AUX AIR USA will be exhibiting and engaging with industry leaders at the HARDI Annual Conference Dec. 7-10 AUX, a $10 billion global leader and innovator of residential HVAC solutions, has announced its entry into the U.S. market with AUX AIR USA—a significant milestone in the company’s nearly 40-year journey of delivering cutting-edge technology backed Read more
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AUX AIR USA will be exhibiting and engaging with industry leaders at the HARDI Annual Conference Dec. 7-10
AUX, a $10 billion global leader and innovator of residential HVAC solutions, has announced its entry into the U.S. market with AUX AIR USA—a significant milestone in the company’s nearly 40-year journey of delivering cutting-edge technology backed by unmatched service.
This announcement coincides with AUX’s participation in the HARDI Annual Conference, taking place December 7-10, 2024, in Atlanta, where the company will be exhibiting (Booth #907) and engaging with industry leaders to discuss its plans for introducing innovative solutions to the U.S. HVAC market.
As a subsidiary of AUX, with a robust presence in Europe and Asia, AUX AIR USA’s entrance into the U.S. is a strategic expansion into a market ripe with opportunity.
“This expansion is a natural next step in AUX’s strategy to bring advanced HVAC solutions to markets that demand high performance and quality at a competitive price point,” said Matt Lacey, AUX’s Vice President of U.S. Sales. “Early reception has been positive, indicating a strong need in the U.S. for the next level of cooling innovation with superior technology and simple installation.”
Transforming the U.S. HVAC Landscape
With its U.S. headquarters and corporate team in South Plainfield, N.J., AUX is growing its presence across the country. The company plans to continue adding to its headcount throughout 2025 to support growth, with future plans to establish a factoy in North America.
AUX’s solutions offer distinct advantages, including:
- Ease of Installation: AUX’s mini-split systems are designed for single-person installation, reducing labor costs against the backdrop of ongoing labor shortage in the HVAC industry.
- Superior Technology: AUX brings innovative Japanese engineering to its standard features, including an interactive, locally based, voice control interface.
- Exceptional Support: With a dedicated local technical support team, AUX is committed to providing exceptional service to contractors and distributors.
- Innovative Roadmap: AUX is bringing new, cutting-edge technology to the market with new releases in 2025, including central air systems and an innovative air-to-water system.
- AUX will debut its expanded product lineup at the 2025 AHR Expo in Orlando, Florida in February, at booth 4370. The product lineup will showcase AUX as the new standard in efficiency and sustainability by combining advanced refrigerants and hydronic technology.
For more information, visit auxair.com/us.
https://vimeo.com/1036092788 We are now the cream filling in the holiday Oreo cookie, as we got through Thanksgiving and we are all positioning ourselves for Christmas, Hanukkah, and the new year. This week we’ll talk about mental health and the trades, Eric’s been busy on the road, our deliciously baked podcasts and a Brown Friday surprise Read more
We are now the cream filling in the holiday Oreo cookie, as we got through Thanksgiving and we are all positioning ourselves for Christmas, Hanukkah, and the new year. This week we’ll talk about mental health and the trades, Eric’s been busy on the road, our deliciously baked podcasts and a Brown Friday surprise. Hey now!
Nicole Harvey, a mechanical engineer at the Pacific Northwest National Lab, will be presenting an insightful Coffee with Caleffi™ webinar, focusing on ground source heat pumps (GSHPs) and their application in military and government facilities. Nicole will share her expertise on GSHPs and their energy-saving potential, detailed in U.S. Army base and General Services Administration Read more
Nicole Harvey, a mechanical engineer at the Pacific Northwest National Lab, will be presenting an insightful Coffee with Caleffi™ webinar, focusing on ground source heat pumps (GSHPs) and their application in military and government facilities. Nicole will share her expertise on GSHPs and their energy-saving potential, detailed in U.S. Army base and General Services Administration (GSA) facility case studies.
→ How do GSHPs improve energy efficiency in government buildings?
→ What is the impact of combining GSHPs with solar thermal systems?
→ How does the Army Climate Strategy influence GSHP adoption?
→ What lessons have been learned from current GSHP installations?
→ How can these findings apply to similar facilities looking to improve energy and water efficiency?
In this session, Nicole will dive into a unique project involving an open-loop GSHP system combined with solar thermal panels for space heating and domestic hot water in Bozeman, Montana. She will discuss energy consumption, water efficiency, performance metrics, and cost savings. She will also discuss a wide scope of these GSHP projects, including regulatory drivers. Join to hear about her challenges and successes along the way.
Nicole specializes in ground source heat pumps and hydronic HVAC systems. With over 5 years of experience, she focuses on energy and resiliency planning for the GSA and the Army, conducting site evaluations and recommendations to optimize energy and water use.
