Snips back issues from January 2008:
Let's twist again: building trends make these fittings more popular.
Jan 01, 2008; ... As more building interiors incorporate open spaces and angled ceiling lines, exposing ductwork, putting a twist in fittings becomes more important. How can just a little twist make something so complicated? For the most part, twisted fittings are not complicated to make using basic ...
The color of money: association discusses 'green' movement at meeting.(Heating, Airconditioning & Refrigeration Distributors International)
Jan 01, 2008; ... ORLANDO, Fla. -- Were Orlando International Airport officials welcoming HARDI for the group's annual convention by scheduling HVAC work when many members were walking through the terminals? Doubtful, but there was plenty of exposed heating and cooling equipment on display Oct. 6-9 when ...
AHR Expo 2008: a New York state of mind; The last time the AHR Expo was in New York City, the Yankees were perpetual losers and "Les Miserables" and "Miss Saigon" were among the top shows on Broadway. It's been a long time.(Air-Conditioning, Heating, Refrigerating Exposition)(International Exposition Co.)
Jan 01, 2008 ... For the first time since 1991, the AHR Expo is returning to New York Jan. 22-24 for this month's trade show. Organizers are upbeat about the 60th expo, citing the almost 22 million people that live in the city and surrounding four-state region, making it the largest HVAC market in the ...
Thanks to everyone for making this term an enjoyable experience.
Jan 01, 2008; ... This will be my final letter as president of the Spiral Duct Manufacturers Association. I would like to take this opportunity to thank the board of directors, the entire membership, as well as the executive director, Toni Sylvester. All of their assistance has made my ...
Contractor uses self-sealing spiral ductwork for Pentagon project: when Irvine, Calif.-based Southland Industries was named HVAC mechanical designer to complete renovation of the HVAC and plumbing systems in the Pentagon, it quickly became apparent this was no ordinary installation--even for one of the nation's largest mechanical contractors.
Jan 01, 2008 ... Designated a National Historic Landmark in 1992, the 56-year-old facility had never undergone a major renovation, so calling this 20-year, $1.2 billion undertaking just another "project" might be like calling the Grand Canyon just another hole in the ground. The renovation had ...
Aluminum spiral duct highlights Del. athletic club: as many achievements often do, the Hockessin Athletic Club began with one man's vision. No one could have guessed that a longtime dream of Bob Carpenter would be to provide Hockessin, Del., with such a first-rate facility, and a host of area businesses with the portfolio addition of a lifetime.
Jan 01, 2008 ... Carpenter, proud owner of the club, started off on a smaller scale when he purchased Wilmington, Del.'s Pike Creek Fitness Club in 1988. As the club grew in popularity, Carpenter realized the time had come to grow the business. The Pine Creek club was located in a residential ...
New Hampshire shop completes trash-facility upgrade on tight schedule: Northeastern Sheet Metal of Goffstown, N.H., has long prided itself on successfully completing not only the routine spiral-duct jobs, but also the unique and most difficult challenges.
Jan 01, 2008 ... Fire recently destroyed the odor-control exhaust system of a West Wareham, Mass., trash-burning facility. Northeastern's challenge was not only to upgrade the system, but also to comply with U.S. Environmental Protection Agency regulations and fit the whole project into a 60-day window. ...
Association's new safety manual covers issues common to spiral-duct operations: our objective was to provide a working reference that could be utilized daily by manufacturing and installation industries.
Jan 01, 2008 ... At the Spiral Duct Manufacturers Association's 2005 summer meeting in Savannah, Ga., members decided to create a safety manual for spiral-duct machines. The follow is an overview and excerpts from the manual. Items addressed in the manufacturing segment of the manual cover the ...
North Carolina auto dealership takes spiral for spin.
Jan 01, 2008 ... Hamlin Sheet Metal Co. recently provided the exposed spiral duct and fittings in the new Crossroads Ford dealership in Cary, N.C. Crossroads Ford is one of the largest Ford Motor Co. dealerships in the Southeast U.S. This showroom and dealership that spans three acres showcases ...
Steel distributor marks anniversary.
Jan 01, 2008 ... Second City Metals recently celebrated seven years of business. The national steel distributor sells 60-inch coil for rectangular duct and slit coil for spiral duct manufacturers in galvanized, galvannealed, perforated, stainless, aluminum, aluminized, and polyvinyl-coated coils ...
Resolutions for better business: the top 8 shop-efficiency tips for 2008.
