Snips articles from December 2004

Snips archives from December 2004

History repeating: 2005 gearing up to look a lot like 2004.
December 1, 2004... Political candidates sparred over it, company owners fretted about it and average workers kept their eyes on it. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The economy was a major issue for all industries in 2004, and the same was true for the sheet metal...

Elbow exercises: creating transitions adds flexibility to projects.
December 1, 2004... Knowing how to make transitional elbows gives you the flexibility to make changes in direction and elevation in one fitting. You didn't see too many "old-time" sheet metal workers making two fittings when they could get by with one. ...

Start 2005 out right: 10 New Year's resolutions to increase efficiency and profits.
December 1, 2004... It has been said that consultants never find problems clients are not aware of; they just charge to remind them of it. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] But the fact is sheet metal shop owners and managers, being so close to their operations day...

Making rectangular gutters, use these specifications.(TECH Tips)
December 1, 2004... (The following is taken from the recently published sixth edition of SMACNA's Architectural Sheet Metal Manual.) In designing rectangular gutters, the following considerations apply: The front edge of the gutter should be lower than...

Hanging system cuts installation time.(APPLICATIONS in the Field)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2004... SIOUX CITY, Iowa -- The Sioux City Community School System broke ground on the new North Middle School late last year. Plans were for the school to open in time for the 2004 school year. This meant construction, including the installation of...

Natatorium avoids under-floor ductwork.(APPLICATIONS in the Field)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2004... HASTINGS, Mich. -- Todd Gilroy, head of the mechanical engineering department at Capital Consultants, helped save Hastings High School more than $10,000 in taxpayer money on a recent pool project. The school recently constructed a new...

High school goes high efficiency.(APPLICATIONS in the Field)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2004... SAGINAW, Mich. -- When the Michigan Lutheran Seminary decided to add a new science wing with an updated heating system, school officials decided it only made sense to add new heating technology throughout the high school. This included an...

Infrared heaters warm moviegoers.(APPLICATIONS in the Field)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2004... SPOKANE, Wash. -- Patrons of the Regal Cinemas-Spokane Valley 12 used to enter the theater unprotected from the elements on a concrete walkway that created a virtual wind tunnel in below-freezing temperatures. Blowing rain or snow often made...

HVAC distributor simplifies product management.(APPLICATIONS in the Field)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2004... YARDLEY, Pa. -- According to Jack DeMao, president and CEO of HVAC distributor C.C. Dickinson Co., inventory was always a constant battle. "It was such a pain to place a purchase order that we only did it once a month," he said. "The...

ACCA applauds passage of corporate tax bill.(ASSOCIATION NEWS)(Air Conditioning Contractors of America )(Brief Article)
December 1, 2004... ARLINGTON, Va. -- The Air Conditioning Contractors of America is calling the recent passage of a corporate tax bill a victory for heating and air-conditioning contractors. The bill, which was passed by Congress Oct. 11, will provide tax...

PAHRA accredits four training programs.(ASSOCIATION NEWS)(Partnership for Air Conditioning, Heating and Refrigeration Accreditation)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2004... ARLINGTON, Va. -- HVACR training programs at Alaska's Vocational Technical Center in Seward, Alaska; Ben Franklin Career Center in Dunbar, W.Va.; North High School in Akron, Ohio; and R.G. Drage Career Technical Center in Massillon, Ohio, have...

ABC chair urges passage of terrorism insurance bill.(ASSOCIATION NEWS)(Associated Builders and Contractors)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2004... The Terrorism Risk Insurance Act of 2002 is set to expire on Dec. 31, 2005. In the event of a terrorist attack, the federal government will cover 90 percent of losses above a company's deductible, while insurers provide the remaining 10...

Industrial Air Technology joins AMCA program.(ASSOCIATION NEWS)(Industrial Air Technology Corp.)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2004... ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. -- Industrial Air Technology Corp. has two centrifugal fans licensed through the Air Movement and Control Association International's Certified Ratings program. The company's Model BIDW Backward Inclined Double Width...

RSES hands out industry awards.(ASSOCIATION NEWS)(Refrigeration Service Engineers Society)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2004... DES PLAINES, Ill. -- The Refrigeration Service Engineers Society honored its members and chapters during its 67th annual conference, Sept. 30 in Calgary, Alberta. RSES presented the Paul B. Reed Award to the RSES chapters with exceptional...

