In This Edition:
  • EXCLUSIVE: MATT MICHEL - THE HOPE IN HVAC
  • EXCLUSIVE: ROB 'DOC' FALKE - ARE VARIABLE SPEED FANS BECOMING A NECESSITY?
  • CARRIER UNVEILS NEW LOGO, SUSTAINABLE BRAND IDENTITY
  • AIRTIGHT HELPS SUPPORT HUMANE SOCIETY OF CHARLOTTE
  • SONNHALTER OFFERS WEBINAR ON DIGITAL MEDIA TACTICS
  • TOSHIBA-CARRIER BRAND LAUNCH ANNOUNCED
  • ENTER THE CONTRACTING BUSINESS QUALITY HOME COMFORT AWARDS!
  • FREE REGISTRATION FOR THE HVAC COMFORTECH EXHIBIT SHOWCASE IS NOW AVAILABLE
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  • This Week At Contracting Business Interactive March 24, 2010
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    EXCLUSIVE: MATT MICHEL - THE HOPE IN HVAC

    It was difficult to understand the voice on the other end of the phone. “I haven’t been able to work for six months,” he said. “My jaw’s wired shut.”

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    EXCLUSIVE: ROB 'DOC' FALKE - ARE VARIABLE SPEED FANS BECOMING A NECESSITY?

    The more HVAC performance test reports I review, the more I’m convinced that variable speed motors are becoming a necessity. As coil and filters are being built to more “efficient” specifications, their resistance to airflow has increased to the point where a typical constant speed fan can rarely deliver the required airflow to allow the system to operate properly.

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    NEWS & EDITORIAL

    CARRIER UNVEILS NEW LOGO, SUSTAINABLE BRAND IDENTITY

    Carrier Corp. unveiled a new Carrier brand identity emphasizing its roots in environmental stewardship and ongoing commitment to the development of sustainable solutions. The new identity combines the elements of a stylized green leaf with the existing “turn to the experts” tag line. Carrier Corp. is a unit of United Technologies Corp.

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    AIRTIGHT HELPS SUPPORT HUMANE SOCIETY OF CHARLOTTE

    AirTight Mechanical, Inc., Charlotte, NC, was one of seven local businesses to contribute an air conditioning system to the Humane Society of Charlotte, NC.

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    SONNHALTER OFFERS WEBINAR ON DIGITAL MEDIA TACTICS

    Sonnhalter, a communications firm marketing to the professional tradesman in the construction, industrial and MRO markets, is hosting a free one-hour Webinar on best practices for manufacturers using the evolving digital marketplace on Tuesday, April 6, 2010 at 2 p.m. EDT.

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    TOSHIBA-CARRIER BRAND LAUNCH ANNOUNCED

    During the Annual Meeting of the Air Conditioning Contractors of America (ACCA), in Tampa FL last month, officials from Carrier Corp. announced the launch of the Toshiba-Carrier brand in North America. Under this brand, Carrier will sell high efficiency duct-free inverter heat pumps, efficiency rated up to 23 SEER, via its distribution channel. The brand will also include Energy Star®-compliant and tax-credit eligible duct-free products.

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    ENTER THE CONTRACTING BUSINESS QUALITY HOME COMFORT AWARDS!

    It's time to share your best work with the rest of the HVAC industry!

    ENTER THE CONTRACTING BUSINESS QUALITY HOME COMFORT AWARDS!

    Residential HVAC contractors are reminded to submit entries for the annual ContractingBusiness.com Quality Home Comfort Awards by April 23.

    Winning projects receive coverage in ContractingBusiness.com and a free registration to HVAC Comfortech 2010. Plus, you'll be able to use the prestige that comes with a QHCA award in your marketing programs.

    For a look at last year's winners, visit contractingbusiness.com/issue_20090701/

    Visit www.contractingbusiness.com/awards to download a copy of the contest guidelines. Submit complete entries to kate.kelly@penton.com, or mail to Contracting Business, 1300 E. 9th St. Fifth Floor; Cleveland, OH 44114





    FREE REGISTRATION FOR THE HVAC COMFORTECH EXHIBIT SHOWCASE IS NOW AVAILABLE

    Get on the Floor! Register now for FREE access to the Exhibit Showcase at HVAC Comfortech. All the top manufacturers and service providers will be on hand displaying the latest and greatest products in the industry.

    September 23 & 24, 2010: 11:15am – 3:30pm Baltimore Convention Center Baltimore, Maryland

    To register for FREE click www.hvaccomfortech.com HVAC Comfortech is part of HVACR WEEK 2010.

    AMERICAN SPORTS LEGEND TO DELIVER KEYNOTE ADDRESS AT HVACR WEEK
    Come celebrate the 30th Anniversary of the “Miracle On Ice” with an Opening Keynote Event at HVACR WEEK like no other. U.S. Olympic hockey team Captain Mike Eruzione will captivate the audience with uplifting stories on overcoming the odds, the benefits of hard work, and the belief that anything is possible. HVACR WEEK attendees will walk away inspired, moved and ready to take Mike’s message right back to their own businesses.

    Mike Eruzione is an American sports legend and icon. As captain of the 1980 U.S. Olympic “Miracle on Ice” hockey team, Eruzione led the Americans past the heavily favored Soviet Union and Finland to capture the Gold Medal. Sports Illustrated rated the U.S. upset of the Soviets as the “#1 Sports Moment of the 20th Century”.

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    Mike Eruzione's keynote appearance is sponsored by Trane.

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    HVACR WEEK 2010 – September 22-24 – Baltimore Convention Center – Baltimore, MD

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