Jan 01, 2008; ... A new year historically presents managers with the opportunity to improve their shop operations. Many would agree that the most valuable commitment for their shop operations is to raise efficiency, which improves productivity and ultimately increases profits. ********** ...
The right dose: increase worker retention by following nurses' advice.(Survey)
Jan 01, 2008; ... With increased workloads, demanding staff ratios and challenging work conditions, many employees are feeling burned out. Today's workers are not signing on and staying on just for the money. They are opting for employers who care about them, professionally and personally. How they are ...
Sheet metal in sin city: SMACNA discusses industry's future at annual meeting.
Jan 01, 2008; ... LAS VEGAS -- An infamous former con man, a 1980s pop star and a talk from a Trane Co. executive proved to be powerful draws for SMACNA members. The Sheet Metal and Air-Conditioning Contractors' National Association brought its 64th annual meeting to Las Vegas and the Mandalay Bay Resort ...
Portland, Ore., company makes, installs duct on solar facility.(applications in the field)
Jan 01, 2008 ... The global alternative-energy market is currently growing by 35 percent a year, according to some estimates. Oregon's state commitment to renewable energy has attracted the attention of two solar companies in recent months. Germany-based SolarWorld AG selected Hillsboro, Ore., ...
Drying system saves water-damaged X-rays.(applications in the field)
Jan 01, 2008 ... Patsy Dellis, imaging services director at Carilion Franklin Memorial Hospital, said it was like "standing in a horrendous rainstorm." That was her first impression when a water line burst one floor above the file storage area where she works. The burst caused ...
Contractor licensing certification goes high-tech.(applications in the field)
Jan 01, 2008 ... Many HVACR industry members see state-mandated certification courses as unnecessary drudgery for renewing contracting licenses. However, graduates of Southeastern Building Trades Associates Inc.'s continuing-education classes say they see the process as mind-expanding and ...
Automating helps Arizona company grow.(applications in the field)
Jan 01, 2008 ... How much is this going to cost? How quickly can we expect to see a return? What are the benefits? What will automation mean for our business? How much do we automate? Are we even ready to make that change? When it comes to automation, every duct fabricator (established or not) ...
Bradford White donates to PHCC fund.(association news)
Jan 01, 2008 ... Bradford White Corp. gave $15,000 to the Plumbing, Heating, Cooling Contractors-National Association. This year, $7,500 went to the organization's apprenticeship program and another $7,500 was earmarked for the National Auxiliary College Scholarship Fund. ...
FMA elects chairman, directors.(association news)
Jan 01, 2008 ... Steve Heim, president of Brenco Industries in Delta, British Columbia, was elected to a one-year term as board chairman of the Fabricators & Manufacturers Association. R. Bruce Benedict, Edwin Herbert Stanley and Al Zelt were also elected to the organization's board of directors ...
Building safety group presents awards.(association news)
Jan 01, 2008 ... The International Code Council recently awarded individuals for their contributions to building safety, fire prevention, safe construction and code enforcement. Awards were handed out at ICC's annual conference, Sept. 30-Oct. 3 in Reno, Nev. George Walker Sr., ...
RIMA elects new board.(association news)(appointment of Bobby Byrd at Reflective Insulation Manufacturers Association)(Brief article)
Jan 01, 2008 ... Bobby Byrd of Martco Limited Partnership in Alexandria, La., was named president of the RIMA board of directors. Byrd began serving the Reflective Manufacturers Association Jan. 1. He will serve a two-year term. Robert Wadsworth of Innovative Energy in Lowell, Ind., ...
Sheet Metal Workers go for Clinton in presidency bid.(association news)
Jan 01, 2008 ... The Sheet Metal Workers endorsed Hillary Clinton's presidential bid during a Nov. 17 rally at its Las Vegas Local 88 union hall. More than 500 members, including union general President Michael J. Sullivan, were on hand to congratulate the Democratic New York senator on ...
Engineering students win Johnson Controls contest.(supplier news)
Jan 01, 2008 ... Johnson Controls recently chose four students at Carnegie Mellon as the first-place winners in its open-letter-writing competition called "Tomorrow's Energy Ambassadors, Managers and Scholars." The contest challenged students to demonstrate their awareness of important energy ...
Energy Department hikes efficiency standards.(supplier news)
Jan 01, 2008 ... The U.S. Department of Energy announced Nov. 19 it would raise the minimum energy-efficiency standards for residential furnaces and boilers beginning in 2015. Gas furnaces will see their annual fuel-utilization efficiency ratings go from 78 percent to 80 percent and oil ...
