Month: March 2015Archive:

In the Press: Innovation in Duct Materials

March 27, 2015

At Hy-Mark we pride ourselves in living out our company Core Values each and every day. Core Value #7 states that ‘We are world class innovators.’ In the March edition of the Plumbing and HVAC magazine, Hy-Mark was featured for our innovation in our use of different duct materials. Hy-Mark takes a unique approach with duct materials, from standard sheet metal to duct board, to flex ducting. All of these duct materials are being used and tested in residential applications. The article in the March edition of Plumbing and HVAC magazine compares flexible duct to standard sheet

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March Break Staycation Activities

March 17, 2015

For some, the ideal vacation is flying to a tropical location to beat the winter blues. This may not be the case for everyone; the hassle of planning a trip, and the high cost at this time of year can be demanding. If you are enjoying a March Break Staycation, here are fun and budget-friendly family activities for you to enjoy this week: March Butterfly Conservatory Every March Break the Butterfly Conservatory in Cambridge puts on a special themed week that is geared towards the kids. This year you can enjoy Bug Feast 2015, and find out if

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One of Canada’s Top Small & Medium Employers in 2015

March 11, 2015

Hy-Mark is part of the Reid’s Heritage Group of Companies, and yesterday we were named one of Canada’s Top Small & Medium Employers! The 2015 winners were announced in The Globe and Mail, and Reid’s Heritage Group (RHG) is proud to be among them. This competition looks at small and medium-sized employers in a similar approach as Statistics Canada, limiting the field to private-sector organizations with less than 500 employees. All companies are evaluated on the same eight key categories, with the winners having “outstanding workplaces with enlightened human resources policies”.

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Save on HVAC Costs in 2015

March 10, 2015

Did you know as much as 60% of an average home’s energy use is going towards heating and cooling costs? No matter what type of HVAC equipment you are using; from air conditioners to furnaces, to ventilation units, you can save on HVAC costs and increase your comfort. How? The answer may seem simple, but it is as easy as properly maintaining and upgrading your HVAC equipment. Maintenance Regular furnace maintenance and air conditioner maintenance will help extend the life of your HVAC equipment. For the average homeowner, this would include changing the filter

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