Products and Services Updates

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  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.

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  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.

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  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.

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  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.

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  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.

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  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.

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  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.

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  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.

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  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.

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  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.

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  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.

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  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.

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  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.

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  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

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  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.

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  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.

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  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.

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  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

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  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.

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  Exploring Phenolic Ductwork Systems for Energy Efficiency

  Jul 10, 2025 |4 min read — Products & Services Update

  As the construction industry continues to prioritize energy efficiency and sustainability, pre-insulated duct systems like Kingspan KoolDuct offer a transformative approach to air distribution.

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