Snips articles from June 2003

Snips archives from June 2003

SMACNA/FMI study shows over-capacity, recession slowing duct-market changes. (Survey Says).(Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors National Association)
June 1, 2003... Excess capacity and the sluggish U.S. economy are affecting the duct-fabrication market, according to a recent survey commissioned by SMACNA. The results suggest that in the short-term, market growth for spiral duct is likely to slow and...

Condo commandos: upscale residential developments keep HVAC, piping contractor busy.(GHC Mechanical Inc.)(Company Profile)
June 1, 2003... ELK GROVE VILLAGE, Ill. -- Richard John says to be a good design-build contractor, you "almost have to have X-ray eyes?" He didn't say how his eyesight was, but the 59-year-old president of GHC Mechanical Inc. did sort of have a vision when...

'Out of the comfort zone': ACCA promotes new attitude, organization at annual convention.(Air Conditioning Contractors of America)
June 1, 2003... PALM SPRINGS, Calif. -- Jim Hussey says the ACCA used to be like Toula Portokalos, the lead character in the film "My Big Fat Greek Wedding": safe, comfortable and frumpy. In the movie, the single, shy 30-year-old Portokalos works in her...

Let's make a deal selling your company: seven critical rules that ensure your success.
June 1, 2003... Selling a privately held middle-market company is an art, not a science. Middle-market deals are defined as those with transaction prices in the range of $2 million to $250 million. The available pricing information is usually sparse and...

A contractors kind of event: CSMCA packs them in for the fast, furious Chicagoland trade show.(Chicagoland Sheet Metal Contractors Association)
June 1, 2003... OAKBROOK TERRACE, Ill. -- The Chicagoland Sheet Metal Contractors Association's annual trade show is part educational program, part exhibition and part party. Sheet metal machinery displays and informational seminars mix with beer and...

Noise, performance data important when calculating duct sizes. (Tech Tips).(Air Conditioning Contractors of America guidelines)
June 1, 2003... (The following is taken from the Air Conditioning Contractors of America's Residential Duct Systems Manual D.) If noise was not a consideration, the size of every duct run could be based on a single friction-rate value (which depends on the...

Software adds flexibility, says fabrication company owner. (Applications in the Field).(Gutting Edge Manufacturing Corp.)
June 1, 2003... HUDSON, Ohio -- Robert Scalara said he appreciates the flexibility his Henning software provides for entering jobs at any point in the cycle. "We run some jobs completely through the software, from order entry to printing the shipper. For...

If we were contractors, we'd probably also think, "here's another Muhammed Saeed al-Sahaf joke".(Lindab Inc.)
June 1, 2003... This, however, is not "information" from Iraq's former Minister of Information. (Our competitors wish it were.) No, we're dead serious. Because it's about your money. You see, without any hidden caveats, Lindab guarantees that our...

Technical subjects to highlight Nashville RSES conference. (Association News).(Refrigeration Service Engineers Society)(Calendar)
June 1, 2003... DES PLAINES, Ill. -- The Refrigeration Service Engineers Society has announced some of the educational sessions that will take place during its 2003 annual conference, Oct. 1-4 at the Sheraton Music City Hotel in Nashville, Tenn. ...

Contractor group elects 2003 chairman. (Association News).(Associated Builders and Contractors; Carole Bionda and Edward L. Rispone elected)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2003... WASHINGTON - The Associated Builders and Contractors' board of directors recently elected Edward L. Rispone, of Industrial Specialty Contractors LLC in Baton Rouge, La., to serve as the group's 2003 chairman. Carole Bionda, of Nova Group...

ASHRAE recognizes outstanding HVACR industry individuals. (Association News).(American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers inducts Frank Faust and Milton Garland into Hall of Fame )
June 1, 2003... CHICAGO -- The American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers recognized 54 people for their contributions to ASHRAE and the HVACR industry by inducting them into the ASHRAE Hall of Fame at the Society's 2003 Winter...

Lennox honors sales reps, national accounts manager with awards. (Supplier News).(Lennox Industries Inc.)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2003... DALLAS - Lennox Industries honored its top sales representatives at an awards ceremony. The "L" award, the highest honor in Lennox sales, was presented to the top territory managers in five sales regions and two from the commercial...

