Snips articles from January 2003

Snips archives from January 2003

The virtual hvacr classroom: Ferris State University first to offer online degree.
January 1, 2003... BIG RAPIDS, Mich. -- Ferris State University has had many educational firsts for the hvacr industry. It is one of only two post-secondary institutions in the country to offer a bachelor's degree in hvacr technology. (The other program is at the...

HVAC engineers have mold on their minds: ASHRAE sessions to explore threats to public health and safety.(American Society of Heating, Air-Conditioning and Refrigerating Engineers)
January 1, 2003... Controlling building humidity is essential for human health and productivity, but if you ask people about the topic, odds are many will say it's all about mold. Because there is so much to the topic, issues related to mold and residential...

A winning hand: officials, attendees call 59th annual SMACNA convention a success.(Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors National Association)
January 1, 2003... LAS VEGAS -- What a difference a year makes. The Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors' National Association's 58th annual convention last year in Boca Raton, Fla. took place less than two months after the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist...

Ductwork in the dairy land: Wisconsin contractor educates public with hvac showroom.(Harker Heating & Cooling Inc.)
January 1, 2003... Some people say the old business adage about the importance of location doesn't apply when you're talking about an hvac company. After all, how many consumers drive past a store and decide to pick up a new furnace? More than you might...

Fabtech 2002: Rocking & rollforming in Cleveland.
January 1, 2003... CLEVELAND -- From Oct. 29 to 31, the place drawing the biggest crowds and generating the most noise here wasn't the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. It was Fabtech 2002, held at the International Exposition Center. More than 13,000 attendees...

Creating bonds: Duct fabrication makes strong connections for St. Louis contractor.(C and R Mechanical Co.)
January 1, 2003... ST. LOUTS -- C & R Mechanical Co., a full-line mechanical contractor here that also fabricates duct for other companies, has long had a strong presence in the competitive St. Louis and surrounding markets. Company officials say they are always...

SMACNA offers guidance on installation of air terminal devices. (Tech Tips).(Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors National Association)
January 1, 2003... Editor's note: The following is taken from the Sheet Metal and Air conditioning Contractors' National Association's "Residential Comfort System Installation Standards Manual," seventh edition. A residential heating and air conditioning...

Arizona mountaintop home gets new metal roof. (Applications in the Field).(Custom-Bilt Metals)
January 1, 2003... PRESCOTT, Ariz. -- Over the years, Drew F. Stoddard of General Contractor Inc. has designed and built dozens of beautiful homes in southern California and Arizona. So when Stoddard and his wife Sue set out to renovate and expand their own home,...

Infrared tube heaters provide comfort for Toyota dealership. (Applications in the Field).(Town Toyota installs Space-Ray heaters)
January 1, 2003... EAST WENATCHEE, Wash. -- When Town Toyota decided to expand and relocate their dealership from Wenatchee to East Wenatchee, the architect for the design-build project strongly recommended infrared gas heaters over an electricity-based heating...

Iowa municipal utilities building installs geothermal system. (Applications in the Field).
January 1, 2003... WaterFurnace International played an integral part in a 13,000-sq.-ft. building that was included in the Top 10 Green Projects for 2002 compiled by the American Institute of Architects. The Iowa Association of Municipal Utilities Office and...

MSCA members upbeat at 2002 educational conference. (Association News).(Mechanical Service Contractors of America)
January 1, 2003... A record number of attendees participated in the 17th annual Mechanical Service Contractors of America educational conference, held Sept. 29-Oct. 2 at the Hyatt Regency Lake Las Vegas Resort on the outskirts of Las Vegas. The conference...

ABC lobbies for homeland security, health care issues. (Association News).(Associated Builders and Contractors)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... The Associated Builders and Contractors said it is working hard on Capitol Hill to ensure that the concerns of merit shop construction contractors are addressed in homeland security and association health plan (AHP) legislation. On the...

ASA and CMAA sign partnering agreement. (Association News).(Construction Management Association of America and American Subcontractors Association)
January 1, 2003... The American Subcontractors Association and the Construction Management Association of America broke new ground in cooperation within the construction industry at the CMAA national conference and trade show. ASA and CMAA formalized the new...

