John Mesenbrink

Mechanical Hub continues its series of exclusive Q & A sessions with industry leaders and players to get their views on the future, and living in a COVID world, and an insight into the market in 2021. The American Supply Association released its annual sales report for 2020 and the ASA Pulse sales report shows Read more

Standing in the entryway to the office, I noticed a poster on the door which read, “Write drunk, edit sober.” A quote attributed to Ernest Hemingway, I knew like hell he wanted to, but I don’t think he would ever sacrifice the things he did the best. You see, Bob Mader was the consummate professional Read more

It’s that time of year again where media, prognosticators and media prognosticators try to look into the immediate future to predict, and make sense of, the short-term economy. And, yes, even in this uncertain climate. Mechanical Hub will be featuring a series of exclusive Q & A sessions with industry leaders and players to get Read more

Mechanical Hub recently talked with Tod Hebert, manager, customer relations, and Chuck O’Donnell – director of marketing, LAARS Heating Systems, Co. regarding the benefits—and differences—in condensing and non-condensing boilers in residential installations. The following is information garnered from that Q&A. MH: It would seem that condensing boilers would be the right choice for an install in Read more

​The​ ​AHR Expo (International Air-Conditioning, Heating, Refrigerating Exposition) today announced the winners of the 2021 ​AHR Expo Innovation Awards ​in ten industry categories. Show Management, co-sponsors ASHRAE and AHRI, and the Innovation Awards panel of judges wish to acknowledge and honor the 2021 award winners despite the recent cancellation of the live event. Typically, award Read more