Snips articles from February 2006

Snips archives from February 2006

Roofing on the strip: International expo heads to Las Vegas for second convention.
February 1, 2006... Clashing cultures, setting prices and the burgeoning "green" building sector are among the topics scheduled for the Feb. 13-16 International Roofing Expo in Las Vegas. Thousands of attendees are expected for the second annual event, which will...

A storm story: snips contributor Jim Segroves shares his experiences visiting his son's Biloxi, Miss., neighborhood, one of the areas hit by Hurricane Katrina.(Biloxi's Point Cadet neighborhood storm surge and power)
February 1, 2006... At 10 a.m. Aug. 29, Hurricane Katrina arrived at Biloxi's Point Cadet neighborhood with an unexpected 30-foot storm surge and power enough to crumble the 2-mile-long reinforced concrete bridge to neighboring Ocean Springs, Miss. **********...

Fit and trim: installing a metal roof that will last a lifetime.(metal roofing )
February 1, 2006... Standing-seam and metal-shingle roofs are fast becoming the choice of many homeowners. This is a time of growth and potential for all involved with the residential metal roofing industry. The appeal for residential customers is the quality and...

EC-ductmaker is the most productive, cost effective and operator friendly table with a great return on investment.(Advertisement)
February 1, 2006... PLASMA CUTTING PRODUCTS By Sheet Metal People for Sheet Metal People EastCoast CAD/CAM offers a full line of Plasma Cutters for the HVAC industry. We have 5 and 6 foot wide single tables and double tables. All are available as metal...

Steeling the show: Metalcon promotes environmental and renewable aspects of material.(Metalcon International)(promoting metal roofing )
February 1, 2006... ROSEMONT, Ill. -- Metalcon is billed as the trade show about metal construction, but this year's event could have almost been mistaken for a "green building" event. ********** The so-called sustainable construction movement was...

Dehumidifiers help save university on energy costs.(applications in the field)
February 1, 2006... COLUMBIA, Mo. -- The $49 million Rothwell-Brewer Student Recreation Center Complex at the University of Missouri is the largest aquatic center in the state. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Despite its size, the center's high-efficiency...

ACCA announces staff changes, promotions.(association news)
February 1, 2006... ARLINGTON, Va. -- In an effort to streamline its operations, the Air Conditioning Contractors of America has implemented a new staff structure and made several promotions. "As we enter the association's fourth straight year of growth, I...

LEED credits available for design guide use.(Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2006... ATLANTA -- Designers can now earn credit under the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design program for using ASHRAE's Advanced Energy Design Guide for Small Office Buildings. The inclusion of the design guide will help designers...

Association helps avoid 'Death by Waiver'.(association news)
February 1, 2006... ALEXANDRIA, Va. -- The American Subcontractors Association Foundation is hoping to help subcontractors learn how to avoid the risks associated with waivers and releases routinely encountered on construction projects. Tips and strategies...

Emerson acquires England-based design company.(supplier news)
February 1, 2006... ST. LOUIS -- Emerson Climate Technologies has purchased Oaksmere Refrigeration Design and Consultancy Ltd., a provider of project management and maintenance management for the supermarket industry. Terms were not disclosed. The company,...

Dectron ships 400th YMCA dehumidifier.(supplier news)
February 1, 2006... PLAINFIELD, Ill. -- Dectron International recently honored the Plainfield, Ill.-based C.W. Avery Family YMCA branch as the landmark 400th YMCA to receive a Dry-O-Tron heat recovery dehumidifier. The dehumidifier is used for the YMCA's indoor...

Joining with American Welding Society boosts Fabtech attendance.(meetings & conventions)
February 1, 2006... CHICAGO -- Making the American Welding Society's annual convention part Fabtech International proved to be a good move. The combined show boosted attendance 30 percent over the 2003 figures, the last year Fabtech was held at McCormick Place...

Abco Refrigeration hosts annual trade show.(meetings & conventions)
February 1, 2006... Approximately 4.300 visitors took part in Abco Refrigeration Supply Corp.'s 25th annual trade show at Terrace on the Park in New York City. The Nov. 9 event showcased 200 vendors, offered training seminars, and raised $7,000 for the...

Balancing Bureau gives service award.(meetings & conventions)
February 1, 2006... Robert B. Gawne of Stromberg Sheet Metal Corp. was the recipient of the George B. Hightower Distinguished Service Award from the National Environmental Balancing Bureau. The award was presented at NEBB's 2005 annual meeting Nov. 4-5 in San...

Overcoming the nightmares of being a business owner.(entrepreneurial management)
February 1, 2006... If you're like me, there are times you can't sleep. You wake up every two hours. Many times, it's caused by the stress and worry that comes with owning a business. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] I call them "entrepreneurial nightmares." There...

