Snips articles from May 2002

Snips archives from May 2002

Happy birthday: air conditioning celebrates 100th year.
May 1, 2002... Willis Carrier stands tall in the air-conditioning pantheon. He helped lay the foundation for this new engineering science, and his work, which made reliable air conditioning possible, gave the industry an enormous boost. Once again, the "right...

Union turns focus towards foreign, residential workforce. (Service, Sales & Marketing).
May 1, 2002... LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. -- The future of the union sheet metal industry may lie in the residential service market and the large numbers of immigrant workers now entering the profession. Those were some of the messages Sheet Metal Workers...

ACCA moves ahead on federation; 'old ACCA' to disappear Jan. 1. (Meetings & Conventions).
May 1, 2002... KISSIMMEE, Fla. -- The Air Conditioning Contractors of America (ACCA) is moving ahead with plans for a united front, consolidating national, state and local chapters under a single federation. One of the hot topics at this year's 34th...

Forced air & hydronics: will the two ever meet? (Service, Sales & Marketing).(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... TORONTO -- Will hydronics and warm air heating! cooling forever be considered separate, "rival" systems in residential havc? Roy Collver, Mechanical Systems 2000 Inc., is optimistic that the best of both systems can be wedded successfully...

Taking particle measurements in hvac systems. (Tech Tips).(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... How do you prove to a customer that their hvac system may be the source of their indoor air problems? How do you accurately assess the performance of the existing filtration system? How do you characterize the types and particles and their...

Roof drains' design detailed in sheet metal manual. (Tech Tips).(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... (The following is an excerpt taken from the first edition of "Residential Sheet Metal Guidelines, "published by the Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors' National Association (SMACNA). The 130-page manual is intended as a guide for...

New metal roof puts old Milwaukee railroad depot back on track. (Applications).(Statistical Data Included)
May 1, 2002... MINNEAPOLIS -- The Milwaukee Road Depot and Train Shed in Minneapolis, vacant since the 1970s recently opened after a major effort to restore its contribution to the community and preserve its historical significance. The development includes...

Legislative update on energy, school construction is promising. (Association News).(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... WASHINGTON -- The Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors National Association (SMACNA) in March offered the following update on current legislative issues: * An important House bill gaining bipartisan support is HR 778, the Energy...

ACCA launches newer Manual J. (Association News).(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... The Air Conditioning Contractors of America (ACCA) at its national convention in Kissimmee, Fla., introduced the latest version of the popular Manual J, the updated Version 8. It was a collaborative effort by ACCA technical consultant Hank...

Airflow seminar presented by RSES. (Association News).
May 1, 2002... "A Practical Approach to Airflow and Air Distribution" seminar was presented in April by the Refrigeration Service Engineers Society (RSES) in Henrietta, N.Y. The seminar was hosted by the RSES Rochester chapter. Seminar topics included...

DuroDyne celebrates 50th anniversary. (Supplier News).(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... Duro Dyne celebrates its 50th anniversary this year by moving into a new 130,000-sq.-ft. headquarters facility in Bayshore, N.Y. Founder Milton Hinden launched the business in 1952 out of the trunk of his car, and it has grown to be one of the...

AK Coatings launched to market new duct. (Supplier News).(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... MIDDLETOWN, Ohio -- AK Steel has launched AK Coating to provide coatings with the AgION antimicrobial compound to shop coaters, paint formulators and coil coaters. AK Coatings allows manufacturers to obtain antimicrobial coatings on all...

Permatron celebrates 45th year. (Supplier News).(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... Permatron Corporation, Franklin Park, Ill., is celebrating its 45th year in the residential, commercial and OEM air filtration industries. Specializing in electrostatic air filtration, Permatron has developed by-pass humidification systems,...

TradePower hosts 11th annual User Conference. (Supplier News).
May 1, 2002... Estimation, a TradePower Solution, hosted its 11th annual User Conference April 22-26 in Tempe, Ariz., at the Tempe Missions Palms Hotel and Conference Center. Contractors who use TradePower's Estimation and PowerPro systems convened to...

