Snips articles from October 2004

Snips archives from October 2004

Wholesalers in the windy city: HARDI heads to Chicago for second annual convention.(Heating, Airconditioning & Refrigeration Distributors International)
October 1, 2004... Frank Sinatra called it "my kind of town." Rudyard Kipling said it was a "real" city. It's home to deep-dish pizza, world-class shopping, dining and Oprah Winfrey. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Chicago. The city is the site of the...

Mom, Pop & HVAC: small shops changed industry, now face special challenges.(Your Local Family)(Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning)
October 1, 2004... The year is 1945 and a man has just returned home to Texas after serving in World War II. He returns to a strange and different postwar American dream. When he joined the U.S. armed forces four years earlier, he left a backbreaking, albeit...

Suit's up: SMACNA hits the beaches of Maui for its annual convention.(heet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors' National Association)
October 1, 2004... In 2003, the Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors' National Association held its annual convention in Washington, D.C., an area surrounded by the first states to join the country. This year, the group heads to Hawaii, the last U.S....

High and dry: climate made hospital's expansion more challenging for designers, ductwork installers.(Medical Center)(Dixie Regional Medical Center)
October 1, 2004... ST. GEORGE, Utah--Lying in the high-desert area of southern Utah, at the point the state meets Arizona and Nevada, the city of St. George is experiencing unprecedented growth as retirees and young working families discover its many...

Training produces skills--who's the best trainer?(TABB Talk)
October 1, 2004... An Analysis Using Data From the Registered Apprenticeship Information System is a study conducted for the Department of Labor over apprenticeship data for the 1995-2003 period. It concludes that "union apprentice training programs for most...

Free HVAC technical paper from the industry source.(TABB Talk)(Heating, Ventilation, & Air Conditioning )(Brief Article)
October 1, 2004... SMACNA, the HVAC contractors association, has been writing HVAC and sheet metal standards for decades. Thanks to the Internet, engineers--with the help of the free Adobe Acrobat Reader--can obtain a number of SMACNA technical papers, free. ...

Free UFAD special & other TABB Talk issues.(TABB Talk)
October 1, 2004... Find back issues of TABB Talk at www.tabbcertified.org/tabbTalk/tabbTalk.shtml. If you didn't receive the most recent issue--16 pages totally devoted to underfloor air distribution--be sure to download the Winter 2004 issue (in PDF). All...

Focus on future drives TBS: staying ahead of the market created 23 years of success for TBS in temperature control and building automation. Most recently, it led to a U-turn on service and maintenance, affiliation with a key union-contractor team (SMWIA & SMACNA), and TABB certification.(TABB Talk)(Technical Building Services Inc.)(Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors National Association; Sheet Metal Workers International Association)(Testing, Adjusting, and Balancing Bureau)(Company Profile)
October 1, 2004... Contractor Gerald Jannicelli of Technical Building Services, Inc. (Ballston Spa, N.Y.) always has a game plan. And the plans usually work! But sometimes, the market throws him a curve ball. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] That's when Jannicelli...

Help in avoiding 'commodity' status.(TABB Viewpoint)(Testing Adjusting and Balancing Bureau)
October 1, 2004... As an HVAC engineer, you face a quandary: You want to design a quality installation. But most decision-makers and customers can't differentiate between a great HVAC system design and one that's average (or worse). [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED]...

What's an NCEMBT? And, what does it do? The National Center for Energy Management and Building Technologies sure has a long name. With inspiration, due diligence, and dedicated pursuit of its mission, answers it develops should last a long time, too.(TABB Talk)
October 1, 2004... Don't look now, but the National Center for Energy Management and Building Technologies is up--and running. NCEMBT's mission is to "improve the efficiency, productivity, and security of the U.S. building stock by developing and...

Behind the UFAD tsunami: UFAD's proponents certainly talk the talk, creating a tidal wave of interest. When it comes to facts--like actual performance of real-world installations--the 100-year-wave resembles a splash in the kiddie pool.(TABB Talk)(Underfloor air distribution systems)(Related Article: Backwash On Purported Savings)(Related Article: Researching UFAD: What Washed Up)
October 1, 2004... Underfloor air distribution systems (UFAD) were being included in plans for numerous U.S. buildings still in the design stage. According to a tabulation performed near mid-year, UFAD was incorporated into buildings representing 20 million...

International Training Institute field staff.(TABB Talk)(Illustration)
October 1, 2004... Bernie Merkel [GRAPHIC OMITTED] 180 Troutbeck Lane Rochester, NY 14626 Office -- 585) 720-9141 Cell -- (703) 625-4533 Fax -- (585) 720-0887 bmerkel@sheetmetal-iti.org Local 17 1 Boston Area Sheet Metal...

Paper or plastic: allowing customers to 'charge it' can increase sales and satisfaction.(Related Article: Be sure to evaluate credit card processing fees)(Related Article: How the credit card process works)
October 1, 2004... Remember the scene in the "The Graduate" when a businessman takes Dustin Hoffman aside for some career advice and declares, "I just want to say one word to you... plastic." Turns out that businessman's vision of the future was right. ...

Try this on: how to make a 'pair of pants', also known as the 'Y branch'.
October 1, 2004... The "Y branch" is sometimes referred to as a "pair of pants," due to its shape. It can be used in about as many applications as it can be developed in. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The one thing to keep in mind is the one diameter should...

Riding out the storm: Kentucky's Harpring Inc. weathers economy by focusing on high-profile projects.
October 1, 2004... LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- The two spires that grace the grandstands at Churchill Downs, home of the world-famous Kentucky Derby, had not been touched in 107 years--and it showed. When they and the steeples underneath were temporarily removed in...

