Products and Services Updates

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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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  FastDUCT HVAC Estimating Software: Bid More Today!

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

  FastDUCT simplifies HVAC estimating with accurate pricing, industry-standard labor rates, and seamless integration, helping contractors save time and deliver precise, competitive bids faster.

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  Labor is Your Greatest Risk or Reward

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

  The labor situation is changing — and most MEP contractors can't see it. RIVET gives the office and the field real-time labor visibility.

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