ALCO-NVC celebrates 90 years in business. (Supplier News).(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... ALCO-NVC, Inc., originally National Varnish Co., Inc., Detroic, celebrates its 90th anniversary this year. The company's founder, C.W. Bair, made varnishes and asphalt paints for the auto industry. Since that time, the complexion of the company...

Riello, Eclipse form alliance. (Supplier News).(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... Riello, SpA of Legnago, Italy, represented by Riello Burners North America of Mississauga, Ont., Canada, has formed a strategic alliance with Eclipse Inc., Rockford, Ill. A manufacturer of oil and gas burners for more than 80 years, Riello...

Machine tool consumption down. (Supplier News).(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
May 1, 2002... January U.S. machine tool consumption totaled $149.63 million, according to the Association for Manufacturing Technology and the American Machine Tool Distributors' Association. This total, as reported by companies participating in the USMTC...

McGill sealant shown at Affordable Comfort. (Supplier News).(Advertisement)
May 1, 2002... McGill AirSeal exhibited its complete line of duct sealants and adhesives, and featuring its new UNI-FLEX[TM] duct sealer and UNI-MASTIC[TM] 181 duct sealer at the 2002 Affordable Comfort Conference and Trade Show in the Albert B. Sabin...

WaterFurnace reports results. (Supplier News).(Brief Article)(Statistical Data Included)
May 1, 2002... WaterFurnace (WFI Industries), Fort Wayne, Ind., announced a net profit of $3.9 million for 2001, based on a sales Increase of 39% for the year and a whopping 60% for the final quarter. WFI Industries is the parent company of WaterFurnace...

Regional contestants compete in sheet metal contest. (Contractor News).(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... DETROIT -- The International Training Institute (ITI) hosts its annual Apprentice Contest for the first rime in Detroit in May. Snips was able to visit a regional portion of the contest held in Flint, Mich. in Match. Sheet Metal Workers...

Five more join Unified Group. (Contractor News).(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... Five new member companies have joined the Unified Group, a national network of independent mechanical contractors. They are: A/W Mechanical, Houston; the Baker Group, Des Moines, Iowa; Miller Bonded, Albuquerque, N.M.; R.D. Cox, LaGrange, Ga.;...

Climate Care spreads word on hvac service. (Contractor News).(Web site)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... A network of independent residential hvac contractors in Canada is making information on furnaces and air conditioners available to homeowners on its website: www.ClimateCare.com. For example, "Although it is nor glamorous, good home...

John Stratton. (People).(retires from Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors National Association)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... John Stratton, director of Technical Services for SMAGNA, retired at the end of March after 31 years. Stratton was instrumental in guiding and developing many significant industry technical standards on duct construction and testing. He served...

Joe Bishop. (People).(new president of Park Heating and Air Conditioning Supply)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... Joe Bishop is the new president of Park Heating and Air Conditioning Supply. He was president and ceo of a major distributor in Orlando, Fla. until he acquired a commercial and residential hvac contracting company in Jacksonville. Park became a...

Jack Lappeus. (People).(winner of the association's Spirit of the Federation award)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... Jack Lappeus, executive director of ACCA's San Antonio, Texas, chapter in February was the first winner of the association" Spirit of the Federation award to honor his commitment to the ACCA federation plan.

Sam Krumholz has been named division director of Technical Marketing Services at Johnstone Supply Inc. (People).(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... Sam Krumholz has been named division director of Technical Marketing Services at Johnstone Supply Inc. Stephen Brown is now director of the entire Johnstone Supply hvacr division. Mark Westerback has been promoted to merchandising manager,...

Dave Brown. (People).(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... Dave Brown, chief executive officer and president, Owens Corning, Toledo, Ohio, in April succeeded Glen Hiner as chairman of the board and ceo.

Ivan Landsverk has been promoted to regional sales manager for Jensen-Klich Supply Co., an hvac distributor with five locations in Iowa and Nebraska. (People).(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... Ivan Landsverk has been promoted to regional sales manager for Jensen-Klich Supply Co., an hvac distributor with five locations in Iowa and Nebraska. He has been with the company since 1999. Also, John Bope has joined the company as territory...