SMACNA contractors beat the average for lost workdays. (Association News).(Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors' National Association)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... Member firms of the Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors' National Association reported in the 2002 SMACNA Safety Statistics Evaluation and Awards Program a lost Workday incidence rate below the national average of 4.4 for specialty...

RSES elects new officers at annual meeting. (Association News).(Refrigeration Service Engineers Society)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... Des Plaines, Ill. -- Elections for new officers were held as part of the Refrigeration Service Engineers Society annual business meeting on October 24, 2002, at its 65th annual conference in Las Vegas. As part of the proceedings, Executive...

Ruskin Co. acquires a portion of Johnson controls' damper business. (Supplier News).
January 1, 2003... KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- Damper and louver manufacturer Ruskin Co. recently announced it has acquired part of the vent and control damper business of Johnson Controls Inc. According to the terms of the agreement, Ruskin will make the vent and...

Camfil Farr renames dust collection operation Farr Air Pollution Control. (Supplier News).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... JONESBORO, Ark. -- Camfil Farr's Air Pollution Control products Group, which manufactures and markets a line of dust fume, and mist collection equipment, now operates under the name of Farr Air Pollution Control (Farr APC). "This name...

GeneralAire launches wholesaler locator. (Supplier News).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... GeneralAire, Novi, Mich., said it has launched an online wholesaler locator to accommodate the growing number of dealers now installing its humidifiers, air cleaners, and air purifiers. The company said its products are available form more...

Mitchell Sales to rep for Weil-McLain. (Supplier News).(Terry Lynn Mitchell)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... Weil-McLain, Michigan City, Ind., has appointed Terry Lynn Mitchell, Mitchell Sales Corp., as the company's exclusive manufacturer's representative for its line of heating products in Kentucky and surrounding areas. Mitchell Sales will now...

Field Controls celebrates 75th anniversary. (Supplier News).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... KINGSTON, N.C. -- Field Controls is celebrating 75 years in the draft, venting, and combustion air technology industry. Ted Field founded the company in 1927 in Evanston, Ill. Field Controls originally specialized in large, custom build draft...

Oak Ridge National Labs chooses Goettl frostless heat pump for test. (Supplier News).(Goettl Air Conditioning Inc. )(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... PHOENIX -- Under contract with Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Goettl Air Conditioning Inc. said it has successfully completed testing of the Oak Ridge "Frostless Heat Pump" system in Goettl's Phoenix facility. A frequent customer complaint...

Danfoss and Saginomiya announce joint venture. (Supplier News).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... BALTIMORE -- Danfoss and Saginomiya have begun cooperative efforts in the manufacture and marketing of controls for refrigeration and air conditioning. The two companies have signed a joint venture agreement establishing Da nfoss Saginomiya Sp....

Lennox wins DOE competition, secures procurement agreement. (Supplier News).(Department of Energy )(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... DALLAS -- The U.S. Department of Energy has selected Lennox Industries Inc. as a joint provider of energy-efficient commercial heating and air conditioning equipment. The winning Lennox products were selected based on initial cost of the unit...

Lennox honors top performers. (Supplier News).(Lennox Industries; Robert Cole)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... DALLAS -- The Lennox Industries 2001 Parts and Supply Manager of the Year award was presented at the company's annual North American service meeting in Las Vegas. The PSM award is presented to the best overall parts and supplies manager...

ACCA seeking nominations for Excellence in Contracting Awards. (Contractor News).(Air Conditioning Contractors of America)
January 1, 2003... ARLINGTON, Va. -- The Air Conditioning Contractors of America is currently accepting nominations for the association's 2003 Excellence in Contracting Awards. These awards are the highest honor bestowed by the ACCA on hvacr contractors for...

Contractor Coalition builds sheet metal training center. (Contractor News).(Sheet Metal Contractors Coalition)
January 1, 2003... DENVER -- The Sheet Metal Contractors Coalition, a group of merit shop owners, along with other merit-shop building contractors, recently built a new two-story, 26,700 sq. ft. training facility, which including classrooms, shop areas, meeting...

Construction starts decline in September, McGraw-Hill reports. (Contractor News).
January 1, 2003... The value of new construction starts fell 5% in September to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $483.5 billion, it was reported by McGraw-Hill Construction Dodge. Declines were registered by two of the construction industry's three main...