Distributors honored by American Standard. (Supplier News).(Brief Article)
June 1, 2003... TYLER, Texas -- American Standard's Residential Systems Group announced its Distributor of the Year recipients at the company's annual distribution meeting in Phoenix. Recipients were: Neil Bertucci and Jerry Curry, A/C Supply Inc.; Mike...

Unico and Sunrise Mechanical donate to HomeAid. (Supplier News).(homeless shelter)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2003... ST. LOUIS -- Unico Inc., manufacturer of mini-duct central heating and cooling systems, and Sunrise Mechanical, a Las Vegas-area HVAC contractor, partnered with Carina Homes and HomeAid America to build a 3,000-square-foot shelter at the 2003...

Klein Tools rewards loyal customers. (Supplier News).(Brief Article)
June 1, 2003... CHICAGO -- Klein Tools has introduced the "Tradesman Club," a membership-based program to provide loyal customers with industry news, product information, special promotions, brand merchandise, and other exclusive offers. Members of the...

40-year anniversary recalls humble beginnings. (Supplier News).(ATAS International Inc.)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2003... ALLENTOWN, Pa. -- Forty years ago, an immigrant from the Netherlands named Jacobus P. Bus began designing and manufacturing his own trims accessories out of his home basement in Rochester, N.Y. In 1972, Aluminum Trim and Shapes moved its...

CCA urges subcontractors to revolt against unfair risk transfer. (Contractor News).(Construction Contractors' Alliance)
June 1, 2003... PHOENIX -- New-construction plumbing and mechanical subcontractors must band together to reform the increasing amount of risk and liability that is being transferred to construction subcontractors, a risk-transfer expert recently told the...

Contractor logs 1 million hours without lost-time injuries. (Contractor News).(Brief Article)
June 1, 2003... LONGWOOD Fla. -- S.I. Goldman Co. Inc. reached a safety milestone of 1 million man-hours with no lost-time injuries. The mechanical contracting company's safety program has broken its own record. The feat is equivalent of one worker working 500...

QSC elects new chairperson. (Contractor News).(Quality Service Contractors appoints Rebecca Gold )(Brief Article)
June 1, 2003... FALLS CHURCH, Va. -- Rebecca Gold of Wigginton's Plumbing Service in Nathrop, Colo., was elected chairperson of the Quality Service Contractors at a recent QSC Power Meeting in New Orleans. Gold has been a member of QSC since 1996 and a...

Unified Group forms board of advisors; network now up to 32. (Contractor News).
June 1, 2003... BROADVILLE, Ill. -- The Unified Group, a national network of independent HVAC mechanical contractors, has formed a board of advisors to oversee the group's five business areas: purchasing, national accounts, membership, training and marketing....

Commissioning certification offered. (Contractor News).(Brief Article)
June 1, 2003... MADISON, Wis. -- Three new certification programs for commissioning process providers have been announced by the University of Wisconsin-Madison's Department of Engineering Professional Development. The three certifications are...

Ace Refrigeration buys Automatic Inc. (Contractor News).(Brief Article)
June 1, 2003... CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. -- Ace Refrigeration has bought Automatic Ice Co. and will operate the company as a division. Webb Tallon's father, Rufus, started the business in 1972 to sell, lease and service ice machines. Ace Refrigeration...

HVAC contractor award up for grabs. (Contractor News).
June 1, 2003... FALLS CHURCH, Va. -- HVAC contractors are encouraged to apply for the 2003 Trane Co./Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors National Association HVAC Contractor of the Year award. Trane will award a $2,500 first prize to the contractor of the...

ACCA launches LegalTools program for members. (Contractor News).(Air Conditioning Contractors of America)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2003... ARLINGTON, Va. -- The Air Conditioning Contractors of America has a new program, LegalTools, to provide information to members on general legal matters concerning labor and employment, regulatory compliance and contract issues. The ACCA...

ARI performance standards revised, made available free online. (Internet News).(Air-Conditioning and Refrigeration Institute )(Brief Article)
June 1, 2003... ARLINGTON, Va. -- ARI Standard 470-2002, "Desuperheater/Water Heaters," and ART Standard 480-2001, "Remote Type Refrigerant-Cooled Liquid Coolers," have been revised and are available from the Air-Conditioning and Refrigeration Institute on its...

