News Archive

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.

Kingspan KoolDuct® - High-Performance Pre-Insulated Ductwork

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

Kingspan KoolDuct® is a pre-insulated HVAC ductwork system that combines duct and insulation in one step. It improves energy efficiency, simplifies installation, enhances IAQ, reduces embodied carbon, & is up to 72% lighter than traditional systems.

Try LightWELD® at FABTECH Starting September 8th

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

FABTECH 2025 attendees can try LightWELD handheld laser welding and put their welds to the test at the IPG Photonics booth.

Empower Your Team to Help Prevent Cyberattacks

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

Human error contributes to 82% of data breaches, making your employees a crucial line of defense against cyber threats. A single mistake could expose your business to a data breach.

Greenheck Expands Dedicated Outdoor Air System Capacity

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

New RV-220 Delivers More Airflow, Heating, and Cooling

Pension, Health Benefits and Executive Compensation Programs

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

Learn why Fox Rothschild’s national platform makes sense for advising you on your multiemployer pension, health and executive compensation programs.

Work Smarter with FastEST Estimating Software

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

Take full control of your estimating process with FastEST — where speed meets accuracy.

Eliminate T&M Tag Chaos for Good

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

Clearstory helps subs standardize T&M workflows, speed up Change Orders, and get paid faster — no more paper tags, spreadsheets, or back-and-forth emails.

CLWARD’s S-Seal Water-Based Duct Sealant

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

See the Difference with CLWARD’s S Seal. Where Innovation Meets Performance

AEROFLEX Breathe-EZ® Fiber-Free Elastomeric Duct Insulation

Aug 5, 2025 |1 min read — Products & Services Update

The International Mechanical Code (IMC) requires that duct insulation contained in plenum spaces pass ASTM E84 or UL 723 25/50 Flame Spread/Smoke Developed Index.

Webinar: Tariff Update and Contractual Response

Aug 5, 2025 |1 min read — Chapter Leadership

Join us on August 28th for the latest AYI webinar designed to give chapter executives a better understanding of the mechanics of tariffs and how they will impact our space.

Collective Bargaining Orientation Registration Now Open!

Aug 5, 2025 |1 min read — Chapter Leadership | Member Update

Plan to attend the program that will equip your members with all of the needed tools and best practices needed to have a positive impact at the bargaining table.

Catch Up On Clear the Air

Aug 5, 2025 |1 min read — Chapter Leadership

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