Snips articles from August 2007

Snips archives from August 2007

Tale of the taper: when projects require narrowing duct on one side, more care is needed.
August 1, 2007... With many fittings, there is usually one area that requires more attention to figure out the correct points needed to develop the pattern. That's why you should keep your fittings symmetrical if possible. ********** It helps if you...

Shining examples: apprentice contest names top students in annual competition.
August 1, 2007... Aspiring sheet metal workers took their tools to Indianapolis March 20-23 for the 35th annual International Apprentice Contest. Sixty contestants from across the country came to the Indiana training facility operated by the International...

Manufacturers listings.(2007 Buyers Guide)(Directory)
August 1, 2007... 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,...

Product listings.(2007 Buyers Guide)(Directory)
August 1, 2007... Access Doors Acorn Engineering Co., Elmdor/Stoneman Mfg. Co. Air Handling Systems Air Louver & Damper Inc. Aire Technologies Ajax Metal Products, Inc. * Alan Manufacturing Inc. American Metal Products Group ...

Trade names.(2007 Buyers Guide)(Directory)
August 1, 2007... #3 "C" Gator Grip Corner Bracket -- Century Mfg. Co. Inc. #5 "Clip All Grip Clip" -- Century Mfg. Co. Inc. #6 "F" Gator Grip Corner Bracket -- Century Mfg. Co. Inc. 02 Tight[R] -- Garman Co. 10-12A[R] -- Vermette Machine Co....

IRS installs under-floor system, controls in building.(applications in the field)
August 1, 2007... The taxman will probably be more comfortable at the Internal Revenue Service's new buildings in Kansas City, Mo., which will use under-floor air-distribution systems. The new campus will be home to nearly 3,000 full-time employees and up...

Texas restaurant chain saves money with refrigerant sealant.(applications in the field)
August 1, 2007... The TwoRows restaurant in Dallas ran into a big problem when its 10-ton rooftop unit began developing microscopic leaks from corrosion. Typically, a service contractor will recommend replacement, which in this instance would have cost...

ASHRAE, United Nations partner on emission-reduction efforts.(association news)
August 1, 2007... The American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers will work with the United Nations to address environmental issues, such as chlorofluorocarbon-based chillers. ASHRAE and the UN will promote sustainable...

FMA Foundation elects new members.(association news)
August 1, 2007... Matthew Hotch, Bryan Hawkins, Cynthia VanderWaal, Marcia Arndt and Jeffrey Knauf were elected to the board of directors of the Fabricators & Manufacturers Association Foundation. Each new member will serve a two-year term on the nine-member...

Four training programs earn accreditation.(association news)(Brief article)
August 1, 2007... Four postsecondary HVACR programs recently earned national approval through the Partnership for Heating, Air-Conditioning, Refrigeration Accreditation program. The newly accredited HVACR programs are Mount San Antonio College in Walnut,...

ARI joins energy-efficiency campaign.(association news)
August 1, 2007... The Air-Conditioning and Refrigeration Institute has joined an energy-efficiency campaign, which will educate consumers on energy consumption. The campaign will also offer a home-energy makeover contest. The partnership involves ARI,...

April AC, heat pump shipments up 7 percent.(supplier news)
August 1, 2007... Combined U.S. factory shipments of central air conditioners and air-source heat pumps for April totaled 559,774, up 7 percent from April 2006 shipments, the ARI reported. The Air-Conditioning and Refrigeration Institute also said that...

Johnson Controls named to diversity list.(supplier news)
August 1, 2007... Johnson Controls has been named one of the 40 most diverse companies by Black Enterprise magazine, a business and investment publication aimed at African-Americans. The recognition was based on an evaluation of hiring programs and a survey...

Hitachi Power Tools is Indy racing sponsor.(supplier news)
August 1, 2007... Atlanta-based Hitachi Power Tool has been named the official power tool of the IndyCar Series. As part of its partnership with the IndyCar Series, Hitachi Power Tools will sponsor the technical inspection crew, a team of 15 individuals...

ProTech Systems has new representatives.(supplier news)
August 1, 2007... Engineered Concepts of Pompano Beach, Fla., and William T. Royster & Associates of Pineville, N.C., are the newest sales representatives for ProTech Systems Inc. PTS offers special gas venting and natural draft chimney venting products....

Mitsubishi Electric sponsors professional golf tour.(supplier news)
August 1, 2007... Mitsubishi Electric HVAC has entered into a three-year marketing partnership with the PGA Tour. As an official sponsor of the PGA, Mitsubishi Electric HVAC says it has the opportunity to build brand awareness and create visibility among...

