News Archive

Stronger, Simpler Connections: Duro Dyne EZ Corners

Aug 6, 2025 |2 min read — Products & Services Update

Duro Dyne EZ Corners with 5/16" bolts offer a fast, reliable way to connect duct sections, delivering extra strength and simplified installation. Ideal for heavy-duty applications, they save time while ensuring consistent, professional results.

Cable Shark® Hanging System: Safety & Versatility

Aug 6, 2025 |2 min read — Products & Services Update

Engineered for unparalleled safety, strength, and reliability, Ductmate’s Cable Shark Cable Hanging System features an advanced design to meet the unique challenges of hanging commercial duct systems.

Expert Ductwork Take-Off Services Accelerate Your Success

Aug 6, 2025 |2 min read — Products & Services Update

Professional ductwork take-off services help you deliver comprehensive, accurate bids with proven reliability. Our systematic approach handles complex HVAC projects while your team focuses on winning more work.

Tackle Hidden Costs from Disconnected Software

Aug 6, 2025 |2 min read — Products & Services Update

Eliminate unnecessary software costs. Bringing your construction software together can significantly cut down on hidden expenses, making your work smoother and more profitable.

Call for Agenda Topics – Council of Chapter Representatives Meeting

Aug 6, 2025 |1 min read — Member Update

Eligible topics may include items that result in recommendations to the SMACNA Board of Directors or are presented simply for Council discussion and information.

SMACNA Contractor Spotlight: Southland Industries

Aug 6, 2025 |1 min read — Member Update

Learn more about this company undergoing a rapid expansion, both physically and building towards the future through a robust internship program that develops the leaders of the future.

Webinar: State Level Labor Issues

Aug 6, 2025 |1 min read — Member Update

Latest edition on SMACNA’s Capitol Hill Quarterly Webinar Series features New York State Assemblyman Harry Bronson for a discussion on state-level labor policy and its impact on contractors and our greater industry.

Catch Up On Clear the Air

Aug 6, 2025 |1 min read — Member Update

Recent episodes of SMACNA’s podcast feature discussions with a chapter executive and an associate member on their experiences within the industry.

Agility®: Compact Size Without Compromise

Aug 6, 2025 |2 min read — Products & Services Update

Now available up to 500 tons! The Trane® Agility magnetic bearing centrifugal chiller offers a compact, efficient, and sustainable thermal management solution. It helps lower installation costs while modernizing system performance and versatility.

What to Expect at Stratus Innovate 2025

Aug 6, 2025 |2 min read — Products & Services Update

Join us at Stratus Innovate in Kansas City, August 19–21, for a focused track of sessions built around shop floor efficiency, fabrication workflows, and peer-driven insights.

Slay the Busy Season with ServiceTrade

Aug 6, 2025 |2 min read — Products & Services Update

ServiceTrade helps leading mechanical service contractors keep cool by eliminating time wasters, streamlining communications, and empowering technicians to drive productivity during the busy season.

Second City Metals is Celebrating their 25th Anniversary

Aug 6, 2025 |2 min read — Products & Services Update

Second City Metals has been in business for 25 years.

Rossi Hardware The Engineer’s Choice

Aug 6, 2025 |2 min read — Products & Services Update

Why Engineers Are Standardizing on Rossi Damper Hardware. NASA, MIT, IKEA & Chick-fil-A Demand Rossi.

Fast Lead Times = No Summer Slowdowns

Aug 6, 2025 |2 min read — Products & Services Update

Fast lead times and quick ship programs give you the edge during peak season – less waiting, more installing, and no missed project milestones.

New White Papers Now Available

Aug 6, 2025 |1 min read — Member Update

New publications will focus on enhancing MEP coordination, AI’s impact on intellectual property, and model intellectual property for contractors.

Milwaukee Tool & Columbus McKinnon Partner to Deliver the M18™ Compact 1-Ton Chain Hoist w/ One-Key™

Aug 6, 2025 |2 min read — Products & Services Update

Milwaukee Tool, in partnership with Columbus McKinnon, delivers the M18™ Compact 1-Ton Chain Hoist w/ One-Key™, a battery-powered chain hoist that provides the ability to lift one metric ton (2,204 lbs) at 20’ lift height.

Pinnacle Infotech Solutions

Aug 6, 2025 |2 min read — Products & Services Update

Pinnacle Infotech welcomes JP Giometti as VP for North America, bringing extensive expertise in BIM, Digital Twin & capital project strategy. His leadership will advance AECO-focused digital delivery and expand Pinnacle’s impact across the continent.

Overcoming Tech Resistance in Fabrication

Aug 6, 2025 |1 min read — Products & Services Update

Learn how sheet metal contractors can overcome resistance to technology adoption and unlock productivity, profitability, and workforce benefits in their fabrication shops.

McCusker-Gill, SMACNA member, Modernizes Operations with Miter

Aug 6, 2025 |2 min read — Products & Services Update

Boston’s leading sheet metal contractor, McCusker-Gill, streamlined payroll, HR, compliance, and time tracking for their union workforce using Miter.

How to Improve School IAQ? Formaldehyde-Free Insulation

Aug 6, 2025 |2 min read — Products & Services Update

Knauf Performance+® fiberglass duct and piping insulation is formaldehyde-free, and Certified Asthma & Allergy Friendly® and Verified Healthier AirTM, so it supports better indoor air quality (IAQ) for schools and students.