Air Conditioning, Heating & Refrigeration News back issues from November 2005:
York Refrigeration Systems/Frick.(Price Increase)
Nov 07, 2005; ... York Refrigeration Systems/Frick (Waynesboro, Pa.) announced a 3 percent to 6 ...
Sage & Bray Construction Inc. (Carrollton, Texas) won the North American Insulation Manufacturers Association (NAIMA) I.Q. Award.(Contractors)
Nov 07, 2005; ... Sage & Bray Construction Inc. (Carrollton, Texas) won the North American Insulation ...
Hoshizaki America Inc.(Manufacturers)
Nov 07, 2005; ... Hoshizaki America Inc. (Peachtree City, Ca.) ...
Manitowoc Ice Inc. (Manitowoc, Wis.) and Kolpak (Parsons, Tenn.) were voted Best in Class for the fifth consecutive year in the ice maker category and the walk-in unit category.(Manufacturers)
Nov 07, 2005; ... Manitowoc Ice Inc. (Manitowoc, Wis.) and Kolpak (Parsons, Tenn.) were voted Best in Class for the fifth ...
Fasco Motors.(Manufacturers)
Nov 07, 2005; ... Fasco Motors (St.Clair, Mo.) promoted ...
Mestek Inc. (Westfield, Mass.) purchased Embassy Industries Inc.(Manufacturers)
Nov 07, 2005; ... Mestek Inc. (Westfield, Mass.) purchased Embassy ...
Weil-McLain.(Manufacturers)
Nov 07, 2005; ... Weil-McLain (Michigan City, Ind.) ...
Emerson Climate Technologies.(Manufacturers)
Nov 07, 2005; ... Emerson Climate Technologies (St.Louis) released Quick Facts on 13 SEER, a handout ...
Trane.(Manufacturers)
Nov 07, 2005; ... Trane (Piscataway, N.J.) appointed Larry Wash vice president of ...
Hospital HVAC & pandemics: systems preparations for bird flu.(heating, ventilation, airconditioning and cooling)
Nov 07, 2005; ... MINNEAPOLIS -- If HVAC systems had been around during what probably was the best-known pandemic, the Bubonic Plague, how would the system operators have responded? It's a question worth pondering due to the growing concern over the spread of the avian influenza. Even before the ...
Top 10 Ruud Reliable contractors honored.(industry NEWS)
Nov 07, 2005 ... FORT SMITH, Ark. -- Ruud Heating & Cooling announced its top 10 producing 2004 Ruud Reliable Top Contractors from across the country. The contractors are ranked based on their total Ruud equipment purchases during 2004, which exceeded sales from hundreds of contractors throughout the ...
Radiant House heats up AHR Expo.(Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigerating )(Brief Article)
Nov 07, 2005 ... WESTPORT, Conn. -- The International Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigerating Exposition (AHR Expo) is hosting the Radiant House with installation demonstrations during the show Jan. 23-26 at McCormick Place in Chicago. Designed to provide attendees with the latest information on ...
Modbus lab opens in Beijing, China.(industry NEWS)(Brief Article)
Nov 07, 2005 ... NORTH GRAFTON, Mass. -- Modbus-IDA and the Instrumentation Technology & Economy Institute (ITEI) announced the opening of ITEI's Modbus Conformance Test Laboratory in Beijing. As part of its expanding conformance test program, Modbus-IDA is contracting with organizations in locations ...
International Comfort Products announces recall.(industry NEWS)
Nov 07, 2005 ... WASHINGTON -- The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, in cooperation with International Comfort Products LLC (ICP), announced a voluntary recall of about 28,700 units. The recall involves certain limited gas packs sold under the brand names Airquest, Arcoaire, Comfortmaker, Hell, ...
Shelby-Skipwith Inc.(Distributors)
Nov 07, 2005; ... Shelby-Skipwith Inc. (Memphis, Tenn.) announced its nationwide search for a new president. Vincent ...
Industrial Controls Distributors LLC.(Distributors)
Nov 07, 2005; ... Industrial Controls Distributors LLC (Wanamassa, N.J.) opened a new HVAC Controls ...
Johnson Controls Inc.(Suppliers)
Nov 07, 2005; ... Johnson Controls Inc. (Milwaukee) plans to purchase ...
