Snips articles from August 2008

Snips archives from August 2008

The next wave: groups focus on sustainability to generate industry work.(Partners)
August 1, 2008... LAS VEGAS--The future of the sheet metal industry may lie in securing more work on environmentally friendly structures and making such work attractive to young people still deciding on their careers. Those were among the opinions of speakers at...

Applying some 'elbow' grease; How to make an equal tapering fitting with a center radius.
August 1, 2008... There are several ways a reducing elbow can be developed; this article will allow you to fully understand and retain the necessary steps. Developing this type of elbow makes for some good practice, as each gore has to be made separately....

Manufactures listings.(List)
August 1, 2008... A - AI 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...

Products listings.(2008 Buyers Guide)(Buyers guide)
August 1, 2008... A - Ai Access Doors Acorn Engineering Co., Elmdor/Stoneman Mfg.Co. Air Handling Systems Air Louver & Damper Inc. * Alan Manufacturing Inc. American Metal Products Group AMPCO BHV Sheet Metal Fabricators,...

Trade names.(2008 Buyers Guide)(Buyers guide)
August 1, 2008... #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. 10-12A[R]--Vermette Machine Co. 100 Series[TM]--System Sensor ...

Duct liner solves theater's acoustic challenges.(applications in the field)
August 1, 2008... When designing a performing arts venue, one of the most important factors to consider is acoustics to ensure that sound is enhanced and unwanted noise is minimized. When Charles E. Jarrell Contracting Co. Inc. of Earth City, Mo., was hired...

Building's energy design includes 500 PTACs.(applications in the field)
August 1, 2008... When it comes to energy efficiency, many contractors may not immediately think about PTAC units. But two building engineers used 500 McQuay Enersaver packaged terminal air-conditioning units that helped save over 50 percent in energy...

Lincoln Electric donation to benefit welding group programs.(association news)
August 1, 2008... The American Welding Society received a $300,000 donation from the Lincoln Electric Co. that will go to helping relieve the nationwide shortage of welders. In association with this donation, Lincoln and the AWS Foundation will collaborate...

RIMA celebrates 30 years of service.(association news)
August 1, 2008... The Reflective Insulation Manufacturers Association International is marking 30 years in business this year to the reflective insulation, radiant barrier and interior radiation-control coatings industries. The association was founded in...

MCA Chicago establishes green institute.(association news)
August 1, 2008... To further its cause of green building, the Mechanical Contractors Association of Chicago has established the Green Construction Institute. The institute is dedicated to the advancement of sustainable practices in the construction industry....

Sheet Metal, railroad union merger on hold.(association news)
August 1, 2008... The Sheet Metal Workers and United Transportation Union won't be combining their organizations anytime soon. Ohio-based federal district court Judge John R. Adams issued a preliminary injunction June 25, putting the planned merger of the...

Mastic earns Underwriters, Greenguard certifications.(supplier news)(Brief article)
August 1, 2008... Products from ITW TACC's Miracle-Kingco brand have earned certification from Underwriters Laboratories and the Greenguard Environmental Institute. Ultraseal Green was approved by UL for use as mastic in flexible, non-metallic ductwork. A...

Hypertherm honored for stock ownership plan.(supplier news)(Hypertherm Inc.)(Employee Stock Ownership Association)(Brief article)
August 1, 2008... Hypertherm was named a 2008 winner of the Employee Stock Ownership Plan Associations' Annual Award for Communications Excellence. According to the company, judges recognized Hypertherm for the quality and quantity of its ESOP...

Iowa company to market South Korea machines.(supplier news)
August 1, 2008... South Korea-based Jinwoong Technology Inc. has an exclusive arrangement with Standard Sheet Metal Inc. of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, to sell and service Jinwoong spiral and rectangular duct-making machines in North America, South America, Central...

DeWalt, Ford Motor Co. partner for tracking system.(supplier news)
August 1, 2008... Tools manufacturer DeWalt is collaborating with the Ford Motor Co. to launch Tool Link, a tracking system that will enable contractors to monitor the tools stored in vehicles. Available on the 2009 F-150, F-Series Super Duty trucks, and...