Thompson merges businesses.(supplier news)
Jan 01, 2008 ... The Thompson Cos. have consolidated Thompson Steel Co. Inc. and Dayton Steel Service Inc. to form the new Thompson Dayton Steel Service. The company reports that Thompson Dayton Steel Service is now better positioned to service stampers and fabricators throughout the flat-rolled ...
Emerson donates $1 million to university.(supplier news)
Jan 01, 2008 ... Emerson Climate Technologies is making a $1 million investment in the University of Dayton's Product Innovation Laboratory at the School of Engineering. Emerson's gift will provide opportunities for engineering and business students to work on new-product development, ...
Hardcast gives away flat-screen TVs.(supplier news)
Jan 01, 2008 ... Three contractors were awarded 32-inch LCD flat-screen televisions from Hardcast. The televisions were part of a promotion that Hardcast ran with its Duct-Seal 321 and CCWI-181 mastic sealant products. The contest was open to all Hardcast contractors who submitted one of the ...
Lochinvar kicks off 2007-2008 incentive program.(contractor news)
Jan 01, 2008 ... For the 2007-2008 heating season, Lochinvar Corp. launched new incentives and resources for its VIP Contractor program. Now in its third year, the VIP Contractor program rewards enrolled contractors for purchases of the Knight Heating boiler. When joining the enhanced ...
SMACNA names safety award program winners.(contractor news)(Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors National Association)(Brief article)
Jan 01, 2008 ... At its annual convention Oct. 21-25 in Las Vegas, the Sheet Metal and Air-Conditioning Contractors' National Association announced the winners of its annual Safety Excellence Awards. The 2007 award winners are: Over 500,000 hours * University Mechanical and ...
MCA Chicago commits to green building.(contractor news)
Jan 01, 2008 ... The Mechanical Contractors Association of Chicago has formed a steering committee to accomplish green building goals. The committee will make recommendations to the association on what contractors need to know about green building, and suggest methods for sharing that ...
Group names new board chairman.(contractor news)
Jan 01, 2008 ... The Mechanical Service Contractors of America announced that Russ Borst of Hurst Industries in Belmont, Mich., is the new chairman of the MSCA board of managers. Other new officers include vice chairman Jeff McCoy of Mechanical Inc. in Freeport, Ill., and treasurer Dave ...
Bradford White announces Power Drive winners.(contractor news)
Jan 01, 2008 ... Bradford White awarded five 2007 GMC Sierra pickup trucks to contractors and installers as part of a recent promotion. The promotion ran between May and October, and the winners were announced during a group-networking luncheon hosted by Bradford White at the American Supply ...
UV Resources launches new Web page.(internet news)(Website overview)
Jan 01, 2008 ... UV Resources has introduced an ultraviolet replacement lamp Web site where visitors can find the most common UV lamps/emitters online. The new page can be found on UV Resources' Web site at www.UVResources.com. The company says the new Web page offers an easy way for ...
Space-Ray develops new Web site.(internet news)(Website overview)
Jan 01, 2008 ... Space-Ray's new Web site allows builders and contractors access to the company's extensive line of radiant infrared heating systems. The Web site details features and benefits, technical specifications and applications for Space-Ray's line of infrared gas tube heaters, ceramic ...
Fuel Institute launches RSS feed on Web site.(internet news)
Jan 01, 2008 ... The New England Fuel Institute has established a real simple syndication news feed to keep those involved in the fuel and energy industry up-to-date on breaking news. It will also include information and items of business interest to oil heat, propane, diesel fuel and bio-heat ...
Coil Coating Association providing online videos.(internet news)
Jan 01, 2008 ... The National Coil Coating Association offers a variety of online videos to educate manufacturers on the uses and options of prepainted metal. Video titles include "Prepaint Saves Money," "Why Eliminate Your In-House Paint Shop," "The Coil Coating Process," "Coil Coating Myths" ...
Winter storm guide available.(internet news)(www.grainger.com)
Jan 01, 2008 ... Grainger is offering its "Winter Storm Preparedness Guide" on its Web site. The 12-page guide can be downloaded at www.grainger.com/winterprep. While 70 percent of the annual U.S. snowfall comes between December and February, Grainger says research indicates only 18 percent of ...
Department of Labor official to address HVAC educators.(meetings & conventions)
Jan 01, 2008 ... Richard Holden from the U.S. Department of Labor will speak to HVACR instructors at the March 16-19 HVAC Excellence Educators and Trainers Conference in Las Vegas. The conference will deal with labor shortages and its impact on the HVACR industry. [ILLUSTRATION ...