ASHRAE encourages Standard 90.1 compliance.(ASSOCIATION NEWS)(American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2004... ATLANTA -- Using Standard 90.1 with supporting educational and compliance materials is the best way to ensure that commercial and high-rise residential buildings meet the Energy Policy Act, according to the American Society of Heating,...

SMACNA to launch estimating program.(ASSOCIATION NEWS)(Sheet Metal and Air-Conditioning Contractors' National Association)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2004... CHANTILLY, Va. -- The Sheet Metal and Air-Conditioning Contractors' National Association has introduced an advanced estimating program, available through the chapter education program in 2005. According to SMACNA, the program will aim to...

Bristol brings compressor courses to contractors.(SUPPLIER NEWS)(Bristol Compressors )(Brief Article)
December 1, 2004... BRISTOL, Va. -- Bristol Compressors has launched a new training program that will aim to provide technicians, dealers and contractors with the latest compressor research and technology. The program will include field analysis and reliability...

Greenheck makes the 'Wisconsin Honor Roll'.(SUPPLIER NEWS)
December 1, 2004... SCHOFIELD, Wis. -- Greenheck Fan Corp. was recently selected as a Wisconsin Honor Roll company by the Milwaukee office of Deloitte & Touche. The accounting firm's annual honor roll recognizes the state's top public and privately held companies...

Gentech named Clean Streams rep for China.(SUPPLIER NEWS)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2004... POQUOSON, Va. -- HVACR distributor Gentech was chosen by Zentox as the manufacturer's representative in China for the Clean Streams systems. The Clean Streams ozone system provides continuous and automated treatment for cooling towers, while...

Venture Tape buys Italian tape manufacturer.(SUPPLIER NEWS)(Venture Tape Corp.)(BoMa S. rl.)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2004... ROCKLAND, Mass. -- Venture Tape Corp. has acquired Italian tape manufacturer BoMa S. rl. According to the agreement, which was finalized Sept. 22, Venture Tape will purchase BoMa's industrial-tape manufacturing operations in Villesse, Italy,...

Unico attends National Preservation Conference.(SUPPLIER NEWS)(Unico Inc.)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2004... ST. LOUIS -- Mini-duct manufacturer Unico Inc. was in attendance at this year's National Preservation Conference Sept. 28-Oct. 3 in Louisville, Ky. The conference, produced and managed by the National Trust for Historic Preservation, is held to...

York International celebrates 130 years.(SUPPLIER NEWS)(York International Corp. )(Brief Article)
December 1, 2004... ST. LOUIS -- York International Corp. marked its 130th anniversary with a celebration at the St. Louis Museum. The celebration, which was hosted by the York Unitary Products Group, highlighted the company's contributions to the HVACR industry....

Juarez factory earns A.O. Smith safety award.(SUPPLIER NEWS)
December 1, 2004... CIUDAD JUAREZ, Mexico -- The 240 employees of the Fabricantes de Componentes de Mortices in Juarez, Mexico, were honored with the President's Safety Award from A.O. Smith Corp. The award is given to the plant that complies the best safety...

Lincoln Electric offering training in Michigan.(SUPPLIER NEWS)(Lincoln Electric Co.)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2004... LANSING, Mich. -- Cleveland-based Lincoln Electric Co. has partnered with the Michigan Technical Education Center at Lansing Community College to offer welding training programs at the Center's 52,000-square-foot facility. According to...

Jobsite security top concern for some contractors.(SUPPLIER NEWS)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2004... TOWSON, Md. -- Jobsite security and the resulting loss of productivity was identified as the No. 1 concern among contractors and other construction professionals, according to power tool manufacturer Dewalt. The manufacturer interviewed...

United CoolAir recognized for work force.(SUPPLIER NEWS)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2004... YORK, Pa. -- The York County Board of Commissioners recently presented United CoolAir Corp. with a certification for taking part in National Employ the Older Worker Week, Sept. 19-25. Approximately 28 percent of the company's total workforce is...

Students accept Onset Energy Challenge.(SUPPLIER NEWS)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2004... BOURNE, Mass. -- A new energy contest for kindergarten through 12th grade students has been introduced by Onset Computer Corp. The Hobo Energy Challenge contest will give free professional energy-monitoring equipment to teachers and students in...