W. Don McCrory. (People).(president of National Roofing Contractors Association)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... W Don McCrory, Kiker Corp., Mobile, Ala., is the new president of the National Roofing Contractors Association (NRCA). His one year term begins June 1. Vice president is John Gooding, Gooding Simpson & Mackes Inc., Ephrata, Pa.

Rob Clark has been promoted to the position of Manager - GRD Engineering at Selkirk Inc. (People).(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... Rob Clark has been promoted to the position of Manager - GRD Engineering at Selkirk Inc., a Dallas-based manufacturer of chimney, venting and air distribution products for the commercial and residential hvac industry. The company has also...

Duncan Moffat. (People).(advertisement)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... Data Aire, Inc. announced that Duncan Moffat will assume the position of president. Moffat will succeed Bill Hoover who retired March 1. Moffat came to Data Aire from Henry Company, a manufacturer of roofing products where he had been for nine...

Brad Moran (People).(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... Brad Moran, vice president and general manager, Goettl Air Conditioning Inc.'s Contracting and Service Group, was elected to head the 400 member Electric League of Arizona for 2002. He joined Goettl in 1971.

Tom Overs, product marketing manager for Lennox Industries. (People).(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... Tom Overs, product marketing manager for Lennox Industries, has been appointed to the Indoor Air Quality Association (IAQA) board of directors in a non-voting capacity. Mark Jackson, senior engineer for Lennox, will serve on the research...

Selkirk, Inc., Dallas, has promoted Ginger Hutto to manager of marketing administration. (People).(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... Selkirk, Inc., Dallas, has promoted Ginger Hutto to manager of marketing administration. Prior to coming to Selkirk, Inc. seven years ago as an administrative assistant, Mrs. Hutto had been with Eljer Industries in the Customer Service...

Obituaries.(Obituary)
May 1, 2002... Richard H. "Dick" Budde, 84, Dayton, Ohio, in February. Budde retired as president of Budde Sheet Metal Works and served as president of the Sheet Metal Contractors of Dayton. He was a member of the SMACNA College of Fellows since 1982, the...

Satisfied customers can be a source of new business.(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... During the past 10 years that I have been teaching sales workshops, there has always been one or two common questions in every class. One question always asked is what I consider to be the most productive type of promotion to get prospects. My...

Listen to the music: radio can work for your business. (Contractor Cents).(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... Just as direct mail is effective in certain situations, radio advertising can be equally effective. If your company is in a geographic location where the radio signal reaches the entire area that you serve, then radio is a possibility. The...

I-net buzz: a monthly column on the internet and e-commerce.(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... The Lincoln Electric Co. has launched a web site dedicated to the James E Lincoln Welding Foundation, Lincoln's institution for educating the public about the art and science of arc welding. Www.weldinginnovation.org offers textbooks,...

Dealing with mold on minds of today's hvac contractors. (IAQ).(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... ISSIMMEE, Fla. - What would an hvac convention be these days without a discussion of mold? And where better to have this discussion than in warm, humid, central Florida? As an hvac contractor, what do you need to know about mold, and what...

Colorado Roofing Association. (Regional News: Colorado).(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... The Colorado Roofing Association (CRA) held its annual trade show April 5. A regular board meeting will be held May 2 and a membership luncheon at the Denver Best Western Central May 3 will feature Steve Thomas, Colorado Code Consulting.

National Association of Oil Heating Service Managers. (Regional News: Connecticut).(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... The National Association of Oil Heating Service Managers (NAOHSM) will challenge the skills of oil heat techs at its May 16-17 trade show at the Hartford Expo Center. Veteran oil heat and aspiring students will be able to confront the skills...

Hurricane Andrew. (Regional News: Florida).(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... A new statewide building code now in effect could boost the cost of a new home by 12% in some areas. It calls for higher efficiency hearing and cooling equipment, but is also expected to cut energy costs by 4% in the north to 15% in central...

