Snips articles from June 2004

Snips archives from June 2004

Turning metal into money: NRCA convention speakers give tips on marketing roofs to homeowners.(National Roofing Contractors Association)
June 1, 2004... SAN DIEGO -- According to a 1970s pop song, it never rains in Southern California. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Well, almost never. It did rain--hard--during the National Roofing Contractors Association's 117th annual convention, Feb. 22-25....

Too much, too little or too late: the 10 biggest fabrication mistakes in HVAC shops--and how to avoid them.
June 1, 2004... Every sheet metal shop can improve its productivity and efficiency. Not all shops suffer from the same problems, but most are burdened with enough to substantially affect their profits. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Since as little as a 10...

Double, no trouble: creating a transition with two offsets at a 30-degree angle.
June 1, 2004... This month's transition, called a "square-to-round," is used on many types of ventilation projects. While many contractors prefer to keep a transition straight and add an elbow to make a connection, there isn't always room. With a few simple...

Drafting a plan: targeting homes' airflow losses can be a boon for businesses, experts say.
June 1, 2004... ANAHEIM, Calif. -- Ninety percent of all residential duct systems have significant loss of airflow, according to recent estimates. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The losses are caused by system leaks, such as poor seals and damage to sheet...

Duct and cover: factory-built systems offer fire protection and flexibility for contractors.(grease duct fires)
June 1, 2004... Kitchen grease duct fires. The phrase gives many contractors chills. A nightmare situation riddled with safety concerns, code compliance and liability issues. Blame can be found in duct-fabrication problems, joint fractures, poor...

Zoning requirements, conditions vary by location.(Tech Tips)
June 1, 2004... (The following is taken from Manual RS: Comfort, Air Quality and Efficiency by Design, published by the Air Conditioning Contractors of America.) In residential applications, a good number of "cold room, hot room" complaints are caused by...

Duct liner helps control condensation at Neb. arena.(Applications in the Field)
June 1, 2004... OMAHA, Neb. -- It is no small task to control air temperature and noise in a space of over 1 million square feet, but that was the challenge given to Denver-based M-E Engineers Inc. The mechanical engineering company had to come up with an...

Insulation designed for cold-weather projects.(Applications in the Field)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... When Kim Hanson, owner of KB Insultech of Sanbornton, N.H., got a call regarding a state building in need of insulation for a rooftop unit, he didn't flinch--even though the weather was a bone-chilling 10[degrees]F. "The specs called for a...

ARI drops its challenge to federal energy requirement.(Association News)(Air-Conditioning and Refrigeration Institute)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... ARLINGTON, Va. -- The Air-Conditioning and Refrigeration Institute has dropped its challenge of a Department of Energy regulation requiring a 30 percent increase in the seasonal energy-efficiency ratio for residential air conditioners and heat...

Metal Construction Association gives awards.(Association News)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... GLENVIEW, Ill. -- The Metal Construction Association announced the recipients of the 2003 President's awards. The ceremony was held at the MCA January annual meeting in Marco Island, Fla. The winners are: In the historical restoration...

Campaign shows children how to start saving energy.(Association News)(North American Insulation Manufacturers Association)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... ALEXANDRIA, Va. -- The North American Insulation Manufacturers Association is sponsoring a national public service advertising campaign designed to encourage children and their parents to take charge of energy usage in their homes. ...

ASHRAE says sustainability requires forward thinking.(Association News)(American Society of Heating, Refrigerating & Air Conditioning Engineers)
June 1, 2004... Sustainable design means looking ahead and considering how the building created today will be used 50 years from now, according to an ASHRAE speaker at the group's January winter meeting. "It's not about grabbing the sustainable guide from...

MCAA names senior V.P.(Association News)(Mechanical Contractors Association of America elects Michael Cullinane )(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... ROCKVILLE, Md. -- The Mechanical Contractors Association of America elected Michael Cullinane as senior vice president and treasurer during its 115th convention at Walt Disney World, Feb. 29 to March 4, in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. The event drew...