Building & Fire Code Academy.(Schools)
Nov 07, 2005; ... The Building & Fire Code Academy's (Pittsburgh) Commercial Kitchen Exhaust--Hood and Duct Systems seminar ...
Linn State Technical College (Linn, Mo.) and Okefenokee Technical College (Waycross, Ga.) were granted HVAC Excellence.(Schools)
Nov 07, 2005; ... Linn State Technical College (Linn, Mo.) and Okefenokee Technical ...
Dexter + Chaney.(Software)
Nov 07, 2005; ... Dexter + Chaney (Seattle) was named to ...
Siemens Building Technology Inc.(Technology & Development)
Nov 07, 2005; ... Siemens Building Technology Inc.'s (Buffalo Grove, III.) senior national energy service manager, Rick ...
The National Air Filtration Association (NAFA).(Associations)
Nov 07, 2005; ... The National Air Filtration Association (NAFA) elected David Goss, CAFS, as president; Steve ...
Refrigeration Management Canada (RMC).(Associations)
Nov 07, 2005; ... Refrigeration Management Canada (RMC) reappointed Fred Dawson as chair. The other officers appointed during the ...
North American Technician Excellence (NATE).(Associations)
Nov 07, 2005; ... North American Technician Excellence (NATE) elected board of trustees officers Scott Boxer, chairman; Herman ...
The International Code Council (ICC).(Associations)
Nov 07, 2005; ... The International Code Council (ICC) ...
The American Society of Heating, Refrigerating & Air Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE).(Associations)
Nov 07, 2005; ... The American Society of Heating, Refrigerating & Air Conditioning ...
The National Oilheat Research Alliance (NORA).(Associations)
Nov 07, 2005; ... The National Oilheat Research Alliance (NORA) is sponsoring a meeting on the performance of existing, ...
The DaCo Corp.(Training)
Nov 07, 2005; ... David Kahle, president of The DaCo Corp. (Comstock Park, Mich.) will be teaching the Kahle Way in Dallas ...
Mail Concepts Inc.(Services)
Nov 07, 2005; ... Mail Concepts Inc. (Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla.) ...
Air Advice Inc.(Services)
Nov 07, 2005; ... Air Advice Inc. (Portland, Ore.) ...
The Linc Group.(Services)
Nov 07, 2005; ... The Linc Group (Irvine, Calif.) ...
ICC and IAPMO to create one code.(International Code Council )(International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials)
Nov 07, 2005 ... FALLS CHURCH, Va. -- The International Code Council (ICC) and the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials (IAPMO) will hold a high-level, face-to-face meeting on Nov. 19 to proceed with discussions concerning a potential joint venture to update the Uniform Plumbing ...
NATE Awards Winner.(industry NEWS)
Nov 07, 2005 ... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Caption: NATE Awards Winner: Rex Boynton, North American Technician Excellence (NATE) president (left) ...
Nexstar holds its 25th Super Meeting.(industry NEWS)
Nov 07, 2005 ... MINNEAPOLIS -- Nexstar[R], formerly known as Contractors 2000, celebrated its 25th Super Meeting. At this meeting, Nexstar introduced the new Legacy Foundation, a Web-based library of business development and a new training program for HVAC sales, and gave a special tribute to one of the ...
Duct liner insulation adhesive.(what's NEW)
Nov 07, 2005 ... Mean Green is a non-flammable, pressure-sensitive, cylinderized adhesive used for adhering duct liner insulation to ductwork. The adhesive is formulated for quick tack and strong bonds that resist heat, cold, and moisture. It is tinted green and sprays in a web or lace pattern for a low ...
Building automation system.(what's NEW)
Nov 07, 2005 ... CyboSoft's patented Model-Free Adaptive (MFA) control software has been embedded into the Apogee[R] building automation system. MFA is an adaptive control method that does not require process models. MFA is able to solve difficult control problems, states the manufacturer. According to the ...
Ring panels, links.(what's NEW)
Nov 07, 2005 ... The Activator[TM] Series ring panels and links consist of layers of multidenier polyester media sealed around a 9-gauge internal wire frame with integral cross wire support members. The media fibers capture dirt particles throughout the depth of the filter, preventing face loading, ...