Knickerbocker Roofing & Paving Co. (Regional News: Illinois).(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... Knickerbocker Roofing & Paving Co., Harvey, was honored with a Gold Circle Award recently at the National Roofing Contractors Association's 115th annual Convention in San Antonio, Texas. The company won for its work on the University of...

National Energy Management Institute. (Regional News: Indiana).(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... State legislators are considering a bill that would identify IAQ problems in schools and establish guidelines that would allow citizens to request testing of school air quality by local health officials. SMWIA Local 20, Indianapolis, and NEMI...

Sheet Metal Contractors of Iowa. (Regional News: Iowa).(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... The Sheet Metal Contractors of Iowa recently awarded Ed Lord II scholarships to eight worthy applicants: Eric Smith, Norwalk; Michael O'Connor, Fairbault, Minn.; Michael Wolfe, Ankeny, Iowa; Adam Smith, Webb, Iowa; Tyrel Murray, West Point,...

National Home Energy Rating System. (Regional News: Michigan).(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... State grants have been awarded to help build five energy efficient "idea homes." Some of these homes will feature thermal passive solar designs, hydronic in-floor heating, instant hot water, and energy efficient appliances. Each house required...

The Journal. (Regional News: Minnesota).(SMWIA Local 10's impressive work on the St. Paul Cathedral roof)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... Members of SMWIA Local 10 were featured in an article in the union's official publication, The Journal, in January-February, for their impressive work on the St. Paul Cathedral roof. According to The Journal, "The lion's share of the roofing is...

Metalworking Industry Fund. (Regional News: Missouri).(St. Louis and the Metalworking Industry Fund have moved)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... SMACNA-St. Louis and the Metalworking Industry Fund have moved. Their new address is: 10405 Liberty, Sr. Louis, Mo. 63132; 314-427-7117; fax 314-427-8330; e-mail: smacnasl@swbell.net; www.smacnastlouis.org.

The North Jersey chapter ACCA will hold regular monthly meetings May 21 and June 18. (Regional News: New Jersey).(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... The North Jersey chapter ACCA will hold regular monthly meetings May 21 and June 18. The March meeting featured Michael Basch, chief information officer of the Honeywell-Enalasys program.

SMACNA of Long Island notes that a new state law allows government contracting agencies to require that contractors on their projects be affiliated with a state approved apprentice school. (Regional News: New York).(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... SMACNA of Long Island notes that a new state law allows government contracting agencies to require that contractors on their projects be affiliated with a state approved apprentice school. The measure was strongly supported by SMACNA of New...

Arctic Sheet Metal Inc. (Regional News: Oregon).(celebrated its 25th anniversary )(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... Arctic Sheet Metal Inc., Portland, celebrated its 25th anniversary March 3. This is one of the few sheer metal contractors in its region with a shop certified by SMACNA. It recently added a spiral ductwork machine from Switzerland, reportedly...

Donegal Highlands of Golf Club. (Regional News: Pennsylvania).(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... Western Pennsylvania ACCA will hold general meetings May 9 and June 13, with its annual golf outing set for August 22 at Donegal Highlands Golf Club.

SMACNA-Western Washington holds a membership dinner meeting with Bob Tacy Jr. the speaker on "Re-igniting the great American work ethic" May 8 in Seattle at the Marriott SeaTac. (Regional News: Washington).(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... SMACNA-Western Washington holds a membership dinner meeting with Bob Tacy Jr. the speaker on "Re-igniting the great American work ethic" May 8 in Seattle at the Marriott SeaTac. A half day program with NEMI is set for May 21 at the same...

Mechanical Contractors Association of Northwest Wisconsin Inc. (Regional News: Wisconsin).(Safety Day)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... The Mechanical Contractors Association of Northwest Wisconsin Inc., Plumbers and Steamfitters Local 434 and Sheet Metal Workers Local 18 cosponsored a Safety Day, along with other sponsors, that was held at the Northcentral Technical College in...