Duct silencers certified.(Association News)(Air Movement and Control Association)(Dynasonics Systems Inc.)(McGill AirPressure Corp.)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill. -- The Air Movement and Control Association International Inc. announced the certification of products from two manufacturers. Dynasonics Systems Inc. has two rectangular acoustic duct silencers licensed through...

MetalForming to market Taiwan-made machines.(Supplier News)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... PEACHTREE CITY, Ga. -- MetalForming Inc. has become the exclusive North American distributor of variable-profile roll-forming machines manufactured by Taipei, Taiwan-based Sen Fung. "Leveraging their experience in high-production...

Fedders lowers prices.(Supplier News)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... LIBERTY CORNER, N.J. -- Fedders Corp.'s HVAC division announced a price cut of up to 25 percent on its central air conditioners with a seasonal energy-efficiency rating of 12. The products include all cooling-only and heat pump-condensing...

Lennox names top 2003 salespeople.(Supplier News)(Lennox Industries Inc.)
June 1, 2004... DALLAS -- Lennox Industries Inc. recently honored its top sales representatives for 2003 during an awards ceremony at its North American sales and marketing meeting. Lennox corporate personnel and field sales representatives from across the...

CMP Corp. rebuilds after tornado.(Supplier News)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... OKLAHOMA CITY -- Eight months after a tornado destroyed its corporate offices and manufacturing facilities on May 8, 2003, CMP Corp. moved into a rebuilt building on the same site. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The 120,000-square-foot...

Hart & Cooley to combine Ward, Ampco operations.(Supplier News)(Ward Industries Inc.)(American Metal Products)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... HOLLAND, Mich. -- Ward Industries will become part of American Metal Products, officials from parent company Hart & Cooley recently announced. As part of the arrangement, the marketing and customer-service operations of Ward and Ampco...

Spectronics awarded ISO certification.(Supplier News)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... WESTBURY, N.Y. -- Spectronics Corp. has received certification to ISO 9001:2006. The company manufactures HVACR fluorescent leak-detection products.

Hypertherm offers warranties on Powermax systems.(Supplier News)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... HANOVER, N.H. -- Customers of Hypertherm Powermax plasma-cutting systems will now receive comprehensive three-year warranties. In addition to the Powermax1000, Powermax1250 and Powermax1650, the warranty has been extended to the...

Dectron names rep of the year.(Supplier News)(SRS Enterprises Inc.)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... Dectron Internationale, a Roswell, Ga.-based manufacturer of indoor air quality equipment, named manufacturer's representative SRS Enterprises Inc. of Brooklyn, N.Y., as its rep of the year for 2003 at the 2004 AHR Expo in January. "SRS...

Taco raises prices.(Supplier News)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... CRANSTON, R.I. -- On March 1, hydronics systems maker Taco Inc. raised prices for its residential and commercial products. Price increases for most residential products range from 2 percent to 6 percent. Commercial products will cost 2...

Daytona 500 winner Ward Burton promotes CertainTeed.(Supplier News)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... VALLEY FORGE, Pa. -- CertainTeed Corp. has expanded its marketing partnership in 2004 with NASCAR Nextel Cup driver and 2002 Daytona 500 winner Ward Burton. Burton will appear on behalf of the company at 12 NASCAR races at...

Shook to market system analyzer.(Supplier News)(Shook Manufactured Products Inc. signs agreement with Digi-Cool Industries)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... AKRON, Ohio -- Shook Manufactured Products Inc. has signed an agreement with Digi-Cool Industries to exclusively market the Digi-Cool BTD-1000 digital refrigeration system analyzer. In addition to profiling 16 refrigerants, the BTD-1000 can...

Strippit names New York rep.(Supplier News)(Fabrication Technologies)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... ARKON, N.Y. -- Strippit Inc., a manufacturer of metal-forming equipment, has named Fabrication Technologies of Shoreham, N.Y., as marketing representative, responsible for all product sales in the New York City metropolitan area, including...

York increases unitary prices.(Supplier News)(York International Corp. Unitary Products Group)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... NORMAN, Okla. -- York International Corp.'s Unitary Products Group announced a 2 percent increase on selected residential and light commercial products, accessories and Source 1 parts. The increase, which the company said is the result of...