Builders' Show registration on the rise.(meetings & conventions)
Jan 01, 2008 ... Despite the country's slowing housing market, the National Association of Home Builders announced that registration for its International Builders' Show is up 15 percent over last year. The show is the housing industry's annual light-construction exhibition. It will be held Feb ....
Johnstone Supply marks growth.(meetings & conventions)
Jan 01, 2008 ... According to Johnstone Supply, one of the highlights of its annual meeting was celebrating another consecutive year of record sales figures. The company's 2007 annual meeting welcomed over 1,200 attendees Sept. 17-22 in Chicago. The theme for this year's event was ...
ACCA, IAQA team up for expo.(meetings & conventions)
Jan 01, 2008 ... The Air Conditioning Contractors of America and the Indoor Air Quality Association will hold their annual meetings at the same time and place in 2009--Fort Worth, Texas. The two meetings will share the trade show known as the Indoor Air Expo, doubling the expo in size and scope, ...
Metalform Mexico draws higher numbers.(meetings & conventions)
Jan 01, 2008 ... More than 2,000 attendees visited the Metalform Mexico trade show Sept. 25-27 in Monterrey. This marks a nearly 40 percent surge in attendance, show officials said. Executives and professionals in the metal-forming industry viewed the latest advancements in press and ...
WaterFurnace names sales vice president.(people in the news)
Jan 01, 2008 ... WaterFurnace International announced Michael Albertson as vice president of commercial marketing and sales. "We're delighted to bring Michael Albertson to WaterFurnace at a time when our commercial business is poised for significant growth," said Bruce Ritchey, WaterFurnace ...
Emerson Climate Technologies.(people in the news)
Jan 01, 2008 ... Emerson Climate Technologies appointed Ram Krishnan to the position of refrigeration division president. Krishnan comes from Emerson Process Management, where he most recently served as president of the company's liquid analytical division. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] ...
Bradbury Co.(people in the news)(promotion of David Cox )(Brief article)
Jan 01, 2008 ... The Bradbury Co. has promoted David Cox to president. Cox is based at Bradbury headquarters in Moundridge, Kan. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] He joined Bradbury in 1997 and was named operations manager in 1998, general manager in 2000 and chief operating officer in 2001. Cox ...
NovaFlex Group.(people in the news)(appointment of Carole Gazaille)(Brief article)
Jan 01, 2008 ... The NovaFlex Group has added another account manager and sales representative to its team. Carole Gazaille, based out of NovaFlex's Flexmaster subsidiary in Pointe Claire, Quebec, near Montreal, will be responsible for the company's HVAC products, industrial duct, Lindab and Z-Flex product ...
Firestone Building Products Co.(people in the news)
Jan 01, 2008 ... Firestone Building Products Co. recently appointed Kelly Barrett director of marketing. In her new role, Barrett will be responsible for the management of Firestone's marketing communications, roof solutions, product and system design and estimating services. [ILLUSTRATION ...
J.F. Ahern Co.(people in the news)
Jan 01, 2008 ... J.F. Ahern Co. named James Moylan HVAC project manager. In his position, Moylan will be responsible for booking and scheduling projects, material procurement, coordinating field personnel schedules, overseeing installations ...
WinWholesale Inc.(people in the news)(appointment of Michael Souders)(Brief article)
Jan 01, 2008 ... WinWholesale Inc. appointed Michael Souders as vice president of its Central region to oversee sales and operations in 14 U.S. states, parts of Canada and the Gulf Coast. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The region includes 146 of WinWholesale's 460 locally owned and operated ...
Tim Russell.(Obituaries)(death of Tim Russell)(Obituary)(Brief article)
Jan 01, 2008 ... Tim Russell, who represented sales for Lochinvar Corp. in the Nashville, Tenn., area, died after a short battle with cancer Sept. 14, 2007. He was 33. An employee of the company since 1998, he received the company's Salesman of the Year Award in 2003. Mr. Russell ...
Maxine LaBrecque.(Obituaries)
Jan 01, 2008 ... Maxine LaBrecque, an insidesales representative with Conklin Metal Industries in Atlanta, passed away Nov. 19, 2007, ...
The entrepreneur as a 'systems thinker'.(business management)
Jan 01, 2008; ... There is a unique quality that makes world-class entrepreneurs different than simply owners of businesses. They are "systems thinkers." [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Systems thinking is holistic thinking. It puts the pragmatic and the idealistic, the ends and the means, the ...
