Snips articles from November 2008

Snips archives from November 2008

Seeing the light: metal, glass featured at new Oakland, Calif., cathedral.
November 1, 2008... It's taken almost 20 years, but Catholic residents of Oakland, Calif., are finally getting a new cathedral to replace one destroyed in a 1989 earthquake. On Oct. 17,1989, what would come to be known as the Loma Prieta earthquake shook the San...

Getting it straight: simple steps to making parallel lines.
November 1, 2008... Many sheet metal workers have probably used this method in one form or another during their careers. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] It may have been to make a simple rectangular piece of duct or a complex, ornate conductor head, sometimes...

Overcoming rough waters; Copper detailing allows 100-year-old ferry terminal to shine again.(Brief article)
November 1, 2008... For decades, chunks of the century-old, nearly abandoned Hoboken, N.J., ferry terminal would occasionally fall into the Hudson River. Passengers stopped passing through the terminal in 1967, its six ferry slips left to rot along the waterfront...

Alabama school cleans up the air with filters.(applications in the field)
November 1, 2008... In terms of air quality, Jefferson County had among the highest number of "unhealthy days" of any county in the state of Alabama in 2007. Residents also experienced the state's highest concentrations of air pollutants associated with...

New World Trade Center building features sustainable designs.(applications in the field)
November 1, 2008... The new 7 World Trade Center in New York City stands at 52 stories high and covers a staggering 1.7 million square-feet of floor space, the majority of which has already been leased to tenants. The new structure also features an improved...

Associations team up to educate homeowners.(association news)
November 1, 2008... To combat the rise in heating costs, the Air-Conditioning, Heating and Refrigeration Institute is asking consumers to take a pledge. AHRI, in collaboration with the Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers, the Edison Electric Institute,...

HARDI moves to new headquarters.(association news)(The Heating, Airconditioning & Refrigeration Distributors International )(Brief article)
November 1, 2008... The Heating, Airconditioning & Refrigeration Distributors International moved to a new office in Columbus, Ohio. The new location is at 3455 Mill Run Drive, Suite 820. The organization made its move Sept. 8. With more offices, a modern...

ACCA launches refrigerant recovery program.(association news)
November 1, 2008... The Air Conditioning Contractors of America has launched a new program to help its contractor members recycle refrigerants while recouping some of their costs. ACCA has partnered with USA Refrigerants, a refrigerant distribution, recovery...

Inspection requirements outlined in new standard.(association news)
November 1, 2008... A new standard from ASHRAE and the Air Conditioning Contractors of America aims to ensure a consistent minimal level of HVACR maintenance and inspection to preserve system integrity. "Standard Practice for Inspection and Maintenance of...

Streamlight marks 35 years, opens building addition.(supplier news)
November 1, 2008... Streamlight Inc. celebrated 35 years of operations with a gala reception and tours of its newly expanded headquarters in Eagleville, Pa. More than 250 guests, including Lower Providence Township officials, customers, employees and...

Trane wins homebuilder award for fourth year.(supplier news)
November 1, 2008... For the fourth consecutive year, Trane was recognized by homebuilder David Weekley Homes, by receiving its Partners of Choice Award. The award is based on David Weekley Homes' National Trading Partner Survey. Out of a field of 150...

Hardcast products meet LEED, government code requirements.(supplier news)
November 1, 2008... Hardcast has unveiled a line of sealant products that meet Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design requirements. Hardcast officials report they have tested the company's entire water-based sealant product line in accordance with...

Camfil Farr joins U.S. Green Building Council.(supplier news)
November 1, 2008... Air filter manufacturer Camfil Farr is the latest HVAC company to join the U.S. Green Building Council at the product manufacturer level. Camfil Farr has participated in organizations such as the American Society of Heating, Refrigeration,...

Mitsubishi partners with controls developer.(supplier news)
November 1, 2008... Mitsubishi Electric HVAC has entered into a new partnership that will allow users to control their systems with a Crestron control system. "Through this new partnership, we have developed a Crestron Certified Module that can be used to...

Danfoss employees celebrate 75 years.(supplier news)
November 1, 2008... Danfoss' North American headquarters in Baltimore marked the company's 75th anniversary by striking a pose. Approximately 200 employees at the Baltimore facility received new polo shirts bearing the Danfoss logo and the No. 75, denoting the...