Bradley simplifies internet parts-buying process. (Internet News).(Brief Article)
June 1, 2003... MENOMONEE FALLS, Wis. -- Bradley Corp. said it has improved its Web site, adding a parts-distributor locator feature to help parts buyers find distributors more easily. According to the company, the site continues to be updated as part of an...

Building code updates online. (Internet News).(International Code Council )(Brief Article)
June 1, 2003... The International Code Council now offers eCodes, an online subscription service that council officials say make accessing the latest building and safety codes easier than ever. Subscribers can download codes into Adobe eBook Reader format to...

Prest-O-Lite site promotes air-gas welding equipment. (Internet News).(Esab Welding and Cutting Products)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2003... FLORENCE, S.C. -- Esab Welding & Cutting Products has a Web site to promote its Prest-O-Lite line of air-gas equipment used for welding, cutting, and heating. The site offers descriptions of the line of Prest-O-Lite products including...

National Hardware Show officials expect 2,000 exhibitors to attend. (Meetings & Conventions).(Brief Article)
June 1, 2003... CHICAGO -- More than 2,000 exhibitors are expected at the National Hardware Show, Aug. 10-12, at McCormick Place convention center. The annual event, held in conjunction with International Hardware Week, typically has hundred of new...

German IKK trade show returns to Hannover. (Meetings & Conventions).(Brief Article)
June 1, 2003... HANNOVER, Germany -- The IKK 2003 Hannover Exhibition, planned for Oct. 8-10, will offer a comprehensive range of refrigeration and air-conditioning products, according to organizers. The ventilation segment is also said to be expanding. ...

ABPA, World Plumbing Council sanction ISH-NA. (Meetings & Conventions).(American Backflow Prevention Association )(ISH-North America trade show)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2003... ATLANTA -- The American Backflow Prevention Association and World Plumbing Council recently announced their support for this year's ISH-North America trade show. The additions of the Bryan, Texas-based ABPA and Geneva-based WPC means 18...

Lindab announces new VPs of sales, midwest operations. (People in the News).
June 1, 2003... Stamford, Conn.-based Lindab Inc. has appointed John Wolf to vice president of sales for the company's North American operations. Wolf is responsible for strengthening Lindab's customer base, directing the sales force and expanding the...

Subcontractors: beware of weak links in project financing. (Business Management).
June 1, 2003... Think of an unsecured credit card that has no annual fee, no interest and a sky-high spending limit. Most people would assume that only the most credit-worthy clients could qualify to receive such a card. Surely, they would think, the bank...

'Cycling' service trucks may save money. (Business Management).(fleet management)
June 1, 2003... The downturn in the economy combined with a soft used-car market has caused many business owners and fleet managers to hold onto older vehicles longer. But higher maintenance and fuel costs, frequent breakdowns and expired warranties may...

8 easy ways you can use your time more effectively. (Sales & Marketing).
June 1, 2003... Here are eight simple steps to help you find ways to become more efficient in the use of your time. Let's take a look at each one, because they all require a commitment. Set goals and priorities In order to know where you are going,...

Moving forward during uncertain economic times. (Contractor Cents).
June 1, 2003... The economy is uncertain. Now that the war with Iraq is mostly over, the economy may pick up. It may not. No one has a crystal ball. So how do you prepare and keep your business moving in a positive direction? Some people are focused on...

Burning incense indoors raises potential health risk, study says. (Indoor Air Quality).
June 1, 2003... RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK, N.C. -- Recent studies have shown that human exposure to fine-particulate matter constitutes a potential health hazard, and that some such indoor pollutants are from unknown sources. Principal adverse health effects...

Cleaning materials, processes add VOCs to indoor air, according to research group. (Indoor Airquality).(Air Quality Sciences Inc.; volatile organic compounds )(Brief Article)
June 1, 2003... ATLANTA -- Air Quality Sciences Inc. says the presence of volatile organic compounds or VOCs, in indoor air may result in irritation and odor complaints among occupants. Typical complaints resulting from VOC exposure may include headache,...

ASHRAE approves addenda to IAQ standard. (Indoor Airquality).(ventilation for Indoor Air Quality)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2003... CHICAGO -- Four addenda to the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers' ventilation standard have been approved for publication. ANSI/ASHRAE Standard 62-2001, "Ventilation for Acceptable Indoor Air...