Canadian Institute of Plumbing & Heating. (Regional News: Canada).(plans to dedicate a CIPH House in June 2003 in conjunction with Habitat for Humanity)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... The Canadian Institute of Plumbing & Heating (CIPH) plans to dedicate a CIPH House in June 2003 in conjunction with Habitat for Humanity. The dedication will take place during CIPH's 2003 annual business conference in Niagara Falls, Ont. A gala...

Direct gas info. (Books, Software, & Lit.).(from Greenheck)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... Greenheck has a new color brochure about its Model DGX, part of the company's line of direct gas fired modular make-up air units. The DGX provides a larger housing size and capacity up to 23,000, greater mechanical and evaporative cooling...

CAD software. (Books, Software, & Lit.).(from Actify Inc.)(Brief Article)(Product Announcement)
May 1, 2002... Actify Inc., has released version 4.0 of 3Dview. The software is designed to make viewing, measuring, markup and sharing of CAD designs. It works will all major CAD system files, including Pro/E, UG, Catia and more. The software includes the...

Humidification newsletter. (Books, Software, & Lit.).(from Dri-Steem Humidifier Co.)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... Dri-Steem Humidifier Co.'s latest issue of Engineering Humidification features an article on how potable, softened, high purity and boiler water affect humidifier operation. The newsletter is aimed at the commercial and industrial customers. It...

Residential manual. (Books, Software, & Lit.).(from The Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors' National Association)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... SMACNA (The Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors' National Association) has published "Residential Sheet Metal Guidelines," a reference manual on the proper fabrication and installation of exterior sheet metal in residential buildings....

Torch system pamphlet. (Books, Software, & Lit.).(from Hypertherm Inc.)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... Hypertherm Inc.'s new Command THC torch height control system is profiled in a new fold out pamphlet. The system, which is deigned to accurately set the initial piercing height and control the torch to work distance of a plasma torch, is...

Spiral details. (Books, Software, & Lit.).(from Spiral-Helix Inc.)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... Spiral-Helix Inc. has a one page color sheet about its Gorelocker Lite and Gorelocker Sport. The machines make elbows, and according to company officials, save the shop time and on labor costs. The sheet includes color photos of the Lite and...

Duct cleaning. (New Products).(advertisement)
May 1, 2002... The Mini Dyna Probe uses a reinforced air hose with a pneumatic motor that runs the air wash and brush simultaneously. This eliminates the need for heavy cables. A single technician can use the Dyna Probe, and he or she can easily maneuver...

Split system AC. (New Products).(advertisement)
May 1, 2002... This company has added the Performance Plus 13 SEER split system air conditioner to its Luxaire product line up. The system provides contractors and homeowners with a highly efficient, moderately priced residential ac solution. It also...

Steel roof seam. (New Products).(advertisement)
May 1, 2002... This Ohio-based company's FabLOC is an architectural standing seam roofing system, combining style, performance and easy installation. The system is available in 12- or 16-in, panels in 29-, 26- or 24 gauge. Suited for light commercial or...

Duct materials. (New Products).(advertisement)
May 1, 2002... Anti-static textile materials have been introduced for use in this company's ventilation ducts. Stainless steel fibers have been woven into the polyester duct. Textile duct offers large volumes of conditioned supply air with no draft, resulting...

Pipe/tank wrap. (New Products).(advertisement)
May 1, 2002... This company's new Micro-Flex [TM] pipe and tank wrap was designed to offer contractors and distributors a durable, flexible alternative for insulating large diameter pipes and ranks. Company officials say the wrap's insulation offers better...

Remote relay module. (New Products).(advertisement)
May 1, 2002... The Chillgard[R] RT Refrigerant Monitor now offers an optional remote relay module. With the remote relay, the monitor can provide discrete relay outputs on a per-channel basis when the unit's Multipoint Sequencer is used. The Chiligard RT...

Duct inspection. (New Products).(advertisement)
May 1, 2002... This South Dakota company offers a number of products for contractors looking to expand into the duct cleaning business. The company offers a handheld Duct Scope, suitable for checking have systems for fire and water damage, a miniature robotic...

