Supply House Times articles from November 2004

Supply House Times archives from November 2004

Response to Weldbend's letter on September cover.(Letters)(Letter to the Editor)
November 1, 2004... After reading the letter from the distinguished James Coulas Sr. (president of Weldbend Corp.), recently published in the October issue of SUPPLY HOUSE TIMES, I feel the need to respond to his expression of "disgust" over the front cover of the...

Ex-employee recounts his own Pameco story.(Letters)(Letter to the Editor)
November 1, 2004... I very much enjoyed the article, "The Rise And Fall Of Pameco," published in the September 2004 issue of SUPPLY HOUSE TIMES. From 1994 to 2000 I had the opportunity to work for Pameco on almost every front: from sales and distribution in...

AIM/R.(News)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Caption: AIM/R presented its 2004 Golden Eagle award to Ward Manufacturing during the American Supply Association's annual convention: Each year the Association of Independent Manufacturers'/Representatives...

Hughes Supply acquiring Southwest Power and Western States Electric.(News)(Western States Electric)
November 1, 2004... Orlando, Fla.-based Hughes Supply announced in early October that it had entered into a purchase agreement to acquire Southwest Power and Western States Electric, each a large privately owned distributor of electrical utility transmission and...

CIPH.(News)(Canadian Institute of Plumbing and Heating)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Caption: CIPH hosted its second Maple Leaf Reception in conjunction with ISH North America in Boston. More than 275 members of the Canadian Institute of Plumbing & Heating and guests attended the event. Pictured here...

Residential building permit activity regional & local market survey.(A Supply House Times Exclusive)(Illustration)
November 1, 2004... A SUPPLY HOUSE TIMES Exclusive Residential Building Permit Activity Regional & Local Market Survey AUGUST 2004 Region Residential Permits Local Markets Aug. 04 YTD 04 ...

Edward J. Felten.(News)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Caption: Edward J. Felten (center) was honored as the third recipient of the American Supply Association's Fred V. Keenan Lifetime Achievement Award during the ASA convention in Boston in October. Felten has spent 35...

Bradford White Corp.(News)
November 1, 2004... Bradford White Corp. recently updated its "ProMark" CD-ROM. "ProMark--The Professional Marketer's Resource Directory" was designed to assist wholesalers and contractors who sell and install Bradford White water heating products with their...

Davis & Warshow.(News)
November 1, 2004... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Caption: Davis & Warshow (Maspeth, N.Y.) was SUPPLY HOUSE TIMES' 2003 Wholesaler of the Year. Publisher Scott Franz (right) presented David Finkel and Frank Finkel with a commemorative (far left) plaque at ISH North...

ASA and PHCC-NA plan joint event in 2005.(News)(American Supply Association)(Plumbing, Heating, Cooling Contractors - National Association)
November 1, 2004... Now that ISH North America is moving to a biennial event, with its next trade show scheduled for Sept. 28-30, 2006, in Chicago, the American Supply Association and the Plumbing, Heating, Cooling Contractors--National Association have announced...

Gustave A. Larson honors suppliers.(News)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... Pewaukee, Wis.-based wholesaler Gustave A. Larson Co. presented its 2003 Partners In Excellence and Quality (PEAQ) Awards to Armacell, DuPont Fluoroproducts, Heatcraft Refrigeration Products, Nu-Calgon Wholesaler, and Research Products Corp.,...

ISH North America's third show rated A hit.(News)
November 1, 2004... The ISH North America international trade show held in Boston in October drew 13,456 total registered attendees from 40 countries, an increase of 14% compared with last year, and 537 exhibitors from 16 countries. Its co-location with the New...

KWC America recently honored Jim Cassidy of The Cassidy Group, based in Oxnard, Calif., as its top performing manufacturers representative.(Rep Update)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... KWC America recently honored Jim Cassidy of The Cassidy Group, based in Oxnard, Calif., as its top performing manufacturers representative. He conducts multiple product training sessions each week and visits his customers every one to two...

Cox ProGroup LLC.(Rep Update)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... Cox ProGroup LLC, based in Huntersville, N.C., has been formed as a dedicated manufacturers representative agency to represent plumbing products exclusively to Ferguson, Newport News, Va. Its current territory includes southern Virginia and...

