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Coast and BuildOps expand partnership

Coast to sync with BuildOps.

January 13, 2026

The two companies are expanding their existing partnership.

The Voltex MAX and Emerge X heat pump water heaters

A. O. Smith honored with two 2025 Chicago Athenaeum GOOD DESIGN awards

Voltex MAX Heat Pump Water Heater and Emerge-X Air Source Heat Pump Water Heater recognized for excellence in the Building Materials category.

January 13, 2026

A. O. Smith has earned 2025 GOOD DESIGN Awards recognition for its Voltex MAX and Emerge X heat pump water heaters, highlighting the company’s continued focus on efficiency, performance and industrial design.

BAC to showcase cooling solutions at the 2026 AHR Expo

BAC to feature its Nexus modular hybrid cooler, AHR Innovation Award Finalist immersion cooling tank powered by CorTex technology and aftermarket parts at booth C4507.

January 13, 2026

At Booth C4507, BAC will showcase modular cooling solutions aimed at balancing energy efficiency, water use and reliability as performance demands and sustainability pressures continue to rise.

An infographic showing the hosts of the "Tariff & Inventory Management" webinar.

CEO Warrior and HD Supply to host free webinar

The webinar will focus on tariff and inventory management.

January 13, 2026

Registration is available now.

Dave DeLater, the new COO of Viega North America.

Viega North America names Dave DeLater chief operating officer

A new operation executive joins Viega, bringing over 30 years of experience as the company continues to expand its North American footprint.

January 13, 2026

DeLater will oversee operations initiatives at all North American manufacturing and logistics locations.

2026 Women in ASHRAE Leadership Symposium announces speakers and sessions

The program for the 2026 Women in ASHRAE Leadership Symposium has been announced.

January 12, 2026

The 2026 Women in ASHRAE Leadership Symposium, taking place April 13-14, 2026, in Los Angles, California, will feature keynotes from Gail Brager and Sara Safari.

HomeSphere and Associated Materials Innovations partner to support residential builders

Members gain access to savings on AMI brands Gentek Building Products and ASCEND Composite Cladding.

January 9, 2026

Through this collaboration, AMI will offer builder members incentive savings.

Armstrong Fluid Technology appoints Chintan Kharche as global director, offering management

Armstrong Fluid Technology has named Chintan Kharche global director of offering management.

January 9, 2026

With more than 18 years of experience spanning HVAC, renewables and industrial automation, Chintan Kharche will lead global product innovation at Armstrong Fluid Technology.

ServiceTitan introduces AP Automation and Tap to Pay on Mobile

ServiceTitan has introduced Accounts Payable Automation and expanded its fintech offerings to include Tap to Pay on Mobile and Integrated Financing.

January 8, 2026

The new capabilities aim to help contractors automate AP processes, get paid faster and gain greater financial visibility across their operations.

Kelvin Group expands coast-to-coast with acquisition of PermaCold Engineering, Inc.

Acquisition expands Kelvin Group’s national refrigeration footprint, adds ammonia and CO₂ expertise, and strengthens its presence in the Pacific Northwest.

January 8, 2026

Kelvin Group has acquired PermaCold Engineering, Inc., a western U.S. specialist in ammonia and CO₂ refrigeration systems, further advancing the company’s national expansion strategy.