Welding helmet. (New Products).(advertisement)
May 1, 2002... The Hobart Hood(tm) is a new autodarkening welding helmet from this Illinois company. The helmet's wideangle lens automatically darkens when a welding arc is struck and brightens when the user stops welding. This eliminates the need to flip the...

Custom bases. (New Products).(advertisement)
May 1, 2002... Bases for secure rooftop mounting of hvac equipment are made by this Illinois company. Custom manufactured to precise specifications of your rooftop units and roof configurations, the units usually ship within two weeks. Options include a...

HEPA filters. (New Products).(advertisement)
May 1, 2002... This company offers customized HEPA filter products for a variety of applications. Filters are offered in all thickness variations, beverage board frames, custom injected molded frames, glued or unglued or pre-filters. RPS Products Inc.,...

Split AC system. (New Products).(advertisement)
May 1, 2002... The Comfortmaker line of three phase split system condensers and heat pumps has been expanded. It now includes the Comfortmaker 10 SEER ACC Series in 3- to 5-ton, 7.5- and 10-ton models; the 12 SEER ACE Series in 3- to 5-ton sizes and the 10...

Steel screws. (New Products).(advertisement)
May 1, 2002... The 410 stainless steel screws offered by this company are available in a wide variety of sizes and colors. All have 1/4-in. hex heads and are easy to install. According to company officials, carbon steel has been added to the screws, offering...

Fire/smoke dampers. (New Products).(advertisement)
May 1, 2002... This company offers a large assortment of easy to install combination fire/smoke dampers, including units in single section and multiple section sizes. The dampers can be installed either side up, with the blades horizontal to allow for...

Vent locking system. (New Products).(advertisement)
May 1, 2002... Company officials say the SureLock [TM] B-vent Locking System was created in response to contractor requests for a safer and more secure way to fasten B-vent pipe. The system's patent-pending lock design makes installations fast and keeps...

Humidity/temperature sensors. (New Products).(Advertisement)
May 1, 2002... The HE-6320-2 and HE6320-5 have been added to this company's line of humidity and temperature sensors. The HE-6320-2 features a nickel temperature sensor with a reference resistance of 1.0k ohms. The HE6320-5 has a thermistor temperature sensor...

Fungicidal coating. (New Products).(Advertisement)
May 1, 2002... This Minnesota company has added to its line EPA-registered fungicidal protective coatings with the 40-30 Black. It is a coating developed to control fiber and particulate release plus microbial contamination in hvac ductwork and other building...

Temperature control. (New Products).(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... The Automix 20 is an electronic temperature control with a night setback feature, designed to actuate three- or four-way Termomix Valves for radiant floor heating and new or retrofit radiator or fintube baseboard applications. It includes...

Air cleaner. (New Products).(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... The Smog-Hog[R] Porta-Clean air cleaner was designed to eliminate metal oxide fumes and welding smoke from metalworking operations. Portable, the Porta-Clean features an electrostatic precipitator, making it ideal for capturing pollutants when...

Cordless drill. (New Products).(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... This company has introduced a line of 1/2-in, cordless, keyless hammer drills. The 14 volt DV14DV and 18 volt DV18DV both feature soft grip handles, a fast (40 minute) battery charge time, one touch speed shift knob, electronic variable speed...

Roof exhaust base. (New Products).(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... This patent-pending roof exhaust base has a 20-sq. in. free area, one piece molding bird screen, a water barrier ring to prevent leakage and more. A removable collar allows easy duct connections, and it will not crack under extreme...

High efficiency AC. (New Products).(advertisement)(Brief Article)
May 1, 2002... This Lewisburg, Tenn. company's Tempstar SmartComfort' 2200 Series split system air conditioners feature a patented top, made of a non-corrosive composite, designed to draw noise away from homes and shrubs. Instead, air is quietly swirled...

Calendar.
May 1, 2002... MAY 1-5 The International Training Institute (ITI) will hold its International Sheet Metal Apprentice Contest at the SMWIA Local 80 Training Center near Detroit. Call 248/557-7575 or fax 248/557-0297 for more information. 6-7 ...

Wholesalers and mfr. reps directory.(Directory)
May 1, 2002... 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...