Two Sloan reps achieve LEED accreditation.(Rep Update)(Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... Both Lisa McEvilly, specification sales specialist for Kliman Sales, based in San Jose, Calif., and Alissa Benisek of Benisek Sales Associates, based in Los Angeles, have earned LEED[R] accreditation. Both successfully demonstrated their...

J. C. Sales Inc., 920 West Byers Place, Denver, CO 80223, is the new name of the manufacturers rep firm that has operated in the PHCP industry for the past 30 years under the name Carruth Co.(Rep Update)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... J. C. Sales Inc., 920 West Byers Place, Denver, CO 80223, is the new name of the manufacturers rep firm that has operated in the PHCP industry for the past 30 years under the name Carruth Co. Jeffrey Carruth, president, purchased the business...

BLANCO America.(Rep Update)(J.W. Sales Inc.)(Pontiac, Mich.)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... BLANCO America appointed the following companies as its sales representatives: J.W. Sales Inc., Pontiac, Mich., for Michigan; Hart, Milligan & Travers Inc., Villa Park, Ill., for northern Illinois, eastern Wisconsin and northwest Indiana;...

Parks, Peyton & Sasser and Burke Agency.(News)(Parks, Peyton and Sasser)(Burke Agency)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Caption: Parks, Peyton & Sasser and Burke Agency, the two 2004 SUPPLY HOUSE TIMES Manufacturers Reps of the Year. received their award plaques at ISH North America in Boston. Pictured (left to right) are: Parks,...

Ferguson.(People On The Move ...)(appointment at Ferguson)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... Ferguson (Newport News, Va.) appointed Al Whitehurst president/general manager of its Greensboro, N.C., location. He had been president/general manager of the company's location in Saginaw, Mich., since 2000. He joined Ferguson in 1984 as a...

Watts Water Technologies.(People On The Move ...)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... Watts Water Technologies named Bill Tracey national marketing manager. Most recently he was director of marketing at Symmons Industries. During his 20-year career in the industry, Tracey has held regional sales management and sales...

Metabo Corp.(People On The Move ...)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... Metabo Corp. named Martin Cross vice president of sales. He joined the company as director of corporate development in 2002. Prior to that he was general manager with a division of W.W. Grainger. Metabo manufactures professional grade portable...

ProTech Systems.(People On The Move ...)
November 1, 2004... ProTech Systems named Rick Cline controller and Jeff Hurlburt plant manager. Cline most recently was assistant controller at AmeriTech Building Systems. Hurlburt was plant manager at Taylor Made Systems. ProTech designs and manufactures natural...

American Plumbing and Mechanical (AMPAM).(Reorganization ...)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... American Plumbing and Mechanical (AMPAM) announced its emergence from Chapter 11 and said its plan of reorganization has been effectuated. The reorganized AMPAM will consist of five independent operating subsidiaries: RCR Cos., with locations...

Hot Box[R].(Acquisition ...)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... Hot Box[R], a designer and manufacturer of water equipment enclosures, has been acquired by CDR Systems Corp., which manufactures polymer concrete and fiberglass items for the utility market. Mike Devine, general manager of Hot Box, and Alan...

Goulds Pumps, ITT Industries has joined with professional race car drivers, race sponsors and other individuals in the NASCAR community to support the Victory Junction Gang Camp, the seventh in a network of Hole in the Wall Gang Camps for chronically in children originally begun by actor Paul Newman.(Charitable Efforts ...)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... Goulds Pumps, ITT Industries has joined with professional race car drivers, race sponsors and other individuals in the NASCAR community to support the Victory Junction Gang Camp, the seventh in a network of Hole in the Wall Gang Camps for...

Controlled Energy Corp.(Anniversaries ...)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... Controlled Energy Corp., supplier of tankless hot water heating systems, celebrated its 25th anniversary with a reception at Boston's "Cheers" pub during ISH North America. Pierre and Mary Moffroid founded the company in 1979, initially...

