8+ hour, 46+ min ago  (345+ words) Platinum Equity said it has signed a definitive agreement to sell Heat Controller, an HVAC equipment supplier, to Lennox (NYSE: LII). Headquartered in Jackson, Michigan, Heat Controller serves distributors across North America through its Comfort-Aire and Century brands. Platinum Equity acquired…...

1+ mon, 2+ day ago  (215+ words) For your information news briefs from a wide variety of categories within the HVAC industry. Price increases, mergers and acquisitions, award winners, and more are highlighted here each issue. Redwood Services (Memphis, Tenn.) acquired Sierra Platform (Las Vegas), a network…...

6+ day, 19+ hour ago  (564+ words) NEW RISKS: New refrigerant regulations are raising the stakes for HVACR contractors, making subcontractor compliance a critical part of risk management. The HVACR industry is going through one of its biggest shakeups in decades. As the industry transitions to'low-GWP'refrigerants, like…...

2+ day, 13+ hour ago  (969+ words) RISING ENERGY RESOURCE: Steam rising from the process areas during a cold day at the Robert W. Hite Treatment Facility. HVAC systems are moving beyond the building envelope as wastewater heat recovery and thermal energy networks gain traction in U. S. cities. " For…...

3+ day, 9+ hour ago  (148+ words) NEW AND IMPROVED: Owens Corning has introduced Quiet R Rotary Duct Liner Next Generation, which contains no formaldehyde and a minimum of 53% recycled content. TOLEDO, Ohio " Owens Corning is rolling out Quiet R Rotary Duct Liner Next Generation to support…...

3+ day, 5+ hour ago  (457+ words) INVEST: A $75 million investment, three new buildings, and a union-led mechanical team: Rural King's new Store Support Center in Mattoon is more than a new headquarters. Rural King broke ground this month on a $75 million Store Support Center campus just…...

3+ day, 9+ hour ago  (367+ words) HERE TO STAY: A Supreme Court decision not to review China tariff challenges keeps key duties intact, preserving cost pressures on HVACR manufacturers, contractors, and consumers. A bid by a host of businesses looking to overturn a series of tariffs…...

3+ day, 13+ hour ago  (667+ words) OPTIMIZING TIME: Field Promax's new report says that about three hours of a technician's day are unbillable, leaving room for improvement in dispatching and scheduling." A new report from Field Promax indicates there are massive savings to be gained by…...

4+ day, 4+ hour ago  (115+ words) ACHR News HVAC Price Increase List: June 2026 Trump Reduces Section 232 Tariffs on HVAC Equipment to 15% HVAC Industry Warns of Counterfeit Refrigerants Entering U. S. Supply Chain PFAS Rules and A2 L Building Codes Continue to Evolve HVAC Workforce Crisis Expands Beyond Technicians to…...

4+ day, 9+ hour ago  (860+ words) Cooling product shipments increased in April as the HVAC industry prepared for the summer season, though the broader market isn't as strong as in previous Aprils." The April 2026 Heating and Cooling Equipment Shipment Data from the Air-Conditioning, Heating, & Refrigeration Institute…...