DuctSox honors Air Specialty Products.(Supplier News)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... DUBUQUE, Iowa -- DuctSox, a manufacturer of fabric duct air-dispersion products, named Air Specialty Products in Phoenix as its 2003 manufacturer representative of the year at the AHR Expo in January. According to DuctSox marketing director...

Survey shows support for 'association health plans'.(Contractor News)
June 1, 2004... WASHINGTON -- The Associated Builders and Contractors applauded the release of a new national survey showing that 93 percent of Americans support legislation allowing small businesses to join together to purchase health insurance, commonly...

Construction drops 3 percent in January.(Contractor News)
June 1, 2004... The value of new construction starts in January declined 3 percent to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $522 billion, according to figures released by McGraw-Hill Construction. Residential building held steady with its elevated pace in...

Contractor meets President Bush, lobbies for HVAC industry.(Contractor News)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... FALLS CHURCH, Va. -- "My feet haven't touched the floor yet." That's how Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors National Association member Joel Long said he feels after his recent meeting with President George W. Bush. Long, the...

Unified Group adds 6 members.(Contractor News)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... BROADVIEW, Ill. -- The Unified Group, an independent HVAC contractor trade association, announced in March that it has added six members. They are: AirTight Mechanical Inc., Glassman Corp., M & O Corp., Mallory & Evans Service Co., Daniel E....

Columnist to teach hydronics seminars.(Contractor News)
June 1, 2004... Anyone interested in hydronic heating is invited to attend a seminar series this summer sponsored by BNP Media, publisher of SNIPS magazine. John Siegenthaler, P.E., a teacher, writer, software developer and magazine columnist, will teach...

PHCC partners with Equiguard.(Contractor News)(Plumbing-Heating-Cooling-Contractors )(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... FALLS CHURCH, Va. -- The Plumbing-Heating-Cooling-Contractors National Association has announced a partnership with Equiguard Inc., a provider of plumbing and HVACR extended-service agreements. Equiguard now offers members the Expert...

ACCA launches mentoring program.(Contractor News)(Air Conditioning Contractors of America)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... ARLINGTON, Va. -- The Air Conditioning Contractors of America has begun a new mentoring program for less-experienced members. ACCA Chairman Skip Snyder introduced the concept during his inaugural address at the association's 2004 annual...

One Hour announces new franchises.(Contractor News)(One Hour Air Conditioning and Heating)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... SARASOTA, Fla. -- One Hour Air Conditioning and Heating, a national franchise of HVAC contractors, recently announced that 12 contractors from around the country have become franchisees. The following companies have joined One Hour:...

Fortune lists Shaw among top U.S. cos.(Contractor News)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... BATON ROUGE, La. -- Construction company The Shaw Group Inc. was ranked No. 488 on Fortune magazine's list of the Top 500 U.S. companies, based on annual revenue. The company's 2003 revenue was $3.2 billion. The company was down nine spots...

2004 Metalcon attendees to have chance to win truck.(Meetings & Conventions)(Metalcon International)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... At this year's Metalcon International, slated for Oct. 20-22 in Las Vegas, attendees will have a chance to win a Dodge Dakota truck designed exclusively for the trade show. "This is a great event for everyone. Exhibitors can use it as...

ASHRAE ventilation standard topic of meeting course.(Meetings & Conventions)(American Society of Heating, Refrigerating & Air Conditioning Engineers)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... ATLANTA -- A course on how to comply with the requirements of the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers' residential ventilation standard will be offered at the society's 2004 annual meeting. ASHRAE...

ABC members gather for 54th convention.(Meetings & Conventions)(Associated Builders and Contractors)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... Associated Builders and Contractors members traveled to Honolulu to be part of ABC's 54th annual convention. ABC's 2004 national convention attracted more than 2,000 attendees. In her opening address, ABC 2004 national Chairwoman Carole...

Educational session scheduled for conference.(Meetings & Conventions)(Refrigeration Service Engineers Society)(Sporlan Valve Co.)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... DES PLAINES, Ill. -- The Refrigeration Service Engineers Society will present "The Slippery Synthetics" Oct. 1 at the Westin Calgary in Calgary, Alberta, in conjunction with its annual conference. Led by Garth Denison of Sporlan Valve Co.,...