Work rules; Canadian association forms; and getting into duct cleaning.(Turning back the pages)
August 1, 2007... As part of our continuing celebration of SNIPS' 75th anniversary, we have a "new" department, Turning Back the Pages. Longtime readers may remember an occasional department with the same name when Edward Carter published the magazine. A look at...

Spiral-duct group members tour steel mill.(meetings & conventions)(Brief article)
August 1, 2007... CHARLESTON, S.C. -- For those unfamiliar with steel mills, a facility can still be called "mini" and be pretty big. If they didn't already know that, it was evident May 18 when Spiral Duct Manufacturers Association members toured Nucor...

HVAC Excellence holds first instructor conference.(meetings & conventions)(Conference notes)
August 1, 2007... Over 300 HVAC educators and trainers attended the first HVAC Excellence conference March 26-27 in Las Vegas. More than 250 schools were represented, along with individuals from Goodman Manufacturing, Amana Manufacturing, Johnson Controls,...

Industry Alliance meets with lawmakers.(meetings & conventions)
August 1, 2007... The HVACR Industry Alliance met with officials April 11 in Washington, D.C. to discuss the nation's educational system. Paul Stalknecht, president and CEO of the Air Conditioning Contractors of America, ran the meeting. The HVACR...

SMACNA schedules fund event.(meetings & conventions)
August 1, 2007... The Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors' National Industry Fund of the United States will have its annual contributors' meeting at 8:15 a.m. Oct. 24. The meeting is held in conjunction with SMACNA's convention at the Mandalay Bay...

TABB conference talks about green building, IAQ.(meetings & conventions)(Conference news)
August 1, 2007... The Testing, Adjusting and Balancing Bureau covered a number of environmental topics during its May 17-19 sixth annual conference in Hartford, Conn. The general session included a green building and sustainable technology panel with Howard...

Group announces convention speakers.(meetings & conventions)(Brief article)
August 1, 2007... Frank Abagnale, whose story was told in the 2002 film "Catch Me If You Can," will speak during the opening session of SMACNA's 64th annual convention, Oct. 21-25 in Las Vegas. Abagnale is an authority on the subjects of forgery and...

Bradbury appoints new engineering staff.(people in the news)(appointments of Mark McFetridge and Rex Stutterheim at Bradbury Company Inc.)
August 1, 2007... The Bradbury Co. Inc. recently appointed Mark McFetridge and Rex Stutterheim to its engineering department. McFetridge joins as senior project engineering manager. He joins a team whose responsibilities include translating customer orders...

Esab Cutting Systems.(people in the news)(appointment of Cliff Ankersen)(Brief article)
August 1, 2007... Cliff Ankersen has joined Esab Cutting Systems in the role of laser and water-jet systems product manager. Ankersen is responsible for marketing, sales and product management of the laser and water-jet product lines and serves as Esab's primary...

Thermadyne Industries Inc.(people in the news)
August 1, 2007... Thermadyne Industries Inc. announced that Tom Wermert would serve as marketing manager for arc-welding products in the Americas. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Wermert has been with the company for 13 years and was previously Thermadyne's...

General Filters Inc.(people in the news)(promotion of Tim Barton)(Brief article)
August 1, 2007... Novi, Mich.-based General Filters Inc. promoted Tim Barton to vice president of sales and marketing. Barton will undertake expanded responsibilities of strengthening the national sales force by anchoring it with a regional sales manager...

Continental Fan Manufacturing Inc.(people in the news)(appointment of Mark Jackson )
August 1, 2007... Mark Jackson was appointed as financial controller of Continental Fan Manufacturing Inc. He succeeds Fred Benford who is retiring after having served as financial controller for the past 18 years. Jackson will be responsible for financial...

Purafil.(people in the news)(appointment of Henri Seng)(Brief article)
August 1, 2007... Purafil named Henri Seng as its Asia manager. He will be responsible for expanding business in the region. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Seng has more than 15 years of experience in the HVACR industry. He is fluent in English, Mandarin,...

Steril-Aire Inc.(people in the news)
August 1, 2007... Steril-Aire Inc. has added two regional managers to its sales staff. Paul Gilvydis is the new North-Central region manager and Karl Oelker is serving the Central region. Over the past 10 years, Gilvydis has held a range of sales and...

Mitsubishi Electric HVAC.(people in the news)
August 1, 2007... Mitsubishi Electric HVAC promoted Salvatore "Bud" Nardello to the position of vice president of sales. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] "Bud has been instrumental in enabling Mitsubishi Electric HVAC to increase its market share since he became...