A.O. Smith Corp.(Anniversaries ...)(Fabricantes de Componentes de Motrices)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... A.O. Smith Corp. celebrated the golden anniversary of its President's Safety Award by presenting the honor to the 240 employees of the Fabricantes de Componentes de Motrices (FCM) in Juarez, Mexico. The company manufactures electric motors and...

Weldbend's James J. Coulas Sr.(Milestone Birthdays ...)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... Weldbend's James J. Coulas Sr. celebrated his 90th birthday Nov. 5. He is founder and president of the company, a leading U.S. manufacturer in the PVF industry.

Fred V. Keenan.(Milestone Birthdays ...)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... Fred V. Keenan was honored at a 90th birthday celebration in September in Los Angeles, attended by close friends and many past presidents of the American Supply Association. A past president of ASA and respected PHCP industry veteran, Keenan is...

Morris Stein of Torrington Supply Co.(Milestone Birthdays ...)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... Morris Stein of Torrington Supply Co. (Waterbury, Conn.) will celebrate his 91st birthday Dec. 5. He is the son of company founder David Stein; father of Fred Stein, president, and Nancy Stein Becker, vice president of branch operations; and...

Lochinvar[R] Corp.(Winner ...)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... Lochinvar[R] Corp. awarded a $250 gift certificate from Bass Pro Shops to Dave Jackson, a project engineer for ThermalTech Engineering in Cincinnati, the third winner of its "Hot Water Solutions Tour" promotion. The company manufactures...

NAED.(Upcoming Event ...)(National Association of Electrical Distributors)(www.naed.org)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... NAED: The National Association of Electrical Distributors is holding its Eastern Region conference Nov. 17-20 in Orlando, Fla. The program is scheduled to include an interactive panel discussion on special pricing agreements (SPAs), point of...

MECHdata Inc.(Name Change ...)(Industry People Group)(www.industrypeoplegroup.com)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... MECHdata Inc. has changed its name to Industry People Group[TM]. The company provides executive recruitment and job posting/resume board services in the HVAC, sheet metal, refrigeration, control, electrical, plumbing and piping trades. It has...

A.O. Smith Water Products Co.(News)
November 1, 2004... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Caption: A.O. Smith Water Products Co. hosted a reception during ISH North America in Boston in October that featured photo sessions with George Wendt, the actor who played Norm on the popular television show...

The National Association of Wholesaler-Distributors'.(News)(Price for Success: A Practical Guide for Improving Margins in Wholesale Distribution)(www.nawpubs.org)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... The National Association of Wholesaler-Distributors' Distribution Research and Education Foundation (DREF) was expected to release a new book on pricing and margin management for wholesaler-distributors by the end of October. "Price for...

Construction industry has five hot sectors.(News)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... The five "hot sectors" in the construction industry in 2004 are residential, office, amusement and recreation, transportation and manufacturing (selective), according to Ken Roper of FMI Corp., a management consulting firm, in a presentation to...

Gastite tubing featured in home improvement show.(News)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... Gastite[R] corrugated stainless steel tubing (CSST) proved to be the fastest and easiest option for a newly built three story, 4,700 sq. ft. Craftsman-style home that was to be featured on the television program, "Extreme Makeover: Home...

In-Sink-Erator joins PHCC Logo Partner Program.(Bath & Kitchen)(Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... In-Sink-Erator has joined the Logo Partner Program offered by the Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors--National Association. The company, which manufactures food waste disposers and hot water dispensers, will include the PHCC logo on the boxes...

Gerber Plumbing Fixtures LLC.(Bath & Kitchen)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... Gerber Plumbing Fixtures LLC showed its new line of self-rimming drop-in lavatories at the ISH North America trade show in Boston in October. The oval-shaped models are available in both four and eight-inch configurations. Gerber is a...

Kohler Co.(Bath & Kitchen)
November 1, 2004... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Caption: Kohler Co.'s David Kohler, president of its Kitchen & Bath Group (left), met with Roland Bleinroth, president of Messe Frankfurt, the organizer of ISH North America, following Kohler's presentation at a...

