Snips articles from March 2005

Snips archives from March 2005

Cleaning ducts in the desert: NADCA heads to Las Vegas for a busy 16th annual convention.(National Air Duct Cleaners Association)
March 1, 2005... LAS VEGAS -- With some associations and their trade shows, it sometimes seems members are as into golf, tennis or shopping as learning about their industries. Their agendas include almost as many tourist-oriented activities as business...

Light savers: ultraviolet rays can kill germs in ductwork and improve IAQ.(Cover Story)
March 1, 2005... In 2002, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency warned about using disinfectants, sanitizers and other types of germ killers for HVAC duct cleaning. Since then, many contractors have been searching for safe, yet effective, alternatives. ...

ACCA city limits: contractor group heads to Texas capital for 37th annual convention.(Air Conditioning Contractors of America)
March 1, 2005... AUSTIN, Texas -- The Air Conditioning Contractors of America is hoping the saying about "Texas size" applies to conventions. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The group will hold its 37th annual convention March 9-12 at the Renaissance hotel in...

How to know if it's time to clean ducts.
March 1, 2005... Air-conditioning and heating contractors often hear about duct-cleaning companies offering their services, but they may not be certain when clients actually need to get their systems cleaned. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Here are a few...

A medical (building) emergency: loss of chiller meant school had to use temporary equipment.(University of Kansas School of Medicine)(Trane Co.)
March 1, 2005... WICHITA, Kan. -- When building owners suffer the catastrophic loss of the single chiller serving a structure, decisions have to be made quickly and correctly. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] That was the situation facing Brian Leabo, director...

Suggestions on the installation of flat-seam metal roofs.(TECH Tips)
March 1, 2005... (The following is taken from the recently published sixth edition of SMACNA's Architectural Sheet Metal Manual.) The flat-seam method of roofing, as illustrated in Figure 6-3, is most commonly used on roofs with a slight pitch. However, the...

Company solves hotel's rampant mold problem.(APPLICATIONS in the Field)(MARCOR Remediation Inc.)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2005... SAN LEANDRO, Calif. -- Just a few months after opening in 2003, a new 135-room residential-style hotel complex in northern California developed plumbing problems that led to leaks. In addition, the main sewer line system underneath the building...

Contractor takes the sweat out of ductwork.(APPLICATIONS in the Field)
March 1, 2005... OSWEGO, Ill. -- Oswego East High School in Oswego, Ill., was able to save $300,000 in ventilation air-handling equipment costs by lowering chilled water-loop-design temperatures, but ran in to a problem with eliminating ductwork sweating. ...

Air quality helps preserve Georgia's history.(APPLICATIONS in the Field)(Georgia Archives, division of the Secretary of State office)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2005... ATLANTA -- The Georgia Archives, a division of the Secretary of State office, preserves records related to the state's history. In May 2003, the archives were moved from downtown Atlanta to a new building in Clayton County. To properly...

Standard changes cover green-building design.(ASSOCIATION News)(ASHRAE Standard 90.1)
March 1, 2005... ATLANTA -- The new version of ASHRAE Standard 90.1, "Energy Standard for Buildings Except Low-Rise Residential Buildings," has undergone changes that the association says will lead to greater energy savings and more environmentally friendly...

Insulation group adds members.(ASSOCIATION News)(Reflective Insulation Manufacturers Association )(Brief Article)
March 1, 2005... PHOENIX -- The Reflective Insulation Manufacturers Association has added companies to its new platinum level of membership. According to RIMA, this membership is given to a company "that is committed to the highest standards of ethics and...

Two students receive Rees scholarships.(ASSOCIATION News)
March 1, 2005... ARLINGTON, Va. -- Michael Witting of Liberty, Pa., and Jerrold Witz of Minneapolis, were each awarded $2,000 from the Clifford H. "Ted" Reese Jr. Scholarship Foundation. The foundation promotes HVAC career. Witting, a student at the...

Record number join ACCA in 2004.(ASSOCIATION News)(Air Conditioning Contractors of America)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2005... ARLINGTON, Va. -- The Air Conditioning Contractors of America is reporting a record number of new members for 2004. Over 500 companies were accepted into the organization, a 65 percent increase over 2003's new enrollments. The group does not...

CertainTeed Corp. DVD wins commercial film award.(SUPPLIER NEWS)(Educational videos)(The Art of Building Science)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2005... VALLEY FORGE, Pa. -- CertainTeed Corp.'s Insulation Group recently received an Aurora Award for its DVD, "The Art of Building Science." The award recognizes international commercial and corporate film and video work. The educational DVD,...

