days;...
Right Sizing Distribution Center Storage: There's Gold in That There Rack!
Distribution center storage configuration; not a topic that immediately comes to mind when you seek to elevate your distribution operations to best-in-class...
Inbound Freight: Are We Paying Close Attention?
Almost all inbound freight shipped to wholesalers is shipped FOB Origin Freight Prepaid. Shipping a product FOB Origin Freight Prepaid means once you...
Could Everything Old Become New Again?
Could ammonia and carbon dioxide gain ground as new and trendy refrigerants? Trendy, maybe. But they're really not all that new. Early on, both were commonly...
Are Your Contractors Recession-Proof?
No one has to tell you that times are tough. Just ask any fellow wholesaler and you'll hear familiar tales of woe: overdue and defaulted balances, business...
What I Experienced at HARDI's 2008: Annual Fall Conference
I work for ECON Supply an $18 million HVACR wholesaler with three small branches. I've worked for Sid Luckman for just over five years. Sid's philosophy...
Things a Wholesaler Must Do to Survive the '70s er 2008-10
The time is late 1973 to mid-1975, more than 30 years ago. That is a long time by anyone's standards. For many in our industry, it was only yesterday;...