Obituary.(News)(Obituary)
November 1, 2004... August-Wilhelm Siekmann, 81, chairman of the influential German kitchen manufacturer SieMatic Corp., died Aug. 29 after a brief but serious illness. In 1955 at the age of 32 he took over management of SieMatic Mobelwerke in Lohne, Germany, a...

SFA Saniflo.(Bath & Kitchen)(Sanibest)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... SFA Saniflo displayed new Sanibest macerating toilet system at the ISH North America trade show in Boston in October. The Sanibest system has been certified by CSA International for use in both the United States and Canada. The Sanibest,...

Delta Faucet Co.(Bath & Kitchen)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... New homeowner Tamara Long stands in front of her Delta Faucet Co. sponsored Habitat for Humanity house and a truck filled with pumpkins. Delta donated pumpkins for all the children of the new Habitat homeowners. Associates of the Delta Faucet...

David Lyon.(Bath & Kitchen)(Brief Article)(Advertisement)
November 1, 2004... David Lyon recently returned to the marketplace to offer his showroom consulting services after devoting two years to a project. He conducted a 2-1/2 hour workshop on showroom design, development and marketing at awl Embassy buying group...

Cole & Co.(Bath & Kitchen)(www.vanitybath.com)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... Cole & Co. offers furniture-styled vanity collections as part of its homebuilder programs. For more information, visit www.vanitybath.com.

Hansgrohe.(Bath & Kitchen)(www.hansgrohe-usa.com)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... Hansgrohe recently introduced a 24-page brochure describing its line of Pharo luxury shower products. The line includes various prepackaged showering fixtures: shower panels, columns, temples (enclosures) and steam cabins. All Pharo showering...

Elkay Division.(People On The Move ...)(Elkay Sales, Inc.)(Appointment)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... Elkay Division named Bob Seeley executive vice president/marketing, sales and product management. He joined the company in 1997 as executive vice president/sales and marketing for the Yorktowne and MasterCraft companies within the company's...

Basco hosts multimedia presentation on metamorphosis of the bathroom.(Bath & Kitchen)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... Robyn Waters, president of RW Trend, LLC, a trend consulting company, discussed the transformation of bathrooms from basic utilitarian rooms to spa like retreats and getaways in a presentation for designers, remodelers, architects and other...

Creative Specialties International.(On The Move ...)(Appointment)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... Creative Specialties International, a division of Moen Inc., hired Adria Harrison as merchandising/communications manager and Kevin Jones as senior product/brand manager for its Home Care line. Also, two employees have been transferred from...

Delta Faucet Co. and the Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors--National Association (PHCC) named Pat Ellingson and Tom Hills, owners of Ellingson Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning in Alexandria, Minn., 2004 Plumbing Contractor of the Year.(Awards ...)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... Delta Faucet Co. and the Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors--National Association (PHCC) named Pat Ellingson and Tom Hills, owners of Ellingson Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning in Alexandria, Minn., 2004 Plumbing Contractor of the Year....

Villeroy & Boch.(Expansion ...)(Imperial Decorative Hardware)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... Villeroy & Boch named Quebec-based Imperial Decorative Hardware, one of Canada's largest distributors of high end fixtures, furnishings and accessories for the bath, as a partner in its efforts to expand its distribution in Canada and increase...

Siemens completes US Filter deal.(Pipe-Valves-Fittings)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... Siemens AG, a Germany-headquartered global electronics and engineering company with worldwide sales of more than $80 billion, has completed its acquisition of the US Filter Corp. from the French parent, Veolia Environmental. The $993 million...

Line pipe dumping charges appear valid.(Pipe-Valves-Fittings)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... On September 30, the Dept. of Commerce announced the preliminary find that Mexican, Chinese and Korean producers/exporters have sold subject merchandise in the U.S. market at less than fair value, with margins ranging from 14.93% to 31.34% for...

Wilson sale price lowered.(Pipe-Valves-Fittings)(Wilson International)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... CE Franklin Ltd. (Calgary, Alberta) announced it revised transaction terms downward for the purchase of Houston-based PVF distributor Wilson International from its parent company, Smith International. Originally, the deal called for CE Franklin...