ASA gives failing grades to state public policies.(CONTRACTOR NEWS)(American Subcontractors Association)
December 1, 2004... ALEXANDRIA, Va. -- Public policies affecting construction subcontractors and suppliers have received an overall grade of "F" in every state except New Mexico, which received a "D." These grades have been published by the American...

Student earns women in construction scholarship.(CONTRACTOR NEWS)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2004... CHANTILLY, Va. -- Emma Donohew of Bothell, Wash., was the recipient of the Women in Construction Scholarship from the Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors' National Association. Donohew is the daughter of Michael Donohew, a project...

Maryland man named Contractor of the Year.(CONTRACTOR NEWS)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2004... MAUI, Hawaii -- Robert B. Gawne has been named Contractor of the Year by the Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors' National Association. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The award, established in memory of SNIPS magazine founder Ed...

Contractor celebrates 6 years with Unified Group.(CONTRACTOR NEWS)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2004... BROADVIEW, Ill. -- Full-service HVAC contractor Air Comfort Corp. recently marked its sixth anniversary as a member of the Unified Group. The group is an alliance of independently owned mechanical contractors. The group has four guiding...

Engineers earn LEED accreditation.(CONTRACTOR NEWS)
December 1, 2004... ST. LOUIS -- Five mechanical engineers employed by C & R Mechanical Co. have earned Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design accreditation from the U.S. Green Building Council. The C & R Mechanical engineers to earn the distinction...

Installer invents rooftop unit moving system.(CONTRACTOR NEWS)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2004... PITTSBURGH -- An inventor from Ortonville, Mich., with 25-years experience as a heating installer, has designed a manually operated, portable device for moving HVAC units weighing up to 1,200 pounds across a flat roof. The design was submitted...

August construction down 4 percent.(CONTRACTOR NEWS)(McGraw-Hill Construction)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2004... NEW YORK -- Construction starts for August settled back 4 percent from the previous month to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $573.3 billion, according to McGraw-Hill Construction. McGraw-Hill is reporting that the retreat for total...

Grunau adds food wholesaler as client.(CONTRACTOR NEWS)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2004... OAK CREEK, Wis. -- Grunau Co. has added Roundy's Inc. to its current list of clients. Roundy's, a Midwest food wholesaler and retailer, supplies over 800 stores in 14 states and operates 120 grocery stores in Wisconsin and Minnesota. ...

Expanded resource manual released.(CONTRACTOR NEWS)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2004... Alexandria, Va. -- A new and expanded edition of the Project Resource Manual--CSI Manual of Practice has been released by the Construction Specifications Institute and McGraw-Hill Construction. According to CSI, the manual is the U.S....

ASHRAE schedules winter meeting seminars.(MEETINGS & Conventions)(American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2004... ATLANTA -- A new program on leadership skills and a variety of technical seminars will be offered during the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers 2005 winter meeting. ASHRAE will sponsor 14 courses Feb. 5-9...

CSCMA readies 2005 trade show.(MEETINGS & Conventions)(Chicagoland Sheet Metal Contractors Association)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2004... BELLWOOD, Ill. -- The Chicagoland Sheet Metal Contractors Association will hold its 2005 trade show March 29 at the Drury Lane Oakbrook Terrace. The show will provide contractors with an opportunity to meet with suppliers and get a...

ARI opens AHR Expo-Mexico.(MEETINGS & Conventions)(Air-Conditioning and Refrigeration Institute)(Air-Conditioning, Heating, Refrigerating Expo-Mexico)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2004... MONTERREY, Mexico -- The Air-Conditioning and Refrigeration Institute opened this year's Air-Conditioning, Heating, Refrigerating Expo-Mexico with a speech from David R. Pannier, chairman of the institute's board of directors. Pannier spoke...

Sheet Metal group votes to re-elect president, leaders.(PEOPLE in the News)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2004... Sheet Metal Workers union delegates have re-elected Michael J. Sullivan as general president and Thomas J. Kelley as secretary and treasurer for the next five years. Sullivan has been the general president of the Sheet union since March 1999....