Chillers.(what's NEW)
Nov 07, 2005 ... With the introduction of new three- and four-compressor units, the Latitude[TM] air-cooled chiller line has been expanded to include units that range from 260 to 515 tons. The chillers use R-134a and provide efficiencies up to 10.5 EER and an integrated part-load value (IPLV) up to 15.2 ...
Data logger catalog.(what's NEW)
Nov 07, 2005 ... A new 72-page catalog features a diverse range of data loggers for recording temperature, humidity, pressure, voltage/current, bridge/strain, level, pH, shock/vibration, weather, and combinations of these measurement types. Featuring a table of contents and product matrix, which provides ...
Temp, Humidity Mapping Guide.(what's NEW)
Nov 07, 2005 ... The "Temperature and Temperature/Humidity Mapping Guide" is now available on the company's Web site. This free best practices guide provides step-by-step instructions for warehouse and production facilities on how to create and maintain effective facility mapping programs. Included is ...
Pipe suspension bracket.(what's NEW)
Nov 07, 2005 ... The Pipe Eye[TM] suspension bracket supports dual lines of 1/2-, 3/4-, or 1-inch copper, PEX, or CPVC pipe. The bracket is designed for use with Pipe Eye insulators, which are available in standard, fire-retardant, and E84 fire-rated materials. The bracket can be locked in concrete, ...
Terminal unit interface.(what's NEW)
Nov 07, 2005 ... EC-Monitor plug-ins automatically generate animated graphics for real-time monitoring of the easyControls LonMark[R]certified terminal unit controllers. The EC-Monitor plug-ins, user-friendly visual interfaces, provide ease of use and simplified device management and troubleshooting for ...
Commercial boiler.(what's NEW)
Nov 07, 2005 ... The 2 million-Btuh stainless steel Benchmark condensing boiler offers dual-fuel capability. The modulating burner operates with 20:1 turndown for up to 98 percent thermal efficiency. According to the manufacturer, the boiler is ideal for all commercial hydronic-heating applications, ...
Pulse electro thermal de-icing.(refrigeration zone)
Nov 07, 2005; ... In a typical icemaker, a hot gas defrost system is used to harvest ice at the end of the freeze cycle. Now there is a different method for defrosting or de-icing the ice-maker's evaporator in one to two seconds with almost negligible energy and an immediate restart of the ice ...
A refrigeration editor's travel log.(refrigeration zone)(Column)
Nov 07, 2005; ... This column is being written at about the midway point of my annual fall refrigeration romp in which a lot of events related to the "R" of HVACR take place. The print and online editions of The NEWS cover these events in detail. Here are some general impressions. Technologies ...
Patience needed for service.(refrigeration zone)
Nov 07, 2005; ... Refrigeration technicians need to possess patience. Patience is vital for all aspects of a technician s job. It is required while maintaining, repairing, and installing equipment, and even while troubleshooting systems. Patience is definitely a plus while troubleshooting. It's ...
Fan coil units get VSD: filtration, ionization, electrostatics help reduce contaminants.(focus: Hospitality & Hospitals)
Nov 07, 2005 ... They are found in numerous hospitals, hotel rooms, schools, and offices. They are small air-handling units paired with chilled-water and hot-water coils, with a fan to circulate heated or chilled-air. They can be wall-mounted, installed in a vertical cabinet configuration, stacked, or ...
IAQ problems on the rise, contractor says.(focus: Hospitality & Hospitals)(indoor air quality)(Concept Air and Mechanical Systems)(Interview)
Nov 07, 2005; ... MISSISSAUGA, Ontario--Indoor pool rooms, natatoriums, can offer commercial HVAC contractors opportunities for more profitable work if they are willing to open their minds to the entire room, not just their system. That's how John Mills, president of Concept Air & Mechanical Systems here, ...
Hospital fights outdoor air contaminants.(focus: Hospitality & Hospitals)
Nov 07, 2005; ... VANCOUVER, British Columbia -- It can be difficult enough for a hospital to work around building construction in the facility; dealing with external construction too can make it much more complicated. Add unexpected problems and the process needs to be thought out very carefully indeed. ...
McCarthy completes CDC research lab.(focus: Hospitality & Hospitals)(centers for disease control and prevention)
Nov 07, 2005 ... ATLANTA -- McCarthy Building Companies Inc. announced its completion of a $165 million Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) facility. The lab, one of eight in North America built for study of the most infectious pathogens, is said to "dramatically increase the agency's capacity ...