Action Duct opens Sacramento office. (Contractor News).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... After 24 years in southern California, Action Duct Cleaning Co. is heading north to Sacramento to open its fifth office. Considered one of the top duct cleaning companies in California, the Los Angeles-based firm started operations in 1978m...

Hvacr contractors see health insurance premiums soar. (Health & Safety News).
January 1, 2003... Health insurance costs for hvacr contractors have increased 61% during the last three years, according to a recent survey of Air Conditioning Contractors of America member companies. On average, the 300 contractors surveyed nationwide paid...

ISH-North America organizers happy with first convention. (Meetings & Conventions).
January 1, 2003... TORONTO -- Organizers say ISH-North America, held here Oct. 31-Nov. 2 exceeded expectations. Show organizers Messe Frankfurt Inc. report that 10,735 attendees packed the aisles of the National Trade Centre at Exhibition Place during the...

Many new products scheduled for display at 2003 AHR Expo. (Meetings & Conventions).
January 1, 2003... The AHR Expo has been described as the world's fair of hvacr products, and manufacturers typically reserve their biggest new product announcements for the show. The following are just a few of the more than 1,500 companies and products...

Metal Connectors Inc. (Meetings & Conventions).
January 1, 2003... Minneapolis-based Sheet Metal Connectors Inc. will be promoting its E-Z Flange with Barrel Clamp, which company officials say saves field labor with virtually no leakage at the transverse connection. Also on display will be the company's...

Advance Cutting Systems. (Meetings & Conventions).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... Advance Cutting Systems will be showing several products, including its Duct-Cutter plasma cutting system; Duct Mate, its auto-fold coil line and its CAD duct design and estimating software. For details, contact them at 112 Hilltop Business...

McGill AirFlow Corp. (Meetings & Conventions).(online ordering system)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... Spiral duct manufacturer McGill AirFlow Corp. will feature its new online ordering system and Current Awareness Service. Visitors will learn about the company's spiral duct and fittings for commercial and industrial air handling systems, as...

Johns Manville Corp. (Meetings & Conventions).(to exhibit duct products)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... Johns Manville Corp. is planning to exhibit its mat-faced Micro-aire fiberglass duct board, Linacounstic RC fiberglass duct liner, and Microlite formaldehyde-free fiberglass duct wrap. The mat-faced Micro-aire is a new duct board with a...

Spiral duct maker Lindab Inc. (Meetings & Conventions).(AK Coatings Inc. partnership)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... Spiral duct maker Lindab Inc. will be promoting its recently announced partnership with AK Coatings Inc. that will allow it to manufacture round nonresidential ductwork with AgION[TM] anti-microbial pre-coated steel. The coating contains silver...

Hardcast Products Group. (Meetings & Conventions).(launches Foil-Grip duct sealant)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... Hardcast Products Group will use the AHR Expo to introduce indoor/outdoor duct sealant Foil-Grip[TM] 1402 181BFX. This UL181-listed duct sealant on a roll offers hvac contractors an excellent means of sealing ducts for both the interior and...

United CoolAir Corp. (People in the News).(Rich Pierse, new sales manager)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... Rich Pierse has been named sales manager of United CoolAir Corp.'s team of air conditioning specialists. His most recent positions were with York International (Unitary Products), Thermo Products, and Noland Co. United CoolAir, York, Pa.,...

Flakt Woods Ltd. (People in the News).(Dr. W.T.W. Cory, new president)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... Dr. W.T.W. Cory, a consultant for Flakt Woods Ltd., a manufacturer of air system components, Colchester, Essex, U.K., was elected president of the Air Movement and Control Association International. Dr. Cory was elected to AMCA International's...

Nailor Industries Inc. (People in the News).(Air Movement and Control Association officers elected)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... Other AMCA officers elected: Chair of the board, Lance Nailor, Nailor Industries Inc., Houston. Vice president, Thomas R. Edwards, Ruskin Co., Rink, Swartout Division, and Reliable Products, Grandview, Mo. Treasurer, Lee Buddrus, Acme...

