Having a solid understanding of an organization’s operations is essential for making impactful change. For example, you can’t figure out how to improve margins if you don’t know what every material, part and process that goes into making your product…
Over the past year, the Modern Equipment Manufacturer has sat down with representatives from a number of different equipment manufacturers. We’ve interviewed companies in the fire protection industry, lighting companies, companies that make products for the treatment of wastewater, and…
For decades, HVAC manufacturers have been product companies. They manufacture devices that make our lives more comfortable. And while the technology in those HVAC devices has advanced, and those devices have become smarter and more connected, the companies themselves haven’t…
One of the greatest hip-hop songs of all time is a track on the 1993 debut album from the immortal Wu Tang Clan entitled, “C.R.E.A.M.” The song’s name was an acronym for the phrase, “Cash rules everything around me.” And,…
The concept of the “smart building” is gaining increased attention and discussion among facilities managers and building owners. This concept of a more automated building that can manage itself and its systems is attractive to building owners because of its…
Many of us that work in office buildings take our air conditioning for granted. We expect that, in the middle of the summer, we’ll be kept cool and comfortable. But that’s not the case for many people at work. There…
Last year, prior to the annual AHR Expo, we sat down with Mark D’Agostino, the Vice President of Sales for the Hunter Fan Company’s Industrial Division. During our discussion, Mark shared his HVAC industry predictions for the coming year, and…
Earlier this week, the leading companies and largest global brands in the heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration (HVAC-R) industry descended on Orlando for the annual AHR Expo. This annual event features the latest HVAC products shaping the industry today.…
Often, when people think about smarter HVAC devices or connected HVAC devices, they think about their home air conditioning and heating. Maybe they’ve sprung for a Nest home thermostat or another network-enabled thermostat that allows them to turn up the…
Environmental sustainability and energy efficiency aren’t just beneficial to the planet. They can also help homeowners, business owners and facility managers keep their costs in check. And while HVAC units and devices aren’t the only ones in a home, factory…