Nov. air-conditioning equipment shipments down 4 percent.(SUPPLIER NEWS)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2005... ARLINGTON, Va. -- November 2004's combined U.S. factory shipments of 374,689 central air conditioners and air-source heat pumps were down 4 percent, compared to shipments from the same month last year, according to the Air-Conditioning and...

Greenheck fans meet Florida hurricane standard.(SUPPLIER NEWS)(Greenheck Fan Corp.)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2005... SCHOFIELD, Wis. -- Greenheck's Ultimate Steel Grease Fan Model USGF has been certified by Miami-Dade County to withstand hurricane conditions, company officials announced. According to Greenheck, the fan is manufactured with heavy-gauge...

Lincoln Electric, Penske racing sign agreement.(SUPPLIER NEWS)(Lincoln Electric Co.)(Penske Racing Inc.)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2005... CLEVELAND -- As NASCAR racers prepare for the 2005 season, Lincoln Electric Co. announced it will supply Penske Racing South with welding materials. Penske, which sponsors cars for drivers Rusty Wallace, Ryan Newman and Brendan Gaughn,...

PowerCold announces project management program.(SUPPLIER NEWS)(PowerCold ComfortAir Solutions Inc.)
March 1, 2005... LARGO, Fla. -- PowerCold Corp. has started a national design-build project management services program, expanding the operations of its applied building technology division to supply complete turnkey design-build project management services for...

Reflectix becomes 'platinum' association member.(SUPPLIER NEWS)(Reflective Insulation Manufacturers Association)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2005... PHOENIX -- Markleville, Ind.-based Reflectix Inc. has become a platinum-level member of the Reflective Insulation Manufacturers Association. According to the group, the status is given to companies that have committed themselves to high...

Applied Production marks 20 years in business.(SUPPLIER NEWS)(Brief Article)(Company Profile)
March 1, 2005... MILFORD, Ohio -- Applied Production Inc., a software developer for sheet metal fabrication, is celebrating its 20th anniversary. The company started in 1985, and its product line began with a language-based programming system for CNC punch...

Rheem moves plant to Mexico.(SUPPLIER NEWS)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2005... FORT SMITH, Ark. -- The air-conditioning division of Rheem Manufacturing Co. will establish a small assembly operation in Nuevo Laredo, Mexico, in the first quarter of this year, company officials announced. The products planned for the...

York chosen for Fox TV 'reality' show.(SUPPLIER NEWS)(York International Corp. Unitary Products Group)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2005... NORMAN, Okla. -- York International Corp.'s Unitary Products Group will be part of a new "reality" TV show from Fox Broadcasting Co. York will provide heating and cooling products and installation assistance for seven homes that will be...

ProTech Systems expands warehouse.(SUPPLIER NEWS)(Protech Systems Inc.)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2005... ALBANY, N.Y. -- Vent-systems manufacturer ProTech Systems Inc., has completed the initial phase of its warehouse-facility expansion. The company announced it would increase the facility's size later this year. ProTech Systems makes the...

Luxaire managers complete 'basic' training.(SUPPLIER NEWS)(Employee training)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2005... Norman, Okla. -- In its third "boot camp" class for 2004, Luxaire Heating and Air Conditioning hosted 15 territory managers, Sept. 27-Oct. 1 who completed "basic" training. The training is held at the Norman, Okla.-based York Unitary Products...

PowerCold announces distribution deal.(SUPPLIER NEWS)(PowerCold ComfortAir Solutions Inc.)(WFI Global Commercial Solutions Group)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2005... LARGO, Fla. -- PowerCold Corp. has signed a five-year sales and distribution agreement with WFI Global Commercial Solutions Group for the marketing and sales of water-source heat pumps and geothermal technologies with PowerCold's HVAC systems....

Contractors see health care costs increase, says study.(CONTRACTOR NEWS)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2005... ARLINGTON, Va. -- HVAC contractors continue to see their health insurance expenses rise, according to a recent survey of 210 members of the Air-Conditioning Contractors of America. Among those who responded, 69 percent saw their insurance...

Mechanical firm adds two locations.(CONTRACTOR NEWS)(Executive Plumbing Inc. )(Brief Article)
March 1, 2005... CORONA, Calif. -- Executive Plumbing Inc. opened new locations in Oceanside and Palm Springs, Calif. The Palm Springs location is approximately 5,000 square feet and employs 80 people. "The motivation behind opening this new location...

