Snips articles from January 2005

Snips archives from January 2005

H-V-A-C & M-O-U-S-E: thousands expected to attend expo and ASHRAE events in Orlando, Fla.(Cover Story)
January 1, 2005... ORLANDO, Fla. -- The organizers of the AHR Expo and ASHRAE winter meeting must like Disney-style entertainment, or at least warm weather. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] In 2004, the American Society of Heating,...

'But ...': questions to ask when selecting a computerized estimating system.
January 1, 2005... If you are currently estimating manually or with spreadsheets, it's probably costing you more in time and labor than the most expensive system even if you valued your personal or employee labor at a low hourly rate. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]...

Full steam ahead: manufacturing back on track at Fabtech.
January 1, 2005... CLEVELAND -- The chugging of fabrication machines wasn't the only sound coming out of the I-X Center in Cleveland during the 2004 Fabtech show. The buzz on manufacturing, jobs and the economy was close to deafening. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]...

Staying between the lines: making these elbows requires parallel development and the use of miters.
January 1, 2005... Many sheet metal workers are familiar with adjustable gore elbows, tapering elbows and fixed elbows. Adjustable elbows each gore to spin or turn separately with the ability to change the angle of the elbow. Fixed elbows are permanently fastened...

Viva las Metalcon: metal-building event brings 7,100 to Las Vegas.
January 1, 2005... LAS VEGAS -- There was no gamble in holding this year's Metalcon International here. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Unlike when the metal-building show last visited the city in 2001--a few weeks after the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks--and...

HARDI souls.(Heating, Airconditioning & Refrigeration Distributors International )
January 1, 2005... CHICAGO -- If the number and mood of attendees at HARDI's annual convention are any indication, 2005 will be a very good year for wholesalers. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] About 1,400 members of the Heating, Airconditioning & Refrigeration...

Residential heating systems vary based on climate.(TECH Tips)
January 1, 2005... (The following is taken from SMACNA's Residential Comfort System Installation Manual.) Most residences are comfort conditioned with filtered and heated air. A large percentage also have mechanical or evaporate cooling. In areas requiring...

Office building uses filters to keep equipment clean.(APPLICATIONS in the Field)(Jackson National Life)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005... LANSING, Mich. -- Dirt and debris that collects on components is a common problem for mechanical heating and cooling equipment. For the Jackson National Life facility, a large office building with 1,200 employees, that was definitely the...

Natatorium retrofit presents space challenges.(APPLICATIONS in the Field)
January 1, 2005... SHILLINGTON, Pa. -- The pool at the Governor Mifflin Intermediate School was in need of an HVAC retrofit requiring 19,800 cubic feet per minute of ventilation, but this was a challenge for engineers and contractors due to limited space for...

Auto dealer demands IAQ for service center.(APPLICATIONS in the Field)(Don Luke)(indoor air quality )
January 1, 2005... PHOENIX -- After touring 40 car dealer service buildings, Don Luke knew what he didn't want for the new 149,000-square-foot Bill Luke Chrysler, Jeep & Dodge service center in Phoenix. "After just a short visit to some service departments we...

Group says insulation growing in acceptance.(ASSOCIATION NEWS)(Reflective Insulation Manufacturers Association)
January 1, 2005... A few years ago, if you had asked many contractors about reflective insulation, they may have shrugged or admitted they didn't really know what the product was all about. But according to the Reflective Insulation Manufacturers Association...

ASHRAE helps Iraq rebuilding efforts.(ASSOCIATION NEWS)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005... WASHINGTON -- The American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers is participating in the rebuilding of Iraq by providing engineers with current technical information and standards. ASHRAE recently hosted a meeting...

Group celebrates presidential election.(ASSOCIATION NEWS)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005... WASHINGTON -- The Associated Builders and Contractors are enthusiastic about the re-election of President George W. Bush and Vice President Dick Cheney. According to the group, the re-election of President Bush was one of the association's...

Students compete to heat arts building.(ASSOCIATION NEWS)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005... The Mechanical Contractors Association of America revealed the details of its 2004 Student Chapter Competition during the Student Chapter Summit Sept. 28-29 in La Crosse, Wis. Jack Wilhelmi, chairman of the Career Development Committee that...

