After introducing the time-saving advantages of the C-RHEX chuck driver’s reversible 1/4 -5/16 hex socket barrel and easily-cleanable magnet last year, Malco has added new 2-3/4” (MSHLC), 4” (MSHMLC) and 6” (MSHXLC) lengths.

While intrinsic motivation is usually enough to spur business owners to give their 100 percent, many employees need extrinsic motivation to achieve high levels of productivity. As a result, many HVAC/sheet metal companies turn to offering a performance incentive. This is one of the strongest proven ways to motivate the team and spur greater sales — but the incentive program itself has to be well-designed in order to achieve the desired results.

 Officials with Aeroseal, a manufacturer of ductwork fabrication sealing products, said incorporating the institute into the company will allow it greater access to the home performance HVAC market.  

 White paper abstracts for the HVAC construction event are due Sept. 22.  

 The model BCE3E offers easy installation, variable-speed performance at a greater profit margin for HVAC sales, the company said. 

 Organizers say the event is the only HVAC market conference aimed at whole-building HVAC construction residential and commercial services.  

 Officials said the decision to collaborate was reached at an Aug. 14 meeting. 

 The Residential Energy Service Network and Air Conditioning Contractors of America signed a memorandum of understanding July 18 where they agreed to try and raise the profile of the groups’ work.  

 The Oct. 1-2 event at the Sheraton Austin hotel in Texas will have a number of sessions designed to help contractors boost their residential or commercial businesses.