The Cooling Journal

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NARSA/IDEA’s magazine is published every other month. The Cooling Journal contains articles and editorials focused on the radiator, heat exchanger, and diesel emissions industries. We also spotlight our members’ work in every issue.

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Important Notice about The Cooling Journal:

The Cooling Journal is a bi-monthly magazine produced by NARSA/IDEA featuring news, technical articles, and important events within the cooling system and emissions industries. It has an international readership and digital presence. Beginning May 2022, only NARSA/IDEA members in good standing will receive physical copies in the mail. The digital version of The Cooling Journal will remain available for everyone. If you are not a member, but would like to receive copies of the magazine for a yearly subscription fee of $75.00, please contact Sandy Taylor at staylor@narsa.org.

May/June 2023 Cooling Journal

NARSA/IDEA’s 2023 Spring Conference wrapped up in Rochester, New York at Empire Radiator. Hear from members about what they took away from attending the Spring Conference. Plus, longtime NARSA member Pat O’Connor received the highest honor in the cooling systems industry as he was inducted into the Hall of Fame.

by NARSA/IDEA

The Spark You Need

​Sometimes at NARSA outings, we walk away with all the answers and solutions to issues we’ve fought for years; other times, we walk away excited about catching up with old friends we’ve made through the industry. But every time you return home from a NARSA event, you are filled with a renewed sense of passion and energy to take your…

by NARSA/IDEA

Enthusiasm

In many ways I may have already touched upon the subject of this editorial, but I am not sure I have identified the “E” word before. This editorial is about the “E” word, ENTHUSIASM. You may be wondering how enthusiasm affects you, or how it is even relevant to you and business? It is simple but…

by NARSA/IDEA

March/April 2023 Cooling Journal

NARSA/IDEA members from all over the world headed together to the Middle East as part of the 2023 International Tour. In this new issue, hear directly from members about what they learned from visiting 3 manufacturers: Dolphin Group, Serck Global, and Siyam Radiators. Plus, see what’s in store for our 2023 Spring Conference hosted by…

by NARSA/IDEA

Adapting in 2023

In the early 80s, copper and brass automotive radiators were still dominating the majority of work in radiator shops. This trend started to shift by the mid to late 80s as plastic and aluminum radiators became original equipment for the majority of the automotive market. Also diverting business from the radiator shops was inexpensive complete…

by NARSA/IDEA

The Link Between the Manufacturer & the Repair Shop

Starting off a new calendar year gives us a chance to do some cleaning up, and for many businesses such as ours, it gives us a chance to reflect on what things went right and those which could stand improvement. With 2023 underway, we started to see a changing of the guard with supply chains…

by NARSA/IDEA

January/February 2023 Cooling Journal

We ring in 2023 with the January/February issue of the Cooling Journal. This month, we feature the talented team at South Texas Radiator. See how two cooling systems experts have branched out on their own in our Member Spotlight. Plus, learn what NARSA/IDEA’s Board of Directors look forward to in 2023.

by NARSA/IDEA

Another meeting season completed

This year, we had a renewed excitement in the beginning of the year by being able to plan and facilitate in-person events. This year has renewed the enthusiasm of members, the Board of Directors, and the home office. We have had three hugely successful meetings this year. We started off at Don Hart’s Radiator in…

by Mark Taylor

The Heart of Our Association

At the heart of this association, we each stand to gain one idea, one connection, and one opportunity for our businesses, and feeling the vibe about the room further reinforced what the board of directors has been pushing so strongly over the last 4 years. 

by NARSA/IDEA

November/December 2022 Cooling Journal

The final issue of the Cooling Journal of 2022 is here! This month, we learn all about Chesapeake Cooling Solutions of Maryland, a new business that’s growing in success in part thanks to NARSA/IDEA. We also see highlights from 2022’s AAPEX Show and our Member Appreciation Reception.

by NARSA/IDEA

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