A.O. Smith Corp.(PEOPLE in the News)(appointments)
December 1, 2004... A.O. Smith Corp. named Christopher L. Mapes as president of its Electrical Products company in Tipp City, Ohio. Mapes will assume full responsibility for Electrical Products, A.O. Smith's largest operating unit with 2003 sales of $824.6...

Environmental Dynamics Group.(PEOPLE in the News)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2004... Environmental Dynamics Group appointed Rob Goodfellow as director of sales and marketing for its residential product line. Goodfellow will be responsible for sales of the company's IAQ products to residential channels as well as overseeing...

Air-Conditioning and Refrigeration Institute.(PEOPLE in the News)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2004... Edward W. Dooley, vice president of communications and education for the Air-Conditioning and Refrigeration Institute, has retired. Dooley served the trade association for 12 years as its spokesman and was frequently quoted in trade journals...

Nexstar Network.(PEOPLE in the News)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2004... The first of approximately 3,000 service technicians within the Nexstar Network of members has become fully certified in customer service. Jeffrey Vicknair, an electrical technician employed by Stuart Services of New Orleans, completed training...

Getting them to say 'I do' while standing up.(SALES & Marketing)
December 1, 2004... The art of closing a sale is like a man preparing to ask a woman to marry him. He wants to, and she is ready, but he just can't seem to ask the question. He talks about every subject except what he wants to say, until the woman steers the...

When it comes to handling discipline, be fair, not nice.(CONTRACTOR Cents)
December 1, 2004... Some employees think they can get away with things because they feel indispensable, especially if it's busy. You have to pay close attention and discipline as if it were a slower time of the year. Just as you can't make rules that only...

Everybody wants it: 4 ways to earn more money.(MIND YOUR Business)
December 1, 2004... A plumbing contractor once told me of a young employee demanding a raise because he needed more money to pay his bills. He seemed oblivious to the fact that most pay increases are based on performance, not need. At first, I was shocked by...

ASHRAE 62.2 proposed for use in model home code.(INDOOR Air Quality)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2004... ATLANTA -- The American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers has proposed that the International Code Council include its Standard 62.2 in the International Residential Code. This is the first time the society has...

Air conditioner shipments down 10 percent.(WHOLESALER News)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2004... ARLINGTON, Va. -- Combined U.S. factory shipments of 557,509 central air conditioners and air-source heat pumps in August were down 10 percent from the same month in 2003, according to statistics from the Air-Conditioning and Refrigeration...

Illinois company named exclusive Hastings rep.(WHOLESALER News)(NuComfort Supply Inc.)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2004... GLENDALE HEIGHTS, Ill. -- NuComfort Supply Inc. has been named the exclusive northern Illinois representative for the Hastings HVAC product line. The Glendale Heights, Ill.-based wholesaler will handle Hastings' commercial and industrial...

Trading network logs $400 million in transactions.(WHOLESALER News)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2004... YARDLEY, Pa. -- Prophet 21 Training Partner Connect, an Internet trading network for distributors announced the processing of more than $400 million in manufacturer-distributor transactions since its introduction in 2001. The program was...

HALO hands out distribution scholarships.(WHOLESALER News)(Heating, Airconditioning Ladies Organization)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2004... COLUMBUS -- A $1,000 academic scholarship was presented to Eric James Ebeling and Scott Thomas Wesolowski, courtesy of the James D. Wilder Education Foundation and the Heating, Airconditioning Ladies Organization. HALO scholarships are...

Tamko acquires MetalWorks.(ROOFING NEWS)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2004... JOPLIN, Mo. -- Tamko Roofing Products has bought Moon Township, Pa.-based MetalWorks, a manufacturer of steel shingles for both residential and commercial applications. Terms were not disclosed. According to Tamko, the acquisition of...

Michigan students receive scholarships.(ROOFING NEWS)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2004... WARREN, Mich. -- Six college-bound Michigan students have been given $600 scholarships from the Southeastern Michigan Roofing Contractors Association. This year's winners were Kristi Frelick of Sterling Heights, Brandon Just and Rachel...

Follansbee product marks 35 years.(ROOFING NEWS)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2004... FOLLANSBEE, W. Va. -- Follansbee's TCS, a terne-coated architectural stainless steel, is celebrating 35 years as a product free of perforation resulting from corrosion and material failures. "Follansbee roofs offer superior corrosion...

