Air Conditioning, Heating & Refrigeration News back issues from July 2005:
The Dwyer Group Inc.(Contractors)(Mike Owens)(Brief Article)
Jul 04, 2005; ... The Dwyer Group Inc. (Waco, Texas) named Mike Owens ...
University Mechanical and Engineering Contractors Inc., Ramirez Mechanical Systems Inc., Kinetic Systems Inc., Bel-Aire Mechanical Inc., and Dynamic Systems Inc. were recognized by Southwest Contractor.(Contractors)(Brief Article)
Jul 04, 2005; ... University Mechanical and Engineering Contractors Inc., Ramirez Mechanical Systems Inc., Kinetic Systems Inc., Bel-Aire ...
Milwaukee Valve.(Milwaukee Valve Company Inc)(John Labellarte)(Brief Article)
Jul 04, 2005; ... Milwaukee Valve (Milwaukee) promoted ...
International Barrier Technology Inc.(Manufacturers)(Brief Article)
Jul 04, 2005; ... International Barrier Technology Inc. (Watkins, Minn.) ...
York International Corp.'s Unitary Products Group (Norman, Okla.) awarded Virginia Air Distributors Inc. (Richmond, Va.).(Manufacturers)(Brief Article)
Jul 04, 2005; ... York International Corp.'s Unitary Products Group (Norman, Okla.) awarded Virginia ...
Midwest Tool and Cutlery.(Manufacturers)(Brief Article)
Jul 04, 2005; ... Midwest Tool and Cutlery (Sturgis, ...
Eurotherm.(Eurotherm Controls Inc)(Dan Bender)(Brief Article)
Jul 04, 2005; ... Eurotherm (Leesburg, Va.) appointed Dan Bender as ...
Semco Duct & Acoustical Products Inc. has named Mechanical Reps Inc. the exclusive representative for Austin.(Manufacturers)(Brief Article)
Jul 04, 2005; ... Semco Duct & Acoustical Products Inc. has named Mechanical Reps Inc. the ...
Jackson Systems.(Manufacturers)(www.jacksonsystems.com)(Brief Article)
Jul 04, 2005; ... Jackson Systems (Indianapolis) announced a new program allowing contractors to receive a free zone control panel with each ...
Reducing U.S. oil dependence: President Bush is keynote speaker at Energy Efficiency Forum.(Energy Efficiency Forum)
Jul 04, 2005; ... WASHINGTON -- The United States needs to reduce its dependence on foreign oil, declared President George W. Bush at the 16th annual Energy Efficiency Forum, held at the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center. An important step in that direction would be to pass the energy ...
Leaking compressor.(EXTRA EDITION)
Jul 04, 2005 ... In this edition of the Btu Buddy series, Bob's cooling system service call seems to be a classic case of low charge. With Btu Buddy's help, he discovers it's actually a ...
ACCA and ASHRAE cooperate on standard.(Air Conditioning Contractors Association of America)(American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers)(Methods and Procedures for Performing Peak Heating and Cooling Load Calculations)
Jul 04, 2005 ... ARLINGTON, Va. -- A new standard for determining load calculations will be developed by American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) in cooperation with the Air Conditioning Contractors Association of America (ACCA), according to a joint statement from ...
Sullair Corp.(40th anniversary)(Brief Article)
Jul 04, 2005; ... Sullair Corp. (Michigan City, ...
Rinnai North America.(Manufacturers)(Brief Article)
Jul 04, 2005; ... Rinnai North America (Atlanta, Ga.) announced the grand opening of its Aliso ...
Johnstone Supply (Indianapolis) presented Jerry Hughes with the Leadership Award.(Distributors)(Brief Article)
Jul 04, 2005; ... Johnstone Supply (Indianapolis) presented Jerry Hughes ...
Gustave A. Larson Co.(Distributors)(appointment of Scott Larson)(Brief Article)
Jul 04, 2005; ... Scott Larson has been named executive vice president and chief ...