Restoration conference heads to Baltimore.(meetings & conventions)
November 1, 2008... The Restoration Industry Association will hold its annual fall conference and exhibition Nov. 18-22 at the Hyatt Regency Baltimore. The event will provide a mold overview and refresher course, a one-day environmental conference, a two-day...

Metal fabrication show to launch in Mexico.(meetings & conventions)
November 1, 2008... The Fabricators and Manufacturers Association and the Society of Manufacturing Engineers are planning to bring Fabtech to Mexico. Fabtech Mexico will be held June 2-4, 2009, at the Cintermex exhibition center in Monterrey, Mexico. The event...

Danfoss to discuss energy goals.(meetings & conventions)(Danfoss EnVisioneering Symposium)(Brief article)
November 1, 2008... The next Danfoss EnVisioneering Symposium will focus on the private sector's role in energy efficiency. With the slogan "The challenge: Will business create an energy-efficient built environment?," this third symposium in the 2008...

Bradford White names new coo, vice presidents.(people in the news)
November 1, 2008... Nicholas J. Giuffre has been promoted to president and chief operating officer at Bradford White Corp. In his new post, Giuffre will be responsible for all corporate, operating activities as well as the operation of Laars Heating Systems...

James Richard "Dick" Graves.(James Richard Graves)(Spiral Duct Manufacturers Association)(Obituary)(Brief article)
November 1, 2008... James Richard "Dick" Graves, a founding member of the Spiral Duct Manufacturers Association, died August 18, 2008, due to apparent heart failure. He was 77. According to SPIDA officials, Mr. Graves made significant contributions to the...

Carrier distributor helps Habitat for Humanity.(Wholesaler news)(Aladdin Air Conditioning & Heating Inc. allienced with Habitat for Humanity)(Brief article)
November 1, 2008... Three families in Simi Valley, Calif., will move into new 1,200-square-foot homes this Thanksgiving thanks to Aladdin Air Conditioning & Heating Inc. The company is a local Carrier Southern California Sales and Distribution Dealer that...

Manufacturing technology consumption down in July.(Wholesaler news)
November 1, 2008... July U.S. manufacturing technology consumption totaled $303 million, according to the American Machine Tool Distributors' Association, and the Association For Manufacturing Technology. This total was down 21.5 percent from June, but up 5.7...

Grainger handles skilled labor shortage.(Wholesaler news)(collaboration between Grainger and the American Association of Community Colleges)
November 1, 2008... With baby boomers preparing to retire from the ranks of the work force, a growing number of labor experts are concerned there will be a shortage of workers to replace them. In an effort to alleviate the problem, facility maintenance...

New roof helps home attain design goals.(roofing news)
November 1, 2008... Homeowners Tomas and Meg Bergstrand were looking for a long-lasting, sustainable roof for their home in Keen Valley, N.Y. The Bergstrands made the decision to expand and renovate their summer residence in the spring of 2006. Besides finding...

Colorado.(regional news)
November 1, 2008... The Colorado Roofing Association held its 26th annual golf tournament Aug. 22. The event at Saddle Rock Golf Course in Aurora, Colo., raised $4,400 in donations for scholarships. The money will be used for CRA's educational scholarships at...

Michigan.(regional news)(Washtenaw Community College)(Brief article)
November 1, 2008... Washtenaw Community College in Ann Arbor, Mich., was granted accreditation of its HVACR program from HVAC Excellence. The program is the first program in die state of Michigan to be granted accreditation from the organization. Washtenaw...

Nevada.(regional news)(Steve Scolari)(RHP Mechanical Systems)(Brief article)
November 1, 2008... Steve Scolari, president and CEO of Reno, Nev.-based RHP Mechanical Systems, was named the 2008 Contractor of the Year by the Nevada State AFL-CIO. Nominated by individual labor union representatives, the award is presented to construction...

New Jersey.(regional news)
November 1, 2008... Members of the New Jersey Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors Association were involved in a Homes for Our Troops project to build a specially adapted home for a severely injured war veteran and his family. Chapter members donated key...

