https://www.mdm.com/articles/41136-abb-completes-divestment-of-power-grids-to-hitachiSwiss electrical manufacturer sold 80.1 percent of its Power Grids business to Hitachi in a deal valued at $7.6 billion to $7.8 billion.

https://www.mdm.com/articles/41135-manufacturing-sector-expanded-in-juneThe June PMI registered 52.6%, an increase of 9.5% from the May reading — and the second consecutive month of expansion.

https://www.achrnews.com/articles/143402-rls-llc-establishes-european-office-and-announces-managing-directorRLS LLC announced that Grant Phipps has joined the company as Managing Director, Rapid Locking System Europe.

https://www.achrnews.com/articles/143400-tech-of-the-month-june-2020-sergio-quijadaMichael Ritter, president of Great Lakes Heating, Air Conditioning & Electrical Inc., describes Sergio Quijada as role model for other technicians.

https://www.supplyht.com/articles/103235-asa-part-of-coalition-urging-for-acceleration-of-business-tax-credit-usage-coming-out-of-pandemicThe American Supply Association is part of a coalition urging federal officials to accelerate the usage of general business tax credits.

https://www.achrnews.com/articles/143401-msca-cancels-annual-educational-conferenceThe MSCA board of Managers to cancel this year’s annual educational conference in Scottsdale, Arizona.

https://www.achrnews.com/articles/143399-contractors-see-opportunity-for-growth-in-commercial-ductlessSwitching to ductless brings financial incentives, including rebates and improved energy efficiency.

https://www.supplyht.com/articles/103236-rls-establishes-european-office-and-managing-directorRLS, a US-based manufacturer of the RLS Rapid Locking System line of flame-free press fittings for the HVAC and refrigeration industries, announced that Grant Phipps

https://www.supplyht.com/articles/103234-bradford-white-introduces-new-commercial-water-heater-featuresBradford White has announced the launch of a new feature within the American-made line of eF 120 series commercial gas water heaters. The eF120 product

https://www.mdm.com/articles/41134-hig-capital-names-president-of-newly-acquired-sseAfter purchasing Supply Source Enterprises, private equity firm H.I.G. appoints Steve Schultz to president and CEO of the platform company.

https://www.mdm.com/articles/41133-genuine-parts-co-sells-sp-richards-coCompany sells S.P. Richards’ core U.S. operations to an investor group and S.P. Richards’ Supply Source Enterprises business operations to an affiliate of H.I.G. Capital.

https://www.supplyht.com/articles/103232-bradford-white-water-heaters-appoints-next-generation-of-sales-leadershipMatt Kozak was named vice president — sales, and Greg Eynon was appointed vice president — sales operations.

https://www.achrnews.com/articles/143393-what-to-look-for-when-purchasing-a-refrigerant-recovery-machineRefrigerant recovery machines are one of the most expensive tools that contractors own, so it’s important to make the right purchase decision.

https://www.achrnews.com/articles/143397-ahri-releases-first-part-of-safe-refrigerant-transition-guideThe AHRI Safe Refrigerant Transition Task Force has completed the first two chapters of its Guide to the Safe Refrigerant Transition.

https://www.achrnews.com/articles/143396-generation-z-expresses-interest-in-skilled-tradesThe paths that American teenagers are planning to take after high school differ from previous generations.

https://www.achrnews.com/articles/143395-covid-19s-five-cs-that-could-change-hvacr-business-foreverAny time our society experiences a traumatic event, there are bound to be lasting consequences.

https://www.achrnews.com/articles/143394-coolsys-acquires-richmond-refrigeration-serviceThis is the second acquisition made by CoolSys in the Mid-Atlantic region in the past seven months.

https://www.achrnews.com/articles/143392-ductless-systems-address-range-of-issues-for-commercial-buildingsMore commercial building owners see the advantages of ductless systems when it comes to meeting a range of needs for space and comfort.

https://www.supplyht.com/articles/103233-case-study-moda-supply-box-system-delivers-labor-savings-at-grand-hyatt-hotelPlumbing a high-rise hotel like the new Grand Hyatt Nashville — phase one of the 16-acre Nashville Yards development — is a project as challenging