Metal Industries buys NCA Manufacturing.(supplier news)(Brief article)
August 1, 2008... Metal Industries Inc. acquired NCA Manufacturing Inc., a manufacturer of louvers, fire, smoke and control dampers for the HVAC industry. Terms of the sale were not disclosed. "The addition of NCA to our company greatly expands the range of...

MSCA recognizes top 'green' contractors.(contractor news)
August 1, 2008... The Mechanical Service Contractors of America has introduced the GreenStar certification program recognizing MSCA Star contractors who have shown commitment to environmental stewardship. MSCA GreenStar, recognized by the U.S. Green Building...

83-year-old installer wins White-Rodgers contest.(contractor news)(Brief article)
August 1, 2008... George Jones, an HVAC installer with Gunlach Plumbing and Heating in Richmond, Va., was the winner of a flat panel high-definition television set from White-Rodgers. The prize was part of the company's Switch to Mercury-Free Thermostats...

Utah contractor wins showcase contest.(contractor news)
August 1, 2008... A Utah contractor is the grand-prize winner of Lochinvar Corp's VIP Contractor Showcase. Ken Tingey of Tingey Plumbing & Heating in Murray, Utah, was recognized for his "impressive" installation of a Knight Heating Boiler at the Canyons...

New online site offers elbows, fittings.(internet news)(www.americanconduitclampsandfittings.com)(Brief article)
August 1, 2008... American Conduit Clamps & Fittings is offering an online shopping site to order elbows. The site can be found by visiting www.americanconduitclampsandfittings.com. Underwriters Laboratories listed-, standard- and special-radius elbows are...

Clear Seas Research offers construction industry forum.(internet news)
August 1, 2008... Clear Seas Research has developed Building Materials Talk, an online research panel community for members of the construction industry. Clear Seas Research is the research division of BNP Media, parent company of SNIPS magazine. The...

NRCA offers 'Roofing 101' course online.(internet news)
August 1, 2008... The National Roofing Contractors Association has introduced its first interactive online educational program, Roofing 101. Roofing 101 features animation, graphics, videos and interactive learning activities to address basic roofing...

Online job site to help younger workers.(internet news)
August 1, 2008... MEP Jobs announced a new careers Web site to help students and entry-level workers enter the mechanical, HVAC, electrical and plumbing industries. "Start Your MEP Career," at http://start.mepjobs.com. provides articles, search tools and...

Coleman adds learning system.(internet news)
August 1, 2008... Coleman Heating and Air Conditioning recently added the Proficien Tech online learning system to its Liberties program. The site provides participating Coleman dealers with continuous access to a variety of learning tools. Each session...

SPIDA discusses green building at Texas gathering.(meetings & conventions)
August 1, 2008... The energy-efficient attributes of spiral duct means those involved in so-called green building should consider using the product, SPIDA officials said. The announcement was made May 3 as part of the Spiral Duct Manufacturers Association's...

Fabtech, AWS show to make Las Vegas debut.(meetings & conventions)
August 1, 2008... For the first time, the Fabtech International and AWS Welding Show are heading to Las Vegas. The joint event will be Oct. 6-8 at the Las Vegas Convention Center. The show will showcase metal forming, fabricating, stamping, tube and pipe,...

AMCA members convene for midyear meeting.(meetings & conventions)(Air Movement and Control Association)(Brief article)
August 1, 2008... The Air Movement and Control Association International's midyear meeting focused on green initiatives and new technology. The meeting convened May 4-5 at AMCA's newly renovated headquarters in Arlington Heights, III. The meetings were...

Wrightsoft, Cool Smart host load-calculation classes.(meetings & conventions)
August 1, 2008... Wrightsoft held the first of two free, one-day load-calculation classes held in partnership with the Cool Smart program in Massachusetts and Rhode Island. These training classes are open to contractors serving Nstar and National Grid...

Disaster recovery meeting coming to New Orleans.(meetings & conventions)
August 1, 2008... An event billed as the first to encompass the entire disaster reconstruction industry is set to debut in New Orleans next year. Imago Productions Inc.'s trade show division is teaming up with BNP Media, parent company of SNIPS magazine, to...

