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The California Heat Pump Partnership's new plan outlines near-term strategies to address technical, market, and policy barriers to heat pump adoption and advancing the state’s goal of having six million electric heat pumps installed by 2030.

The Electric & Gas Industries Association calls its new HVAC Distributor University a comprehensive training platform that will help distribution companies deliver greater value to their contractor customers.

A comprehensive exploration of how HVAC industry leaders are reimagining building decarbonization through innovative technologies, maintenance strategies, and holistic approaches. 

A. O. Smith has been recognized two years in a row and is one of only 12 honorees in the industrial manufacturing category. In 2025, 136 honorees were recognized spanning 19 countries and 44 industries. 

The first morning began with a panel on the flow of VDC (virtual design and construction) into prefabrication. 

Boilers and cooling towers often go offline, but the way you prepare them makes all the difference.

“We’ve built equipment that delivers industry-leading performance, ultimate portability, and innovative features that make every job easier," said Bob Elledge, CEO and president of Rotobrush.

To produce the new cooling tower, Delta has opened a manufacturing facility in West Virginia, equipped with what the company describes as North America's largest molding equipment of its kind.

The Environmental Product Declaration, based on rigorous life-cycle assessment methodology, provides a comprehensive overview of the environmental impacts associated with the production, use, and disposal of Carrier's Comfort Fan Coil and Performance Variable-Speed Compact Heat Pump.

The JR provides reliability as well as innovative, advanced features and intelligence, and is specifically designed for smaller valve sizes. 

This high-performance, new construction house serves as a showcase for building industry professionals to explore Panasonic’s offerings in indoor air quality (IAQ), solar power and energy storage, and Panasonic’s newest residential heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) solution-- OASYS.

Built on HARDI’s proprietary data and expert industry analysis, the new State of the Channel report evaluates wholesale distribution and the broader HVACR market, identifying key trends and opportunities for distributors and manufacturers.

Thomas Ritchie began his career with Ritchie Engineering, a manufacturer of tools and equipment for the HVACR and automobile industries, in 1969.

Piping requirements under A2L refrigerant guidelines will remain similar to legacy refrigerants in many cases. However, it is important to adjust calculations.

Record attendance as mechanical contractors from across the country converge on Fort Myers to share insights in BIM, prefabrication, and virtual design construction.

 Tasks that were once routine may become more challenging, increasing the likelihood of musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) and other injuries.

President Trump tasks newly appointed Lori Chavez-DeRemer "to create tremendous opportunity for American Workers, to expand Training and Apprenticeships, to grow wages and improve working conditions, to bring back our Manufacturing jobs."

New COO James Larson will lead Twin City Fan's efforts to drive operational excellence and position the company for continued growth, a statement from the company said.

The EPA is reconsidering the Technology Transition Rule, raising questions about what that means for manufacturers already using A2L refrigerants.

At the AHR Expo, manufacturers talk about meeting energy standards and getting contractors up to speed with the latest developments 

“The skilled trades provide essential services to home and business owners across the country. To ensure continued access to those services, it’s vital to invest in the next generation of tradespeople,” said Roland Ligtenberg, Housecall Pro co-founder and senior vice president of Innovation.