Radiant floor-heating training at event.(Meetings & Conventions)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... APPLE VALLEY, Minn. -- More than 300 radiant floor-heating contractors from around the United States attended the Wirsbo Home Comfort Training Convention, Feb. 26-28, in Las Vegas. The theme for the third biennial convention was to help...

Lindab names new U.S. division president.(People in the News)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... Lars E. W. Nilsson retired as president of Lindab Inc.'s U.S. operations, based in Stamford, Conn., on May 1, after 12 years in the position. Dick R. McCullough was appointed the new president. McCullough is a 20-year veteran of the HVAC...

Rick Brow.(People in the News)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... Centria, based in Moon Township, Pa., named Rick Brow director of marketing for the architectural systems division. He is responsible for marketing, development and growth of the company's metal wall and roof-panel operations.

James Davis Jr.(People in the News)(MW/Davis Dumas & Associates Inc.,)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... Mechanical engineer James Davis Jr. of MW/Davis Dumas & Associates Inc., has been appointed to a four-year term on the Alabama Board of Heating and Air Conditioning Contractors.

James E. Megerson, P.E.(People in the News)(Larson Binkley Inc)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... James E. Megerson, P.E., has been promoted to vice president of Larson Binkley Inc. in Leawood, Kan., a mechanical, electrical and plumbing design company. His responsibilities include overseeing the company's sales and marketing department and...

Jon Hornbach.(People in the News)(McGill AirFlow Corp. )(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... McGill AirFlow Corp. of Groveport, Ohio, said that Jon Hornbach has been promoted to sales manager for its southwestern Ohio territory. He sells McGill's duct and fitting products in the Cincinnati and Dayton areas, and in Kentucky.

CertainTeed Corp. of Valley Forge, Pa.(People in the News)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... CertainTeed Corp. of Valley Forge, Pa., announced changes within the sales and marketing teams of its mechanical building insulation division. Jeff Templeton, vice president of sales for the CertainTeed Insulation Group, is now directly...

What are the specials on your sales 'menu'?(Sales & Marketing)
June 1, 2004... Years ago, I first heard the expression, "You don't sell the steak, you sell the sizzle." I didn't think too much about it at the time, but I began to notice how many good restaurants cooked their steaks near the entrance. I also noticed...

Increasing productivity, profits and morale.(Contractor Cents)
June 1, 2004... A good way to increase profits is to increase productivity. How do you know when productivity is suffering? One way to determine productivity is by figuring out what percentage of your gross income goes to compensation. This can be...

Maybe owning your own company isn't so great.(Mind Your Business)
June 1, 2004... If you're a sports fan, you may have noticed that great athletes don't necessarily make the best coaches. A person blessed with great athletic ability typically has trouble understanding and motivating players with lesser skills. Great...

Refrigeration society launches online career center.(Internet News)(Refrigeration Service Engineers Society)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... DES PLAINES, Ill. -- The Refrigeration Service Engineers Society has added an online jobs board to its Web site. The career center is a resume-and-job-posting hub where employers can connect with technicians looking for work. Anyone in the...

Energy calculator assists compressor selection.(Internet News)(Copeland Corp.)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... ST. LOUIS -- Copeland Corp. has designed an online energy calculator for supermarket refrigeration system designers and original-equipment manufacturers to select the correct Copeland compressor for their specific needs. The calculator is...

Sheet metal site offers auctions.(Internet News)(Sheetmetalworld.com)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... Sheetmetalworld.com has launched an online auction for new and used machine tools and accessories. Visitors can place items online within several categories free. If the item sells, the seller pays a fee, approximately 1 percent, depending on...

ARI revises standards, guideline.(Internet News)(Air-Conditioning and Refrigeration Institute)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... ARLINGTON, Va. -- The Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Institute has recently revised three standards and one guide: ARI Standard 210/240-2003, "Unitary Air Conditioning and Air Source Heat Pump Equipment"; ARI Standard 365-2002, "Commercial...

