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The advent of D/C motors

Who was the greatest inventor of the 20th century?

February 12, 2016

D/C motors are inherently more efficient.

Birth of the VVT system

The VVT concept and equipment originally were developed by a division of northern Florida Carrier distributor Florida Air-Conditioning Systems.

Jim Wheeler

January 22, 2016

VVT stands for variable volume and temperature.

Service matters

Answering the question to what extent do ACCA contractors find HVACR distributors to be a help or hindrance in daily operations, 76.1% of respondents gave a favorable answer.

Mike Miazga

January 22, 2016

The memory of my Service Merchandise days was triggered by a story Mingledorff’s Chairman of the Board Bud Mingledorff told at the recent HARDI annual conference in Orlando, Fla.

Keep the line moving

Tim Milford

January 19, 2016

I’m honored and grateful to have been selected to serve as the American Supply Association’s 48th national president.

Form follows function

Back in the days when we all burned coal, most folks were busy shoveling that heavy black stuff into boilers and furnaces.

Dan Holohan

January 19, 2016

In 1896 American architect Louis Sullivan cameup with the idea that form should follow function.

ASA announces winners of ASA Member Safety Recognition awards

To be considered for the award, a company must apply by submitting its OSHA 300A form with the previous calendar year’s data.

Dan Hilton

January 19, 2016

ASA Member Safety Recognition awards were presented to three wholesaler-distributors and two manufacturers.

Problems for shale in 2016

Whatever happens, expect a major showdown and clarification of the world’s energy development future to occur this year.

Morris R. Beschloss

January 19, 2016

With negative oil demand/supply inversionhaving reached a low point as 2015 ended, there are increasing signs that the red-hot shale expansion is in a state of re-evaluation.

Talking to manufacturers reps in the bath and kitchen industry

We quickly learned what a tremendous asset the reps — both factory direct and independent — could be to the success of our business.

Hank Darlington

January 19, 2016

Manufacturers reps are one of the most importantpieces to a showroom’s success.

Use this 10% to work on the business rather than in the business

Use this 10% of your time to begin the innovation journey within your organization.

Dirk Beveridge

January 19, 2016

Status quo is the enemy.

Another busy fall for the American Supply Association

Dan Hilton

December 30, 2015

As of press time, reports stated a wish list of policy riders was being prepared, which is Congress’ way of preventing the federal government from enacting certain laws by explicitly instructing them or withholding funding.