ASHRAE seeks code expert.(ASSOCIATION NEWS)(American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005... ATLANTA -- With the number of ASHRAE standards now being referenced in national and international codes the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air Conditioning Engineers is looking to expand its staff by including a code expert. ...

ACCA to develop extended-care standards.(ASSOCIATION NEWS)(Air Conditioning Contractors of America )(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005... ARLINGTON, Va. -- The Air Conditioning Contractors of America will develop standards on extended care for residential and commercial HVAC equipment. The ACCA Educational Institute's Standards Task Team plans to create two standards to...

NATE increasing exam costs.(ASSOCIATION NEWS)(North American Technician Excellence )(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005... DES PLAINES, Ill. -- The North American Technician Excellence program has increased the price of the pencil-and-paper versions of it exam series. Pricing on the electronic versions of the tests remain unchanged.

ARI: record year possible for AC, heat pump shipments.(SUPPLIER NEWS)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005... ARLINGTON, Va. -- Central air conditioners and air-source heat pumps are on track for a record year, according to the Air-Conditioning and Refrigeration Institute. ARI reports that September 2004's combined U.S. factory shipments of...

Parker, Siemens develop controls collaboration.(SUPPLIER NEWS)(Parker Hannifin Corp. and Siemens Building Technologies Inc.)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005... NURNBERG, Germany -- Parker Hannifin and Siemens Building Technologies have launched a new partnership to design, develop and market mechanical components and controls. According to company officials, the new venture will improve energy...

Carrier signs supply agreement with ABB.(SUPPLIER NEWS)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005... NEW BERLIN, Wis. -- ABB Inc. has agreed to provide its new line of variable-frequency HVAC drives, the ACH550 series, as part of a supply agreement with Carrier Corp. Carrier will use the drives as a component in its Weather Series rooftop...

Heat-Timer earns ISO certification.(SUPPLIER NEWS)
January 1, 2005... FAIRFIELD, N.J. -- Heat-Timer Corp. has completed the registration process for ISO 9001: 2000. The HVACR and plumbing controls manufacturer achieved the certification following its initial assessment by registrar SGS U.S. Testing Co. Inc. ...

MetalForming Inc. showcases new products.(SUPPLIER NEWS)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005... PEACHTREE CITY, Ga. -- MetalForming Inc. held an event Sept. 1-2 at its head-quarters in Peachtree City, Ga., to introduce the company's new Vipro roll-forming systems. More than 100 people saw the machine, which is made by Taiwan-based Sen...

York International furnaces recalled.(SUPPLIER NEWS)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005... YORK, Pa. -- Serveral furnaces made by York International Corp.'s Unitary Products Group have been voluntarily recalled. The furnaces can overheat, causing cracks in heat exchangers, burn-though, and in extreme cases, furnace wrapper...

Company officials: Formtek not closing any divisions.(SUPPLIER NEWS)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005... ITASCA, Ill. -- Metal-processing equipment manufacturer Formtek Inc. will not be eliminating any of its divisions or product lines. That's according to a statement aimed at dealers, competitors and contractors from the company, a copy of...

Chicago Metal Rolled Products opens new facility.(SUPPLIER NEWS)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005... CHICAGO -- Chicago Metal Rolled Products is now in Kansas City, Mo. The manufacturer has opened a new facility to curve structural steel, sheet and plate. According to company President George Wendt, the new facility will allow the...

Lennox publication wins award.(SUPPLIER NEWS)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005... DALLAS -- Lennox International's quarterly dealer newsletter, The Lennox News, has won a Katie Award. The award is presented each year by the Press Club of Dallas and recognizes achievement in print and electronic journalism, public relations...

SMACNA recognizes chapter accomplishments.(CONTRACTOR NEWS)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005... MAUI, Hawaii -- The Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors' National Association recognized two chapter members during its 61st annual convention, Oct. 24-28 in Maui, Hawaii. The Distinguished Legislative Service Award was presented...

Chicago contractor group re-elects president and directors.(CONTRACTOR NEWS)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005... CHICAGO -- The Chicagoland Sheet Metal Contractors Association re-elected John Delano of William J. Perkinson Co. as president. The appointment was made during an Oct. 12 board meeting. The meeting also saw the re-election of officers,...