Strippit Inc. (People in the News).(Jason Matijasich, new sales engineer)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... Jason Matijasich has been named a sales engineer for Strippit Inc., Akron, N.Y., a manufacturer of metalforming equipment, including turret punch presses, laser cutting machines, press brakes, shears, and CAD/CAM programming software....

Metabo Corp. (People in the News).(Martin Cross, new director of corporate development)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... Martin Cross has joined Metabo Corp., Sellersville, Pa., as director of corporate development. Metabo is an international manufacturer of professional-grade portable electric power tools and abrasives for industrial, construction, and welding...

Steril-Aire Inc. (People in the News).(Robert M. Culbert, new director of engineering; Charles T. Jones, new plant manager)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... Steril-Aire Inc., which manufactures a line of patented UVC devices for IAQ and mold control, has expanded its management staff with two appointments. Robert M. Culbert, P.E., has joined the company as director of engineering, and Charles T....

Allied Signal. (People in the News).(Tim Jones)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... Tim Jones has served in operations, quality control, and production engineering functions for a variety of companies, including 18 years with Allied Signal.

Habegger Corp. (People in the News).(John H. Dorr, new president)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... John H. Dorr was recently appointed president of Cincinnati-based Habegger Corp., a 50-year-old family-owned hvac wholesale distributor. Prior to joining Habegger, Dorr was CEO of I.COMM Corp., a communications technology company. He was also...

Flow International Corp. (People in the News).(Rick Fox)(Therma-Tru Corp. appoints Rick Briars)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... Rick Fox was recently added to the board of directors of waterjet manufacturer Flow International Corp. Fox, 55, previously served as president and COO of CyberSafe Corp. He also served as a member of the board of directors of Wall Data Inc....

Obituaries.(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... Francis X. McCartin, 83, business manager for the Chicago-based Pipefitters Association, Local Union 597 for 43 years until he retired last year, died Sept. 29 in his Oak Lawn, 111. home. Mr. McCartin created a pension fund that now totals more...

Don't forget to sell your company as well as yourself. (Sales & Customer Service).
January 1, 2003... Selling requires that you have a good working knowledge of the products and services your company offers. The more knowledge you have on these subjects and the other products available to your customers, the better chance you have of closing...

Watching your profit margins is a full-time job. (Contractor Cents).
January 1, 2003... When you are busy, you can get lulled into a false sense of security. The dollars are coming in the door and you feel that you are profitable. A good check on profitability is to make sure that your gross margins stay consistent. Consistency...

IAQ monitoring system wins research and development award. (Indoor Air Quality).(Aircuity Inc.'s Building Performance Evaluation System)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... Aircuity Building Performance Evaluation System, developed by Aircuity Inc., Newton, Mass., has won an R&D 100 Award, sponsored by R&D Magazine. The R&D awards annually recognize the 100 most technologically significant new products and...

Insulation receives IAO honor from environmental institute. (Indoor Air Quality).(Knauf's building insulation products )(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... ATLANTA -- The Greenguard Environmental Institute[TM] recentl/certified Knauf's building insulation products (batts, blankes, and Summit Blowing Insulation). The designation signifies that Knauf's products are lowemitting and have minimal...

Research Products offers UV lamps. (Indoor Air Quality).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... Research Products Corp. announced the expansion of the Aprilaire brand product line with the addition of the 1900 Series UV Germicidal lamps. "As a leader in IAQ, offering UV germicidal lamps is a natural progression for us," said Robin...

IAQA, Lennox team up to offer training classes. (Indoor Air Quality).(Indoor Air Quality Association and Lennox Industries )(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... Lennox Industries and the Indoor Air Quality Association are now offering a 12-hour training class on IAQ. The manufacturer announced its intention for a corporate sponsorship with IAQA in October 2001. The sponsorship includes education of...

Johnstone Supply adds new distributors, store locations. (Wholesaler News).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... Johnstone Supply Inc., one of the largest wholesale distributors in the hvacr industry, has recently opened several store locations, and has seen two company executives moving from Johnstone corporate offices into Johnstone stores. ...

Machine tool consumption rises in September. (Wholesaler News).(joint Association for Manufacturing Technology and American Machine Tool Distributors' Association report)
January 1, 2003... September U.S. machine tool consumption totaled $177.32 million, according to AMT, The Association for Manufacturing Technology, and AMTDA, the American Machine Tool Distributors' Association. This total, as reported by companies...