CCTF breaks off from Emco.(Pipe-Valves-Fittings)(CCTF Corp.)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... CCTF, formerly a division of Emco Corp., has been incorporated as a separate entity. CCTF Corp. is now a 100% owned subsidiary of Canadian Master Distribution Group, a newly formed company within the Blackfriars Group. CCTF Corp. is a...

Chicago Tube and Iron Co.(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... Chicago Tube and Iron Co. has purchased 20 acres in Romeoville, IL, where it will relocate its Chicago headquarters to a new $20 million, 400,000-square-foot facility. Ground has been broken, and the company expects to move in next August.

The Hydraulic Institute.(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... The Hydraulic Institute has launched a National Pump Systems Educational Initiative called "Pump Systems Matter"[TM]. The primary goal of the education initiative will be to transform the market for pump systems and services to one based on...

Harvel Plastics Inc.(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... Harvel Plastics Inc. has published a 142-page Engineering & Installation Guide with technical data on PVC, CPVC and specialty piping and duct systems. Complementary copies are available to qualified professionals. Visit www.harvel.com or call...

Northwest Pipe Co.(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... Northwest Pipe Co. reported that it has received a letter of intent from Colich & Sons of Los Angeles for approximately $7 million of welded steel pipe for the Lancaster--Stage Five Recycled Water Transmission Pipeline, a project for the County...

IPSCO.(appointments)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... IPSCO has appointed Patricia Kampling as treasurer, She previously served as senior vice president and CFO of Exelon Enterprises.

No kidding--try marketing.(Adamson PVF Supply)(Pipe, Valves and Fittings )
November 1, 2004... Ask most PVF supply houses about their marketing plans, and you will get silence, nervous laughter or, "Marketing? Are you kidding?" No kidding marketing is important, even for supply houses. A simple marketing plan--with a budget, 3-month...

Burnham announces new parts service, products.(Hydronics/HVACR)(Burnham Hydronics)
November 1, 2004... Burnham Hydronics hosted an editors' conference in September to highlight a recent multimillion dollar investment to improve the company's manufacturing capacity, stock inventory and also to announce a new parts service and several new...

Parker Hannifin acquires Sporlan Valve.(Hydronics/HVACR)
November 1, 2004... Parker Hannifin completed its acquisition of Sporlan Valve Co., a manufacturer of refrigeration and air conditioning components and controls and systems, for an undisclosed amount. It will become a new division within Parker's Climate &...

Rheem Manufacturing Co., Air Conditioning Division.(Hydronics/HVACR)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... Rheem Manufacturing Co., Air Conditioning Division introduced the Rheem Prestige Series[R] and Ruud Ultra Series[R], which are rated up to 16.8 SEER and use R22 refrigerant. Both are equipped with an Emerson[R] Climate Technologies Comfort...

Montana wholesaler meets radiant heating challenges.(Hydronics/HVACR)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... A Ferguson Enterprises branch in Bozeman, Mont., (in the Rocky Mountains) is in a market where the demand for radiant and snowmelt systems has grown over the past several years. Increasing demands on a shortage of contractors prompted the...

Supply House Times cosponsors Carlson-Holohan Award.(Hydronics/HVACR)
November 1, 2004... SUPPLY HOUSE TIMES is pleased to announce its cosponsorship of the "Carlson Holohan Industry Award of Excellence." This unique honor has been created as an every-other-year award to persons who demonstrate leadership in education and activism...

Honeywell.(Hydronics/HVACR)(Digital Thermostat)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... Honeywell introduced the FocusPRO 5000, a non-programmable; digital thermostat that provides precise comfort control (plus or minus one degree Fahrenheit). It features a large, backlit digital display that prominently shows bath room...

York International.(Hydronics/HVACR)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... York International celebrated its 130th anniversary on Sept. t6 at the Comfortech trade show at the St. Louis Museum in St. Louis. Contractor attendees participated in a raffle of a York Affinity[R] air conditioning system, indoor air quality...

More reaction to nuclear power editorial.(Letters)(Letter to the Editor)
November 1, 2004... These letters focus on Jim Olsztynski's editorial "New Life For Nuclear Power?" in SUPPLY HOUSE TIMES, page 76, September 2004. I want to compliment Jim Olsztynski on his editorial on nuclear power. It is so well expressed and covers so...