Insurance costs drifting further away.(our INSIGHTS)
Nov 07, 2005; ... The fall season is a busy time for contractor associations to gather for annual conventions, where members often find the information in the hallways to be as valuable as that found in the classrooms. A recent whirlwind tour of the 62nd Annual SMACNA convention, ACCA Commercial Roundtable ...
A passion for teaching: the news recognizes the best HVACR instructors.
Nov 14, 2005 ... Being a quality HVAC instructor is much more than textbooks and labs. Teachers can do more than simply convey what they know; they can impart enthusiasm for the subject, which makes the learning experience more effective. Once again, The NEWS has recognized the best in the HVAC instructor ...
Filter facts.(Brief Article)
Nov 14, 2005 ... A properly functioning air filter system provides cleaner and safer air to building occupants. It also makes the HVAC system operate more efficiently and extends ...
Training goes beyond vo-tech schools.(reader MAIL)(Letter to the Editor)
Nov 14, 2005; ... The article on vocational schools ["Vocational Schools: Striving To Provide Quality Workers," June 13] by Mark Skaer was a very good article. We work with several vo-tech schools in our area. They are not quite up to par with Rankin or Ferris State University. My comments may very likely ...
Carrier pledges $1.5 million for new IAQ lab.(Syracuse Center of Excellence in Environmental and Energy Systems)
Nov 14, 2005 ... SYRACUSE, N.Y. -- Carrier Corp. pledged $1.5 million to the Syracuse Center of Excellence in Environmental and Energy Systems to create a world-class laboratory to study the effects of indoor air quality (IAQ). Dr. Greg Powers, Carrier's vice president of engineering, was ...
Top 10 Rheem Team Contractors named.(industry NEWS)
Nov 14, 2005 ... FORT SMITH, Ark. -- Rheem Manufacturing Co., Air Conditioning Division, announced its top 10 producing 2004 Rheem Team Top Contractors from across the country. The contractors were recognized for their total Rheem equipment purchases during 2004. This year's top 10 list includes ...
Professional Service Managers Academy expands.(industry NEWS)(Brief Article)
Nov 14, 2005 ... EAST PETERSBURG, Pa. -- The Professional Service Managers Academy program established by the National Association of Oil Heating Service Managers (NAOHSM) has been expanded for 2006. Core classes that were offered in 2005 in Baltimore and Manchester, N.H., will be rotated so that students ...
The Heat's On in Buffalo.(Piping & Service Industry Coalition )(Brief Article)
Nov 14, 2005 ... BUFFALO, N.Y. -- Fifteen elderly, low-income homeowners in the city of Buffalo benefited from the first Heat's On event in that city. Heat's On is a community initiative carried out by member contractors and union employees of the Piping & Service Industry Coalition (P&SIC). ...
SMACNA names Contractor of the Year.
Nov 14, 2005 ... PALM DESERT, Calif. -- Michael Mamayek, executive vice president of Illingworth Corp., Milwaukee, received the SMACNA Contractor of the Year award at the Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors' National Association's (SMACNA) 62nd annual convention. "For many years, Mike, ...
Pure Air and Heating (Morton Grove, Ill.) was recognized by North American Technican Excellence (NATE).(Contractors)
Nov 14, 2005; ... Pure Air and Heating (Morton Grove, Ill.) was recognized by North American ...
Ensinger/Penn Fibre.(Manufacturers)
Nov 14, 2005; ... Ensinger/Penn Fibre (Bensalem, Pa.) ...
Mine Safety Appliances Co.(Manufacturers)
Nov 14, 2005; ... Mine Safety Appliances Co.'s (Pittsburgh) Z Gard series of controllers received certification ...
Parker Hannifin (Cleveland) acquired Kenmore International.(Manufacturers)
Nov 14, 2005; ... Parker Hannifin (Cleveland) acquired ...
Steril-Aire Inc.(Manufacturers)
Nov 14, 2005; ... Steril-Aire Inc.'s (Burbank, Calif.) new Web site (www. uvckillsbirdflu.com) discusses how the company's ...
Plasma Automation Inc. (Bohemia, N.Y.) formed a sister company.(Manufacturers)
Nov 14, 2005; ... Plasma Automation Inc. (Bohemia, N.Y.) formed a ...