In This Edition:
  • EXCLUSIVE: MATT MICHEL - MAXIMUM COMFORTECH
  • EXCLUSIVE: ROB 'DOC' FALKE - RECALCULATING FILTER PRESSURE DROP
  • HARDI LAUNCHES INDUSTRY-WIDE EFFORT TO EXTEND TAX CREDITS
  • NATE NAMES PETER SCHWARTZ AS PRESIDENT AND CEO
  • UNIFIED GROUP ANNOUNCES PURCHASING PARTNERSHIPS
  • THE COUNTDOWN TO COMFORTECH IS ON!!
  • JOIN THE WOMEN IN HVACR AT THEIR 7TH ANNUAL CONFERENCE
  • FOLLOW US ON TWITTER
  • OUR SPONSORS
  • This Week At Contracting Business Interactive September 15, 2010
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    EXCLUSIVE: MATT MICHEL - MAXIMUM COMFORTECH

    If you aren’t planning on attending Comfortech in Baltimore next week, it’s not too late to reconsider. If you are attending, there’s a few changes you should be aware of to maximize your Comfortech experience.

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    EXCLUSIVE: ROB 'DOC' FALKE - RECALCULATING FILTER PRESSURE DROP

    When reading filter manufacturer's engineering data, the pressure drop is often listed at a CFM lower than what you would intend to use. Let's take a look at how you can find what the filter pressure drop will be at the higher airflow.

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    NEWS & EDITORIAL

    HARDI LAUNCHES INDUSTRY-WIDE EFFORT TO EXTEND TAX CREDITS

    Heating, Airconditioning and Refrigeration Distributors International (HARDI) launched a new website, www.savehvacjobs.com. The new site is for the entire HVAC industry to use to promote and facilitate a nation-wide grassroots movement to extend the expiring 25c, $1,500 residential tax credits for the installation of high efficiency HVAC systems.

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    NATE NAMES PETER SCHWARTZ AS PRESIDENT AND CEO

    North American Technician Excellence (NATE) named veteran association executive Peter Schwartz as its president and chief executive officer. Schwartz replaces David R. Pannier, who has served as NATE’s interim president since January.

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    UNIFIED GROUP ANNOUNCES PURCHASING PARTNERSHIPS

    The Unified Group, Broadview, IL has announced new partnerships with Bitzer — a manufacturer of screw and large semi-hermetic reciprocating compressors — and Lennox, manufacturers of HVAC systems for light commercial applications. Through the Bitzer partnership, Unified Group members will have access to dealer pricing, outstanding factory support, on-site start-up assistance, and service referrals.

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    MARKETPLACE

    THE COUNTDOWN TO COMFORTECH IS ON!!

    We are just less than a week away from HVAC Comfortech 2010 in Baltimore....

    ...HAVE YOU REGISTERED YET?

    Online registration is now closed, but walk-in registration will open Wednesday 9/22 at 9:00a.m.

    Don’t miss out on the excitement of HVAC Comfortech – September 22-24, 2010, Baltimore, MD.

    For full event details, go to here.

    TOP NAMES FEATURED IN THE PROUDUCT SHOWCASE

    It’s a “who’s who” this year in the product showcase. The top names in the HVACR industry will be on hand displaying new products and touting new services to all our attendees.

    Get on the Floor! and stop by the product showcase. Floor times are:

    Thursday, September 23rd: 11:15am – 3:30pm Friday, September 24th: 11:15am – 3:30pm

    Get a peek at our current exhibitor list right here.

    Lot’s of cool stuff on the show floor this year, including PerformanceTown USA, a hands-on training exhibit from the National Comfort Institute, and the ever famous Consultant’s Corner, which gives you the chance to meet and talk with an industry consultant for a FREE 30 minute session on any topic related to your business.

    COMMUNITY DAY AT HVAC COMFORTECH

    HVAC Comfortech, along with LG Commercial Air Conditioning, has teamed up for Comfortech Gives Back on Saturday, September 25th. We will be working with Habitat for Humanity of the Chesapeake on one or two new homes in the Baltimore area.

    We are looking for volunteers to join us for this special event. The day will include breakfast, lunch, transportation to and from the jobsite, and a T-shirt. Tools will be provided by Habitat for Humanity. Registration is limited to the first Fifty (50) volunteers.

    Please consider putting a meaningful end to your Comfortech experience and join us for Comfortech Gives Back on Saturday, September 25th. For more information please click here.

    HVAC Comfortech 2010 is part of HVACR WEEK HVACRWeek

    September 22-24, 2010 Baltimore Convention Center Baltimore, MD

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    Join the Women in HVACR at their 7th Annual Conference, held in conjunction with Comfortech and HVACR Week, September 22nd at the Baltimore Convention Center.

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