February 1, 2009
Columns
We're Not Participating in the Recession
Greetings. We are well into winter now, and it was unusually cold through most of the nation even before winter officially began. In the north, we typically...
Ojal que te disfrutes el artculo
Highlighting a successful Mexican distributor for the first time ever in HARDI's official magazine allows us to place an exclamation point on the idea of HARDI and its international dimensions....
Still Figuring it All Out
As indicated in a previous article, I seem to be plagued with That just doesn't make sense or Am I crazy? thoughts all the time. Until a number of years...
Features
Making It in Mexico: T&P Refrigeracion Succeeds in Two-Step Distribution
As a contractor, Tadeo Peralta Johnson often found it difficult to find the right HVACR parts and supplies for his business. Tired of running around looking...
Nu-Calgon: A Sales Force Without Equal
Nu-Calgon's products chemical products including coil cleaners, descalers, refrigeration oils and specialty applications go largely unseen and unnoticed...
Survey Says Contractors Are in with Green
Whether we like it or not, the world is going green. Television commercials, radio messages, even the content in trade publications, are all shouting...
Four Sneak Peeks into 2009
New Energy & Commerce Chair Ensures Busy Year for HVACR California Congressman Henry Waxman unseated long-time Chairman John Dingell of Michigan to become...
Turning Myth into Reality: The Vendor Review Tool
Paul Neustadt, president of Downer's Grove, IL-based Neuco, is a precise fellow. Not in the bean-counting, how-many-pennies-in-my pocket way, but in the...
Regional Standards: What Do the Experts Say?
At the HVAC Systems & Equipment Council meeting at last year's Annual Conference, the issue of regional standards related to HVACR equipment arose and raised some interesting comments. ...
Staying Close to Your Banker in Trying Times
Throughout my career in the financial services industry one that now spans some four decades I've been strongly advising clients, friends and family members...
The Sky Is Falling, but the Sun Is Still Shining
According to a survey of HARDI manufacturers and representatives in September 2008, there was a significant discrepancy between economic reports in the national news and the health of HARDI businesses during the previous nine months. While the media was reporting a steady stream of bad news about the housing industry throughout 2007 and the first part of 2008, many HARDI members surveyed were still doing relatively well. ...
Websites to Vent, and Learn
Complain, complain, complain. Sometimes it seems that's all people do anymore. We complain about the weather, traffic, airline hassles, bosses, employees,...
Health Insurance Finding the Best Deal
One of the most vexing problems businesses face today is the increase in medical costs. Health expenditures in the United States continue to grow, and...
A User's Guide to Online Education
Howdy In this magazine, I assume that the readers are more likely to be vice presidents of something or CEOs/presidents or executive-type folks. That's...
News
DiversiTech Announces Touchscreen Thermostat That Reduces the Operating Cost of an HVACR System
The Touchscreen Thermostat includes a large, state-of-the-art touchscreen with an intuitive user interface for fast, simple setup. It is seven-day programmable with four events per day; features humidity control and non-battery memory settings; and includes an “energy watch” feature that displays the total operating cost of the HVACR system. ...
KMC Realigns for Sales & Marketing Success
Jon Hilberg has assumed the reins as president and CEO of KMC Controls. Company Chairman Wayne Kehler had been managing day-to-day operations during the...
NORDYNE Reflects on 90 Years of Industry Change
Heating and cooling systems manufacturer NORDYNE celebrates its 90th anniversary this year. And like our industry, the company has progressed and changed with the times. Here are the top nine things about the last 90 years, according to NORDYNE. ...
Kimberly-Clark Introduces New MERV 13 Filter Media for LEED-Certified Buildings
Kimberly-Clark Filtration has introduced a new filtration media that delivers MERV 13 performance for LEED- certified buildings. The media was developed...
Emerson Climate Technologies Appoints VP, Engineering, Refrigeration Division
Emerson Climate Technologies, announced the appointment of Deborah Monnin to the position of vice president, Engineering, Refrigeration Division. ...
Carbon Monoxide Safety Training and Certification
The Carbon Monoxide Safety Association (COSA) announces that it will be holding a Carbon Monoxide Safety Training Seminar and Certification, Wednesday, March 11, 2009. The session will be held at the Imperial Palace Hotel in Las Vegas, NV. ...
Raypak Names Michael Sentovich Vice President and General Manager
Rheem announces the appointment of Michael Sentovich to vice president and general manager of Raypak, a manufacturer of commercial and residential boilers and pool and spa heaters. A veteran of the home improvement and building materials industry, Sentovich replaces Peter Reynolds who was recently promoted to vice president and general manager of Rheem Water Heating. ...
DiversiTech Acquires the Hef-T-Pad Product Line
DiversiTech Corporation has acquired the Hef-T-Pad and related equipment support products from NDS, Inc. Both DiversiTech and NDS are closely held private...
Distributors Experience Deep Sales Decline in November
Heating, Airconditioning and Refrigeration Distributors International (HARDI) announced national HVACR distributor sales for the month of November 2008 were (at median) -14.1% below November 2007 in its monthly Targeted and Regional Economic News for Distribution Strategies (TRENDS) report....
NATE CORNER Top HARDI Members Vie for Testing Honors
SEPTEMBER 1 TO DECEMBER 31, 2008 Top 5 Testing Organizations (Regional Testing) Number of Tests 1. Mingledorff's Inc., Norcross, GA 185 2. Carrier Florida,...
HARDI
Earn HARDI Bucks
Sponsor a new member and earn HARDI Bucks; it's that simple! On the HARDI website (www.HARDInet.org), you'll find applications for all categories of HARDI...
Newest HARDI Members
Here we grow again! The industry is recognizing the importance of HARDI membership. Join us in welcoming these newest additions. ...
Products
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...