Energy Star ID offered to ACCA contractors.(Internet News)(Air Conditioning Contractors of America)(United States. Environmental Protection Agency. Climate Protection Partnerships Division. Energy Star Program)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... ARLINGTON, Va. -- The Air Conditioning Contractors of America has launched a consumer version of its online contractor locator. It will enable contractors to identify themselves as knowledgeable about Energy Star-qualified HVAC equipment and...

Mitsubishi Electric HVAC names 2003's top distributors.(Wholesaler News)(Mitsubishi Electric Corp. HVAC Advanced Products Div.)
June 1, 2004... LAWRENCEVILLE, Ga. -- Mitsubishi Electric HVAC's advanced products division announced the 2003 distributor award winners at its annual distributors meeting Feb. 22-25 in Jamaica. The Distributor of the Year award was given to A/C Warehouse...

Order confirmation system launched.(Wholesaler News)(National Energy Control Corp.)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... HAVERTOWN, Pa. -- National Energy Control Corp., independent distributors of commercial temperature controls, has begun an automatic, electronic order and shipping confirmation system. The service triggers an immediate response to customer...

Follansbee helps restore medical teaching facility.(Roofing News)(University of Maryland)(Conway Corp.)
June 1, 2004... BALTIMORE -- Davidge Hall at the University of Maryland Medical School in Baltimore is the oldest continuously operating medical school building in the United States. It was constructed in 1812 and designated a National Historic Landmark...

New roof tops nation's largest Marine Corps fitness center.(Roofing News)(Keystone Roofing Company Inc.)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... OCEANSIDE, Calif. -- With a curved radius design, intricate seam configurations and panel lengths of up to 160 feet, the new Semper Fit Fieldhouse at the Marine Corps base at Camp Pendleton, Calif., posed an array of challenges to Mark Katona...

Clubhouse gets new roof.(Roofing News)(Decotah Ridge Clubhouse)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... More than 12,500 square feet of Petersen Aluminum Corp.'s High Span-On standing-seam steel panels were used on the new Decotah Ridge Clubhouse in Morton, Minn. The 24-gauge panels were finished in Forest Green Kynar 500 paint from Valspar. ...

Metl-Span opens new plant.(Roofing News)(Metl-Span)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... LEWISVILLE, Texas -- Metl-Span has announced plans to open a new manufacturing facility for the company's line of polyurethane-insulated roof and wall panels. The new plant will be located in North Las Vegas, Nev. The Las Vegas plant...

California.(Regional News)
June 1, 2004... The Los Angeles chapter of the Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors' National Association's 14th annual golf tournament will take place June 7 at the Friendly Hills Country Club in Whittier, Calif. Hole No. 13 is the $10,000 hole-in-one...

Illinois.(Regional News)( )(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... The Air Conditioning Contractors of America's Northern Illinois chapter sponsored mold training April 23. Attendees learned about opportunities, mold prevention and solutions, sales and marketing. The National Comfort Institute presented the...

Iowa.(Regional News)(The Sheet Metal Contractors )( )(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... The Sheet Metal Contractors of Iowa has selected four students to receive $750 from the Ed Lord II/SMCI Scholarship Fund. Recipients are: Tyrel Murray, West Point; Eric Smith, Norwalk; Chad Hotovec, Storm Lake; and Aaron Brace, Lone Rock. ...

Michigan.(Regional News)(Ralph Nichols Group)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... Susan Todd, instructor and project manager with Ralph Nichols Group, spoke on "Maximizing Your Potential" at a meeting of the Association of Service & Mechanical Contractors of Southeastern Michigan. She discussed the qualities needed to be...

New Jersey.(Regional News)( Honeywell, trade shows )(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... Jeffrey Ortiz of Honeywell displayed the company's forced-air zoning products at an April meeting of the North Jersey Air Conditioning Contractors of America chapter. He described how to increase comfort and system efficiency in residential and...

Oregon.(Regional News)(organization formation )(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... The Mechanical Contractors Association of America announced the formation of a student chapter at Oregon State University in Corvallis, Ore. The chapter is sponsored by the Plumbing and Mechanical Contractors Association of Oregon, which will...

