Products and Services Updates

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  Smarter, Faster Duct Assembly with Cornermatic® Machines

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

  Automate and speed up corner insertion with Iowa Precision’s Cornermatic® machines. Cut labor costs, boost output, and improve quality for straight duct and custom fittings with less manual effort.

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  Your Go-To Resource for HVAC Insulation Is Here: Explore JM’s New Web Experience

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

  Johns Manville has launched newly updated HVAC Insulation web pages, designed to make it easier than ever to explore our full range of high-performance solutions, technical resources, and product insights—all in one place.

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  Safety Without Slow-Down for HVAC Pros

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

  Safety and comfort shouldn’t come at the cost of productivity. Hilti’s 22V Nuron-powered tools come with safety and performance enhancements to help reduce risk without slowing down your team.

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  FT-One Fit™: A Harness that Fits the Way Women Work

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

  The FT-One Fit™ is the first premium full-body harness made for women working at height. With patented hip adjustability, high-mobility lateral leg straps, and the gel cushioning throughout, this harness delivers comfort, mobility, and a secure fit.

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  Cut Your Detailing Time by 20%+

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

  EVOLVE Mechanical helps MEP contractors cut detailing time by at least 20% with tools built for Revit including hanger automation, sleeve placement, duct optimization, and more.

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  Stronger, Simpler Connections: Duro Dyne EZ Corners

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

  Duro Dyne EZ Corners with 5/16" bolts offer a fast, reliable way to connect duct sections, delivering extra strength and simplified installation. Ideal for heavy-duty applications, they save time while ensuring consistent, professional results.

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  Cable Shark® Hanging System: Safety & Versatility

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

  Engineered for unparalleled safety, strength, and reliability, Ductmate’s Cable Shark Cable Hanging System features an advanced design to meet the unique challenges of hanging commercial duct systems.

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  Expert Ductwork Take-Off Services Accelerate Your Success

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

  Professional ductwork take-off services help you deliver comprehensive, accurate bids with proven reliability. Our systematic approach handles complex HVAC projects while your team focuses on winning more work.

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  Tackle Hidden Costs from Disconnected Software

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

  Eliminate unnecessary software costs. Bringing your construction software together can significantly cut down on hidden expenses, making your work smoother and more profitable.

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  Agility®: Compact Size Without Compromise

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

  Now available up to 500 tons! The Trane® Agility magnetic bearing centrifugal chiller offers a compact, efficient, and sustainable thermal management solution. It helps lower installation costs while modernizing system performance and versatility.

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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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  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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