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Sheet Metal Machinery
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Equipment used to make and fasten ductwork and panels.

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Penn Air

Penn Air Calls on Sheet Metal Shops to Get into the Duct Cleaning Business

The company has been able to leverage its expertise in balancing HVAC systems to gain market share in duct cleaning
Stacey Winconek
July 3, 2024
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During the 2024 ICB/TABB Conference in St. Louis in April, two company representatives shared information on equipment and certifications needed to get started.


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Bill Bradford award 24

SPIDA Announces Bill Bradford Jr. Memorial Scholarship Winner

SPIDA members gather for their annual meeting in Charleston and announce winner
Austin Keating
Austin Keating
June 5, 2024
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SPIDA members gathered for their annual meeting in Charleston and announced a winner for the Bill Bradford Jr. memorial


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Lindab Vicon

Joining Forces: A New Era in HVAC Sheet Metal Fabrication

Vicon and Plasma Automation acquisition makes Lindab AB a global spiral and rectangular ductwork powerhouse
Matt Halleran
Angie M. Simon
June 4, 2024
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Five global HVAC sheet metal fabrication giants have joined forces after Spiral-Helix, Inc. acquired Vicon Machinery, LLC and Plasma Automation, Inc.


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SVM Heavy Metal

Bay Area Construction Company Gives Highschool Students a #HeavyMetalSummer

SNIPS NEWS' 2023 Contractor of the Year, Silicon Valley Mechanical, introduces students to construction
SNIPS NEWS Editorial Staff
May 31, 2024
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Starting on June 28, 2024, Silicon Valley Mechanical will host up to 18 high school students from San Jose and other Bay Area communities.


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Artificial Inteligence

How AI is Increasing Office, Manufacturing Productivity

Jordan Loyd, partner at Vation Ventures, shares AI trends
Austin Keating
Austin Keating
May 7, 2024
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To find success with AI, “think about the things that are agnostic to any business because those are going to be the solutions that are more mature in the market.”
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HVAC Duct System

SMACNA Publishes New Standards Manual

Manual provides detailed information on: air distribution materials, duct system layout, fan selection, duct leakage, acoustic considerations and TAB
SNIPS NEWS Editorial Staff
April 9, 2024
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Technical standards and manuals developed by SMACNA members have worldwide acceptance by the construction and code community, as well as local and national government agencies.


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New Building

How to Engage Employees in Safety through Technology

The use of technology to track safety and health statistics can help with identifying trends, measuring efforts, and working on needed continuous improvement
Mike McCullion
April 7, 2024
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The January 2024 MEP Innovation Conference sponsored by MCAA, NECA and SMACNA included informative sessions on a variety of topics presented by safety department leaders in MCAA, SMACNA and NECA.


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E.L. Pruitt's New Vicon Plasma Table

E.L. Pruitt Doubles Up with New Vicon Plasma Table

By switching from a 5’x10’ plasma table to a new 5’x20’ with an automatic four-coil feeder, this Springfield sheet metal shop is increasing productivity and reducing waste
Austin Keating
Austin Keating
March 28, 2024
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Video: E.L. Pruitt Mechanical Contracting Service’s sheet metal shop in the Illinois state capitol, Springfield, is tooling up to meet heightened demand.
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David Burd

Why Fiberglass is the Ideal Insulation for Ductwork

In a podcast interview with SNIPS NEWS, David Burd of Owens Corning weighs in on the benefits of fiberglass in ducting
Austin Keating
Austin Keating
March 12, 2024
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David Burd, Air Distribution Products Technical Manager for North America at Owens Corning, sits down with SNIPS NEWS to discuss duct insulation options and tradeoffs.
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Fiberizer

Why Flame Attenuated Insulation is Better than Rotary for Most HVAC Applications

While flame-attenuated marbles do add an extra step to production, they also add a step of quality control
Austin Keating
Austin Keating
March 7, 2024
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Fiberglass produced on rotary equipment, with a less consistent distribution of fibers, is better suited for thicker insulation; whereas fiberglass produced from the flame-attenuated pot and marble method is more consistent.


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