Electric Motor Shop becomes Emerson Motor distributor. (Wholesaler News).
January 1, 2003... ST. LOUIS, Mo. -- Electric Motor Shop, headquartered in North Carolina, has recently joined Emerson Motor Technologies' list of distributors. The company now offers a complete line of U.S. Motors brand motors, specializing in the Titan (200 hp...

Foundation offers scholarships for employees, family members. (Roofing News).(North East Roofing Educational Foundation)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... The North East Roofing Educational Foundation has established a scholarship program to assist employees, immediate family members of employees, or immediate family of NERCA members, who plan to pursue post-secondary education in college and...

Metal panels top massive new Illinois prison. (Roofing News).(Illinois Maximum Security Correctional Center)
January 1, 2003... THOMSON, Ill. -- The state's first maximum-security prison built since the 1920s showcases high-tech security that may be the most advanced in the country. Located in Thomson, Ill., the Illinois Maximum Security Correctional Center is situated...

Metl-Span panels selected for technology center. (Roofing News).(Guide Corp. Technology and Customer Center)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... The new Guide Corp. Technology and Customer Center features a horizontal panel orientation to achieve what designers called an innovative look consistent with the design of the high-tech center. To achieve that look, Guide Corp, a North...

Fair Employment and Housing Act. (Regional News: California).(remit)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... The California SMACNA notified members that a California appeals court has ruled that the Fair Employment and Housing Act does not hold employers responsible for sexual harassment of an employee by a non-employee client or customer.

Pinnacol Assurance. (Regional News: Colorado).(Colorado Roofing Association's Workers' Compensation program dividends)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... The Colorado Roofing Association's Workers' Compensation program, through Pinnacol Assurance, declared a dividend for the third year in a row, in the amount of $491,110 for the 2000-2001 policy year. The average dividend per member approached...

Systematic Control. (Regional News: New York).(KeySpan Energy seeks to bypass suppliers)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... Anthony Carbone, of Systematic Control, the news editor of Greater New York Contractors' News, newsletter of the ACCA chapter, writes: It has been reported within the air conditioning industry that the utility KeySpan Energy has decided to...

Air conditioning Contractors of America. (Regional News: Ohio).(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... The Central Ohio Chapter of the Air Conditioning Contractors of America held its sixth annual auction and dinner to benefit Adventures for Wish Kids on Nov. 21 at Monaco's Palace in Columbus. Jewelry, crafts, gifts, certificates to retail shops...

Holiday Social. (Regional News: Pennsylvania).
January 1, 2003... The Air Conditioning Contractors of America, Western Pennsylvania chapter, held its "Holiday Social" on Dec. 5 at LeMont, in Mt. Washington.

Emerson Climate Technologies. (Regional News: Virginia).(Refrigeration Service Engineers Society joint seminar)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... Hvacr flow controls and components were the topic of discussion when Emerson Climate Technologies and the Refrigeration Service Engineers Society presented a one-day seminar on Dec. 17. Led by Pete Gunderson, of Alco Controls, the session...

Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Institute of Canada. (Regional News: Canada).(2002 member survey)
January 1, 2003... The results of the Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Institute of Canada E-Business member survey conducted in June 2002 were presented to attendees at the 34th annual meeting. The survey was mailed to approximately 750...

Copper Tube Book. (Books, Software & Lit.).(Copper Development Association)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... The Copper Development Association has released a revised edition of the "Copper Tube Handbook." The handbook contains the latest information on copper tube installation, industry standards, pressure ratings and other technical data....

Heather Handbook. (Books, Software & Lit.).(Leslie Controls Inc.)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... Leslie Controls Inc. now offers its "Heater Handbook". It contains information on Leslie's complete line of hot water heater and accessories. Technical information on the Constantemp, LES series and the company's new line of steam generators is...

Plasma-cutting system. (Books, Software & Lit.).(Lockformer Co. brochure)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... The Lockformer Co. has a foldout color brochure out now on its Vulcan 1000 plasma cutting system. The brochure explains the product's strength, stability, power and other attributes. It also includes information on the computer system necessary...