Wisconsin mechanical contractors merge.(CONTRACTOR NEWS)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005... PEWAUKEE, Wis. -- Total Comfort of Wisconsin Inc. has acquired Wenninger Mechanical Inc., creating one of the largest Milwaukee-area mechanical contractors. The sale price was not disclosed. "I am pleased about the tremendous opportunities...

PHCC installs new board, officers.(CONTRACTOR NEWS)(Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractions National Association)(appointments)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005... FALLS CHURCH, Va. -- The 122nd annual convention of the Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractions National Association, Oct. 12-16 in Boston, ended with the appointment of new officers and new members to the board of directors. Mary Gravelink...

PHCC, Trane name Contractor of the Year.(CONTRACTOR NEWS)(David Dugger, Bryan Stansell, Alan D. Givens and Bobby Wilkins)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005... FALLS CHURCH, Va. -- David Dugger, president of Kalthoff Inc. in Knoxville, Tenn., was named 2004 HVAC Contractor of the Year by Trane and the Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors-National Association. The award was presented during the...

September construction down 3 percent.(CONTRACTOR NEWS)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005... NEW YORK -- New construction starts for September were at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $564.5 billion, down 3 percent from August, according to McGraw-Hill Construction. Residential building remained steady with the previous month,...

RSES announces certificate-member status.(CONTRACTOR NEWS)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005... DES PLAINES, Ill. -- The Refrigeration Services Engineers Society announced the newest members to earn certificate-member status in September. The members included: Mike Eckstein of the Greater Kansas City Chapter, Robert Hudson of the...

ABC chapters honored for training efforts.(CONTRACTOR NEWS)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005... WASHINGTON -- Two chapters of the Associated Builders and Contractors were recognized recently by the Construction Users Roundtable for commitment in promoting construction work force training and recruitment. Workforce Development Awards...

ASHRAE to host Webcast on mold management.(INTERNET NEWS)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005... ATLANTA -- Information on the proper control of moisture and humidity conditions to minimize mold will be presented through an April 13 satellite broadcast and Webcast: "Mold in Our Building Environment." The program is offered by the...

Roofing site offers new products.(INTERNET NEWS)(www.metalroofingtools.com)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005... OXFORD, Ga. -- The Web site and company www.Metalroofingtools.com is now offering a series of new gauges. According to the company, the gauges will help installers accurately determine short point and long point measurement, thus eliminating...

Victaulic provides product specs.(INTERNET NEWS)(www.victaulic.com)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005... EASTON, Pa. -- The Victaulic Co., a producer of mechanical pipe-joining systems, has launched a new Web site containing new information including product specifications, codes and approvals, training resources, press releases and case studies....

Group introduces technical bulletin series for members.(INTERNET NEWS)(www.acca.org)(Brief Article)(Advertisement)
January 1, 2005... ARLINGTON, Va. -- The Air Conditioning Contractors of America has released the first two in a series of new members-only technical reference bulletins on its Web site. Similar bulletins will be released on a monthly basis, and are designed to...

AP & T launches site.(INTERNET NEWS)(www.apt.se)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005... MONROE, N.C. -- AP & T, manufacturer for automation, presses, tools and complete production lines, has launched a new Web site. The site, located at www.apt.se, provides a resource for metal-forming equipment in the sheet metal and tube-forming...

Construction group adds site.(INTERNET NEWS)(www.curt.org)(The Construction Users Roundtable)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005... CINCINNATI -- The Construction Users Roundtable introduced its new Web site, containing an introduction to the organization, news and events. By logging onto www.curt.org, visitors can access profiles of specific committees such as...

Web-based training available with Design Air.(INTERNET NEWS)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005... MILWAUKEE -- HVAC wholesaler Design Air now offers free online training. The Web site offers contractors the ability to price equipment and materials, access their account, as well as make payments. It now also offers training. Technicians...

AHR Expo to be site of SkillsUSA competition.(MEETINGS & CONVENTIONS)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005... The 2005 AHR Expo will host the SkillsUSA finals, a national HVACR technical competition for high school and college students. The event, sponsored by the Air-Conditioning and Refrigeration Institute, will be Feb. 7 in Orlando, Fla. The...