Ruskin officials announces top 10 representative firms for 2002. (Wholesaler News).(Ruskin Air & Sound Control )(Brief Article)
June 1, 2003... KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- Ruskin Air & Sound Control announced the manufacturer's representative firms ranking highest in sales volume of Ruskin products during 2002. The announcement was made at Ruskin's annual awards ceremony in Chicago. Their...

Machine tool consumption falls behind 2002 levels. (Wholesaler News).
June 1, 2003... ROCKVILLE, Md. -- February U.S. machine tool consumption totaled $133.78 million, according to AMTDA, the American Machine Tool Distributors' Association and AMT The Association For Manufacturing Technology. This total, as reported by...

Air Duct Manufacturing signs distribution agreement. (Wholesaler News).(Brief Article)
June 1, 2003... LAS VEGAS - Air Duct Manufacturing Inc. recently named five companies the exclusive North American makers and distributors of its SPIRAmir self-sealing spiral-duct system. Colorado-based Hercules Industries, Crown Products Co. of Florida,...

Nordyne signs new distributor in California. (Wholesaler News).(Hajoca Corp.)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2003... O'FALLON, Mo. -- Nordyne has added Hajoca Corp. in central California to its roster of distributors. The company will distribute Nordyne's "Frigidaire" brand HVAC products to dealers in central California. Hajoca Corp. is an independent...

Ras Systems honors dealers, introduces product at meeting. (Wholesaler News).(GIGAbend)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2003... PEACHTREE CITY, Ga. -- Sheet metal machinery manufacturer Ras Systems LLC introduced a new machine and honored its dealer of the year at the company's annual meeting. The new 1/4-inch machine, called GIGAbend, has 130 metric tons of...

NRCA names 2003-2004 officers. (Roofing News).(National Roofing Contractors Association)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2003... NEW ORLEANS -- During the National Roofing Contractors Association's annual convention, members elected new officers whose terms began June 1. They include the following: John Gooding was named NRCA president. Gooding serves as chairman of...

Centria, Shanghai Steel form partnership to distribute panels. (Roofing News).(Brief Article)
June 1, 2003... MOON TOWNSHIP, Pa. -- Centria and Shanghai ABC Structural Steel Co. Ltd. have formed a joint distribution and marketing agreement for metal architectural building panels in China. Shanghai ABC will be the primary distributor of Centria's...

Great Lakes Roofing earns achievement award. (Roofing News).(SPRI)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2003... WALTHAM, Mass. -- SPRI, the organization representing sheet membrane and component suppliers to the commercial roofing industry, has presented its 11th annual Contractor Achievement Award to Great Lakes Roofing Corp. The Wisconsin roofing...

SMACNA. (Regional News: Arizona).(Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors National Association)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2003... SMACNA of Arizona members recently put together care packages for soldiers in Iraq and Kuwait. The packages contained such necessities as travel-size bottles of mouthwash, toothpaste, tissues, and hand sanitizer, as well as magazines, candy,...

Legislative Committee. (Regional News: California).(Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors National Association reviews bills)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2003... Cal-SMACNA's Legislative Committee met recently and reviewed more than 180 bills. The bills that are being followed by the committee and association are now posted on the group's Web site at www.cal-smanca.org. The site provides the latest...

Colorado Roofing Association. (Regional News: Colorado).(National Roofing Contractors Association's William A. Good speaks )(Brief Article)
June 1, 2003... During the May membership luncheon, members of the Colorado Roofing Association heard William A. Good, executive vice president of the National Roofing Contractors Association, speak on current hot topics facing the roofing industry. Good also...

PHCC. (Regional News: Connecticut).(Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors-Connecticut install boiler for active national guardsman)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2003... PHCC Connecticut provided the wife of a National Guardsman serving in Kuwait with an early Easter present: the free installation of a new boiler. After a leak in the boiler flooded the basement of Robert and Frances Slater, the Slaters spent...

Gold Coast ACCA. (Regional News: Florida).(Air Conditioning Contractors of America discuss mold control)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2003... Nearly 50 air-conditioning contractors attended the February meeting of Gold Coast ACCA to hear a presentation by Armando Chamorro entitled "Mold Isn't Sexy, But It's Hot!" Chamorro is a past president of the ASHRAE Miami Chapter, a board...