ACCA announces award finalists.(CONTRACTOR NEWS)(Air Conditioning Contractors of America)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2005... ARLINGTON, Va. -- The Air Conditioning Contractors of America recently announced the finalists for its 2005 Contractor Excellence Awards. The winners will be presented with their awards at the association's 2005 Annual Conference & Indoor Expo,...

HVAC Excellence accredits 14 programs.(CONTRACTOR NEWS)(HVAC industry)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2005... MOUNT PROSPECT, Ill. -- HVAC Excellence, a nonprofit organization that establishes standards for the HVACR industry, has granted accreditation to 14 training programs. The newest programs to earn the distinction include: Louisiana...

Contractor wins prize from Johns Manville.(CONTRACTOR NEWS)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2005... DENVER -- Paul Kreier, owner of K Plus C Sheet Metal in Vancouver, Wash., was the winner of a $5,000 grand prize from Johns Manville. Kreier participated in a rewards program by registering and purchasing eligible products from E.J....

PHCC increases membership, programs.(CONTRACTOR NEWS)(Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors National Association)
March 1, 2005... FALLS CHURCH, Va. -- The Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors National Association added 608 new members in 2004, bringing its nationwide total to more than 4,000. Additionally, affiliated state associations in Florida, Indiana, Illinois and...

Group installs officers, directors at convention.(CONTRACTOR NEWS)(Appointment of Kevin Harpring)(Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors National Association)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2005... SMACNA installed new officers and directors, and said goodbye to old ones at a Oct. 27 ceremony during its 61st annual convention. Kentucky contractor Kevin Harpring of Harpring Inc. was named 2005 association president. Harpring said he...

Redesigned Web site includes mold, IAQ info.(INTERNET NEWS)(Sterile-Aire Inc. )(www.steril-aire.com)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2005... BURBANK, Calif. -- Sterile-Aire Inc. has launched a new Web site with updated information on its line of UVC Emitters for mold and microbial control. According to the company, the products can also enhance IAQ and energy savings. The site...

ACCA offers brochures.(INTERNET NEWS)(www.acca.org/biz/comfortools)(Air Conditioning Contractors of America)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2005... ARLINGTON, Va. -- The Air Conditioning Contractors of America released its new ComforTools flier containing consumer-oriented tips for lowering heating costs. The members-only brochure can be downloaded by logging on to...

ProTech Systems unrolls new Web site.(INTERNET NEWS)(www.protechinfo.com)(Protech Systems Inc.)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2005... ALBANY, N.Y. -- Natural draft and pressurized vent systems manufacturer ProTech Systems Inc. has developed a new Web site. The site offers a state-by-state listing of Ventinox-registered dealers, links to related sites and a general company...

Internet tool helps builders make Web sites.(INTERNET NEWS)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2005... SCHAUMBURG, Ill. -- A new Web-based tool is giving building and contracting businesses the ability to create and maintain their own Web site without special training or software. Contractors can launch their own Web site by logging on to...

Contractor group site wins fourth straight award.(INTERNET NEWS)(www.pamcani.org)(Plumbing, Electrical and Mechanical Contractors Association)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2005... DOWNERS GROVE, Ill. -- For the fourth consecutive year, the Plumbing and Mechanical Contractors Association of Northern Illinois has been recognized in the Awards for Publication Excellence Competition for its Web site, www.pamcani.org. ...

New Web site assists distribution.(INTERNET NEWS)(www.xpediair.com)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2005... OKLAHOMA CITY -- A new online system has been launched to help HVAC distributors, contractors and facilities managers locate and order products. The site, introduced by Xpediair, allows users to track down multiple items. The site...

Employment site launched.(INTERNET NEWS)(Sid Harvey Industries Inc.)(www.sidharvey.com )(Brief Article)
March 1, 2005... GARDEN CITY, N.Y. -- Long Island, N.Y.-based distributor Sid Harvey Industries Inc., has created Employment Solutions to deal with worker shortages in the HVACR industry. According to the U.S. Department of Labor Statistics, shortages of...

HeatManager Web site up.(INTERNET NEWS)(www.beckettcorp.com/heatmanager)(R.W. Beckett Corp.)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2005... ELYRIA, Ohio -- A new Web site has been set up for the new HeatManager product from R.W. Beckett Corp. The product line is an advanced microprocessor boiler control that works with any fuel and aims to improve hydronic home heating and hot...