Air-conditioning tops consumer list of innovations.(Hydronics/HVACR)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... Residential air conditioning is the most influential innovation in American life in the last 75 years, according to a survey conducted in October by historians at The Henry Ford and America Online. Nearly 2.5 million votes were cast in the...

Bacharach.(Hydronics/HVACR)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... Bacharach will show the Leakator Jr. at the AHR Expo to be held Feb. 7-9, 2005 in in Orlando, Fla. It is a hand-held combustible gas leak detector used to pinpoint combustible gas leaks in residential, commercial and industrial applications. It...

Danfoss.(People On The Move ...)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... Danfoss named Victor Marinich key account manager of the commercial air conditioning team. He had been a product manager with the company for four years.

EMCOR Group.(People On The Move ...)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... EMCOR Group announced Anthony J. Guzzi has been named president and chief operating officer, effective Oct. 25. Frank T. MacInnis will remain as chairman and chief executive officer. Guzzi has held senior leadership positions at United...

Emerson Climate Technologies.(People On The Move ...)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... Emerson Climate Technologies named Dave Kirk president of its Flow Controls division. He was formerly the vice president and general manager of the division. Previously he also held positions in product planning, plant management and as vice...

The Air-Conditioning and Refrigeration Institute (ARI).(People On The Move ...)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... The Air-Conditioning and Refrigeration Institute (ARI) announced Edward W. Dooley retired as vice president of communications and education. He joined the organization in 1992 and served as secretary of the board and was a founding member of...

York International Corp.(People On The Move ...)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... York International Corp. named Kim Buchwald, currently vice president, Marine and Refrigeration, Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA), to the position of vice president, York International and president, EMEA. He joined York as part of the...

The Refrigeration Service Engineers Society.(People On The Move ...)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... The Refrigeration Service Engineers Society held elections for officers on Oct. 1 at its 67th annual conference in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. New officers are: Robed E. Smith, CMS, international president; Ronald J. McCarthy, CM, international...

Carrier Corp.(Acquisition ...)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... Carrier Corp. completed its previously announced acquisition of Linde Refrigeration (SUPPLY House TIMES, August 2004, page 24), formerly a division of Linde AG, for about $390 million (325 million euros) including estimated debt upon closing.

Meier Supply Co.(Awards, Scholarships ...)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... Meier Supply Co. (Johnson City, N.Y.) presented its first annual vendor of the year award to DuPont Co. in August. The award was given at the 14th Annual Frank M. Meier Golf Tournament held at The Links at Hiawatha Landing, Apalachin, N.Y. Jim...

The Heating, Airconditioning Ladies Organization (HALO).(Awards, Scholarships ...)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... The Heating, Airconditioning Ladies Organization (HALO) awarded two $1,000 scholarships through the James D. Wilder Education Foundation to Eric James Ebeling, who works for Goodin Co. (Minneapolis) and attends the University of...

The Partnership for Air Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Accreditation (PAHRA).(Awards, Scholarships ...)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... The Partnership for Air Conditioning, Heating, Refrigeration Accreditation (PAHRA) program has newly accredited four HVACR programs: Alaska's Vocational Technical Center, Seward, Alaska; Ben Franklin Career Center, Dunbar, W.Va.; North High...

Steril-Aire.(Training And Resource ...)
November 1, 2004... Steril-Aire has published a new application bulletin titled, "UVC and Schools." It explains how UVC devices installed in the air handling systems control mold, enhance indoor air quality, and save on energy and maintenance.

ICOR International.(Training And Resource...)(Advertisement)
November 1, 2004... ICOR International released a free DVD that features the company's three refrigerants--Hot Shot[TM], NU-22[TM] and One Shot[TM] and the refrigerants they replace. Call 800-497-6805 for more information.

Uponor Wirsbo.(Anniversary ...)(Brief Article)
November 1, 2004... Uponor Wirsbo is celebrating its 20th year in the United States. The company said its roots trace back to 1620 in Sweden, but it became incorporated in the United States in 1984. The U.S. headquarters are in Apple Valley, Minn., and one of the...