Esab appoints new vice presidents.(people in the news)(ESAB Welding and Cutting Products (Florence, South Carolina))
August 1, 2008... Esab Welding & Cutting Products named George Learmonth to the position of vice president of strategic accounts for North America and appointed Greg Stauffer to vice president of sales support. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Learmonth will...

Taking risks is a calculated move for the best contractors.(business management)
August 1, 2008... The highest performing contractors take greater risks. Such a statement goes in the face of conventional wisdom. Increasing the amount of risk that you are accountable for doesn't mean that you increase your actual risk. In reality, the...

In the long run, put profits ahead of people.(contractor cents)
August 1, 2008... I recently taught a financial benchmarking class in Sacramento, Calif. While there, I went for a long run. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] As I was running, I noticed a sign stenciled in the sidewalk. "People before profits," it said. My...

U.S. Housing department studies humidity levels.(indoor air quality)
August 1, 2008... Unsuitable relative humidity levels in homes can be unhealthy, increase heating and cooling costs, damage building components and affect comfort. Research has also shown that high relative humidity levels also support the growth of dust...

HVAC partnership to eliminate odors.(indoor air quality)
August 1, 2008... HVAC facilities management firm Engineering Excellence is teaming up with a company that specializes in helping buildings smell better. Ambius helps to bring plants in to the workplace and is also the distributor of Microfresh, a scenting...

ASHRAE publishes airplane cabin air-quality standard.(indoor air quality)
August 1, 2008... Most consumers recognize how important proper air quality is for their homes and businesses. But what about when they board an airplane? The American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers addresses air cabin air...

Wholesaler helps students 'Share the Road'.(wholesaler news)
August 1, 2008... Johnson City, N.Y.-based Meier Supply Co. is helping young people learn how to safely navigate the roads and highways. With the assistance of Nealon Transportation, Meier Supply once again offered local driver-education students the chance...

Air conditioner, heat pump shipments decline in April.(wholesaler news)
August 1, 2008... For the past three years, central air conditioner and heat pump shipments have dipped in April and the trend appears to be continuing in 2008, according to statistics from AHRI. Furnace and water heater shipments for the year-to-date are...

N.B. Handy announces top suppliers of 2007.(wholesaler news)
August 1, 2008... N.B. Handy Co. of Lynchburg, Va., held its eighth annual vendor performance recognition event May 13 in Lynchburg, Va., home to its corporate office. The company is an independent distributor of HVAC equipment and supplies, commercial...

Bradford White names new manufacturer's representative.(wholesaler news)
August 1, 2008... Dellon Sales Co. in Albertson, N.Y., will be the new Bradford White representative for the Northeast U.S. The company will represent Bradford White products in New York City, Long Island and West Chester County, N.Y. Bradford White...

New Prostock store opens in Louisiana.(wholesaler news)
August 1, 2008... Ruud distributor Coburn Supply has opened a new Prostock store in Houma, La. This new addition joins the company's five other Prostock stores located in Louisiana and Texas. The new facility has a 50,000-square-foot warehouse and features a...

Roofing Industry Alliance establishes new scholarship.(roofing news)
August 1, 2008... The Roofing Industry Alliance for Progress has established the Melvin Kruger Endowed Scholarship Program. It will replace the alliance's current scholarship program and award scholarships to individuals involved with the roofing industry....

Firestone donates to Roofing Educational Foundation.(roofing news)
August 1, 2008... The Foundation Friends program of the North/East Roofing Educational Foundation has received a $10,000 donation on behalf of Firestone Building Productions and Eastern Architectural Representatives. The donation was presented to the...

Metal roofs used for celebrity gardener's retreat.(roofing news)
August 1, 2008... Metal roofing in Follansbee's KlassicKolors material now tops six buildings at P. Allen Smith's Garden Home Retreat near Little Rock, Ark. Smith is best recognized as an award-winning garden designer and host of public television programs...

CertainTeed enters photovoltaic roofing market.(roofing news)
August 1, 2008... CertainTeed Corp. reports that it has entered into a partnership with SRS Energy of Philadelphia, to advance the development of photovoltaic roofing products. Through this partnership, both companies will collaborate on the development of...