North Carolina.(regional news)
November 1, 2008... Portable air-conditioning equipment distributor Atlas Sales & Rentals Inc. has added a new full-service office in Raleigh, N.C. The new office will serve the Raleigh-Durham area and surrounding areas. Products offered include the complete...

Ohio.(regional news)
November 1, 2008... Dunbar Mechanical Inc. in Toledo, Ohio, is the 100th service contractor to receive the MSCA Star designation from the Mechanical Service Contractors of America. The MSCA Star is awarded to service contractors who have reached the highest...

Field software.(books, software & lit)
November 1, 2008... Spectrum Mobile is a new module for Spectrum construction software that enables field supervisors to submit daily field reports to the main office. According to the manufacturer, Spectrum Mobile eliminates the practice of filling out paper time...

Sealant information.(books, software & lit)(RCD Corp. released brochure)(Brief article)
November 1, 2008... RCD Corp. released this brochure providing information on its line of adhesives, sealants and coatings. Highlighted products include RCD's duct-liner adhesive, specifically formulated for bonding low- or high-density insulation to sheet metal...

Spot Cooler catalog.(books, software & lit)
November 1, 2008... This catalog from Spot Coolers highlights the company's line of portable air-cooled air conditioners. Specifications are included for each model and include information on cooling capacity, electronic features, airflow, operating conditions,...

Software key.(books, software & lit)
November 1, 2008... Reliable Controls says it has strengthened its software authorization process by employing a software key. RC-Archive 2.0 Update 1.10 is the first software offering from Reliable Controls to require the use of a software key for authorization....

Automation brochure.(books, software & lit)
November 1, 2008... The Jenesys Snap is an application that automates the setup and operation of a Web-based temperature control application for light-commercial properties including institutional, national account or high-end residential buildings. According to...

Contractor magazine.(books, software & lit)
November 1, 2008... The ACCA released another issue of its Contractor Excellence magazine. The magazine, published by Snips' parent company BNP Media, tackles several issues including the economy. The lead feature in the magazine is called "Competition heats up...

Damper.(new products)
November 1, 2008... Greenheck's new HBTR-451 bubble-tight damper is designed to meet the requirement for zero leakage. The product features a silicone blade seal and double-gland axle seal factory-leakage tested to ensure bubble-tight performance up to 30-inch...

Comfort control.(new products)
November 1, 2008... Rheem introduced the second generation of its Comfort Control System or CC2S. The new HVAC control panel offers detailed system status displays for the contractor and a set of system control features for the homeowner. A new feature of the CC2S...

Wire cutter/stripper.(new products)
November 1, 2008... Klenk's two-in-one wire cutter/stripper cuts wire with one end and grabs and strips wire with the other. The wire cutter head cuts flush with stainless steel and is ideal for thermostat wire. The stripper end has no stripping holes and...

Spiral duct machines.(new products)
November 1, 2008... Standard Sheet Metal Machinery Inc. introduced its STF-600 and STF-1200 spiral duct end-flanging machines to the North American market. These machines are designed to make spiral duct-to-duct connections more economical and easy to make, said...

Snips.(new products)
November 1, 2008... Cooper Tools has introduced two new compound action snips. The new M8R and M9R vertical snips are equipped with specially designed angled blades that allow for much greater reach and maneuvering in overhead and other awkward, hard-to-reach...

Nailer.(new products)
November 1, 2008... Paslode has introduced an improved version of its 30-degree cordless framing nailer. The Model CF-325 has a number of improvements based on user feedback. One improvement is the fuel cartridge that powers Paslode's drive system. The new...

November.(Calendar of events)(Calendar)
November 1, 2008... 7-8 Independent contractor group Nexstar will hold its Money Masters event in Hartford, Conn. The Money Masters series allows members to tour the businesses of other successful Nexstar members. For this edition of the event, Nexstar...

Wholesalers & Mfr. Reps. Directory.(Directory)
November 1, 2008... 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...

Long-awaited hotel's restoration shows value of architectural work.(editor's page)
November 1, 2008... I feel pretty good when large media outlets run stories on projects that were prominently featured in Snips. Of course, I feel our coverage is superior, but it's nice when a television station or major daily newspaper runs a story that we...