Emerson markets to Middle East, Africa.(INTERNET NEWS)(Emerson Climate Technologies launches website)(www.emersonclimate.com)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2005... ST. LOUIS -- Emerson Climate Technologies has launched a new Web site specifically designed to reach the Middle East and regions in Africa. The site, www.emersonclimate.com/MEA, provides contractors and customers in those regions with an online...

ACCA site offering duct-flow info.(INTERNET NEWS)(www.acca.org/tech)(Air Conditioning Contractors of America)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2005... ARLINGTON, Va. -- The Air Conditioning Contractors of America has posted the last in a five-month series of technical reference bulletins on its Web site. "Balancing Residential Air Distribution Systems" describes characteristics of air...

TABB's director of certification announces retirement.(PEOPLE in the News)(Testing, Adjusting and Balancing Bureau)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2005... Jack R. Webster, director of certification for the Testing, Adjusting and Balancing Bureau, is retiring from the organization. He joined the Sheet Metal Workers union-affiliated National Energy Management Institute in 1986, and helped to create...

Air Purchases.(PEOPLE in the News)(Appointments)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2005... Trane wholesale distributor Air Purchases named Jeffrey Alexander as field service representative. Alexander has 10 years of experience in light-commercial and residential HVAC systems. Most recently, he was the refrigeration and HVAC service...

Nexstar Inc.(PEOPLE in the News)(Appointments)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2005... Nexstar Inc., a member-owned training and development organization for service contractors, has welcomed Michael Moore to the group as its newest sales assistant. Moore will help introduce the group's business and training tools to independent...

National Environmental Balancing Bureau.(PEOPLE in the News)(Appointments)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2005... Joseph Miller of Alton, Va.-based Seneca Balance of Virginia, was elected president of the National Environmental Balancing Bureau during the group's Nov. 5-7 annual meeting in San Diego. Miller has more than 30 years of experience. He...

Rheem Manufacturing Co.(PEOPLE in the News)(Awards)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2005... Rheem Manufacturing Co.'s air-conditioning division presented its 2003 District Representative of the Year Award to Keith Murray of Lemont, Ill. The company also honored Greg Parks with the 2004 Top Gun Award. Parks is also a district technical...

AlcoTec Wire Corp.(PEOPLE in the News)(Appointments)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2005... Esab Welding & Cutting Products named Tony Anderson manager of corporate technical training for North America. Previously, Anderson served as technical director for AlcoTec Wire Corp. in Michigan, an Esab subsidiary. In his new role, Anderson...

Danfoss Inc.(PEOPLE in the News)(Awards)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2005... Robert Wilkins, president of Danfoss Inc., was presented with the 2004 Schulze Distinguished Service Award during the Air-Conditioning and Refrigeration Institute's annual meeting Nov. 17. Wilkins earned the award for his service to the...

Sheet Metal and Air-Conditioning Contractors' National Association.(PEOPLE in the News)(Awards)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2005... Gary L. Schwenk, executive vice president of the Sheet Metal and Air-Conditioning Contractors' National Association's Bay Area chapter, received the Petersen-Dunn Award at the SMACNA annual convention Oct. 24-28 in Maui, Hawaii. Schwenk played...

Goettle.(Obituaries)(Obituary)
March 1, 2005... Brad Morari, partner at Phoenix-based Goettle Air Conditioning died Dec. 1, 2004. He was 51. An Arizona native, Mr. Morari started working at Goettle on the factory floor before graduating from high school in 1971. He moved into sales in 1978...

Mechanical Contractors Association.(Obituaries)(Obituary)
March 1, 2005... Harold E. Nave Sr., a former officer and board member of the Mechanical Contractors Association, died Nov. 19, 2004. A resident of Chattanooga, Tenn., Mr. Nave was a member of the Chattanooga Plumbing, Heating and Cooling Contractors...

John A. "Jack" Hallberg.(Obituaries)(Brief Article)(Obituary)
March 1, 2005... John A. "Jack" Hallberg, former president of Tri-City Sheet Metal in Geneva, Ill., died of prostate cancer Nov. 26, 2004. He was 64. Mr. Hallberg worked for a few years at the Western Electric plant in west Chicago before joining Tri-City Sheet...

