Products and Services Updates

In the market for value-added solutions? Wondering where to find new and improved products?  This monthly newsletter features the latest products, services and industry technologies from SMACNA's Associate Members. Timely articles on overall market and industry conditions are featured as well.  


  • Profitability Demands a New Playbook

    Jun 11, 2025 |2 min read Products & Services Update

    Labor shortages, rising costs, and cash flow challenges are pushing commercial contractors to innovate, prioritize efficiency, and embrace technology.

  • Get Ready for Summer Replacements

    Jun 11, 2025 |1 min read Products & Services Update

    Trane is replacement ready. High-demand units and installation supplies are in stock and available for same-day purchase and pickup. Most orders are shippe within 24-48 hours of order receipt.

  • Feel More Confident and Comfortable with Formaldehyde-Free Insulation

    Jun 11, 2025 |2 min read Products & Services Update

    Knauf Performance+® Air Duct Board fiberglass insulation is formaldehyde-free, lightweight, and easy to work with—creating a more positive experience for contractors and installers.

  • Titus: New Chilled Beam Models – With Enhanced Performance, Efficiency, and Flexibility!

    Jun 11, 2025 |1 min read Products & Services Update

    The Titus chilled ceiling product line includes both active and passive chilled beams as well as floor-mounted displacement chilled beams.

  • Fire-Rated, Zero-Clearance Vent Ducts

    Jun 11, 2025 |2 min read Products & Services Update

    VaughanAir’s DuraDuct GNX and GNX-R6 are pre-manufactured, non-combustible duct systems engineered for critical fire safety in commercial and industrial buildings.

  • Laser Welding Automation, Now Within Reach

    Jun 11, 2025 |3 min read Products & Services Update

    For decades, laser welding has been a critical component of high-productivity production lines, such as those used in automotive factories.

  • Optimizing Sheet Metal Assembly - Insights from Liz Fong

    Jun 11, 2025 |2 min read Products & Services Update

    Liz Fong, SMACNA’s 2025 Innovator of the Year & Operations Integration Manager at MacDonald-Miller, shares how she and her team use Stratus to modernize duct assembly workflows and push the boundaries of what’s possible in sheet metal.

  • New Release: The Model 7000 Blower Door Fan

    Jun 11, 2025 |2 min read Products & Services Update

    Retrotec’s brand new Model 7000 blower door fan redefines performance and portability.

  • Coming Soon! Easier Way to Buy Steel

    Jun 11, 2025 |2 min read Products & Services Update

    We’re transforming Majestic’s MHub customer portal to improve the buying experience for SMACNA contractors. It’s designed to save you time and make the buying process even easier.

  • BeamLock™ — Reliable Anchorage at Any Height

    Jun 11, 2025 |2 min read Products & Services Update

    The all-new BeamLock is your must-have anchor with replaceable long and short slider pads, dual-side support for 4- to 14-inch beams, and ergonomic push-button installation and adjustment.

  • Miller® Expands Handheld Laser Series: OptX™ 1kW

    Jun 11, 2025 |2 min read Products & Services Update

    This new laser welder helps more shops harness the potential of laser technology and address workforce challenges.

  • Pension, Health Benefits and Executive Compensation Programs

    Jun 11, 2025 |1 min read Products & Services Update

    Employers in multiemployer benefit plans need smart, experienced, and reliable legal team. Fox Rothschild’s national platform makes sense to advise you on your multiemployer pension, health, and executive compensation programs.

  • Johns Manville - HVAC Product Selector Guide PIC

    Comprehensive Product Selection Guide for Insulating HVAC Systems

    Jun 11, 2025 |2 min read Products & Services Update

    Discover the ultimate HVAC insulation solutions with Johns Manville's comprehensive Product Selection Guide! Elevate your projects with top-tier duct board and liner insulation, designed for superior thermal and acoustical performance.

  • Maximize Duct Quality with Pro-Fabriduct Line

    May 21, 2025 |3 min read Products & Services Update

    Transverse joint leakage has long challenged ductwork performance. Iowa Precision’s Pro-Fabriduct now features full-width seams to reduce leaks and enhance system efficiency.

  • Titus: New Chilled Beam Models – With Enhanced Performance, Efficiency, and Flexibility!

    May 21, 2025 |1 min read Products & Services Update

    The Titus chilled ceiling line includes active/passive beams and floor-mounted displacement beams, delivering energy-efficient performance and enhanced thermal comfort for occupants while reducing building heating and cooling energy use.

  • Milwaukee Tool Advances Jobsite Head Protection with Protective Bump Caps

    May 21, 2025 |2 min read Products & Services Update

    Designed to meet the needs of service contractors, Milwaukee® expands its personal protective equipment lineup introducing 2 new protective Bump Cap solutions that offer enhanced head protection while maintaining a stylish, baseball cap-like appearance.

  • The Choice is Yours to Prevent Distracted Driving

    May 21, 2025 |2 min read Products & Services Update

    Each time your employee drivers get behind the wheel, their choices make a difference. They can safely reach their destination, but if they are distracted, they could face catastrophic consequences.

  • AI-Powered Insights to Find Answers

    May 21, 2025 |1 min read Products & Services Update

    Construction professionals currently spend 18% of their time searching for information on projects, relying on keyword searches and sifting through countless results to find answers.

  • Daikin Rebel® & Rebel Applied® Air-source Heat Pumps

    May 21, 2025 |1 min read Products & Services Update

    Rebel and Rebel Applied heat pumps provide superior HVAC performance with year-round comfort and energy savings up to 55% above ASHRAE standards.

  • Maximize Energy Efficiency and Connectivity with Symbio® 700

    May 21, 2025 |2 min read Products & Services Update

    The Symbio 700 Controller is Trane’s digitally enabled equipment controller for rooftop units and split systems, including Odyssey™, Precedent®, Voyager® 3, and Axiom® Rooftop Water Source Heat Pumps.

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