Roof panels achieve barn look.(ROOFING NEWS)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2004... GETTRYBSURG, Pa. -- Boyds Bear Country bills itself as the "the world's most humongous teddy bear store." The 112,000-square-foot complex has 18 themed retail stores, two museums, a food court and corporate offices. The challenge for the retail...

NRF calls for scholarship entries.(ROOFING NEWS)(National Roofing Foundation)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2004... ROSEMONT, Ill. -- The National Roofing Foundation is currently accepting applications for its 2005-2006 academic scholarships. The scholarships are awarded to employees, immediate family of employees or immediate family of National Roofing...

Manufacturer assists local 'wellness' center.(ROOFING NEWS)(Follansbee )(Brief Article)
December 1, 2004... FOLLANSBEE, W.Va. -- The new $6.8 million Wellness Center at Brooke High School in Wellsburg, W.Va. was topped off with a Follansbee TCS II roof. The facility is free and accessible to the community. "Follansbee, a neighboring business in...

Arizona.(REGIONAL NEWS)(Air Conditioning Contractors of America elections)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2004... The Air Conditioning Contractors of America Arizona chapter has held elections for the 2005 board of directors. New board members included Louis Hobaica of Hobaica's Refrigeration, Lance Jones from LSW Engineers and Dianne Langmade from Norman...

Illinois.(REGIONAL NEWS)(Kroeschell Inc.)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2004... Chicago-based Kroeschell Inc. is celebrating 125 years in business. The company was started in 1879 by four sons of a German immigrant and was named Kroeschell Bros. Co. The company got its start as a boiler manufacturer and piping contractor....

Minnesota.(REGIONAL NEWS)
December 1, 2004... The North Central chapter of the National Environmental Balancing Bureau, and the Sheet Metal, Air Conditioning and Roofing Contractors sponsored an educational seminar Oct. 7 in Bloomington, Minn. The program featured seminars on commercial...

New York.(REGIONAL NEWS)
December 1, 2004... Architects and engineers were invited to attend a seminar on under-floor air-distribution systems called, "UFADs: Design Issues, Principles and Practices." The event, held May 27, was sponsored by the Testing, Adjusting and Balancing Bureau,...

Pennsylvania.(REGIONAL NEWS)(Burnham traveling show)(Air Conditioning Contractors of America seminar)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2004... Eastern Penn Supply in Wilkes-Barre, Pa., joined with Burnham Hydronics to host a traveling show Aug. 25. The event offered hands-on training and prizes, which included Burnham slot-car tracks and a flat-screen TV. The complete Burnham...

Tennessee.(REGIONAL NEWS)(Emerging Contractor Academy)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2004... The West Tennessee Chapter of the Associated Builders and Contractors launched its Emerging Contractor Academy in September. The 14-week course welcomed 33 students from small contracting companies and addressed topics such as business plans,...

Virginia.(REGIONAL NEWS)(Heat the Country)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2004... The Air Conditioning Contractors of America National Capital Chapter recently held its first "Heat the Country" program. Through a partnership with the city of Alexandria's Department of Human Services and the Housing and Community Services of...

Washington.(REGIONAL NEWS)(Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors' National Association)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2004... More than 130 members of the Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors' National Association came out to Harbour Pointe Golf Course Aug. 6 to attend the 2004 SMACNA Western Washington golf tournament. The first-place low-gross team winners...

Canada.(REGIONAL NEWS)(Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Institute of Canada board)(British Columbia Sheet Metal Association golf tournament)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2004... The Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Institute of Canada appointed its 2004-2005 board of directors during its 36th annual meeting in Kelowna, British Columbia. John Murphy, president of J.E. Murphy ClimateCare was named chairman of...

Architectural-products catalog.(BOOKS, SOFTWARE & LIT)
December 1, 2004... A new architectural-products catalog showcases a line of louvers, including wind-driving rain and Miami-Dade qualified louvers as well as thin-line, drain-able, nondrainable, sightproof, adjustable, combination, accoustiacal and fabricated...

UVC bulletin.(BOOKS, SOFTWARE & LIT)
December 1, 2004... A new application bulletin from Sterile-Aire describes how ultraviolet-C or UVC technology can protect schools and reduce costs, according to the company. "UVC and Schools" explains how UVC devices installed in the air-handling system can...