Joseph G. Kappel.(Obituaries)(K and M Roofing and Siding Co.)(Brief Article)(Obituary)
March 1, 2005... Joseph G. Kappel, 78, former owner and operator of K & M Roofing and Siding Co., died Oct. 13, 2004. Mr. Kappel retired from the company in March 2003 cafter 40 years of service and moved to Wisconsin Rapids, Wis.

John W. Peterson.(Obituaries)(Brief Article)(Obituary)
March 1, 2005... John W. Peterson, 71, has died. Mr. Peterson, a resident of Prospect Heights, Ill., served as vice president of Lakewood Manufacturing Corp. for 43 years.

Chicago-based Sheet Metal Workers.(Obituaries)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2005... Thomas Michael May, business agent for the Chicago-based Sheet Metal Workers union Local 73, died Oct. 12, 2004, in Wyoming. He was 60.

Wacholz Heating Co.(Obituaries)(Brief Article)(Obituary)
March 1, 2005... Donald L. Wacholz, former owner of Wacholz Heating Co. has died at the age of 70. Walcholz was a resident of Palatine, Ill.

Rankin Group named Koldwave 'master' distributor.(WHOLESALER News)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2005... WESTFIELD, Mass. -- Portable air-conditioner and heat pump manufacturer Koldwave has named Lombard, Ill.-based Rankin Group a "master" distributor for its Airmaster and Kompac lines. Rankin will stock Koldwave portable air-conditioning...

Pro Sales enlisted as Jetna Fastech rep.(WHOLESALER News)(Jetna Fastech Inc)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2005... MELROSE PARK, Ill. -- Fasteners supplier Jetna Fastech Inc. has appointed Pro Sales as its representative and warehousing agent for North Carolina, South Carolina and Virginia. It enables Jetna FasTech to deliver products in the Mid-Atlantic...

Tool consumption up 42 percent.(WHOLESALER News)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2005... ROCKVILLE, Md. -- October 2004 U.S. machine tool consumption totaled $234.44 million, down 38.9 percent from September, but up 46.5 percent from October 2003, according to the Association For Manufacturing Technology and the American Machine...

Raley Bros. named Armstrong distributor.(WHOLESALER News)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2005... TORONTO -- Fluid-flow equipment supplier Armstrong Pumps has appointed hydronic heating company Raley Bros. as a wholesale and parts-distribution representative for Michigan.

Roof panels specified for college building's walls.(ROOFING News)(Bryn Mawr College)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2005... BRYN MAWR, Pa. -- Bryn Mawr College officials took a different approach to the construction of its facility-management building--they wanted the roof panels installed horizontally as wall panels. The panels used were Follansbee TCS II...

Roof-safety training available on DVD.(ROOFING News)(MetaMedia Training International )(Brief Article)
March 1, 2005... GERMANTOWN, Md. -- Training organization MetaMedia Training International has teamed up with the federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration to develop a bilingual, interactive DVD and computer-based roofing-safety program. ...

Follansbee renovates historical park.(ROOFING News)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2005... FOLLANSBEE, W. Va. -- A building in Follansbee Park, dedicated to Follansbee Steel employees in the 1930s, was recently renovated with a metal roof from its namesake company. The monument dates back to the Great Depression, when unemployed...

California.(REGIONAL NEWS)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2005... The Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors' National Association's California chapter held its second "Day at the Capital" event Feb. 1. Members were invited to meet with state representatives. The day featured updates on state issues...

Colorado.(REGIONAL NEWS)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2005... Front Range Community College in Fort Collins, Colo., has received approval from the Partnership for Air Conditioning, Heating and Refrigeration Accreditation program. It certifies HVACR programs that have exceeded industry standards in the...

Florida.(REGIONAL NEWS)( Air Conditioning Contractors Association.)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2005... Global positioning systems were the focus of the Jan. 12 lunch meeting of the South Florida Air Conditioning Contractors Association. Members welcomed Mike Vermillion of Traxxis GPS Solutions. Vermillion discussed how to decide on the right...

Illinois.(REGIONAL NEWS)(Chicagoland Sheet Metal Contractors Association)(Airduct Manufacturing)(Moore Sales Corp)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2005... The Chicagoland Sheet Metal Contractors Association welcomed Air-Duct Manufacturing and Moore Sales Corp. as new associate members. Amir Sharify will represent Air-Duct Manufacturing. Lonnie Moore will represent Moore Sales. Members of the...