Remediation co. decontaminates anthrax-laden photos.(indoor air quality)
February 1, 2006... BOCA RATON, Fla. -- Marcor Remediation is cleaning up millions of celebrity photos, but the work doesn't involve airbrushing out pimples or other imperfections. The environmental contracting company has been decontaminating 8,500 boxes of...

Schools come together to tackle air-quality problems.(indoor air quality)
February 1, 2006... The Environmental Protection Agency's "Indoor Air Quality Tools for Schools National Symposium" was designed to bring together school officials to discuss and resolve IAQ problems. The program was set for Jan. 12-14 at the Grand Hyatt Hotel...

ASHRAE works on airline-air standard.(American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers)
February 1, 2006... ATLANTA -- A standard that would define air quality and comfort levels on airplanes has been created through the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers. Standard 161P, "Air Quality within Commercial...

Sid Harvey's adds new Danzer outlets.(Sid Harvey Industries Inc acquires Danzer)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2006... GARDEN CITY, N.Y. -- Sid Harvey Industries Inc. announced that it has acquired assets of HVAC distributor Danzer based in South Charleston, W.Va. Terms of the agreement were not disclosed. Danzer was established in 1965 and supplies HVAC...

Meier Supply names Employee of the Year.(Meier Supply Co. Inc)(Michael Nohle)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2006... JOHNSON CITY, N.Y. -- Michael Nohle, regional manager of three Meier Supply Co. Inc. branches, was selected as the wholesaler's 2005 Employee of the Year. Nohle manages branches in New York and Pennsylvania. According to Meier Supply,...

Emerson recognizes top Copeland wholesalers.(wholesaler news)
February 1, 2006... ST. LOUIS -- Several Copeland wholesalers were honored for their 2005 sales performance during the Emerson Climate Technologies National Wholesaler Conference, Oct. 10-13 in Palm Springs, Calif. Awards were presented in two categories: Peak...

AC shipments up 73 percent in October.(wholesaler news)
February 1, 2006... ARLINGTON, Va. -- October 2005's combined U.S. factory shipments of 714.793 central air conditioners and air-source heat pumps were up 73 percent compared with shipments from the same month last year, according to ARI. The Air-Conditioning...

Panels make warehouse into medical building.(roofing news)
February 1, 2006... From the outside it may be difficult to tell that a new medical research office at Central Parke in Norwood, Ohio, used to be a warehouse. The transformation was made possible by KBA Inc. Architects, Belvedere Corp., Belvedere...

Southern charm inspires new home.(roofing news)
February 1, 2006... When Kim Butler of Aiken, S.C., saw Southern Living magazine's 2002 "Idea House," called Abberly Lane, she knew she wanted to build the same home for her family. Butler and her husband ordered the Abberly Lane Idea House plans from the...

Governor's executive order streamlines repairs.(roofing news)
February 1, 2006... In response to the damage caused by Hurricane Wilma, Florida Gov. Jeb Bush issued an executive order Oct. 19 allowing certified and registered residential, building and general contractors to install and repair roof systems in the state. ...

Arizona.(regional news)
February 1, 2006... Arizona sheet metal contractors will help the Area Agency on Aging's home meal-delivery program when they participate in the first Wheels for Meals Poker Run. Motorcycle and classic-car enthusiasts from the Arizona chapter of the Sheet Metal...

California.(Plyco Foundation Vents Inc)(Les Young)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2006... Waterford, Calif.-based Plyco Foundation Vents Inc. celebrated 20 years in business. The company's founder and CEO, Les Young, also celebrated his 82nd birthday Jan. 1. Young started as a sheet metal apprentice in the late 1940s. Plyco...

Illinois.(Brief Article)
February 1, 2006... Businesses in Hoffman Estates, Ill., and Schaumberg, Ill., have been the target of unusual burglaries. The Chicago Tribune reported Oct. 11 that 11 heavy-duty copper coils were stolen from rooftop HVAC units in the last month. The Thai Garden...

Indiana.(DDC training )(Brief Article)
February 1, 2006... Jackson Systems held two DDC training sessions for more than 50 individuals at its Indianapolis training room in December and January. The sessions were the first in a four-part DDC training series. The first session focused on the DDC basics...

Kansas.(Easy Street Inc adopted a family )(Brief Article)
February 1, 2006... Employees at Lenexa, Kan.-based Easy Street Inc. decided to eliminate its yearly holiday gift exchange in favor of something more charitable. Each year, employees draw names out of a hat to exchange gifts, but this year they decided to donate...

Louisiana.(Brief Article)
February 1, 2006... In the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, the state of Louisiana is poised to adopt stronger standards by using codes developed by the International Code Council. In a special November session, the Legislature approved adoption of the ICC's 2003...

