Volume 24 I May 2021
WHAT'S HAPPENING NOW
WHAT'S HAPPENING AT JOEL DRIVE?
The May focus at our new distribution center location is efficiency. Our goal of maximum efficiency involves working through the process of adding 20ft high product racking, implementing our warehouse management system, and working through our new AutoStore high density storage technology. We are slated to be operational in September 2021. Stay tuned for future updates.
IS IT TIME TO ADD DUCT RETROFIT OR REPLACEMENT TO YOUR SERVICE OFFERING?
Duct Retrofits Can Help HVAC Systems Operate at Their Best

The skilled contractor knows how to install (and then test) a duct system to ensure that it operates at its intended efficiency. The skilled contractor also knows that, unfortunately, not all technicians possess those same skills. This means that ...

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WHAT IS THIS NEW COOLMIZER FROM ARZEL?
What Makes the Arzel CoolMizer so Cool? | Arzel Zoning

The Arzel CoolMizer is a stand-alone ventilation control system that delivers the power of commercial economizers to the residential and light commercial markets. It has been designed specifically for residential, light commercial, and split...

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EMERSON'S SENSI PREDICT HAS 10 SENSORS!
Emerson's Sensi Predict Smart HVAC Wins 2021 Edison Award

Emerson (NYSE: EMR), a leader in heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) technologies, announced today that its Sensi™ Predict smart HVAC solution has received the Silver Edison Award in the Innovative Services - AI Applications...

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TOOL & TESTING EQUIPMENT NEWS & TIPS
Tool Tip of the Month: Cutting Plastic Pipe

When trying to cut through plastic pipe PVC, CPVC, etc. with ratchet cutters, sometimes the pipe is hard to cut through and may be a little brittle, therefore, causing it to crack.

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Growing Trends in Tool Technology Bring Benefits for...

Air conditioning and heating systems are perhaps the most consumer-facing products in the HVAC industry, but technicians' tools are the products that make it all possible. Though end users might not know every tool that a technician uses to...

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CHECK OUT THE MILWAUKEE PACKOUT!
CHECK OUT THE YELLOW JACKET YJACK!
BOSCH IS TAKING CARE OF THE EARTH
Green Technology, Fossil Energy, and Geothermal Technology
Environmental stewardship is a core philosophy that inspires and drives Bosch global product development. Today, the Bosch Group is a leader in the development of next-generation technologies that deliver improved performance and efficiency while conserving our natural resources. Energy efficiency and environmental protection are shaping our Bosch Thermotechnology consumer and building products. Green technologies, such as Bosch tankless water heaters and geothermal systems are a few examples of Bosch innovations that reduce NOx and CO2 emissions.

Special thanks to Bosch for being this month's Education Sponsor!
NEED A NEW OFFICE OR SHOP WATER COOLER?
Brand Feature: Hands-Free Hydrating Experience: New...

SPONSORED Elkay Manufacturing Company - Branded Feature As the pandemic begins to loosen its grip, facility managers and office coordinators across the country are preparing for when buildings and offices can begin to safely reopen. With that,...

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THE FUTURE OF PUBLIC RESTROOMS IS HERE.
Five Design Features of Tomorrow's Restrooms

Cleanliness, conservation, inclusivity, and other trends will influence future restroom design. Public restrooms pose a distinct challenge that embodies the essential goal of design: to create functional spaces without sacrificing aesthetic...

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RESIDENTIAL KITCHEN & BATH TRENDS
Report Cites Major Spike in Demand for Outdoor Spaces |...

EL MONTE, CA - Outdoor spaces "are more important than ever," with a vast majority of surveyed homeowners reporting they're more interested in updating their outdoor living spaces than they were prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, a new report...

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Survey Points to 'Profound Shift' in Americans' View of...

CHARLOTTE, NC - After a year in which "working from home" began to feel like "living at work," America has undergone "a profound shift in its understanding of home," driving homeowners to want more space, accommodate new uses, and provide a...

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MEET THE TEAM
SAY HELLO TO PITTSBURGH
This happy group is here to help you with all your HVAC and Plumbing supply needs!
What is a fun fact most people don't know about you?

Jeremy: I was a state and national soccer champion growing up.

Scott: I used to be an auto mechanic.

Jeff: I like antiques.

Gary: I just recently started getting into playing golf

Will: I am an avid tennis fan.
From Left to Right:
Jeremy Binkley
Scott Mummau
Jeff Duff
Gary McGinn

Left photo: Will Brennan
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