Groups sign on to joint trade show.(MEETINGS & CONVENTIONS)(The Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Institute of Canada)(Canadian Institute of Plumbing and Heating)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005... MISSISSAUGA, Ontario -- The Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Institute of Canada has signed an agreement with the Canadian Institute of Plumbing and Heating to produce a joint trade show in 2006. The Canadian Mechanical...

Hydronic heating seminars scheduled for U.S. cities.(MEETINGS & CONVENTIONS)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005... The "Modern Engineering Concepts For Hydronic Heating Design" seminar series will be held in 10 U.S. locations this year. The seminars are aimed at engineers, facility managers, hydronic heating contractors and others. Topics such as...

Council schedules 2005 forum.(MEETINGS & CONVENTIONS)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005... COUNTRY CLUB HILLS, Ill. -- The International Code Council will hold its 2005 Codes Forum Feb. 21-March 6 in Cincinnati. During the hearings, code-development committees will comment on change proposals submitted for the 2005 edition of the...

Green Building Council endorses expo.(MEETINGS & CONVENTIONS)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005... The U.S. Green Building Council is the latest association to endorse the Feb. 7-9 AHR Expo. The council joins 20 other associations that have already lent their support to the Orlando, Fla., show. "We are very excited about the council's...

ASHRAE event to offer industry history lesson.(MEETINGS & CONVENTIONS)
January 1, 2005... ATLANTA -- Refrigeration's early years will be highlighted in two seminars hosted at the American Society of Heating, Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning Engineers' 2005 winter meeting in Orlando, Fla. Refrigeration uses during the past...

German trade show marks 25 years.(MEETINGS & CONVENTIONS)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005... NURNBERG, Germany -- IKK, an international refrigeration, air conditioning and ventilation trade show, celebrated its 25th anniversary Oct. 13-15 in Nurnberg, Germany. The show saw an increase in the number of attendees and exhibitors....

ARI meeting honors achievements.(MEETINGS & CONVENTIONS)(The Air-Conditioning and Refrigeration Institute)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005... SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- The Air-Conditioning and Refrigeration Institute handed out lifetime-achievement honors during its 51st annual meeting Nov. 13-16 in Scottsdale, Ariz. A Lifetime Achievement Award was presented to Daniel W. Holmes Jr....

AMCA International elects president, new members.(PEOPLE in the News)(Appointment)(Air Movement and Control Association International Inc)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005... The Air Movement and Control Association International Inc. elected Lee Buddrus as president. Buddrus, currently president of Acme Engineering, based in Muskogee, Okla., has served as chairman of the air movement division, the 410 committee and...

The Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors' National Association.(PEOPLE in the News)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005... The Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors' National Association elected new members to its board of directors during its October annual business meeting. They are: Paul J. Alexander of Straus Systems in Stafford, Texas; James Boone of...

Metabo Corp.(PEOPLE in the News)(Appointment)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005... Metabo Corp. announced Martin Cross has been named vice president of sales for the company. Cross joined Metabo Corp. as director of corporate development in 2002, and will continue to work out of the company's North American headquarters in...

Selkirk.(PEOPLE in the News)(Appointment)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005... David Lac has joined Selkirk's Dallas research and development staff as a design engineer. Lac has a degree in mechanical engineering and comes to Selkirk from Titus, where he was responsible for designing HVAC products.

Emerson Climate Technologies.(PEOPLE in the News)(appointments)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005... Emerson Climate Technologies made four appointments within its flow controls division. Al Maier will take the position of vice president of application engineering, Austin Childs is the new vice president of engineering, Kurt Gobreski is vice...

Mitsubishi Electric HVAC.(PEOPLE in the News)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005... Salvatore "Bud" Nardello was named national sales director for the Mitsubishi Electric HVAC advanced-products division in Lawrenceville, Ga. Nardello joined Mitsubishi Electric HVAC more than 20 years ago as one of the four original team...

Profit Strategies Inc.(PEOPLE in the News)(Art Street regional consultant)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005... Profit Strategies Inc. has named Art Street regional consultant for the Northeast U.S. In this position, Street will sell and market the company's flat-rate pricing systems to plumbing, heating and air-conditioning contractors. He brings 12...