Oilheat manual.(books, software & lit)(National Oilheat Research Alliance)(Brief article)
August 1, 2008... This 356-page, spiral bound edition of the Oilheat Technicians Manual has been completely upgraded from the prior edition published by the National Oilheat Research Alliance. The alliance says the text is more concise and there are more...

Financial survey.(books, software & lit)
August 1, 2008... The National Roofing Contractors Association has released its "2006 NRCA Management Performance and Financial Survey." The results are based on the NRCA's biennial member survey and provides a set of benchmarks with regard to roofing...

Scaffold Safety.(books, software & lit)(National Association of Home Builders )(construction safety)(Brief article)
August 1, 2008... The National Association of Home Builders recently released its new "Scaffold Safety" video. The video provides instructions on how to prevent construction-related falls. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration says the majority of...

HVAC systems book.(books, software & lit)
August 1, 2008... New chapters related to ultraviolet lamp systems and combustion turbine inlet cooling are featured in ASHRAE's new 2008 handbook. HVAC Systems and Equipment discusses systems and the equipment that comprise them, including features and...

Sales Tool.(books, software & lit)(Coleman Heating and Air Conditioning has introduced Home Selling Tool)(Brief article)
August 1, 2008... The new Coleman In Home Selling Tool is designed to help Coleman Liberties Plus dealers prescribe solutions to best fit the needs of their customers. The In Home Selling Tool features an interactive questionnaire that runs from a dealer's...

Cutting packages.(new products)(Esab Welding & Cutting Equipment)(Brief article)
August 1, 2008... This company launched two new models in its PowerCut line of Plasmarc manual cutting packages. The new PowerCut 1600 and 1300 make cutting easier and more economical with design features to simplify operation, reduce setup time and enhance...

Flashing Tape.(new products)(Venture Tape Corp. has introduced VentureFlash 800)(Brief article)
August 1, 2008... Venture Tape Corp. introduced the VentureFlash 800, a three-ply, zero-perm laminate coated with a special cold-weather-acrylic pressure-sensitive adhesive system. VentureFlash combines quick stick at normal temperatures with superior low...

Multipurpose towels.(new products)(Ideal Industries Inc. (Sycamore, Illinois) has introduced multipurpose towels)(Brief article)
August 1, 2008... To help professional contractors extend the service life of their hand tools, Ideal Industries has introduced new Ideal-Wipes multipurpose towels. Packaged in a re-closable, moisture-retaining dispenser, these 82 disposable wipes do not require...

Data logger.(new products)
August 1, 2008... The latest data logger from Onset Computer Corp. is the Hobo U14 LCD data logger. The logger displays and tracks temperature and humidity levels in a broad range of indoor environments, including office buildings, museums and storage...

Psychrometer.(new products)
August 1, 2008... The SRH2, a stand-alone diagnostic psychrometer, not only performs the typical functions of a digital psychrometer, but also helps the HVAC technician analyze an air-conditioning system by automatically calculating target superheat and target...

Tubing cutter.(new products)
August 1, 2008... Ridgid recently added the Model 35S stainless steel tubing cutter and models 227S/223S inner-outer reamers for stainless steel to its line of tubing cutting and preparation tools. The Model 35S tubing cutter features X-Cel knob, roller bearings...

calendar of events.(Refrigeration Service)(Calendar)
August 1, 2008... AUGUST 1-3 The Duet Cleaners' Network will hold its fifth annual conference in Indianapolis. Classes, networking opportunities and a chance to relax with family are part of the agenda. For the full schedule and registration, visit...

Wholesalers & Mfr. Reps. directory.(Directory)
August 1, 2008... 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...

Manufacturers representatives.(Directory)
August 1, 2008... Nationwide Red River Machinery New & Used Sheet Metal Equipment Coil Processing, Roll Forming, Brakes Shears, etc. 2601 N.W. 145 Ennis, TX 75119 PH: 972-438-6592 New England (ME, NH, VT, MA, RI, CT) Maine ...

States need to consider students with other career interests.(editor's page)
August 1, 2008... For about as many years as I've been editor of SNIPS, I've heard two common concerns regarding the sheet metal and HVAC industries. The first one is that there aren't enough young people entering the industry to offset the looming shortage...