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Your tools and equipment aren't just about what's in your van—they're becoming a competitive advantage in a labor market where talent is scarce and retention is a business problem. The craftsmen worth keeping are shopping around, comparing not just pay but the quality of what's in their hands and whether your shop is investing in their efficiency or asking them to work around outdated gear. Condensate pumps that fail mid-job, poorly organized workstations, missing inventory at supply houses—these aren't minor friction points. They're reasons your best techs end up working for the contractor next door.
The industry is consolidating around efficiency and capability. Manufacturers and distributors are racing to fill inventory gaps and improve delivery speed because contractors can't absorb delays anymore. Supply chains are stabilizing, which means what you order actually shows up. Meanwhile, the tool and equipment ecosystem is fragmenting into vertical solutions—specialized kit for specific work, whether that's warehouse HVAC or data center cooling—rather than one-size-fits-all approaches. And the real shift: manufacturers are now the ones driving skills training, not waiting for the trade schools to catch up. They're doubling down on workforce development because they know the only way equipment sells is if techs are trained to use it right.
Focus your tool investments on reducing your techs' daily friction and making them measurably faster. Everything else follows.
Supply House Times
Through participation in CARB's REFRESH pilot and FRIP funding, A Gas is helping California HVACR professionals meet growing regulatory expectations and eligibility criteria around certified reclaimed refrigerants under state laws such as SB 1206 and AB 663.
Supply House Times
As part of the 90.1 Standing Standard Project Committee’s (SSPC) 2028 and 2031 six-year work plan, Standard 90.1 will maintain its primary focus on energy efficiency and energy cost justified requirements consistent with its purpose since the 1970s.
Supply House Times
The transaction provides the capital, operational expertise, and industry relationships necessary to restart operations, retain and create jobs, and re-establish Paragon as a supplier of high-quality steel pipe products to energy, utility, infrastructure, and industrial customers
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Data Center, Beat the Heat
Supply House Times
The new design is available across all ST Series models, including 6-inch, 8-inch, 10-inch, and 12-inch shell sizes, providing engineers and contractors with more flexibility when designing high-demand domestic hot water systems.
Supply House Times
The transaction is expected to close in the third quarter of the year, pending approval from antitrust regulators and other closing conditions.
Supply House Times
The next-level leader does not do everything. They build the people and the systems that make everything work, long after they step away from the day-to-day.
Supply House Times
Buttenham says plumbing business owners should start thinking about retention years before a sale, especially if they want the company to thrive after they step away.
Mechanical Hub
30 scholarships of $2,500 each available to students pursuing careers in the skilled trades – applications open July 10 SupplyHouse, a leading online distributor of HVAC, plumbing, and electrical supplies, has announced the launch of its annual Track to the Trades Scholarship pro
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Supply House Times
The company will be transitioning the 700 Valve team to AIV and the VMS team to their sister company, Gulf Coast Modification, over the next month.
Supply House Times
The product is independently tested to ISO 22196:2011, and effective at preventing blockages caused by bacteria, known as white slime.
Mechanical Hub
How to assemble a trusted lineup of pros to help keep homes comfortable, secure, and running smoothly all year long Every homeowner has that moment when something stops working, leaks unexpectedly, or just feels off and wishes they had “a person” to call. The truth is no one can
Supply House Times
While contractors remain optimistic about their margins, according to ABC’s Construction Confidence Index, higher input costs will likely weigh on profitability during the second half of 2026.
Mechanical Hub
New design delivers greater domestic hot water capacity within the same footprint and expands double wall availability across the complete ST Series product line. Diversified Heat Transfer, Inc. (DHT), announced the expansion of its ST Series Semi-Instantaneous Water Heater line
Supply House Times
Registration is open for "What to Watch on the Horizon."
Supply House Times
Luxury fixtures may draw visitors in, but it's the experience that keeps them coming back. Named Supply House Times' 2026 Showroom of the Year, DJ Bath Plus has built its reputation on authentic relationships, personalized service and a showroom designed to inspire, not overwhelm
Mechanical Hub
IAPMO® applauds the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) for its adoption of the 2024 Uniform Mechanical Code (UMC®) for applications regulated under the state’s Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Contractors program. The updated code is scheduled to become effecti
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The 37-Month Grid Interconnection Problem By Bert Warner, Director of Commercial Business Development For commercial contractors, developers and facility managers, one of the biggest obstacles to completing new projects today isn’t labor shortages or material costs — it’s waiting
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Founder Bruce Wiseman to move into role of executive chairman as company strengthens its leadership team for long-term growth Business Development Resources (BDR), the premier provider of business coaching, training and marketing services for home service contractors across North
Mechanical Hub
Rob Mahoney and Ron Johnson Tabbed for Roles in Northeast and Southeast Ariston Group announced Rob Mahoney and Ron Johnson have been named Regional Sales Managers. Mahoney will cover the Northeast while Johnson will handle the Southeast. The managers will focus on expanding Aris
Mechanical Hub
Fast first-hour recovery. Whisper-quiet operation. Incredible energy efficiency. The Rinnai Electric Heat Pump Water Heater is an intelligent, zero-emissions solution that combines advanced technology with simple everyday comfort. If you’re seeking a product that’s already got mo
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At Infinity Drain, our sustainability approach is holistic, encompassing environmental responsibility, operational efficiency, and social impact. We have always seen our business as a force for good that not only drives meaningful value for customers we serve, but for our employe
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Nexa by Watts will host a live webinar, “From Liability to Asset: Intelligent Water Management for Multifamily,” on Thursday, July 30, at 2 p.m. ET which will offer insights on how to create smarter, more efficient water management strategies for multifamily buildings. During the
Supply House Times
American Plant Maintenance (APM Steam) highlights its marketplace of over 7,000 steam-system parts and maintenance essentials, available via its Shopify-powered online storefront as a resource for facility teams.