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Regional Workforce Leaders Host Apprenticeship Summit During National Apprenticeship Week
Workforce leaders, employers, and educators from across the Tampa Bay region will gather on Thursday, April 30, 2026, for “Apprenticeship Works,” a

BAC® Announces the Launch of its TrilliumSeries® Dry Cooler
Baltimore Aircoil Company, Inc. (BAC), a global leader in cooling solutions for commercial, industrial and manufacturing markets, announces the launch

Carrier Celebrates Earth Day with Major Milestone: 1 Million Trees Planted Toward Goal of 5 Million by 2030
Collaboration with the Arbor Day Foundation improved 1,700 acres in 2025, first year of five-year commitment On this Earth Day,

Rocket Group Expands Into Florida Market With 13th Partnership
National home services network teams with Southwest Florida’s TLS Air Conditioning & Insulation, marking its first entry into the Sunshine

RectorSeal® Acquires Duckt-Strip® Cable
RectorSeal, a leading manufacturer of high-quality HVAC/R and plumbing tools and accessories, has announced the strategic acquisition of Duckt-Strip, a

NAVAC Launches Flex 1 Compact Digital Manifold
Palm-sized design delivers modern accuracy with simplified operation. NAVAC, the world’s largest supplier of HVAC vacuum pumps in addition to

Bluon Launches PartsConnect Enabling HVAC Contractors to Find and Buy Compatible Replacements Sold by Their Local Distributor
Drawing from an unparalleled cross reference database, PartsConnect is the first tool that can instantly determine which parts are compatible

Wesgarde Highlights the Trumeter APM Temperature Meter
Easy-to-read, thermocouple-ready panel meter for precise industrial and HVAC temperature control Wesgarde, a national leader in the distribution of electromechanical