Perception matters, whether selling candy or compressors.(sales & marketing)
Jan 01, 2008; ... The following is taken from Bob Janet's book, Bad Business Assumptions That Cost You Sales and Profits. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] I was doing a five-day sales training program for a company located in a very small town in South Carolina. It was one of those ...
Make a resolution to sell service contracts.(contractor cents)(Viewpoint essay)
Jan 01, 2008; ... I seem to be having a lot of service contract discussions lately. One client was rejoicing that his company was extremely busy. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] When I asked how many maintenance agreements they had sold, his answer was, "Um, we're too busy to sell them." ...
You can learn a lot about people while playing golf.(mind your business)(Column)
Jan 01, 2008; ... Please indulge me while I tell you of my proudest moment on the golf course. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] I promise not to bore you bragging of great shots or a low round. Quite the contrary, it concerns a lousy shot that may have cost me a tournament match. My ...
Trane expands distribution in California, Nevada.(wholesaler news)
Jan 01, 2008 ... Trane and Ferguson have entered into a new distribution agreement that will expand Trane's distribution capacity in the Western U.S. Under the agreement, Ferguson Heating and Cooling will distribute Trane residential and light-commercial products in the California and Nevada ...
New York supplier joins cooperative.(wholesaler news)(Johnstone Supply Inc. (Portland, Oregon) merges with Plumbing and Heating Supply Inc.)(Brief article)
Jan 01, 2008 ... Albany, N.Y.-based Colonial Plumbing and Heating Supply Inc. has joined the Johnstone Supply cooperative. As an independent member of the Johnstone organization, Colonial will retain full ownership and management of its stores while being able to access business resources from ...
NATE recognizes HARDI's top members.(wholesaler news)(North American Technician Excellence)(Airefco/Hadco Supply Inc.)(Brief article)
Jan 01, 2008 ... North American Technician Excellence awarded Airefco/Hadco Supply the 2007 Top HARDI Testing Organization of the Year. It also recognized Johnstone Supply of Denver as the 2007 Top HARDI Testing Location of the Year. The awards were presented during the Heating, ...
Manufacturing technology consumption up 6 percent.(wholesaler news)
Jan 01, 2008 ... September U.S. manufacturing technology consumption totaled $438.95 million, according to the Association for Manufacturing Technology and the American Machine Tool Distributors' Association. This total was up 21.7 percent from August, and up 2.9 percent from the total of ...
Grainger awards 9 education scholarships.(wholesaler news)
Jan 01, 2008 ... Grainger recently awarded nine scholarships to technical-education students across the country. These awards mark the completion of the second year of the Grainger Tools for Tomorrow scholarship program. The program provides funding for students at select community ...
AC, heat pump shipments up over last year.(wholesaler news)
Jan 01, 2008 ... Combined U.S. factory shipments of central air conditioners and air-source heat pumps for September totaled 527,516, up 4.7 percent from last year, ARI reported. The Air-Conditioning and Refrigeration Institute also reported that year-to-date combined U.S. factory shipments ...
Firestone donates to Midwest Roofing Association.(roofing news)
Jan 01, 2008 ... Firestone Building Products Co. donated $5,000 to the Midwest Roofing Contractors Association Foundation during its 58th annual convention, Oct. 24-26 in Nashville, Tenn. Including this year's contribution, Firestone has donated more than $65,000 to the MRCA Foundation for ...
Panels provide modern look for facility.(roofing news)(Takao America Corp.'s new manufacturing facility in Canton, Mich)(Brief article)
Jan 01, 2008 ... More than 36,000 square feet of Metl-Span CF architectural wall panels were installed to provide a new look for Takao America Corp.'s new manufacturing facility in Canton, Mich. Takao is a provider of die manufacturing, pressing and welding for the automotive industry. ...
New roofs give project an historic look.(roofing news)(Follansbee TCS's new roofing system)
Jan 01, 2008 ... Follansbee TCS II roofs top the two main residential buildings at Stonington (Conn.) Commons, a $40 million mixed-use complex that rose from fire-induced ashes on the city's historic Water Street. The site features seven new single-family homes, 34 high-end condominiums, a yacht ...
Centria products earn certification.(roofing news)(CENTRIA Architectural Systems)(Brief article)
Jan 01, 2008 ... McDonough Braungart Design Chemistry recently awarded silver-level Cradle-to-Cradle certification to several of Centria's products. The products include Formawall Graphix Series metal wall panels, Concept Series concealed fastener panels, IW Series concealed fastener panels, ...