Publication | Total Contractors | Bulk Drop Copies | Unknown Recipients | Total Circulation |
---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 16,505 | 0 | 0% | 22,564 |
HPAC Magazine | 15,485 | 0 | 0% | 21,754 |
Plumbing & HVAC | 12,924 | 3,605 | 15% | 19,946 |

Print Readership

Contractors

Engineers/Specifiers

& Distributors
COMPANY SIZE: 1-4:26% 5-9:21% 10-19:20% 20-49:17% 50-99:7% 100+:9%
READER SURVEY
Mechanical Business Reader Facts
Where readers get information:
92%
from magazines
63%
from websites
16%
from social media
Influential:
95%
agreed Mechanical Business is instrumental in providing news on products and services
Pass-along
4.1
Total Readers Per Copy
Total Readers Per Copy
Average age:
54%
are 50 years or older
74%
are over 40 years old
READER JOB ACTIVITIES



Plumbing
87%

HVAC/R
85%

Hydronics
71%
Circulation Analysis
Contractor Focused. Audit Verified.
Up-to-Date. Full Disclosure.
Age of Source: Qualified within…
Publication | 1 Year | 2 Year | 3 Year |
---|---|---|---|
![]() | 90.1% | 9.9% | 0% |
HPAC Magazine | 92.0% | 8.0% | 0% |
Plumbing & HVAC | Data NOT disclosed by Publisher | Data NOT disclosed by Publisher | Data NOT disclosed by Publisher |
Data as reported on June 2021 AAM Statements;
EDITORIAL CALENDAR
Today’s readers demand content that is current and relevant.
Nobody reads yesterday’s news.
In the wake of COVID, Mechanical Business made the decision to drop its traditional 12-month “editorial calendar” format. After all, it’s impossible to project what will be relevant, much less current, 12-months into the future. Nobody saw COVID coming. Nobody saw product shortages. Nobody saw prices spiraling. And nobody saw the largest business boom in decades.
Your media program is in safe hands. Rest assured that every issue of Mechanical Business covers 3 crucial things: Plumbing, HVAC/R, Hydronics. If any of those 3 are what you do, your advertising is right at home with us … and our readers.
Please read on to see the impressive credentials of our feature columnists and also some insight into special issues you should take note of for the coming year!
Plumbing:
If it gets wet, we write about it! Every issue brings you columnists who are the best and brightest in the industry and features a wide range of topics covering every facet of commercial and residential plumbing … kitchen/bath trends, water heaters, pumps, boilers, valves, backflow, piping, DWV and more!

Featured columnist: Fred Bretzke
Backed by decades of hands-on field experience, Fred has parlayed his years as a contractor into the role of pipe trades instructor with Calgary’s SAIT Polytechnic.
Special Issues of Note:
March/April: CMPX Show Guide Edition (w/bonus advertising … ask us!)
May/June: Commercial Plumbing Markets
Sept/Oct: Plumbing Renovations
Nov/Dec: Bath & Kitchen Trends Report
HVAC:
HVAC is a major part of every edition of Mechanical Business. In fact, 85% of our readers are active in commercial and/or residential HVAC. Our editorial covers an array of focused articles, including timely coverage of furnaces, air conditioning, IAQ, HRVs/ERVs, chillers, heat pumps, venting, controls, diagnostics, humidification and more!

Featured columnist: Gord Cooke, P.Eng.
Gord is an award-winning and highly sought-after technical speaker and author in the world of HVAC and energy efficiency. He has spent 35+ years helping HVAC contractors and builders implement innovative technologies into high-performance buildings. He has particular expertise in IAQ and energy efficiency.
Special Issues of Note:
Jan/Feb: CMPX Pre-show Edition
March/April: CMPX Show Guide Edition (w/bonus advertising … ask us!)
May/June: The Cooling Report
Sept/Oct: The Fall HVAC Report
Hydronics:
Hydronics is a specialty with Mechanical Business. World class writers, including the wit and knowledge of the likes of Dan Holohan and Ray Wohlfarth, have graced our pages, making Mechanical Business the “go to” magazine of choice for hydronic enthusiasts. Watch for features on boilers, circulators, tubing, manifolds, snowmelt, controls and more!

Featured columnist: Bob “Hot Rod” Rohr
Bob has over 30 years of high-level expertise in plumbing, radiant and solar. He has received countless industry recognitions for his contributions, including the prestigious Carlson-Holohan Award of Excellence. Bob is currently the manager of training and education with Caleffi North America.
Special Issues of Note:
Jan/Feb: Wet Heat #1: MB’s special impact hydronic supplement
March/April: CMPX Show Guide Edition (w/bonus advertising … ask us!)
July/Aug: Wet Heat #2: Our CHC Hydronic Conference Show Guide Edition
Sept/Oct: The Fall Heating Report
Refrigeration:
The world of refrigeration speaks its own language – a language that Mechanical Business knows and fosters. Every issue features columnists who are the best and brightest in the Canadian marketplace. Look for comprehensive technical features on refrigerants, compressors, controls, efficiency, supermarkets, food processing, cold storage and more!

Featured columnist: Phil Boudreau
Often referred to as the most recognized face in the refrigeration trade in Canada, Phil’s 30-year career has seen him work in refrigeration wholesale, and spend evenings teaching refrigeration at Humber College. He is currently the Ontario sales manager, training and technical support. Phil’s technical articles are a must-read for anyone in refrigeration.
Special Issues of Note:
Jan/Feb: CMPX Pre-show Edition
March/April: CMPX Show Guide Edition (w/bonus advertising … ask us!)
May/June: The Cooling Issue
July/Aug: Refrigerant Update Report
Business:
Mechanical Business readers are the successful owners and managers of contracting businesses. But their path to success came through trade schools, not business schools. As such, the ‘soft’ skills of running a mechanical business – things like marketing, HR, accounting, benefits, finance and management – often aren’t second nature to them. Our editorial is helping change that.

Featured columnist: Doug MacMillan
Doug is the founder of The Letter M Marketing, a boutique MARCOM company in Ontario. While now widely diversified, many of Doug’s first clients were in the plumbing/hydronic and HVAC sectors. His keen understanding of the challenges of marketing technical products to consumers makes him a reader favourite.
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Digital Audience

Website
Visitors:
15,000+ a month
Page Views:
4.2 per
session
Click Thru: 5%+
Open Rate:
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Mechanical Business Briefs
• Tower Ad: 600 x 300
• Mobile Ad: 250 x 300 (will appear twice)
• Logo: 300 x 150
eNewsletter:
• Billboard Banner: 580 x 380
• Your Logo
eNews: Sponsored Word Ad:
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