News Archive

Knauf Performance+™ CERTIFIED Asthma & Allergy Friendly®

May 31, 2024 |2 min read — Products & Services Update

The newly launched Knauf Performance+ Duct Liner is the only HVAC fiberglass insulation that is formaldehyde-free and is the first of its kind to be CERTIFIED asthma & allergy friendly® by the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America (AAFA) and

Learn More About the Daikin Rebel® Cooling and Heat Pump Systems

May 31, 2024 |1 min read — Products & Services Update

Upgrade your HVAC system and join the Rebel revolution - the ultimate packaged rooftop solution for industry-leading performance and climate-controlled comfort.

Harnessing Innovation to Help Save Time & Protect Your Bottom Line

May 31, 2024 |2 min read — Products & Services Update

Discover the benefits of Hilti’s newest direct fastening tool, the BX 4-22 Cordless concrete nailer, and see how its premier performance features can help increase profitability for your organization.

Fabrication SmartTools: Automated workflows. Immediate Impact

May 31, 2024 |1 min read — Products & Services Update

Purpose-built to maximize production within Fab Parts in Revit, Fabrication SmartTools is a suite of tools that automate manual processes so that sheet metal and piping contractors can design for fabrication with fewer steps and more quality.

Hydronic Heating. Simplified. Electrified.

May 31, 2024 |1 min read — Products & Services Update

Check out the newest addition to the Trane modular unit portfolio, the all-new, all-electric, all-in-one Trane air-source multipipe.

Elevate Your HVAC Game

May 31, 2024 |2 min read — Products & Services Update

Duro Dyne Dyna Tite Suspension strut kits include everything you need to suspend air handlers and equipment in attics, garages, ceilings and basements.

AEROFLEX Breathe-EZ™ Fiber-Free Acoustic Duct Insulation

May 31, 2024 |1 min read — Products & Services Update

Learn more about this fiber-free acoustic duct insulation that passes ASTM E84, UL 723, and CAN/ULC-S102 25/50 up to 2” [50 mm] thick.

The DM32X: Retrotec’s New Gauge Released!

May 31, 2024 |2 min read — Products & Services Update

Retrotec’s most advanced digital manometer is now available! Meet the DM32X: air tightness testing and building diagnostics will never be the same again. This refreshing new testing experience will open new doors and extend your diagnostic abilities.

Introducing the Rapidmate Corner Lineup

May 31, 2024 |2 min read — Products & Services Update

The new Rapidmate Corner lineup from Ductmate is the most advanced, labor-saving corner system in the industry, with advanced design features that save time in both the shop and the field!

Heat Stress: What is Your Responsibility as an Employer?

May 31, 2024 |5 min read — Products & Services Update

With dozens of worker deaths and thousands of illnesses each year due to heat exhaustion, employers have a responsibility to establish a comprehensive heat illness prevention program.

Unblock Billing Bottlenecks for Faster Payments

May 31, 2024 |2 min read — Products & Services Update

Free your cash flow from the grip of billing bottlenecks. Learn how to avoid common mistakes and get paid faster in our expert-led webinar at 10:00 AM PT (1:00 PM ET) on Thursday, June 13, hosted by Siteline.

ROSSI’s New BLACKOUT Regulators

May 31, 2024 |1 min read — Products & Services Update

The Rossi BLACKOUT line of regulators look great on exposed ductwork as seen in contemporary restaurants, office spaces, and the like. Learn how you can get your free samples.

Revolutionary First: FallTech® FT-X™ EdgeCore™ Arc Flash Class 2 SRL

May 31, 2024 |2 min read — Products & Services Update

FallTech’s latest personal self-retracting lifeline (SRL-P) is the first and only Class 2 SRL engineered and tested to resist arc flash and electrocution—and now available for tie-back applications.

ACHR News Podcast: The Tool Belt Generation

May 31, 2024 — Media Mention

Gen Z is now being called the “tool belt generation.” How did this happen? SMACNA CEO Aaron Hilger explains why young people are joining the HVAC industry.

2023 Contractor of the Year Interview: Kevin Gill, Jr.

May 29, 2024 |1 min read — Member Update

The 2023 SMACNA Contractor of the Year and President of McCusker-Gill talks about what the award means for his company and the value of SMACNA membership.

New Silver Associate Member – FARO

May 29, 2024 |1 min read — Member Update

Learn more about their industry-leading 3D imaging technology solutions that enable users to measure their world and use that data to make smarter decisions faster.

Nominate Someone for ACHR’s Top 40 under 40

May 29, 2024 |1 min read — Member Update

Program looks to recognize rising talent in the industry.

OSHA Launches ‘Beat the Heat’ Photo Contest

May 29, 2024 |2 min read — Member Update

Effort is meant to promote awareness of both indoor and outdoor heat dangers.

H.R. 7024 – SMACNA Urges Senate to Pass the Tax Relief for America’s Families and Workers Act

May 29, 2024 |1 min read — Federal Issues

This measure, which received overwhelming bipartisan support in the House (passed 357-70) on January 31, 2024, would extend three vital tax incentive provisions which would greatly benefit SMACNA firms.

SMACNA Updates HVAC Systems Testing, Adjusting & Balancing Manual

May 28, 2024 — Media Mention

The fourth edition has been updated to include modern HVAC systems, technologies, and practices to properly balance and adjust both hydronic, forced air and hybrid systems.