Louisiana Technical College HVACR programs at Sidney N. Collier Campus (New Orleans), Young Memorial Campus (Morgan City), River Parishes Campus (Reserve), Gulf Area Campus (Abbeville), Shelby M. Jackson Campus (Ferriday), and Lamar Salter Campus (Leesville) were granted accreditation.(Schools)(Brief Article)
Jul 04, 2005; ... Louisiana Technical College HVACR programs at Sidney N. Collier Campus (New Orleans), Young Memorial Campus (Morgan City), River Parishes Campus ...
Data-Basics.(Software)(2005 SAM Pro Enterprise Best Practices and User's Group Meeting )(Brief Article)
Jul 04, 2005; ... Data-Basics (Cleveland) will hold its 2005 SAM Pro Enterprise Best Practices and User's Group Meeting ...
The Indoor Environmental Standards Organization (IESO).(second annual California Mold Symposium)(Brief Article)
Jul 04, 2005; ... The Indoor Environmental Standards Organization (IESO) will hold the second annual California Mold ...
The National Association of Oil Heating Service Managers (NAOHSM).(Central Pennsylvania Chapter)(Oil Heat Cares Cup)(Brief Article)
Jul 04, 2005; ... The National Association of Oil Heating Service Managers (NAOHSM) recently awarded the Central Pennsylvania Chapter with the first "Oil Heat Cares ...
The Building & Fire Code Academy.(Associations)(course for HVAC tradespeople )(Brief Article)
Jul 04, 2005; ... A two-day course to help HVAC tradespeople understand the 2003 International Mechanical Code hosted by The ...
Davis named Greenheck chairman, CEO.(Dwight Davis)(Greenheck Fan Corp)(Brief Article)
Jul 04, 2005 ... SCHOFIELD, Wis. -- Dwight Davis has been elected chairman of the board and chief executive officer of Greenheck Fan Corp. The company's former chairman, Robert C. Greenheck, will remain on the board as chairman emeritus. In his new position, Davis will continue to oversee the company's ...
Laars announces Reps of the Year.(industry NEWS)
Jul 04, 2005 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Caption: Laars Announces Reps Of The Year: Laars Heating Systems, a Bradford-White company, recently held a reception to honor its "Reps of the Year" for 2004. Award winners for the U.S. market included Rathe Associates (Syosset, N.Y.) for commercial ...
Instructor improvement is topic of RSES seminar.(Refrigeration Service Engineers Society)(Brief Article)
Jul 04, 2005 ... DES PLAINES, Ill. -- Improving and enhancing the presentation and training skills of anyone who makes presentations to a group will be the topic of discussion when the Refrigeration Service Engineers Society (RSES) and its Buckeye State Association present the Instructor Workshop. The ...
News editor wins third ASBPE award.(John R. Hall)(American Society of Business Publication Editors)(Brief Article)
Jul 04, 2005 ... CHICAGO -- John R. Hall, the business management editor of The News, was recently given an award in the "Regular Column, Staff Written" category by the American Society of Business Publication Editors (ASBPE). The award covers publications (weekly, monthly, and bi-monthly) in the United ...
Nordyne forms Nordyne International.(International Marketing Supply Inc)(Nordyne International Inc)(Brief Article)
Jul 04, 2005 ... ST. LOUIS, Mo. -- Nordyne has completed the acquisition of International Marketing Supply Inc. (IMS), a Miami-based international HVAC products sales organization. The business will be operated through a newly formed Nordyne subsidiary named Nordyne International Inc., and will focus on ...
Emerson strengthens contractor relationships.(Emerson Climate Technologies)(Brief Article)
Jul 04, 2005 ... ST. LOUIS -- Emerson Climate Technologies has launched an initiative to develop and strengthen relationships with refrigeration contractors who specify, install, repair, and service refrigeration equipment in the food service industry. The goal is to ensure these contractors ...