Owens Corning.(people in the news)
August 1, 2007... Alan V. Shepherd, former national account and marketing manager at Owens Corning, has accepted the position of national sales manager for insulation products at Armacell LLC. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] He has more than 20 years of...

As Armacell national sales manager, Shepherd will oversee the mechanical insulation sales organization, sales strategies and customer relations throughout North America.(people in the news)
August 1, 2007... As Armacell national sales manager, Shepherd will oversee the mechanical insulation sales organization, sales strategies and customer relations throughout North America. He fills a position formerly held by Kartik Patel, now Armacell general...

W.W. Grainger Inc.(people in the news)
August 1, 2007... Richard L. Keyser, chairman and chief executive officer of W.W. Grainger Inc., the received the Marco Polo Award June 12 during a banquet held at the Diaoyutai State Guest House in Beijing. The award is presented in recognition of the company's...

In the spirit of the famous Italian traveler who visited China in the 13th century, the award is presented to American business leaders and other honored recipients for their work in advancing economic and cultural ties between China and the United States.(people in the news)
August 1, 2007... In the spirit of the famous Italian traveler who visited China in the 13th century, the award is presented to American business leaders and other honored recipients for their work in advancing economic and cultural ties between China and the...

Clearing up the construction industry's cloudy future.(business management)
August 1, 2007... I don't have a crystal ball, but the future of the construction industry seems poised for a revolution. When predicting the future, management consultant Peter Drucker wrote, "The most important work of the executive is to identify the...

We've got failure to communicate.(proper communications and managment )
August 1, 2007... "Communication failure" is a term that describes the cause of probably 90 percent of all business problems. Communication breakdowns happen in many ways. Let's examine some of these. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Evading responsibility ...

YMCA pool design focuses on air distribution.(indoor air quality)
August 1, 2007... Natatorium HVAC designs usually include overhead ductwork, but one property manager broke from convention and conceived an alternative air-distribution strategy. Lonnie Courtright, vice president of property management for the YMCA of...

Code Council adopts ASHRAE ventilation procedure.(indoor air quality)(Brief article)
August 1, 2007... The International Code Council will add ASHRAE Standard 62.1 into the International Mechanical Code. The American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers' code, called "Ventilation for Acceptable Indoor Air...

Engel names eastern territory representative.(wholesaler news)
August 1, 2007... Sheet metal machinery manufacturer Engel Industries Inc. has named N.B. Handy Co. as its exclusive dealer in Virginia, eastern Tennessee, Georgia, North and South Carolina, and northern Florida. N.B. Handy is a 116-year-old family-owned...

M.K. Morse receives Grainger performance award.(wholesaler news)(W.W. Grainger Inc.)(Brief article)
August 1, 2007... The M.K. Morse Co. was presented with Grainger's 2006 Partners in Performance Award at Grainger's annual supplier conference March 14 in Rosemont, Ill. Grainger presents the award to suppliers for outstanding performance throughout the...

Johnstone honored at Coleman sales meeting.(wholesaler news)(Johnstone Supply Inc.)(Brief article)
August 1, 2007... Johnstone Supply Inc. announced that several of its stores were recognized with first place distributor category awards at the April 16-19 Coleman national sales meeting in Phoenix. The Johnstone Supply store in Tigard, Ore., received a...

APR Supply recognized for regional growth.(wholesaler news)(Brief article)
August 1, 2007... APR Supply Co. in Lebanon, Pa., was recognized as one of the 50 businesses that made significant contributions to the growth and success of central Pennsylvania. The recognition is part of the 10th Anniversary Top 50 Fastest Growing...

Superior Equipment Sales chosen for CertainTeed program.(wholesaler news)
August 1, 2007... CertainTeed Corp. recently welcomed Superior Equipment Sales Inc. into its select distributor program. The full-line HVAC products distributor serves Virginia and eastern North Carolina and is one of seven companies nationwide chosen to...

N.B. Handy names top suppliers.(wholesaler news)
August 1, 2007... N.B. Handy named Fabral as its Vendor of the Year during the company's seventh annual vendor performance event May 22-23 in Lynchburg, Va. The event honored N.B. Handy's "preferred vendors" for outstanding performance in the previous...

Panels give headquarters building new look.(ProClad Inc. develop Metl-Span's CF30 architectural flat-wall panels )
August 1, 2007... ProClad Inc. used approximately 11,000 square feet of Metl-Span's CF30 architectural flat-wall panels on its new corporate headquarters in Indianapolis. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] ProClad specializes in metal exteriors for commercial and...

Contractor receives NRCA's highest honor.(roofing news)
August 1, 2007... Jamie McAdam, president of F.J. Dahill Co. Inc in New Haven, Conn., was named the 60th recipient of the National Roofing Contractors Association's J.A. Piper Award. The award was presented during the NRCA convention March 4-8 in Las Vegas....

