Products and Services Updates

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  Beat the Heat on the Roof

  Jul 21, 2026 |2 min read — Products & Services Update

  Heavy, bulky PPE can increase fatigue and trap heat throughout the workday. That's why FallTech® developed the FT-One Ultra-Lite®, the lightest premium harness in fall protection.

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  OpenSpace Brings Spatial AI to the Jobsite

  Jul 21, 2026 |2 min read — Products & Services Update

  Most AI runs on text. OpenSpace runs on reality—and for sheet metal and HVAC contractors, that difference shows up in fewer disputes, less rework, and projects that stay on track.

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  Stratus in the Real World: Lessons From General Sheet Metal

  Jul 21, 2026 |3 min read — Products & Services Update

  SMACNA’s 2026 Innovator of the Year, Jen Clark, and Trevor Brown of General Sheet Metal (GSM) will lead a session at Stratus Innovate 2026 on their first year implementing Stratus and the practical lessons gained along the way.

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  How Miter Is Changing Union Contracting

  Jul 21, 2026 |2 min read — Products & Services Update

  Union contractors are running leaner, safer, and smarter, here's how.

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  PowerPoint® Resistance Weld Pins

  Jul 21, 2026 |1 min read — Products & Services Update

  Carlisle HVAC’s Commitment to Continuous Improvement Helps the Best Get Even Better.

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  ServiceTrade's Stella: End Operational Drag Costing Revenue

  Jul 21, 2026 |2 min read — Products & Services Update

  Stella is ServiceTrade's agentic AI suite for commercial field service contractors — trained on 14 years of trade data to cut operational drag and grow revenue.

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  Delivering Certainty for Stadiums & Arenas

  Jul 21, 2026 |1 min read — Products & Services Update

  Our specialized stadium chimney systems are designed to meet the rigorous demands of high-traffic, high-heat environments with complex venting requirements, all while keeping crowds safe.

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  Removable Duct Sections Made Simple with Linx

  Jul 21, 2026 |2 min read — Products & Services Update

  Linx’s new Removable Duct Sections provide code-compliant duct access for inspections, maintenance, and cleaning.

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  Gripple’s Diecasting Capabilities

  Jul 21, 2026 |1 min read — Products & Services Update

  Get a peak into Gripple’s Hellaby, England plant, which produces the zinc housings for over 100 Gripple products, and is the second largest zinc diecasting facility in the UK.

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  One Sourcing Partner. Faster Bid Numbers.

  Jul 21, 2026 |2 min read — Products & Services Update

  Closing a competitive bid means pulling ductwork and rooftop-support numbers together fast. TCG coordinates that sourcing (now including MIRO rooftop supports) so your final number goes out fast.

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  Train Smarter with Insulation Intel®

  Jun 23, 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.

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  Milwaukee Tool Unveils the First Cordless 10-Gauge Nibbler

  Jun 23, 2026 |2 min read — Products & Services Update

  Milwaukee® expands their thin metal category lineup with the introduction of the M18 FUEL™ 10-Gauge Nibbler, the largest capacity cordless nibbler on the market.

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  How Driving Choices Can Impact Your Reputation

  Jun 23, 2026 |2 min read — Products & Services Update

  Your company vehicles are highly visible markers of your business in the local community. Every time your employees drive in a branded vehicle, they carry your company’s reputation with them.

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  Faster Ductwork. Smarter Automation. Unmatched Precision.

  Jun 23, 2026 |2 min read — Products & Services Update

  The Iowa Precision Pro-Ductomatic delivers unmatched speed, precision, and hands-free automation, turning coil material into finished ductwork faster than ever before.

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  Stop Paying for Other Trades' Mistakes

  Jun 23, 2026 |2 min read — Products & Services Update

  ProjectSight 360 Capture gives mechanical contractors time-stamped visual proof to verify site conditions, eliminate rework and avoid costly disputes.

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  Access Coins Evo and Kojo Partner

  Jun 23, 2026 |2 min read — Products & Services Update

  Access Coins Evo and Kojo Partner to Close the Procurement-to-Finance Gap for Specialty Contractors.

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  Improve Jobsite Efficiency with Field Intelligence

  Jun 23, 2026 |1 min read — Products & Services Update

  Bring AI directly to your on-site crews with Field Intelligence, designed to help teams reduce busywork, access information faster, and keep projects moving.

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  Second City Metals Celebrates 25 Years of Excellence in HVAC Steel Distribution

  Jun 23, 2026 |3 min read — Products & Services Update

  Second City Metals, Inc., a premier national steel distributor specializing in the HVAC industry, proudly marks its 25th anniversary.

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  Flexible Lifting, Minus the Bulk

  Jun 23, 2026 |2 min read — Products & Services Update

  The Aluex STR9+ delivers 9-ton lifting capacity in a lightweight 159 lbs. aluminum beam. Built for tight spaces, fast setup, and changing lift requirements.

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  Delivering Certainty for Restaurants & Food Service

  Jun 23, 2026 |1 min read — Products & Services Update

  We leverage our extensive expertise to deliver custom food service vent systems. They provide exhaust and grease duct venting that meet the challenges for high-heat equipment, like pizza ovens, broilers and industrial dishwashers.

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