Plumbing & Mechanical Contractors Association. (Regional News: Illinois).(2002 commitment to a safe workplace award)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2003... Eleven members of the Plumbing & Mechanical Contractors Association of Northern Illinois have won its Commitment to a Safe Workplace award for 2002. The award recognizes improvements in safety for the past three years as measured by such...

Sheet Metal Contractors. (Regional News: Iowa).(mechanical engineering scholarships)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2003... The Sheet Metal Contractors of Iowa Scholarship Committee awarded four scholarships to students majoring in construction engineering with an emphasis in mechanical engineering. The $750 scholarships were awarded to Adam Smith and Tyrel Murray....

Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department. (Regional News: Nevada).(tool theft)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2003... Las Vegas police estimate that $1 million worth of tools are stolen annually in the city. Detective Rusty Jensen of the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department's retail and construction theft unit said that thieves can steal $20,000 worth of...

Dunphey. (Regional News: New Jersey).(Dunphey and Associates Supply move HQ)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2003... Dunphey and Associates Supply, Dasco, a large sheet metal supply house with two locations in Whippany and Edison, N.J., has moved their corporate headquarters to a 66,000-square-foot facility. The new shop has doubled in size to 20,000 square...

Crain's New York Business. (Regional News: New York).(city parking tickets costs increase)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2003... The April newsletter of the Greater New York Chapter of ACCA quoted from a Crain's New York Business article on the growing parking ticket problem in New York City. The article, "Blizzard of Parking Tickets Buries Businesses," published Feb....

Federal Trade Commission. (Regional News: Ohio).(Air Conditioning Contractors of America - Central Ohio; seminar on identity theft prevention)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2003... At the April general membership meeting of ACCA's Central Ohio Chapter, Dayton police Detective Fred Horine gave advice on how to avoid identity theft. The Federal Trade Commission says that more than 1.1 million people reported they were...

Time Management Services. (Regional News: Pennsylvania).(Air Conditioning Contractors of America meeting)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2003... Members of the Western Pennsylvania chapter of ACCA heard a presentation during the April meeting on "Time Management -- Organizing for Success" from Dennis Snedden of Time Management Services. Snedden described ways to prevent details...

Operation Texas PHCC. (Regional News: Texas).(Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors-Texas launches military family support service)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2003... PHCC Texas has launched "Operation Texas PHCC" to provide volunteer services to families of those who are stationed in Iraq. To help the process along, PHCC Texas is forwarding interested member company names to the military family support...

Motor controls sheet. (Books Software & Lit).
June 1, 2003... A sheet describes the applications for the VSM family of variable-speed motor controls. It describes cost savings, improved performance and manufacturing advantages for typical HVAC products using VSM components. Applications discussed include...

Marketing calendar. (Books Software & Lit).
June 1, 2003... A 15-month marketing calendar for contractors shows the "marketing focus" for each month, along with "media watch" recommendations and alerts for upcoming months. The, calendar also includes coupons for products and services, and a copy of...

Tab manual. (Books Software & Lit).(Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors' National Association publishes HVAC Systems - Testing, Adjusting and Balancing. 3rd ed.)
June 1, 2003... The third edition of the manual, HVAC Systems - Testing, Adjusting and Balancing, provides fundamentals and procedures for balancing air systems. The revised edition presents the basic fundamentals, methods, and procedures, including the...

Toxic monitor info. (Books Software & Lit).
June 1, 2003... A brochure detailing a toxic gas monitor that works with a Pocket PC computer is available from GrayWolf Sensing Solutions. Mix or match up to five gas sensors (plus temperature) from a choice of nitrogen dioxide, nitric oxide, sulfur dioxide,...

Venting details. (Books Software & Lit).
June 1, 2003... A reference guide on Tjernlund's SideWall vent system includes sizing and dimensional data on power venters and accessories. Most models now feature the UC1 universal control, which interlocks with virtually any burner control circuit and...

Iaq monitor. (New Products).
June 1, 2003... The "AirBoxx," is a one-pound, hand-held IAQ monitor, base unit includes C02, CO, temperature, relative humidity, and four additional channels for user-specified electro, chemical sensor confirmations, PID option, or external analog input...

Flexible sleeves. (New Products).
June 1, 2003... "Clevaflex" sewn sleeves are manufactured from a woven fiberglass laminated to aluminum foil. The laminate is folded in half and sewn along its open edge, creating a strong, flexible sleeve, the company said. The highly reflective aluminum,...