Hvac Tapes NFO. (Books, Software & Lit.).(Venture Tape Corp. brochure)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... Venture Tape Corp. has a color booklet available about its large line of tapes for the hvac contractor. Specially designed to meet the new UL1818-FX code, the tapes come in a variety of colors, materials and thicknesses. The tapes' single-ply...

Portable MIG Brochure. (Books, Software & Lit.).(Broco Inc.)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... Broco Inc. now has a brochure about its "GoWeld," a portable, battery-powered professional MIG welder. Close-up pictures of the welder are included, along with a list of key features, such as microprocessor control, handle-mounted micro switch,...

Layout Book. (Books, Software & Lit.).("Layout for Duct Fittings")(Book Review)
January 1, 2003... "Layout for Duct Fittings" aims to teach sheet metal workers the "lost art" of manual sheet metal layout. The book teaches practical, easy-to-follow shop methods for laying out duct fittings. It assumes the technician knows the basics of sheet...

Spec sheet. (Books, Software & Lit.).(CertainTeed Corp.)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2003... CertainTeed Corp.recently released specification sheet in CSI format about its ToughGuard Rigid Liner Board with Enhanced Surface. According to company officials, the product is 40% more effective than earlier versions of rigid liner boards....

Press Brake details. (Books, Software & Lit.).
January 1, 2003... Tennessee-based Tennsmith has a color, foldout brochure available on its Titan Press Brake. According to the brochure, the Titan uses a series hydraulic system that results in less wear, tear and maintenance costs. A pedestal control panel...

Plasma Cutter sheet. (Books, Software & Lit.).
January 1, 2003... Plasma Automation Inc. offers a fact sheet on its Vicon Model 2001 Fine Precision Plasma Cutting System. The sheet explains the features of the 2001, including available table sizes, PC-based CNC control, electronic torch height control,...

Draft inducers. (New Products).
January 1, 2003... Exterior mount variable or fixed speed Auto-Draft" inducers are suitable for side wall or rooftop venting. The product reduces vent diameters up to 50% and dramatically shortening stack height above the roofline. It also provides energy savings...

Clips and bushings. (New Products).
January 1, 2003... These damper clips slide over 3/8- and 1/2-in, square rods. The clips spot weld to damper blades quickly and economically, according to company officials. The manufacturer also offers Sure-Loc nylon bushings that have a built-in locking device...

Plate fin coils. (New Products).
January 1, 2003... This Michigan company says its plate fin coils were specifically designed to meet the needs of hvac and light industrial markets. Built tough, the Duralite plate fin coils feature standard tube construction of 5/8-in. OD by 0028-in.-thick...

Rigid board. (New Products).
January 1, 2003... This company has introduced Ultra*Duct[TM] Gold, a rigid board designed for hvac duct systems with a new air stream facing the significantly reduces the amount nuisance dust generated during fabrication compared to other standard duct boards,...

Roof deck. (New Products).
January 1, 2003... This high-strength steel 1.5-in, roof deck was designed for the western U.S. High Strength Type B features an interlocking side seam; High Strength Type BW has a nestable side lap. Uncoated galvanized and a gray polyester flexible primer coat...

13 SEER AC. (New Products).
January 1, 2003... Comfortmaker now offers a 13 SEER single-phase package air conditioner. The APK Series comes in 3-to 5-ton models. The APK models were designed for markets where high-efficiency standards are required. They feature a single scroll compressor....

Hydroforming Press. (New Products).
January 1, 2003... Company officials say their new Hydroforming Press is ideal for manufacturing high-purity stainless steel fittings such as elbows, tees, reducers and crosses. They say hydroformed parts are stronger and weigh less, due to structural integrity...

Heat pump. (New Products).
January 1, 2003... This 20-ton water-to-water heat pump is the latest addition to this company's Axiom[TM] line. It can be in applications such as radiant heat, fan coil or fresh air systems. It's compact design fits through a standard 35-in. doorway and includes...

Anemometer. (New Products).
January 1, 2003... This three-in-one Hygro-Thermo-Anemometer Model 45160 is pocketsize, yet packs in a lot of performance, according to company officials. The large LCD displays temperature and air velocity and relative humidity. A built-in thermistor provides...