U.S. Chiller Services and McQuay sign agreement.(McQuay International)(Brief Article)
Jul 04, 2005 ... DUBAI, United Arab Emirates -- U.S. Chiller Services (USCS) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) agreement with McQuay International appointing USCS as McQuay's authorized service representative for all centrifugal and screw chiller services in the United Arab Emirates and ...
Invensys Controls launches Robertshaw campaign.(industry NEWS)(Brief Article)
Jul 04, 2005 ... CAROL STREAM, Ill. -- Invensys Controls kicked off its "Make the Connection" program that offers customers free training, a sales promotion, and personalized identification on Robertshaw[R] thermostat products. "This program connects contractors with all the tools they need to ...
Labor is focus at PHCC course.(Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors Educational Foundation)(Project Management course)(Brief Article)
Jul 04, 2005 ... FALLS CHURCH, Va. -- Twenty-one business owners, operations managers, project managers, estimators, and superintendents spent four intensive days at the Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors (PHCC) Educational Foundation's Essentials of PHC Project Management course. The session, held in ...
NCI conference set for September.(Industry News)(National Comfort Institute Inc)
Jul 04, 2005 ... Long before 13 SEER ever became an issue, a select group of HVAC contractors got together on a yearly basis to discuss accurate ways to measure and deliver true HVAC system performance. As the founder of this group, National Comfort Institute Inc. (NCI) dubbed these professionals "The ...
Dirt, air separator.(what's NEW)
Jul 04, 2005 ... The DAS dirt and air separator has been added to the company's air and expansion control line. The DAS is designed to eliminate entrained air and separate dirt particles associated with the startup and maintenance of hydronic systems. It utilizes a stainless steel coalescing medium, which ...
Plasma cutting product guide.(what's NEW)(Buyers Guide)
Jul 04, 2005 ... A new guide is available on the A-Series family of plasma cutting systems. The A-Series Quick Guide is a comprehensive information resource on each of the units making up the family, which includes three new units for cutting metal across the entire range of cutting applications, from ...
Thermostat.(what's NEW)
Jul 04, 2005 ... A new Amana[R] digital thermostat with humidity control is suitable for both single- and multi-stage heating and cooling systems. It is adaptable to most 24-volt residential forced-air systems. The thermostat can be programmed to adjust the blower speed to increase the air discharge ...
Ammonia monitor.(what's NEW)
Jul 04, 2005 ... The AirCheck Lite Model TX-2460FN is a gas monitor that detects ammonia leaks in various refrigeration equipment and applications, including refrigerated warehouses, coolers, and blast freezers. The unit detects ammonia concentrations as low as 5 ppm. It is unaffected by cold temperatures, ...
Portable air conditioner.(what's NEW)
Jul 04, 2005 ... The Office Pro 36 portable air conditioning unit protects against heat-related problems, especially data loss to computer and telecom equipment, states the manufacturer. It provides 36,000 Btuh of cooling capacity and operates on 230 volts of power. To use, attach a duct to remove the ...
Pressure switches.(what's NEW)
Jul 04, 2005 ... The PS41 Series of pressure switches uses an internal piston to allow high-proof pressure, while gaining sensitivity and accuracy from a diaphragm media interface, the company says. Repeatability is [+ or -] 2 percent of the full set point range of 3 to 100 psi (0.2 to 7 bar), while ...
Refrigeration system.(what's NEW)
Jul 04, 2005 ... The new MRS Series modular multi-compressor refrigeration system is designed to save energy and reduce in-store heat and noise in quick-serve restaurants, convenience stores, hotels, and other food service operations, the company says. By remoting all refrigeration systems in an ...
Data logger.(what's NEW)
Jul 04, 2005 ... The TK180 and SK180 super compact, economy data loggers feature [+ or -] 1.2[degrees]F temperature accuracy and [+ or -] 2 percent relative humidity accuracy. The data loggers can store almost 8,000 sample points. Model TK180 is designed for logging temperature and humidity, and SK180 is ...