Air Purchases.(PEOPLE in the News)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005... Wholesale distributor Air Purchases made several employee promotions and appointments recently. Ron Moore has been named branch manager of the company's Beverly, Mass., location. Aaron Bell will join Moore as assistant manager of the same...

Ronald Spinelli.(Obituaries)(Obituary)
January 1, 2005... Ronald Spinelli knew he wanted to be a sheet metal worker from the time he was a teenager. In 1954, for his high school English class, he wrote an essay titled "My Idea of Success," where he mapped out his plan for the future. ...

A little gentle pressure is OK on occasion.(SALES & Marketing)
January 1, 2005... Whenever they hear the term "high-pressure selling," many people have visions of salespeople who have tried to push them into deals they didn't want. But it's also true that a little pressure in selling is needed to close some sales. ...

More ways to earn more money this year.(MIND YOUR Business)
January 1, 2005... In last month's column, I gave four ways to earn more money in the next 12 months. Here are a few others. Become irreplaceable Theoretically, in a well-managed company, nobody is irreplaceable. In the real world, however, most...

ACCA launches online publication on mold issues.(INDOOR AIR QUALITY)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005... ARLINGTON, Va. -- The Air Conditioning Contractors of America has introduced a online publication devoted to news and information regarding mold and other indoor air quality issues. Located at the ACCA's Web site, the Mold & IAQ Monitor...

ANSI rejects addendum to ventilation standard.(INDOOR AIR QUALITY)(American National Standards Institute)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005... ATLANTA -- The American National Standards Institute Appeals Board rejected a final appeal of an addendum to the ASHRAE's ventilation standard. The 2001 version of Standard 62, "Ventilation for Acceptable Indoor Air Quality", sets minimum...

Newsletter available.(INDOOR AIR QUALITY)(Brief Article)(Advertisement)
January 1, 2005... VERO BEACH, Fla. -- The International Indoor Air Quality Commission now offers its monthly newsletter to all in the IAQ industry. The electronic newsletter was previously only available to members of the commission. The newsletter includes...

NADCA revises duct-cleaning standard.(INDOOR AIR QUALITY)(The National Air Duct Cleaners Association)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005... WASHINGTON -- The National Air Duct Cleaners Association has revised and updated its standard "Assessment, Cleaning, & Restoration of HVAC Systems." The 2005 edition of the standard, which was developed through peer review, is currently...

ASHRAE seeks authors.(INDOOR AIR QUALITY)
January 1, 2005... ATLANTA -- Authors are being sought to write a manual to help mechanical contractors and installers meet the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air Conditioning Engineers' residential ventilation standard. The proposed manual...

Sterile-Aire moves to new headquarters.(INDOOR AIR QUALITY)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005... BURBANK, Calif. -- Ultraviolet products manufacturer Steril-Aire has moved to an expanded headquarters in Burbank, Calif. The facility triples the company's manufacturing capabilities and its sales and administrative office space. The...

Trumpf names top-selling distributors at meeting.(WHOLESALER NEWS)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005... FARMINGTON, Conn. -- Capital Machine Technologies Southwest, Advanced Fabricating Machinery and Hart Machine Tool Inc. were presented with 2004 sales achievement awards from equipment maker Trumpf Inc. during its recent annual distributor...

Gustave A. Larson honors top suppliers.(WHOLESALER NEWS)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005... PEWAUKEE, Wis. -- Wholesaler Gustave A. Larson Co. recently honored the winners of its 15th annual supplier evaluation, which included Armacell, DuPont Fluoroproducts, Heatcraft Refrigeration Products, Nu-Calgon Wholesaler and Research Products...

Aetna FasTech has new sales representatives.(Appointments )(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005... MELROSE PARK, Ill. -- Aetna FasTech has appointed Hardy Sales in Denver and Jackson Sales in Boston as its newest sales representation and warehousing companies. Hardy Sales will be responsible for Idaho, Montana, Wyoming, Utah, Colorado and...

