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Check out the May 2020 edition of SNIPS: Ventcon Inc, the future of fabrication, coronavirus coverage, HVACR basics, shop talk with Darryl K. Boyce, new industry icon and much more!

MACHINE LEARNING

Ventcon Inc. is building a legacy with smart technology investments

With a few smart sheet metal machinery investments, the Michigan-based, full-service sheet metal operation quickly grew from burgeoning to behemoth.

Emell Derra Adolphus

May 6, 2020

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In celebration of the company’s recent 50th anniversary, we visited the Michigan-based sheet metal shop — before sheltering in place and before social distancing — to see how the forward-thinking company keeps business moving.

NEWS

SNIPS is going all digital to keep you reliably connected

'We are suspending the delivery of our print magazine beginning in July...'

Emell Derra Adolphus

April 22, 2020

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SNIPS is taking a forward-thinking approach and prioritizing the digital delivery of our magazine via email in order to keep you reliably connected and informed. For more in-depth reporting on the sheet metal industry, and to sign up to receive the digital magazine, visit SNIPSmag.com.

BACKSTORY

An industrial HVAC installation in Port Allen, Louisiana

Star Service, Inc. handled all engineering, fabrication and installation work in-house

May 6, 2020

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On this design build renovation project at Placid Refinery House #5, Star Service, Inc. handled all engineering, fabrication and installation work in-house. This included switching the refinery’s antiquated HVAC system for a (pictured) motor control center.

ANNIVERSARY

Midwest Tool celebrates 75 Years

Throughout the 1950s and ’60s, Midwest Tool continued to grow due to the quality of the tools.

May 4, 2020

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Throughout the 1950s and ’60s, Midwest Tool continued to grow due to the quality of the tools.

COVID-19

ACCA applauds passage of the Coronavirus Air, Relief Economic Security Act

March 30, 2020

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“While this legislation is not perfect, ACCA knows that the Small Business Administration loans and loan forgiveness provisions will be critical to supporting ACCA members."

COVID-19

Fire breaks out in ductwork at toilet paper plant

The facility produces Bounty brand paper towels and Charmin toilet paper.

SNIPS Editorial Staff

April 3, 2020

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A routine fire incident such as this one would not normally make headlines, but with toilet paper being in such demand during our current state of affairs, let's just say we are happy things did not turn out worse.

SHOP TALK

ASHRAE president Darryl K. Boyce says HVACR professionals are obligated to make indoor environments safe

The ASHRAE 2019-2020 president talks about leading through the coronavirus pandemic and how the HVAC industry should be thinking about its future.

Emell Derra Adolphus

April 28, 2020

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The ASHRAE 2019-2020 president talks about leading the organization through the coronavirus pandemic and how the HVAC industry should be thinking about its sustainable future.

COVID-19

Duct fabrication and installation could change again for coronavirus

Bob Reid, Spiral Pipe of Texas, on how the HVAC industry could change because of the global pandemic.

Bob Reid

March 20, 2020

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Today, all across the US, the world has changed again because of the coronavirus.

HOW-TO

Checking airflow across an evaporator during a service call

Joe Marchese

March 30, 2020

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How important is airflow across an evaporator in a properly operating air conditioning system? If you ask a wide range of technicians you are likely to get many different answers, but the general consensus would likely be that it is important.

black and white photo flat oval ductwork

COVID-19

Duct cleaning should be included in HVAC COVID-19 response, NADCA says

Emell Derra Adolphus

April 14, 2020

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"At the National Air Duct Cleaners Association, it’s our hope that duct cleaners will be included in the conversation moving forward," says Mike Dexter, ASCS, CVI.