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Last year, at this same time I wrote that experts at the 2011 AHR Expo warned there might be severe refrigerant shortages and price increases due to the lack of a key ingredient, fluorspar from China. Although there have indeed been some drastic price increases, especially when it comes to R22, the shortages simply didn’t happen. Why not? Well, according to one source, everything became available for the right price. Need I say more?

Numbers can be quite revealing - and educational. For instance, since 2006 nearly a quarter-billion people in the United States have been affected by a federally declared weather-related disaster. Think about that - four of every five people.

Hanging from the ceiling in the middle of the trade-show floor at the recent 2012 AHR Expo in Chicago was a large ceiling fan.

Benchmarking is the key initiative that we would like to see ASA expand upon most in the new year.

When I think hydronics, I think traffic. I can’t help it. The two are so similar.

I’ve been reluctant to write on this subject because, quite frankly, I really don’t like a lot of “forms.” However, when I reflected on how much they helped my business become more professional and proficient, and how they’ve helped dozens of my consulting clients, I decided to plunge ahead.

I am extremely honored and privileged to have been asked to serve as ASA President during this fantastic time of growth within our industry.

Our commitment to helping you best succeed  is stronger than ever.

The creation of a complete heating system isn’t as far-fetched as you think.

Make your client’s shopping experience the very best you possibly can.