Snips articles from August 2003

Snips archives from August 2003

Unkind cuts? HVAC instructors worry about loss of federal money for vocational education.
August 1, 2003... DEARBORN, Mich.--In the middle of a room crowded with old air conditioners and a few refrigerators that look like they were built during the Eisenhower administration, 19-year-old Brian Brooks is trying to weld. He holds a long metal box...

ISH-NA means business: second-annual trade show offers company owners educational opportunities, organizers say.(ISH North America)
August 1, 2003... LAS VEGAS--With more than 50 seminars, 400 exhibitors and a range of special events, ISH-North America organizers are promising attendees a comprehensive learning experience. Following last year's first North American ISH show--which is...

Front and center: Florida convention facility required installers to work from 40-foot lifts.
August 1, 2003... WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. -- Palm Beach County officials like to say the $80 million new convention center, scheduled to open here this fall, will have "the best of everything for every event." Although it's doubtful they were thinking about...

Untangling the Web: there are tactics a company can implement to make online marketing an effective sales tool.
August 1, 2003... All businesses should have some kind of Internet presence, if only to help the occasional Web searcher find the phone number to a near-by brick-and-mortar store. Like most corporation, many HVAC and sheet metal companies today want their...

The GM Building experience: prior to renovation. This 80-year old landmark did not have ductwork or air conditioning.
August 1, 2003... DETROIT -- More than a million square feet. Five thousand windows. No air conditioning. That was the former world headquarters for General Motors Corp. before a two-year, $126 million renovation of the 80-year-old building was completed in...

Buyers guide: manufacturers listings.(A-Ag-Ke-Li)(Directory)
August 1, 2003... A-J Mfg, Co. P.O. Box 270320, Kansas City, MO 64127-0320 (816) 231-5522 Fax: (816) 231-8437 sales@ajmfg.com www.ajmfg.com Bob Haake; Rob Haake; Tony Williams Stainless steel registers and grilles, ceiling diffusers,...

Buyers guide: manufacturers listings.(Li-Lo-We-Zi)(Directory)
August 1, 2003... Lima Registers, Gibraltar Building Products 1150 N. Cable Rd., Lima, OH 45805 (800) 528-1411 Fax: (800) 441-6899 www.milcorinc.com Phil Renda, Pres.; Gary Fisher, Mktg. Mgr. Steel and aluminum grilles, registers, baseboards,...

Buyers guide: trade names.(A-Du)
August 1, 2003... A-Du "Buffalo" 4 Post Hydraulic Shears[R]--Buffalo Machine Tools of Niagara, Inc. "Buffalo" Angle Bending Rolls[R]--Buffalo Machine Tools of Niagara, Inc. "Buffalo" Drilling Machines[R]--Buffalo Machine Tools of Niagara, Inc. ...

Buyers guide: product listings.(A-Ai)(Directory)
August 1, 2003... Access Doors Acorn Engineering, Elmdor/Stoneman Mfg. Co. Air Handling Systems Air Louver & Damper Inc. Air Trade Centre, North America * Alan Manufacturing Inc. The Bilco Company Buckley Air Products, Buckley...

ASHRAE states position on environmental preservation.(Association News)
August 1, 2003... ATLANTA -- The need to promote increased energy efficiency, environmental preservation and responsible energy resource development is more important than ever, according to the American Society of Heating, Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning...

TABB certification now part of U.S. Army Corps of Engineers standard.(Association News)(Testing, Adjusting and Balancing Bureau)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2003... WASHINGTON -- The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has added TABB-certified contractors to its list of accepted certifications. "Experience and results have proven the value and integrity of the Testing, Adjusting and Balancing Bureau," said...

ACCA partners with car rental firm to cut fleet costs for members.(Association News)(Air Conditioning Contractors of America )(Brief Article)
August 1, 2003... ARLINGTON, Va. -- The Air Conditioning Contractors of America has a new benefit for its members: a partnership with Enterprise Fleet Services. Enterprise Fleet Services, a division of Enterprise Rent-A-Car, manages commercial fleets for...

Formtek starts equipment restoration companies.(Supplier News)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2003... Sheet metal machinery-maker Formtek Inc. has started two equipment-reconditioning divisions. The South Elgin, Ill.-based FMI will recondition or rebuild roll-forming, coil processing and flexible-fabrication machines and systems from Formtek's...

WaterFurnace honors commercial representatives.(Supplier News)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2003... FORT WAYNE, Ind. -- WaterFurnace International honored its top commercial representatives for 2002 at the company's annual sales meeting. Chesapeake Systems of Beltsville, Md., won the WFI Award for best sales in 2002. Chesapeake Systems...

Mine Safety Appliance Co. gains ISO 9001 certification.(Supplier News)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2003... PITTSBURGH -- Mine Safety Appliance' Instrument Division earned ISO 9001:2000 Certification last November, one year ahead of the December 2003 deadline. According to the company, this early certification establishes the MSA Instrument Division...

Danfoss introduces refrigeration brand in North America.(Supplier News)(Adap-Kool)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2003... BALTIMORE -- Danfoss has introduced Adap-Kool, a global second-generation supermarket-refrigeration product line, into North America. Adap-Kool is designed by a global research and development team. New input-output modules are the first...

SMACNA to tackle mold issues.(Indoor Air Quality)(Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors National Association 60th convention)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2003... The Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors' National Association's 60th annual convention, Sept. 28 to Oct. 1 in Washington, D.C., will offer two educational sessions addressing protection from mold litigation and offering solutions for...

Knauf receives Greenguard seal on air-handling insulation.(Indoor Air Quality)(Knauf Fiber Glass, Greenguard Environmental Institute)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2003... SHELBYVILLE, Ind. -- Knauf's air-handling insulation products have been certified by the Greenguard Environmental Institute. Knauf said it was the first insulation manufacturer to receive the Greenguard seal of approval for its line of...