From ice making to beer dispensing: NRA restaurant, hotel-motel show features wide range of refrigeration products.(focus: Ice Machines, Freezers & Coolers)(National Restaurant Association 2005 Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show )
Jul 04, 2005; ... CHICAGO -- There were 2,000 exhibitors, several hundred of which were showing mechanical refrigeration products that contractors and technicians will be more than likely called upon to install or service. The National Restaurant Association 2005 Restaurant, Hotel-Motel Show here was the ...
More efficient ice machines meet FEMP guidelines.(focus: Ice Machines, Freezers & Coolers)(Federal Energy Management Program)
Jul 04, 2005 ... Like most other commercial refrigeration equipment, ice machines are being scrutinized for potential energy efficiency improvements. In November 2000, the Federal Energy Management Program (FEMP) included ice machines in its recommended purchases program. The federal government is the ...
Just call it 'Gizmology': ice arena dehumidifies using brine.(focus: Ice Machines, Freezers & Coolers)
Jul 04, 2005 ... A different approach to ice arena dehumidification is being offered. It has the ear-catching name of Gizmology[R] and it comes from BRR Technologies of Morehead City, N.C. In Gizmology, dehumidifiers utilize brine that is leaving the rink floor on the way to the chiller. This ...
Gaining security along with efficiency.(Energy Efficiency Forum)
Jul 04, 2005; ... WASHINGTON -- Just as President Bush did in his keynote address, other speakers at the 16'h annual Energy Efficiency Forum also touched on this country's foreign oil dependence and the importance of energy security. The forum was co-sponsored by Johnson Controls and the United States ...
Reliable, cost-effective leak detection.(refrigeration zone)(quality management)
Jul 04, 2005; ... Manufacturers of refrigeration and air conditioning components and systems recognize that quality is as critical as the price and design of the product. The most critical quality factor is the tightness of the system. A miniscule leak, as small as a bacteria cell, can cause a loss of 1/4 ...
FMI conference eyes refrigeration trends.(refrigeration zone)
Jul 04, 2005 ... Future trends in refrigerants, Environmental Protection Agency regulations governing leak rates, cogeneration, electronic stepper valves, power procurement, compressor technology, secondary coolants, and technician training are among the topics on the agenda for the 26th Annual Energy and ...
More on the basic refrigeration system.(refrigeration zone)
Jul 04, 2005; ... This is another in a series of columns addressing advanced basics in the understanding of the refrigeration cycle. In this column, we continue our look at components. The June 6 column ("The Basic Refrigeration System") dealt with the compressor, discharge line, and condenser. This column ...
Building a better mousetrap.(refrigeration zone)
Jul 04, 2005; ... When a manufacturer comes out with a new product, it is often the result of efforts by the research and development department along with the folks in sales and marketing. Typically, the new product is intended as a better mousetrap--something that is a necessary component in a HVACR ...
Where did the oil go?(refrigeration zone)
Jul 04, 2005; ... Almost all refrigeration compressors contain oil, which is necessary to lubricate the compressor's internal bearing surfaces. As part of the normal compression cycle, some oil will be pumped out of the compressor with the refrigerant. Any oil that leaves the compressor must return to it; ...
American Standard distributors gather.
Jul 04, 2005 ... American Standard distributors had a full agenda facing them as they gathered in Indian Wells, Calif., earlier this year to celebrate a record sales year, prepare for major market changes on the horizon, learn about new products, and kick off a major sales promotion event. The three-day ...
Get serious about 13 SEER.(our INSIGHTS)
Jul 04, 2005; ... Do you ever think that there has been way too much discussion on the topic of 13 SEER efficiency standards? It does seem something is being said about it every week, and perhaps some people are getting bored with the topic. Then, along comes a reminder that not nearly enough is being done ...