Pennsylvania.(Regional News)(Blumling & Gusky LLP)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... In April, Matthew J. Carl of Blumling & Gusky LLP spoke to the Air Conditioning Contractors of America's Western Pennsylvania chapter on "Limiting Contractor Liability Through Sales Contracts and Invoices." Carl represents local and national...

Tennessee.(Regional News)( W.W. Morrow Heating & Cooling)( accidents)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... According to The Chattanooga Times, a fire in Sweetwater, Tenn., destroyed the building housing W.W. Morrow Heating & Cooling. The company lost more than $300,000 in inventory, according to the newspaper. No one was injured. An old tar roof...

Washington.(Regional News)(hvac industry training program)(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... A 2004 Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors' National Association-Western Washington training program for supervisors is scheduled for this fall. The last presentation, offered in 2001, was attended by more than 150 people. The 2004...

Canada.(Regional News)(Nova Scotia; plans for elimination of chlorofluorocarbon refrigerants )(Brief Article)
June 1, 2004... Jim Thomas of Refrigerant Services and Warren Heeley, president of the Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Contractors of Canada, met with Craig Morrison and Melanie Hagger of the Nova Scotia Ministry of Environment and Labor in March...

Snips selections.(Books Software & Lit)
June 1, 2004... This brochure describes aviation and offset snips with cold-formed blades, ergonomically designed grips and long-life springs. According to the company, cold-formed blades are 44 percent stronger for extended cutting life and require 25 percent...

Thermometer details.(Books Software & Lit)
June 1, 2004... The ST Pro thermometer provides noncontact temperature measurement for heating and ventilation and electrical motor performance. Handheld and portable, the device provides readings on a large display in less than a second. Two models are...

Ductless HVAC catalog.(Books Software & Lit)
June 1, 2004... The latest edition of the Mr. Slim split-ductless heating and cooling systems catalog includes new product information and pictures of new applications. The catalog features the new Line-Hide cover system, which helps protect refrigerant lines...

HVAC security book.(Books Software & Lit)
June 1, 2004... "The HVAC system of any building is the prime line of defense against emergencies and hazards," says Leo A. Meyer, author of HVAC Security and Safety for Vulnerability Assessment. The book tackles the immediate need to assess risks to...

Instruments catalog.(Books Software & Lit)
June 1, 2004... The 2004 anniversary edition of the Alnor catalog includes instruments for HVAC contractors, facility personnel, building engineers and safety officers, with 30 pages of photos and product information. The catalog includes sections covering all...

Clinching machine info.(Books Software & Lit)
June 1, 2004... Norlok's 18- or 25-inch throat machine, called the Surelok II, is designed for standard clinching applications. It will fasten material from 14- to 32-gauge in size. This brochure explains its features, including a rigid steel frame, close...

Pickup protector.(New Products)
June 1, 2004... The Protect-A-Rail cab protector is designed to protect pickup cabs from shifting loads in the cargo area. It is constructed of heavyduty steel tubing. Hollow tubes in the framework house and protect wiring for warning lights. Tiedown holes...

Hydronic scrubber.(New Products)
June 1, 2004... This scrubber system separator, part of the 4900 series, removes air and dirt in hydronic systems. The product clears system components, including pipes, pumps and associated equipment of sand, dirt and rust. Series 4900-AD models also can be...

Iaq monitor.(New Products)
June 1, 2004... The AirBoxx is a 1-pound hand-held indoor air quality monitor. The base unit measures carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide, temperature, relative humidity and four additional channels for user-specified electrochemical sensor configurations, PID...

Wet/dry VAC.(New Products)
June 1, 2004... The Model WD4050 portable wet/dry vacuum, designed for residential use and smaller industrial jobs, features a five-horsepower and nine-amp motor and a four-gallon capacity. The unit combines a proprietary motor with a patented blower wheel...

Calendar of events.(Calendar)
June 1, 2004... JUNE 4-6 The Spiral Duct Manufacturers Association's summer membership meeting will take place at the Sutton Place Hotel in Toronto. For more information, write to P.O. Box 1665, Irmo, SC 29063; (803) 732-5818; fax (803) 732-0135; or...

Wholesalers.(Wholesalers & Mfr. Reps. Directory)(Directory)
June 1, 2004... 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...