Firestone executive earns Ph.D.(roofing news)
August 1, 2007... Jim Hoff, vice president of quality, technology and product development for Firestone Building Products, earned a doctorate in business administration from Argosy University in Sarasota, Fla. Research for Hoff's dissertation focused on...

Milcor.(CALIFORNIA)
August 1, 2007... Milcor announced that it is now stocking its M-1, RD-1 and RBS-1 roof-access hatches, along with safety posts and safety rails, at the company's western distribution center in Mira Loma, Calif. Milcor products now ship from three U.S....

Trumpf Inc. donated $100,000 to help build the Connecticut Science Center's new Forces in Motion gallery.(CONNECTICUT)
August 1, 2007... Trumpf Inc. donated $100,000 to help build the Connecticut Science Center's new Forces in Motion gallery. The gallery is now under construction in Hartford, Conn., and set to open in fall 2008. The nonprofit science center is dedicated to...

Johnstone Supply Inc. opened two new store locations in the Indianapolis and Terre Haute, Ind., metro areas.(INDIANA)
August 1, 2007... Johnstone Supply Inc. opened two new store locations in the Indianapolis and Terre Haute, Ind., metro areas. Both stores represent additional locations for Johnstone cooperative members currently operating other Johnstone stores. "We are...

Wrightsoft Corp.(MASSACHUSETTS)
August 1, 2007... Wrightsoft Corp. will relocate its headquarters to a new space on Hartwell Ave. in Lexington, Mass., to accommodate continued growth and staff expansion. Wrightsoft is relocating from the Lowell Street location where it has been operating...

The St. Louis chapter of the Missouri Society of Professional Engineers named Mark Bengard, senior vice president of Murphy Co., as an "outstanding engineer in construction.".(MISSOURI)
August 1, 2007... The St. Louis chapter of the Missouri Society of Professional Engineers named Mark Bengard, senior vice president of Murphy Co., as an "outstanding engineer in construction." The annual award honors excellence in construction engineering. ...

Small-business owners in Bound Brook, N.J., are struggling to recover from a storm that caused millions of dollars in damage across the region in April.(NEW JERSEY)
August 1, 2007... Small-business owners in Bound Brook, N.J., are struggling to recover from a storm that caused millions of dollars in damage across the region in April. Many are still paying off loans taken out after Hurricane Floyd caused massive destruction...

Intellidyne LLC.(NEW YORK)
August 1, 2007... Intellidyne LLC named Wallace Eannace Associates as its new master distributor for the New York metro area. "This business relationship with Wallace Eannace strategically positions us with a leading company that provides heating, cooling...

R.A. Walton and Co.(PENNSYLVANIA)(Brief article)
August 1, 2007... R.A. Walton and Co. of York, Pa., is now stocking and producing spiral ductwork, along with all of its mechanical capabilities. Walton is a member of the Spiral Duct Manufacturers Association. The company is using a Betech machine to...

Distech Controls.(CANADA)(awarded by South Shore Chamber of Commerce and Industry)(Brief article)
August 1, 2007... Distech Controls in Brossard, Quebec, received the Innovation Canada Prize from the South Shore Chamber of Commerce and Industry. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The chamber counts over 18,000 company members and says it is the third largest...

Welding catalog.(books, software & lit)
August 1, 2007... Weldcraft's full line of premium TIG torches and accessories are available in the company's first complete product catalog. In addition to specifications on all of Weldcraft's products, the catalog contains a variety of TIG welding tips and...

Applications guide.(books, software & lit)
August 1, 2007... Honeywell Power Products has just released a new applications guide that provides information on its wide range of power supplies for fire, video, intrusion and access control systems. Honeywell Power Products' guide is organized for product...

Test-tool info.(books, software & lit)
August 1, 2007... Fluke Corp. unveiled an online version of its tool catalog. The entire 72-page catalog is available in a digital format, with multiple features for viewing product information. Users can flip pages with a click of the mouse, search for specific...

Sales brochure.(books, software & lit)
August 1, 2007... SpacePak has published a new resource for contractors to assist them with the company's support and training programs. The full-color pamphlet details the training, marketing and promotional tools and merchandise that SpacePak offers to system...

Refrigeration catalog.(books, software & lit)
August 1, 2007... Danfoss is offering a new third edition of its condensed catalog featuring R-410A products. The 140-page brochure provides information on Danfoss components, including product photos, features, specifications and dimensions. The catalog also...