Supply catalog.(BOOKS, SOFTWARE & LIT)
December 1, 2004... The 2004 print catalog from Johnstone Supply Inc. is now available. The catalog features new color-coded section tabs for referencing, additional table of content areas for each section, plus the addition of more than 3,200 new products....

Design software.(BOOKS, SOFTWARE & LIT)
December 1, 2004... Trane has released two new pieces of software. The Trace 700, version 4.1.7 allows users to import building details from CAD software in order to perform energy analysis. Users can also export the results to CAD software so that calculations...

Catalog.(BOOKS, SOFTWARE & LIT)
December 1, 2004... Steril-Aire Inc. has published a new general-products catalog that showcases its expanded line of UVC Emitters, designed for mold- and microbial-growth control. The eight-page catalog describes the company's complete line of UVC devices and...

Cutting system brochure.(BOOKS, SOFTWARE & LIT)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2004... An overview brochure has been released on the patented HyPerformance Plasma technology and its application in the new HPR130 cutting system. The brochure explains the benefits of incorporating HyPerformance Plasma, a mechanical metal-cutting...

Energy audit guide.(BOOKS, SOFTWARE & LIT)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2004... "Procedures for Commercial Building Energy Audits" is now available from the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers. The book provides information on procedures to help obtain accurate assessments of a...

Heat exchanger CD.(BOOKS, SOFTWARE & LIT)
December 1, 2004... A new CD, "ARI-Certified Plate Heat Exchangers--Alfa Laval AlfaQ Series" is now available. The CD is designed to help consulting engineers select ARI-certified plate heat exchangers for HVAC applications. Standard 400, developed by the...

Duct guide.(BOOKS, SOFTWARE & LIT)
December 1, 2004... The 45-page "Guide to Insulated HVAC Duct Systems" is a reference source for those installing insulated heating, ventilating and air-conditioning duct systems. The publication covers five types of fiberglass insulated air-duct systems. Each...

Product CD.(BOOKS, SOFTWARE & LIT)(Brief Article)
December 1, 2004... An HVAC product line compact disc has been released featuring Mine Safety Appliance Co.'s HVAC gas-monitoring products, refrigerant monitors, indoor air quality monitors and more. The CD also includes product data sheets, user manuals and...

Humidifier catalog.(BOOKS, SOFTWARE & LIT)
December 1, 2004... A new product catalog features the Dristeem VT Series of electric humidifiers for light-commercial and residential applications. The catalog explains features and benefits of the product, as well as operation. Charts and drawings illustrate...

Plasma-cutting brochure.(BOOKS, SOFTWARE & LIT)
December 1, 2004... Thermal Dynamics has released a four-page, full-color brochure highlighting its Cutmaster 101 air-plasma-cutting system for non-high-frequency-start automation applications. The brochure includes details on all features and specifications of...

Business tool catalog.(BOOKS, SOFTWARE & LIT)
December 1, 2004... The 2004 Easy Street Inc. catalog is now available. The catalog features software, books, CDs and accessories for a variety of business tools such as flat-rate pricing, load calculations, labor calculations and sales proposals. Consumers can...

Filters brochure.(BOOKS, SOFTWARE & LIT)
December 1, 2004... Airguard has published a new brochure featuring its entire line of air-filtration products. The 16-page publication highlights HVAC products including disposable panel filters, pleated filters, bag filters and high-efficiency rigid filters....

Piping brochure.(BOOKS, SOFTWARE & LIT)
December 1, 2004... Stamped Fittings Inc. has published a brochure on its line of HVAC spiral duct component parts. Products include die-stamped flangeless elbows, die-stamped flanged elbows and spun reducers. The brochure highlights a variety of gauges and sizes...

Duct liner.(NEW PRODUCTS)
December 1, 2004... The Reflectix Natural Duct Liner is now available in blue. The product is designed for use in HVAC sheet metal ducts to absorb unwanted noise, to reduce heat loss or gain and to provide low air resistance, according to the company. The new blue...

Rotary Brush System.(NEW PRODUCTS)
December 1, 2004... The new Super Solid Core Rotary Brush System is designed to clean residential main truck lines, small- to medium-size commercial ductwork and other applications. The inner solid core can be replaced or repaired in the field reducing down time...