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Milwaukee® Transforms Jobsite Cleanup with Groundbreaking NEXUS™ Modular Vacuum System Expansion

Sep 28, 2026 |4 min read — Products & Services Update

Milwaukee Tool introduces the latest advancements in their NEXUS™ Modular Vacuum System, delivering groundbreaking innovations for jobsite cleanup.

Data-Driven Contracting Meets Data-Driven Manufacturing

Sep 28, 2026 |2 min read — Products & Services Update

Mestek Machinery and Stratus have a partnership connecting Stratus' digital fabrication tools with the Lockformer Spiral Tubeformer, streamlining HVAC sheet metal workflows through real time data exchange.

Protect Your Business From Phishing Attacks

Sep 28, 2026 |2 min read — Products & Services Update

Phishing is a common method cybercriminals use to try to infiltrate businesses.

Fiberglass Insulation Supports Better Learning

Sep 28, 2026 |2 min read — Products & Services Update

Fiberglass HVAC insulation helps schools improve acoustics, indoor air quality, energy efficiency, and thermal performance while supporting comfortable learning environments.

Protect Your Labor, Schedule, and Budget

Sep 28, 2026 |4 min read — Products & Services Update

Streamline how you monitor labor and equipment performance to help keep your projects moving and your margins protected.

Factory-Wired Condensate Pumps

Sep 28, 2026 |1 min read — Products & Services Update

Factory-mounted, prewired condensate pumps help contractors save costs, reduce installation time, minimize coordination, and eliminate the need for space to mount and connect a separate pump.

Meet Hilti's New Battery-Powered Band Saw

Sep 28, 2026 |2 min read — Products & Services Update

The SB 5-22 Cordless band saw offers 3-1/4" of cutting capacity and a lightweight, ergonomic design to help MEP contractors work more efficiently across a wide range of metal-cutting applications.

Sikla Modular Framing Accelerates Data Center Projects

Sep 28, 2026 |3 min read — Products & Services Update

A data center project showed how Sikla’s siFramo modular framing converted welded steel to an all-bolted system, reducing labor and installation time while improving safety, flexibility, and speed.

Why Choose 1987 Machinery

Sep 28, 2026 |2 min read — Products & Services Update

1987 Machinery offers advanced technology and responsive service, helping sheet metal and HVAC duct fabricators maximize efficiency, minimize downtime, and ensure reliable production.

AEROFLEX Self-Seal™ EPDM Pipe Insulation

Sep 28, 2026 |1 min read — Products & Services Update

Pre-slit EPDM closed-cell elastomeric pipe, duct, and equipment insulation for mission-critical projects. Available in self-seal tubes up to 16” IPS @ 2” thick.

Insulation Pinning Process Slowing You Down?

Sep 28, 2026 |2 min read — Products & Services Update

Boost Productivity with the Gripnail® PowerPinner® 7005HSG.

Built for How Contractors Actually Work

Sep 28, 2026 |2 min read — Products & Services Update

Miter connects payroll, HR, field ops, expense management, and safety in one place, giving union contractors less admin and sharper visibility into their teams.

Connect BIM, Fabrication, and the Field

Sep 28, 2026 |2 min read — Products & Services Update

Discover how leading sheet metal contractors improve productivity by connecting BIM, fabrication, production tracking, and field operations into one digital workflow.

Owens Corning Introduces QuietR® Rotary Duct Liner Next Generation

Sep 28, 2026 |2 min read — Products & Services Update

Safety, sustainability and efficiency are critical factors when it comes to winning bids in today’s sheet metal fabrication and HVAC duct installation marketplace.

PypeServer Cloud+ Now Connects the Dry Side

Sep 28, 2026 |2 min read — Products & Services Update

PypeServer's Cloud+ platform now links VDC, the shop, and the field for sheet metal and ductwork, giving contractors one connected view across every trade.

Why Damper Regulators Rattle Loose

Sep 28, 2026 |2 min read — Products & Services Update

The wingnut you rivet on today is your customer's complaint tomorrow. Why damper regulators rattle loose, and the positive-locking regulators sheet metal shops switch to. Free samples box.

The Certainty of Prefabricated Engineered Stacks

Sep 28, 2026 |1 min read — Products & Services Update

Factory-built engineered stacks are more affordable, more consistent and can be designed at a higher quality than field-fabricated ones.

HVAC Shop Drawings: From Design to Installation

Sep 28, 2026 |2 min read — Products & Services Update

HVAC duct shop drawings connect design intent with fabrication and installation. Explore the key considerations and an extensive checklist for creating coordinated, fabrication-ready drawings.

Train Smarter with Insulation Intel®

Aug 27, 2026 |1 min read — Products & Services Update

Free online training built for sheet metal and HVAC pros to improve installation quality, efficiency, and workforce skills—available anytime, anywhere.

Mental Health Matters For Your Employees

Aug 25, 2026 |3 min read — Products & Services Update

As a business owner and leader, taking the mental health of your employees seriously and understanding how it can impact their work is essential.