Welding brochure.(books, software & lit)
August 1, 2007... This new four-color brochure introduces the Dual Shield X-Series, the next generation of the Dual Shield flux-cored wires for mild steel welding from Esab. These new fourth-generation wires offer the welder a wider range of operating parameters...

Furnace DVD.(books, software & lit)
August 1, 2007... This new two-disc DVD/Windows software training set provides information on the Luxaire Acclimate modulating gas furnace. The two-disc set is the first in the ProficienTech Series of media-based technical training. With an emphasis placed on...

Damper guide.(Continental Fan Manufacturing Inc. introduces Iris Dampers Application Guide)(Brief article)
August 1, 2007... A 12-page manual is now available for the Iris damper. The new Iris Dampers Application Guide has been created to assist with the selection and application of Continental Fan's Iris dampers. The guide provides principles of operation,...

Training info.(books, software & lit)(Brief article)
August 1, 2007... This training guide is geared toward HVAC educators and trainers to help them teach R-410A safety, proper installation and service. The Universal R-410A Instructors Guide includes section-by-section overviews, objectives and lesson plans. It...

Direct vent catalog.(books, software & lit)
August 1, 2007... This new Metal-Fab catalog describes the company's latest direct-vent chimney line, which includes a complete variety of pipe and fittings, including installation kits for every direct vent gas appliance application. Featuring heavy-gauge Type...

Selection Guide.(books, software & lit)
August 1, 2007... For companies looking to purchase their first environmental system or those looking to upgrade or enhance their current system, Lincoln Electric is offering its new Environmental System Selection Guide. The guide starts with Lincoln's six...

Data logger alarm.(new products)
August 1, 2007... Onset Computer Corp. introduced its Alarm and Readout Tool, a plug-in software module for use with Hoboware Pro software. The new tool automatically notifies users through cell phone text messages or e-mail when temperature, humidity and other...

Commercial diffusers.(new products)
August 1, 2007... Metal-Fab has added these light-commercial diffusers to its line of grilles and registers. The diffusers are available in two-cone, three-cone and perforated models. The two- and three-cone models feature an exclusive design that adjusts to...

Energy-recovery ventilator.(Panasonic Corp. introduces WhisperComfort energy-recovery ventilator )(Brief article)
August 1, 2007... The WhisperComfort is a new spot energy-recovery ventilator and the first ceiling-insert ERV in the United States, according to the manufacturer. The ERV exhausts stale air from inside the home and replaces it with fresh air from outdoors. The...

Leak detector.(new products)
August 1, 2007... The Compass refrigerant leak detector has a patented heated diode sensor, especially designed for residential and commercial leak-detection uses. The product can pinpoint the leak source quickly through the high/low sensitivity adjustment. LEDs...

Pressure transducer.(new products)
August 1, 2007... This company has introduced its Compact 3100 Series pressure transducer for OEM applications such as hydraulic controls, HVAC systems, engine controls, industrial processes, compressors, pumps and more. The unit's footprint is less than 1 inch...

Gaskets.(new products)
August 1, 2007... Camfil Farr has updated its line of Absolute HEPA and ultra-low-penetration air filters with a "poured-in-place" gasket for leak-free performance. Now available on all of the company's gasket-seal Absolute filters, the company says the sealing...

UVC lamp.(new products)
August 1, 2007... This company has introduced a high-output, low-mercury UVC lamp for disinfecting air and water in commercial and residential environments. These easy-to-dispose of "green" lamps, which are also available as standard output lamps, have been...

Smoke detector.(new products)
August 1, 2007... The 7251DH intelligent air duct smoke detector combines a high-sensitivity laser sensor with smoke-detection capabilities. This new laser duct smoke detector is suitable for environments where high-sensitivity detection is required and where...

Calendar of events.(Conference news)(Calendar)
August 1, 2007... AUGUST 23 The Fabricators and Manufacturers Association will offer a training course called "Strategic Planning for the Job Shop." The course will be offered at the Tooling and Manufacturing Association in Park Ridge, Ill. According...

Wholesalers & Mfr. Reps. Directory.(Directory)
August 1, 2007... 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...

Construction workers can't get 'satisfaction,' it seems.(editor's page)
August 1, 2007... How satisfied are you with your sheet metal career? Some recent studies make me wonder. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] In June, SNIPS featured an article about a study commissioned by the Sheet Metal Workers union on the future of the...

All in the family.
August 1, 2007... Jim Sojka of Louisiana-based Banner Sales Inc. asked us to include this picture (right) of him and his new daughter, Amelie DeMarias Sojka, born March 28. Sojka pointed out that in a November 1973 SNIPS, he was pictured as a newborn with his...