Gustave A. Larson acquires Pameco assets in 7 states.(Wholesaler News)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2003... MILWAUKEE -- Gustave A. Larson Co. has purchased some assets of Pameco Corp. in seven states. Larson will now be operating these 14 locations in Colorado, Utah, Idaho, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota and Minnesota. According to the...

Second City Metals now three years old.(Wholesaler News)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2003... CHICAGO -- Second City Metals, a national steel distributor selling to spiral-duct manufacturers throughout the U.S., recently celebrated its three-year anniversary. The company warehouses prime hot-dipped galvanized in 18-26 gauge slit...

Lindab adds distributors, projects 10% growth for 2003.(Wholesaler News)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2003... STAMFORD, Conn. -- Lindab Inc. President Lars E.W. Nilsson is predicting that the spiral-duct manufacturer will experience 10 percent growth in sales for 2003. Nilsson made the comments at a recent distributors meeting. To meet the goal,...

Brauer Supply opens larger facility in Springfield, Mo.(Wholesaler News)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2003... ST. LOUIS -- Brauer Supply Co., a 122-year-old Midwest HVAC distributor, has opened a new and larger facility to serve its customers in the Springfield, Mo., area. The new facility located at 3105-A E. Elm St., triples the square footage...

California.(Regional News)(database security law )(Brief Article)
August 1, 2003... In a recent newsletter, SMACNA's California chapter noted a database security law went into effect on July 1 that affects all companies and state agencies that own or license computer data that includes personal information. The law, SB 1386,...

Illinois.(Regional News)(Make-A-Wish Foundation awards Plumbing and Piping Industry of Northern Illinois )(Brief Article)
August 1, 2003... The Plumbing and Piping Industry of Northern Illinois has received the Fountain of Hope award for 2003 from the Make-A-Wish Foundation of Northern Illinois. The award recognizes the industry's contributions to Make-A-Wish since 1998. The...

New Jersey.(Regional News)(Air Conditioning Contractors of America June meeting)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2003... The North New Jersey chapter of ACCA's June meeting included a session on cash management conducted by Ralph Courtland and Alan Lewis. The session covered improving the financial efficiency of your business, increasing cash earnings, expediting...

New York.(Regional News)(Air Conditioning Contractors of America and Abco Refrigeration Supply Corp. sponsored night out )(Brief Article)
August 1, 2003... The Greater New York Chapter of ACCA and Abco Refrigeration Supply Corp. sponsored night out with the Mets on July 25. The Mets played the Cincinnati Reds. The $14 price included admission to Shea Stadium and a T-shirt. ACCA and the Mets...

Ohio.(Regional News)(Sinclair Community College expansion)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2003... Sinclair Community College invited HVACR contractors and employees to an open house of its newly expanded labs and classrooms. The new labs--one for residential, light commercial and industrial classes, one for sheet metal classes and one for...

Pennsylvania.(Reional News)(Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors National Association of Western Pennsylvaniaand Sheet Metal Workers' International Association Local 12 run sheet metal seminar)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2003... SMACNA of Western Pennsylvania, in cooperation with Sheet Metal Workers' International Association Local 12, conducted their first architects and engineers day, called Sheet Metal in Construction--A Seminar and Open House. Nearly 30 architects,...

Wisconsin.(Regional News)(Wisconsin Fox Valley Sheet Metal Contractors Association and the Mechanical Contractors Association of North Central Wisconsin charity contributions)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2003... The Wisconsin Fox Valley Sheet Metal Contractors Association and the Mechanical Contractors Association of North Central Wisconsin jointly held a golf outing in June. Attendees contributed $775 to local charities including the American Heart...

Trumpf names Rolf Biekert new president and CEO.(People in the News)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2003... Rolf Biekert has become president and CEO of fabricating and laser-machinery maker Trumpf Inc. in Farmington, Conn., the North American subsidiary of the Trumpf Group. Biekert will succeed Peter Leibinger, who is returning to Germany to serve...

Michael D'Angelo has joined Midland, Ga.-based Profit Strategies Inc. as product manager for the company's new Quality Service Pricing system.(People in the News)(Brief Article)
August 1, 2003... Michael D'Angelo has joined Midland, Ga.-based Profit Strategies Inc. as product manager for the company's new Quality Service Pricing system. D'Angelo is also president of Energy-Wise Heating and Cooling in Rochester, N.Y., and served on the...

Obituaries.(People in the News)(Obituary)
August 1, 2003... Bill Tate, 78, passed away Feb. 27, 2003. Retired for the past 14 years, Mr. Tate was "an icon" according to employees at Empire Sheet Metal Manufacturing Company Ltd. in Winnipeg, Manitoba, where he worked from 1956 to 1989. Thomas Allen...

Calendar of events.(Calendar)
August 1, 2003... July 30-Aug.1 Enviro-Mold IAQ Services will conduct one of its Mold Remediation Boot Camps in Minneapolis. For information, call (888) 595-4393; visit www.enviromold.com on the Internet. 14-15 Lochinvar Corp. has added a boiler...

Wholesalers & mfr. reps. directory.(Directory)
August 1, 2003... The following is a paid directory of distributors, wholesalers and manufacturers representatives, listed by state. To have your company included in this list, please call Sally Fraser at 248-244-6240. We urge our readers to contact these...

What's a well trained HVAC worker worth to you?(Editor's Page)
August 1, 2003... How did you decide on a career in the sheet metal industry? Was it because a family member was already in the trade, or did somebody tell you it offered steady work and good wages? I doubt it was because a high school or community college...