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Registration Now Open for CIPHEX West 2021
Health and safety guidelines will be followed as per instruction by the Province of British Columbia.

Red Devil Offers HVAC Contractors Superior Duct Sealant Solutions
Red Devil D-Seal is a smooth, water-based duct sealant suitable for all types of HVAC duct systems.

Watts Introduces ArmorTek Advanced Coating System
Specially designed to bond to the primer and provides a high-strength barrier between the iron substrate and water.

RectorSeal Offers Drain Guard HVAC Condensate
Laboratory-tested and are specifically designed for operation by HVAC technicians.

Pfister Launches 12-part Docuseries: American Plumber
Featuring the stories of plumbers across the U.S., the faucet brand developed the online series to help attract and inspire next-generation plumbers.

Ouellet Group Acquires Delta-Therm
Distribution of these products is expected to be carried out from Delta-Therm’s current location in Chicago, Illinois.

Right Time Acquires Anchor Home Comfort
Part of the acquisition will see management and employees of Anchor Home Comfort join the Right Time team.

Investment in Building Construction Decreases in June
Following a 3.0 per cent decrease in May, residential construction investment fell 5.8 per cent in June to $13.8 billion.

Nortek Air Solutions Introduces Price Increase on Products
Nortek builds and sells custom commercial solutions for brands such as Governair, Huntair, Mammoth, Temtrol, Venmar, and Ventrol.

Taco Comfort Solutions VR Series ECM Circulators
Circulators provide an easy-to-program pump interface with real-time feedback.

Ontario Government to Improve Ventilation in Schools
Ontario is also expected to provide school boards with a standardized reporting tool on ventilation improvements.

Value of Building Permits Increase for June
Total building permits declined slightly by 1.7 per cent to $31.0 billion in the second quarter of 2021.

IGSHPA Announces 2021 Conference
This is the first International Ground Source Heat Pump Association (IGSHPA) conference since 2018.

Superior Boiler Receives Two Patents for Watertube Boiler Heating Inventions
The company’s high-temperature fluid generator provides greater flexibility on the temperature differential of heating.

New PPI Report Details Chemical Resistance Capabilities
The report provides information about the effects various chemicals can have on plastic piping materials.

Rheem to Acquire Friedrich Air Conditioning
Friedrich Air Conditioning is a manufacturer of room A/C and other home environment products.

GE Appliances Introduces New GE Zoneline Ultimate V10
Additional features include silent cooling, onboard diagnostics and WiFi capabilities.

Canada Introduces First Net-Zero Emissions Law
Canada is expected to be well-positioned to provide the world with the cleanest products and services.

Helping Lead the Way for Young Trades People
Rachel Hesketh is spearheading a youth committee within her union (UA-Local 67).

Ontario Funding New GTA Programs for Youth in Trades
Funding will open doors to careers in the plumbing, steam fitting, refrigeration and other trades through programs delivered by Hammer Heads.

Beckett Acquires Westwood Products
Westwood is a U.S.-based supplier of specialty heating products for the oil heat and HVAC industries.

Viega to Reopen Seminar Centers
Each seminar centre features classrooms, hands-on workshops and interactive learning displays.

National Backflow Prevention Day: August 16
Industry members are asked to mark the day using the hashtag #BackflowDay on social media.

Navien Partners With Nexstar Network
Nexstar Network is a member-owned organization developed to drive business growth for member companies.

Preparing for Changes to Canada’s Energy Efficiency Act
The amendment will update testing and reporting standards for four particular product categories: gas fireplaces, gas boilers, gas furnaces and oil-fired boilers.

Uponor to Expand Manufacturing Capacity in Two Facilities
Both expansions will mark the company’s 12th and 13th in North America since 1990.

New Gold Seal and Blue Seal Accredited Project Management Program Announced
The educational experience is expected to be held online and will be offered in partnership with the University of Waterloo.

Ouellet Group Announces the Purchase of Innovair Corporation
This acquisition is expected to allow Ouellet to grow further and develop into new markets.

People on the Move: Aqua-Tech, Zurn, OS&B, ECCO Group and NAVAC
A recap of the some of the HVAC/R and…

Investment in Building Construction Decreases in May
Residential construction was down 2.7% in May thanks to declines in both single and multi-unit construction.