Michigan.(Okemos Public Schools )(Brief Article)
February 1, 2006... Michigan schools are struggling to pay their heating costs. According to a recent article in the Lansing State Journal, the public school system in Grand Ledge, Mich., planned for heating costs this winter by budgeting $400,000, but still fell...

Missouri.(Hybrid Servo Motion Press)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2006... Fenton, Mo.-based Beckwood Press Co. will display its latest hydraulic presses, including the Hybrid Servo Motion Press, at the Metalform trade show. This year's show will be held March 21-23 at the Nashville Convention Center in Nashville,...

Nevada.(regional news)
February 1, 2006... Royal Metal Works of Las Vegas recently had a hand in bringing chef Bobby Flay's new restaurant to the U.S. gambling capital. The company was hired to supply, fabricate and install all of the food-service equipment as well as refrigeration and...

Pennsylvania.(2003 International Residential Code)(Brief Article)
February 1, 2006... A class to help HVAC professionals understand the mechanical aspects of the 2003 International Residential Code was offered Jan. 24 in Harrisburg, Pa. The Type 2003 International Residential Code-Mechanical is devoted to code requirements for...

Tennessee.(Tennessee Technology Centers )(Brief Article)
February 1, 2006... The Tennessee Technology Centers in Crossville, Murfreesboro and Nashville were granted accreditation for their HVACR programs from HVAC Excellence. The organization conducted an on-site evaluation of the programs in November. The programs were...

Texas.(regional news)
February 1, 2006... Carrollton, Texas-based Sage and Bray Construction Inc. was named the winner of the North American Insulation Manufacturers Association's I.Q. Award. The award honors quality and best practices in metal-building construction. Sage and Bray's...

Instruments catalog.(books software & lit)
February 1, 2006... This catalog highlights more than 100 different products and accessories for HVACR field technicians. It also introduces new products, such as a clamp meter and a new line of mini clamp meters. This company's accessory heads can be used to...

Metal cutting literature.(books software & lit)
February 1, 2006... Three new items added to Hypertherm's line of Powermax handheld plasma metal-cutting systems are detailed in this literature. A basic circle-cutting guide, plus a new operator face shield and system dust covers are now available to Hypertherm...

Tech-tip cards.(books software & lit)
February 1, 2006... Contractor Tech Tip cards from Emerson Climate Technologies are designed to help contractors with maintenance-related service issues in regards to the new 13-SEER regulations. The pocket-sized cards feature product information along with...

HVAC Estimator.(books software & lit)
February 1, 2006... The recently published 2006 National Plumbing and HVAC Estimator is a guide to figuring the time required for installation and the labor and material costs needed on projects. The book covers residential, commercial and industrial plumbing,...

Jigsaw.(new products)
February 1, 2006... The new model No. 6268-21 variable-speed orbital-action jigsaw is the latest tool from this company. The saw offers a cushion-gripping surface on the top handle and front nose, as well as a lower center of gravity and counter-balance mechanism....

Plasma-cutting system.(new products)
February 1, 2006... The new Auto-Cut 100 plasma-cutting system from Thermal Dynamics uses the company's XT Torch technology to achieve a higher level of performance, according to the company. The company also reports that to lower the cost of operation, the system...

Press brakes.(new products)
February 1, 2006... This company has introduced an updated model in its C Series press-brake line for the North American market. Designed as an introductory-level machine, the C Series is equipped with the essential performance features of the company's V Series,...

Air handler.(new products)
February 1, 2006... This company has unveiled its new line of variable-speed air handlers, which expands its Echelon series of air conditioners, heat pumps and furnaces. The new variable-speed air handlers are built around a design that keeps water, mold and...

Spiral saw.(new products)
February 1, 2006... The new RZ18V 18-volt cordless RotoZip spiral saw is the latest tool offered by this company. The saw is powered by Bosch's Bluecore batteries, which the company claims will last up to 50 percent longer than other batteries. The RotoZip saw...

Louver line.(new products)
February 1, 2006... The ESS-501D louver is the newest model expanding this company's Miami-Dade Hurricane Louver line. The louvers are all Miami-Dade County approved. The ESS-501D is a 5-inch drainable-blade model in a sightproof configuration. The Miami-Dade line...

Calendar of events.(Calendar)
February 1, 2006... FEBRUARY 14-16 The 2006 International Roofing Expo will come to the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas. The expo will feature over 400 exhibiting companies displaying their products and services within 1,000 booths. The event...

Wholesalers & Mfr. Reps. Directory.(Directory)
February 1, 2006... 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...

Hurricane Katrina, metal roofs and the human spirit.(editor's page)
February 1, 2006... The devastation of Hurricane Katrina wasn't limited to New Orleans, although you might have forgotten that from media coverage of the disaster. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] That's something I was reminded of often while compiling the cover...