U.S. machine tool consumption highest in 4 years, groups say.(WHOLESALER NEWS)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005... ROCKVILLE, Md. -- U.S. machine tool consumption totaled $389.20 million in September, the highest level in four years, according to the American Machine Tool Distributors' Association and the Association for Manufacturing Technology. ...

Johnstone Supply celebrates strong sales.(WHOLESALER NEWS)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005... PORTLAND, Ore. -- Johnstone Supply had a record year in 2003 with sales of $704 million, a 13.5 percent increase over 2002 sales. This was announced during the company's Sept. 2025 annual meeting in Chicago. More than 700 store owners,...

Philadelphia historic landmark lands metal roof.(ROOFING NEWS)(The Fairmount Water Works)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005... PHILADELPHIA -- The Fairmount Water Works, a National Historic Landmark since 1976 and a tourist destination since the 1800s, has undergone a restoration, which includes Follansbee TCS II roofing. The neoclassical buildings along the...

Arts building uses Metl-Span panels.(ROOFING NEWS)(Terrell Performing Arts Center)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005... LEWSIVILLE, Texas -- The new Terrell Performing Arts Center in Terrell, Texas, uses 29,000 square feet of Metl-Span's CF Architectural Flat polyurethane foam-insulated panels. The panels were finished with polar White Kynar exterior and Polar...

Energy code calls for 'cool' roofing.(ROOFING NEWS)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005... OAKLAND, Calif. -- The Cool Roof Rating Council is preparing for Title 24, California's new building code, which will call for environmentally responsible roofing for low-slope installations on commercial buildings. Low-slope roofs must...

Ribble Group joins Roofing Industry Alliance.(ROOFING NEWS)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005... ROSEMONT, Ill. -- Kaukana, Wis.-based the Ribble Group, a commercial and residential roofing contractor, has joined the Roofing Industry Alliance for Progress. The alliance was established within the National Roofing Contractors Association's...

California.(REGIONAL NEWS)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005... The Los Angeles chapter of the Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors' National Association held its annual meeting Oct. 9 at the Wyndham Bel Age Hotel in west Hollywood. Chapter President Richard Rivera of Key Air Conditioning Co. Inc....

Colorado.(REGIONAL NEWS)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005... The Colorado Roofing Association will hold its fourth annual awards dinner Feb. 10 at the Westin Hotel in Denver. The group will give an association company the Job of the Year Award. The award recognizes the project that excelled in safety,...

Indiana.(REGIONAL NEWS)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005... Broadview, Ill.-based Air Comfort Corp. has added a second office in northwest Indiana. The company had an existing office in Schererville, Ind., and now adds another in Merrillville, Ind. The additional space will provide more office space for...

Iowa.(REGIONAL NEWS)(Industry People Group)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005... Industry People Group, an Internet-based provider of job posting and resume services for the HVAC and sheet metal industries, offered free use of its Skillcaster resume-distribution service in November to any Iowan seeking a job in the...

Massachusetts.(REGIONAL NEWS)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005... The Massachusetts Department of Education will receive equipment donations from HVAC Excellence. The educational organization worked with several manufacturers at the ISH-North America trade show in Boston. Green One Tech Industrie, an...

Missouri.(REGIONAL NEWS)(Midwest Roofing Contractors Association Foundation)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005... The Midwest Roofing Contractors Association Foundation received a $5,000 donation at its 2004 convention and trade show in Kansas City, Mo., from Firestone Building Products Co. The gift will support the foundation's education and career...

New York.(REGIONAL NEWS)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005... Students in the HVAC program at Monroe Community College in Rochester, N.Y., are learning a new skill thanks to a recent $15,000 grant. The course is now teaching students how to fabricate sheet metal, a skill that is typically not a part of...

Tennessee.(REGIONAL NEWS)(annual Black Big Bass Tournament to raise money )(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005... Habitat for Humanity of Wilson County in Tennessee held its second annual Black Big Bass Tournament to raise money for the building of new homes. Lochinvar Corp., a manufacturer of water heaters, boilers and pool heaters, took part in the...

Canada.(REGIONAL NEWS)(Brief Article)
January 1, 2005... Elmira District Secondary School in Elmira, Ontario, officially opened its heating and air-conditioning lab in October. The lab is the first for high school students in the province. The facility will provide students with the opportunity to...