Ensuring techs' safety in the heat.(our INSIGHTS)
Jul 04, 2005; ... Temperatures are hovering in the 90s and the heat index is pushing the "feel like" temperatures over 100[degrees]F. Suddenly, the worker feels weak and lightheaded. Red blotches appear on his skin. He begins to feel nauseous. Soon he is dizzy and begins to lose consciousness. ...
Fedders Islandaire Inc.(appointed Bill Horst as sales manager)(Brief Article)
Jul 11, 2005; ... Fedders Islandaire Inc. (Ronkonkoma, N.Y.) ...
Spectronics Corp.(Manufacturers)(Brief Article)
Jul 11, 2005; ... In celebration of its 50th anniversary, Spectronics Corp. (Westbury, N.Y.) ...
Bitzer US.(Manufacturers)(Brief Article)
Jul 11, 2005; ... Bitzer US announced the opening of its new compressor manufacturing ...
Mestek.(appointed California Hydronics Corp. and Smith Cast Iron Boiler as manufacturer's representative)(Brief Article)
Jul 11, 2005; ... Mestek (Westfield, Mass.) appointed California Hydronics Corp. as its manufacturer's ...
TAS.(TAS cooperation wins Robert A. Mosbacher Sr. Award )(Brief Article)
Jul 11, 2005; ... TAS (Houston) received the Robert A ....
Easy Street Inc.(Software)(Brief Article)
Jul 11, 2005; ... Easy Street Inc. (Lenexa, Kan.) has hired ...
Marathon Technologies Corp. (Littleton, Mass.) has signed a software alliance agreement with Tridium Inc.(Software)(Brief Article)
Jul 11, 2005; ... Marathon Technologies Corp. (Littleton, Mass.) has signed a ...
Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors' National Association.
Jul 11, 2005; ... Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors' National Association (SMACNA) invites sheet metal and HVAC industry suppliers to exhibit ...
Chicagoland Better Heating-Cooling Council.(elected Don Howley as president)(Brief Article)
Jul 11, 2005; ... The Chicagoland Better Heating-Cooling Council (CBHCC) elected Don ...
SkillsUSA showcases future workforce.
Jul 11, 2005; ... KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- How would you feel if technicians looking for a job came to you with high ethical standards, superior work skills, a lifelong commitment to education, and pride in the dignity of work? You'd probably feel like hiring them on the spot and begin wondering if ...
HVAC contractors aid habitat for humanity.(Southeast Michigan Chapter of the Air Conditioning Contractors of America)
Jul 11, 2005; ... DETROIT -- The Habitat for Humanity "Blitz Build" stormed into Detroit in late June, fresh off a successful stop on the other side of the state in Benton Harbor. Thirty Detroit homes were built in a week during the project, raising the hopes of new homeowners and adding an air of ...
Fluke acquires LEM Instruments.(Brief Article)
Jul 11, 2005 ... EVERETT, Wash. -- Fluke Corp. has acquired LEM Instruments, a division of LEM Group. Headquartered in Liverpool, England, LEM Instruments is a manufacturer of test and measurement equipment including analyzers and systems for power quality applications, earth/ground testers, insulation ...
DuPont and Rhodia sign agreement for sale.(E.I. du Pont de Nemours and Co.)(Brief Article)
Jul 11, 2005 ... WILMINGTON, Del. -- DuPont and Rhodia announced the signing of an agreement by which DuPont plans to purchase the ISCEON[R] hydrofluorocarbon (HFC) refrigerant blends business from Rhodia, pending regulatory approvals. The transaction will likely be finalized sometime in the third quarter ....
ServiceMagic to acquire ImproveNet.(industry NEWS)
Jul 11, 2005 ... GOLDEN, Colo. -- ServiceMagic Inc. and ImproveNet Inc., two online marketplaces that connect consumers with prescreened residential contractors and home service professionals, announced ServiceMagic will acquire all of the outstanding stock of ImproveNet. ServiceMagic has agreed to buy all ...