Kentucky.(REGIONAL NEWS)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2005... A.O. Smith's plant in Mount Sterling, Ky., is celebrating 40 years of producing hermetic motors for residential uses. Edward J. O'Connor, vice president of human recourses and public affairs, recently presented the facility with a commemorative...

Maryland.(REGIONAL NEWS)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2005... R.E. Michel Co. Inc. has added a 293,000-square-foot building to its distribution center operation in Glen Burnie, Md. Warehouse space now totals 815,000 square feet on more than 12 acres to accommodate receiving, storage and shipping.

Missouri.(REGIONAL NEWS)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2005... Over 550 individuals attended an Oct. 4 annual products trade show presented by the Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors' National Association's St. Louis chapter. The products and services of 62 vendors were on display. Two...

New York.(REGIONAL NEWS)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2005... The Long Island chapter of the Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors' National Association raised $6,400 for Angela's House, a local charity sponsoring group homes for children with severe medical problems. The chapter raised the money...

Washington.(REGIONAL NEWS)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2005... Milton Jenkins, a member of the Western Washington chapter of the Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors' National Association, saved the life of a young boy Sept. 28. The story was detailed in a Seattle Post-Intelligencer article....

Wisconsin.(REGIONAL NEWS)(Mechanical Contractors Association of North Central Wisconsin)(Brief Article)
March 1, 2005... The Mechanical Contractors Association of North Central Wisconsin presented a $2,000 scholarship to Jill N. Gloudemans and Nicolas F. Plocar. A $1,000 scholarship was awarded to Amanda Lau and Paula Anhalt. The Wisconsin Fox Valley Sheet Metal...

Technical CD.(BOOKS SOFTWARE & LIT)
March 1, 2005... A CD-ROM containing information on thermal energy storage, or off-peak cooling, is available. The compact disc is for HVAC engineers, building managers and those responsible for reducing the cooling costs in facilities. Included on the CD are...

Engineering software.(BOOKS SOFTWARE & LIT)
March 1, 2005... EastCoast CAD/CAM has formed an alliance with Autodesk to create a combination of engineering design software and fabrication software. The new venture allows users to electronically transmit engineering drawings directly in to the EC-CAD...

Tool catalog.(BOOKS SOFTWARE & LIT)
March 1, 2005... A new full-color product catalog features the new Meterman PM55 digital multimeter. The catalog also features a number of test tools for HVACR applications, including the TRH22 relative humidity/temperature meter, TMD90 dual input thermometer,...

Training CD-ROM.(BOOKS SOFTWARE & LIT)
March 1, 2005... The Refrigeration Service Engineers Society has created a CD-ROM program for its Technical Institute HVAC/R Training Manual 3. The three-volume, 36-disc CD program allows technicians to complete training around their schedule. At the end of...

Masterformat 2004.(BOOKS SOFTWARE & LIT)
March 1, 2005... Orders are now being accepted for the 2004 edition of MasterFormat. According to the Construction Specifications Institute, which publishes it, the MasterFormat functions as the "Dewey Decimal System" for construction information, organizing...

Tube heater brochure.(BOOKS SOFTWARE & LIT)
March 1, 2005... A new four-page brochure describing low-intensity infrared tube heaters ranging from 40,000 to 250,000 Btuh is now available. "ETS/ETU Series Tube Heaters" describes Space-Ray's line of heaters, available in both natural and propane gas. The...

Construction Encyclopedia.(BOOKS SOFTWARE & LIT)
March 1, 2005... Craftsman's Construction Installation Encyclopedia provides installation instructions for residential construction, remodeling and repair tasks. The reference book covers major installations and includes diagrams on each part of the job. Also...

Drill pamphlet.(BOOKS SOFTWARE & LIT)
March 1, 2005... A new eight-panel pamphlet focusing on Hougen Manufacturing's newest models of portable magnetic drills is available. The pamphlet details the products' features, capacities and solutions for a range of applications, including steel...

Tool literature.(BOOKS SOFTWARE & LIT)
March 1, 2005... Literature is now available describing the patented Megapro "15 in 1" pullout bit-cartridge screwdriver. The tool includes 14 different screwdrivers and one hex nut driver. By unscrewing the top of the handle, the pullout bit cartridge reveals...

Grease duct manual.(BOOKS SOFTWARE & LIT)
March 1, 2005... The new 32-page G Series Design Manual includes design and installation information for Metal-Fab G Series factory-built grease duct systems for use in venting Type I and Type II kitchen ventilation hoods. The manual includes dimensional...