October 1, 2010
Spotlight
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. ...
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....
Hot Topics
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....
5 Secrets to Reducing Your Telecommunications Costs
Because technology surrounds us, many companies, surprisingly, give little thought to how they might earn significant savings by examining the costs of these services; or they fail to implement a strategic plan across all the services....
Columns
It's Been a Great Year!
WOW! It's October already, and the Annual Fall Conference is very near. I trust by this time you have made your plans to attend. If not and you need a room, call Don Frendberg, not me, and I'm sure he'll give you his room. ...
How "Independent" is Your Consultant?
Recently I had a conversation with Bryan Jensen, a principal with York, Pa.-based St. Onge Co., about the issue of consultants. We ended up talking about the reliability of "experts" who offer solutions that result in recommendations for further products and services. ...
More musings from a man with a small brain!
Here we are in October and less than 30 days from the 2010 midterm elections. Two years ago, I thought it would never get here, and now I’m all a-twitter nervously awaiting the results of what I would classify as probably the most exciting election in my lifetime....
HARDI
New HARDI Members
HARDI is pleased to introduce to you the newest association members....
Articles
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....
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?"...
Looking to the Future
The HVACR industry associations understand the value of planning ahead, and they actively look to the future through the Joint Futures Committee, which meets annually to develop comprehensive recommendations about what the industry association and its members should be doing in order to be prepared. ...
News
ALTAIR® 4X Multigas Detector Features New XCell™ Sensor Technology
MSA introduces a new addition to the Altair family of portable instruments....
ClimateMaster Announces Residential Territory Manager Sales Trainings
ClimateMaster has set dates for 7 new Sales Training meetings beginning on Septebmer 28th. ...
White-Rodgers To Educate Educators on SMART Technologies
Regulations are increasing efficiency requirements resulting in more use of variable speed, multi-stage - i.e. more complex, equipment. ...
Look Sharp – Always Use a New Blade
HVAC/R techs in the know rely on F.A.P. motors as an exact, drop-in replacement on Carrier®, Bryant®, and Payne® equipment....
Warm Thoughts Communications Adds Top Talent to Sales and Marketing Team
In today’s economy, expertise that delivers results is critical for success. ...
Smart Products and Literature
Neuco carries so many products from Johnson Controls - it's mind boggling!...