Register here: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/5933163098707566935?source=evite1
Ribbon Cutting Event Celebrates Donation of Best-in-Class Rheem Heating and Cooling Systems to Help Train the Next Generation of Tradespeople Design Air, Milwaukee based HVAC distributor, in partnership with Rheem®, the Atlanta-based manufacturer of HVAC and water heating products, recently donated $100,000 of state-of-the-art heating and cooling systems to Milwaukee Area Technical College (MATC). On Tuesday, Dec. 3 Read more
Ribbon Cutting Event Celebrates Donation of Best-in-Class Rheem Heating and Cooling Systems to Help Train the Next Generation of Tradespeople
Design Air, Milwaukee based HVAC distributor, in partnership with Rheem®, the Atlanta-based manufacturer of HVAC and water heating products, recently donated $100,000 of state-of-the-art heating and cooling systems to Milwaukee Area Technical College (MATC). On Tuesday, Dec. 3, MATC faculty and students, along with representatives from Design Air, Rheem and Capital Heating, Cooling and Electric, the installation partner, gathered to commemorate the donation and the impact the equipment will have when training Wisconsin’s skilled trade community.
“Today, we are honored to support the next gneration of Milwaukee’s skilled tradespeople to help them learn and grow,” said Jeremy Wiernasz, president of Design Air. “Design Air’s donation of Rheem’s top-tier products further reinforces our commitment to providing the trades in Wisconsin with the best educational resources available.”
Students in MATC’s HVAC/R Refrigeration, Air Conditioning and Heating Service Technician program joined a ribbon-cutting ceremony and equipment demonstration at the college’s Oak Creek campus. Notable attendees included:
- Laura Bray, vice president, college advancement and external communications, MATC, and executive director, MATC Foundation Inc.
- Jeremy Wiernasz, president, Design Air
- Jason Fox, owner, Capital Heating, Cooling and Electric
- Dr. Phillip King, executive vice president, student success, MATC
- Dr. Doni Bartley, HVAC/R instructor and department chair, MATC
“Like MATC, Rheem is deeply committed to investing in the next generation of skilled trade technicians. It is more important now than ever to find and attract new talent to address the current shortage facing our country,” said Jose De La Portilla, senior manager of education and training at Rheem. “High-quality training is essential for developing a pipeline of skilled technicians who are not only expertly trained but also well-informed about the rewarding career opportunities available to them.”
The six donated Rheem units are heat pumps, coupled with high efficiency gas-filled furnaces, ensuring students are learning on the newest electrification technology available. Capital Heating, Cooling and Electric, a Menomonee Falls, Wisc. based contractor, provided installation, labor and additional materials to complete the transaction. Additionally, the HVAC installation was supervised by a MATC graduate.
“I take great pride that an MATC graduate supervised the installation of these units,” said Dr. Doni Bartley, HVAC/R instructor and department chair, MATC. “It’s a testament that the instruction students are receiving will result in careers where they earn family-sustaining wages. This is a proud moment.”
For additional information on Rheem, visit www.rheem.com.
Upcoming courses will give contractors insights and best practices to succeed in an increasingly competitive market. Seattle—Business Development Resources (BDR), a trusted provider of business coaching and training services for the HVAC, plumbing, and electrical industries, announces its upcoming lineup of virtual contractor training courses to help enhance home service business growth in the coming Read more
Upcoming courses will give contractors insights and best practices to succeed in an increasingly competitive market.
Seattle—Business Development Resources (BDR), a trusted provider of business coaching and training services for the HVAC, plumbing, and electrical industries, announces its upcoming lineup of virtual contractor training courses to help enhance home service business growth in the coming winter season.
These sessions cover a wide array of essential topics, offering actionable insights and strategies to drive profitability, improve customer relations, and streamline operations. “The home services market is becoming more competitive every year,” said Matt MacArthur, Sr. Vice President of Training at BDR. “For that reason, we’re offering a full slate of educational courses to help contractors close out 2024 strong and start 2025 on the right foot.”
With 10+ virtual training events over the next four months, BDR provides contractors access to a wide range of information vital to the growth and success of their business. Topics in these upcoming trainings cover all areas of a contractor’s business, including:
- Mastering Productivity: Strategies for Prioritization, Time Management, & Delegation (December 18, 2024)
This power-packed class offers practical tools and resources for improving productivity to help attendees gain control over their day and allow them to be more effective in their lives and job roles. - The Home Service Blueprint: 5 Core Pillars for Building Your Dream Business (January 9, 2025)
In this one-day intensive workshop, business owners and managers will learn five foundational strategies to increase profitability and success and immediately enhance their HVAC and plumbing business. - Top Gun Technician Excellence: Beyond Diagnostics (January 30-31, 2025)
In this session, service technicians learn the soft skills to perform their jobs better, driving customer satisfaction, sales leads, and referrals through a defined service delivery procedure. - Customer Experience University (February 6-7, 2025)
This course teaches sales and install coordinators a structured retail process to help build long-lasting customer relationships, close more appointments, and position the company for referrals.
“The way the home service industry operates has changed dramatically over the last decade,” MacArthur said. “In order to remain competitive, contractors must adapt to increased consumer expectations. From office management to improving point-of-sale opportunities, these training courses can help position business owners for growth and expansion as the market changes.”
For more information about BDR’s upcoming contractor training schedule, visit https://www.bdrco.com/upcoming-bdr-events/.