In the HVAC/R industry, men make up the bulk of workforce. In fact, according to the 2015 Bureau of Labor statistics, women represent only 1.7 percent of all people working in the industry. Despite that low number, women who are involved in the industry have noticed an increase in more women becoming HVACR technicians and […]
Read MoreWireless gauges help technicians work smarter and faster. Period. The new YELLOW JACKET ManTooth is a full line of wireless, smartphone-controlled gauges that offers quick and accurate temperature readings when maintaining and repairing cooling and refrigeration systems. The newest addition to the Bluetooth-based line of YELLOW JACKET ManTooth products is the ManTooth-V, a vacuum-only […]
Read MoreFor those who have already chosen HVAC/R as a career, or those who might be considering entering the field, one thing is for sure: The future is bright. According the 2014 Bureau of Labor Statics, the HVAC/R field is projected to grow by 14 percent over the next 10 years, which is much faster than […]
Read MoreNothing will make your evacuation job slower than getting to a job site and realizing that you have forgotten an essential piece of equipment. The trick to getting the job done quickly and efficiently is to keep it simple. Along with a reliable pump, there are a number of essential tools that will help you […]
Read MoreDerbyshire Refrigeration Limited is a YELLOW JACKET wholesaler in Nottingham, England, which is owned by two sisters, Andrea Burton and Vanessa Hill. Their father, Terrence Hill, founded the company in 1983. Terrance was a refrigeration engineer who worked in the industry for most of his life. Andrea and Vanessa grew up learning about refrigeration and […]
Read MoreIn 1949, Ritchie Engineering opened its doors as a small and innovative HVAC company in Minneapolis, Minnesota. It’s been more than 66 years, and while the YELLOW JACKET brand continues to grow, the roots of the company are deeper than ever. “YELLOW JACKET was founded on the belief that if you’re going to make something, […]
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