Utility clamp. (New Products).
June 1, 2003... This fully modular utility clamp can be set up in many ways for any clamping application. By pressing the spring button at the end of the clamp, the clamping arm can slide off and be reversed for spreading applications. By sliding on the...

Van shelving. (New Products).
June 1, 2003... This shelving system is designed for Sprinter vans, cube vans, step vans and trailers. The bright-white shelving accommodates a selection of shelf accessories, including modular drawer units, cabinets, and bulkheads. Several sizes are...

Head-pressure controllers. (New Products).
June 1, 2003... This controller is designed to cut energy costs of air conditioning and heat pump operation by adjusting the fan speed of the condenser. This is achieved by sensing the refrigerant temperatures, and thereby pressure, to modulate the condenser...

Mixed-flow fan. (New Products).
June 1, 2003... The MBD Aerobox fan has an adjustable-pitch mixed flow impeller in a compact direct-drive configuration. The aluminum impeller offers a choice of nine blade settings, permitting performance requirements to be matched without the complexity of...

Gas vent connection. (New Products).(Hart & Cooley Inc.)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2003... A new flexible Type B gas vent connection system saves time by eliminating the inconvenience of returning to a job site to connect appliances after they are delivered. The system is UL-listed for single- and double-wall applications, and allows...

Ceiling fan blade. (New Products).
June 1, 2003... The symmetrically balanced Quad V Prop ceiling fan blade provides an entire room with moving air yet eliminates the sensation of an actual breeze blowing. It can be set in 129,600 different single-degree settings. Advent Product...

Plump pliers. (New Products).
June 1, 2003... "Journeyman,, plump pliers feature six machined tongue-and-grooves for smooth adjustments up to 1 3/4 inches, induction-hardened jaws are said to offer longer life. A tension-loaded joint reduces handle wobble, and a contoured thumb area offers...

Air monitoring. (New Products).
June 1, 2003... The AMS50 air measuring station is engineered to give customers the ability to provide their own control package to coordinate with their building automation system. This will ensure that the building is setting the correct amount of outside...

Single-circuit cooling. (New Products).
June 1, 2003... The Data Temp series is a single-circuit system designed for small to medium spaces that requires precision or process cooling. The unit uses R-410A refrigerant and includes a micro-process or based controller, scroll compressor, steam...

Refrigeration products. (New Products).(Heatcraft Refrigeration Products L.L.C.)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2003... The Larkin line of industrial refrigeration products has been upgraded to include new models, features and design improvements. The upgraded system features a new layout that offers more space to access the front panel. The front-facing...

Iaq monitor. (New Products).
June 1, 2003... The IAQ Observer is designed for unattended monitoring, and offers tamperproof testing with keylocked on/off controls and security lock and cable. Data is retrieved through a secure Web site or disk. Available for rental only, the unit...

Bypass drive. (New Products).
June 1, 2003... The E7/Bypass AC drive provides 3-contactor bypass control, permitting motors to be run from either the drive or AC line current in critical applications requiring continuous operation, including fans, pumps and cooling towers. The unit...

Damper System. (New Products).
June 1, 2003... The Ruskin Validator Smart Fire/Smoke Damper System uses an open protocol to communicate with a building's automation system. This can speed response in an emergency situation and simplify normal operation, code-required testing, and routine...

D-Shape duct. (New Products).
June 1, 2003... The D-Shape surface-mount system transforms fabric duct into a low profile, half-round air distribution solution for low-ceiling applications, according to the manufacturer. It is said to be ideal for offices, retail stores, production...

Storage cabinets. (New Products).(Knaack Manufacturing Co.)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2003... "Extreme Cabinet" heavy-duty storage cabinets are constructed of 12-gauge steel with 14-gauge adjustable steel shelves and 7-gauge steel legs. Models are available in widths of 36-, 48-, or 60-inches and heights of 66-or 78-inches. Models with...

Calendar of Events.(Calendar)
June 1, 2003... JUNE 4-6 Indoor Environmental Solutions Inc. is sponsoring a mold remediation workshop in Houston. Contact the company at P.O. Box 2256, Bellaire, TX 77402; call (800) 288-3828; fax (713) 266-1586; www.cleanducts.com for information....

Wholesalers & Mfr. Reps. directory.(Directory)
June 1, 2003... 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...