SNIPS Magazine

For its more than 70 years of operation, Malco Products has put feedback from the field at the forefront of developing new and updated tools. CEO of Malco Products Rich Benninghoff said newer products in their lineup include the cleanable and reversible C-RHEX hex drivers, the TurboShear power shear, the crimping drill attachment TurboCrimper and more.

Malco Products, SBC, one of the nation’s leading solution developers and manufacturers of a variety of high-quality tools for the HVAC trade, has launched a new product within its popular Andy™ snips line, the lightweight and ergonomic Andy Aluminum Handled Offset Left Snips 12” (MC12L).

The National Air Duct Cleaners Association (NADCA); also known as the HVAC Inspection, Cleaning, and Restoration Association; today announces the publication of a white paper on methods of inspecting and cleaning open air plenums. The paper addresses common contaminants found in open air plenums that can adversely impact the conditioned space, and provides guidance for the inspection and cleaning of those areas.

SMACNA has released its new edition of the Fire, Smoke, and Radiation Damper Installation Guide for HVAC Systems. The sixth edition features a slew of new information regarding damper installations and updated ICC/UMC/NFPA code references. The revised standard provides contractors, designers, and other industry professionals with all the information needed to install and inspect fire, smoke, and radiation dampers. "The process to revive our manuals take a little bit of time.

As we look to the new year, the landscape of the HVACR industry continues to evolve and change in new ways. Expected shifts come from new innovations in technology, market needs for greener products, an unpredictable global economy, supply chain issues and shifting energy demands—all of which promise to make 2023 a very exciting year. The economy Let’s start with inflation, a global recession and a supply chain that continues to struggle after the pandemic.

Preparing for the new year and planning your safety and health efforts can be accomplished by looking back and looking forward. Below are several items that you may find helpful in maximizing your 2023 safety and health program endeavors. Keep in mind that if your state is a “state OSHA plan”, there may be additional safety and health requirements you need to be aware of and follow. In particular, pay attention to any state or local emphasis programs on safety and health issues under enforcement.

Western Specialty Contractors – Chicago Facades Branch and KBS, one of the largest owners and operators of premier commercial real estate buildings in the nation, are completing the restoration of a curtain wall at Accenture Tower, an award-winning, 1.46-million-square-foot, 42-story Class A office and retail property at 500 West Madison Street in Chicago, Illinois.

Modine Coatings, a division of Modine Manufacturing Company (NYSE: MOD) and a leader in corrosion-resistant coatings technology for the HVAC industry, is introducing its new EFINSM Pro Shield™ program at the AHR Expo, Feb. 6-8 in Atlanta, Ga. The EFINSM Pro Shield™ program provides customers with coating protection options based on the customer’s needs with each level offering extra assurance through an extended warranty based on specific requirements.

Dynamic offers a three-piece aviation snips set, including a right-hand, left-hand and straight snip tool. Featuring an industrial-quality design at a budget-sensitive price, the snips are ideal for cutting ductwork, soft metals and other materials. The 10-inch aviation snips in the set offer a 1.7-inch cut. The tools are color-coded with large comfort-grip handles, and they have a compound hinge design to deliver maximum force with low effort.

Bruce Weaver, Chief Financial Officer at The Bradbury Co. Inc., was inducted into the Wichita Business Journal CFO Hall of Fame. Weaver, a Wichita State University graduate with a degree in accounting, started at the company in 1993. “During my 30 years at Bradbury, I’ve had the privilege to work with many great people, including the same core executive team led by David Cox,” Weaver says.