Hammering out a career: teen apprentice book profiles sheet metal trade.
October 1, 2004... (The following is from the forthcoming book, Apprenticeships: The Ultimate Teen Guide, to be published in 2005 by Scarecrow Press Inc.) "The first thing you need to do is decide where you want to go with your life," says Matt Whitlock. At...

A wing & air: museum's HVAC system had to accommodate patrons and vintage aircraft.
October 1, 2004... MOUNT HOPE, Ontario -- The Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum is home to some of the most valuable vintage aircraft in the world. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Founded in 1972 with a single British Royal Navy WWII "Firefly" anti-submarine...

Converting textile mill to govt. building challenging.(Applications in the Field)
October 1, 2004... CHRISTIANSBURG, Va. -- The government of Montgomery County in western Virginia faced a number of challenges when it decided to renovate a former 90,000-square-foot textile mill into office space for several county departments. The county...

Nashville guitar factory uses fabric duct.(Applications in the Field)
October 1, 2004... NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- Gibson Guitar Corp.'s new 8,000-sqaure-foot Valley Arts factory recently installed 500 linear feet of red, round fabric duct as an alternative to concealed duct or exposed round duct. "We used fabric duct for its...

New refrigeration system increases processing plant's profits.(Applications in the Field)
October 1, 2004... COLLINGSWOOD, N.J. -- Because of the scale of the Catelli Bros. operation, a state-of-the-art refrigeration system is required to ensure freshness of the meat. Strict government guidelines as well as company expectations were guiding principals...

HVAC engineering helps college reduce budget.(Applications in the Field)
October 1, 2004... ATLANTA -- Some people say the anchor of Georgia Institute of Technology's $45 million, 289,000-square-foot new campus recreation center is the 13,000-square-foot pool originally built for the 1996 Summer Olympics. The 100,000-square-foot...

Engineer specification saves hotel HVAC costs.(Applications in the Field)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2004... WILDWOOD, N.J. -- The Bolero Resort and Conference Center netted $156,000 in energy rebates when a consulting engineer designed an HVAC system featuring a water-source heat-pump system, energy-recycling dehumidifier, and energy-efficient...

ASHRAE seeks younger members to join group.(Association News)(American Society of Heating, Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning Engineers)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2004... ATLANTA -- in an effort to attract younger members, the American Society of Heating, Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning Engineers has developed a new affiliate membership level. ASHRAE has approximately 7,000 student members. However,...

ARI to promote standards in Korea.(Association News)(Air-Conditioning and Refrigeration Institute )(Korea Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning Assessment Center )(Brief Article)
October 1, 2004... ARLINGTON, Va. -- The Air-Conditioning and Refrigeration Institute recently granted the Korea Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning Assessment Center a license to use all ARI performance standards, updates and modifications for the development of...

NATE recognizes tech manuals.(Association News)(North American Technician Excellence)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2004... DES PLAINES, Ill. -- The North American Technician Excellence program has recognized the Refrigeration Service Engineers Society's Technical Institute manuals one through three. There are currently 22 RSES training courses totaling 940...

Siemens joins education partnership.(Association News)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2004... DES PLAINES, Ill. -- Siemens Building Technologies Inc. has joined the Refrigeration Service Engineers Society's Partners in Education original-equipment-manufacturer information campaign. The partnership will provide RSES members with...

ASHRAE installs new officers, directors.(Association News)(American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers')(Brief Article)
October 1, 2004... ATLANTA -- Ron Vallort, P.E., has been named president of the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers. Vallort, president of Ron Vallort and Associates Ltd. in Oak Brook, Ill., was named during the...

ASHRAE addenda OK'd by ANSI.(Association News)(American National Standards Institute )(American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers' )(Brief Article)
October 1, 2004... ATLANTA -- The American National Standards Institute has approved eight addenda to the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers' energy conservation and building controls network standards. Also receiving...

ARI changes name for Air Filters Product Section.(Association News)(Air-Conditioning and Refrigeration Institute)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2004... ARLINGTON, Va. -- The board of directors of the Air-Conditioning and Refrigeration Institute approved a new name and changes for the institute's Air Filters Product Section. It will now be called the Air Filtration and Ultraviolet Light...

Society to fund building-safety research.(Association News)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2004... ATLANTA -- Research related to homeland security issues will soon be funded by the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers. ASHRAE will spend $2.3 million in the 2004-2005 fiscal year on research, with $110,000...

HVAC Excellence approves 10 programs.(Association News)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2004... MOUNT PROSPECT, Ill -- HVAC Excellence, a nonprofit technician-certification organization, recently granted national accreditation to 10 HVACR training programs. The executive board recognized: Advanced Technology Institute, Virginia...

Air conditioner, heat pump shipments pass 1 million.(Supplier News)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2004... ARLINGTON, Va. -- The shipment of 1,081,147 central air conditioners and heat pumps in June--a single-month record--puts the HVAC industry on pace to exceed 7 million units for the first time, according to the Air-Conditioning and Refrigeration...

Fabric duct has record year.(Supplier News)(Fabric air-dispersion systems)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2004... MILWAUKEE -- An estimated 5,000 fabric air-dispersion systems were installed in 2003, a record for fabric-duct manufacturers, according to DuctSox. "Five years ago convincing an architect or engineer to try fabric duct was a tough sell,...

PowerCold lands $2 million in new contracts.(Supplier News)
October 1, 2004... LARGO, Fla. -- PowerCold ComfortAir Solutions Inc. will net more than $2 million in additional revenue due to several new national retail store and restaurant chain contracts, the company announced. PowerCold is redesigning the HVAC systems...

Selkirk Canada acquires Energy Vent.(Supplier News)(Selkirk Canada Corp)(Energy Vent Ltd)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2004... RICHARDSON, Texas -- Stoney Creek, Ontario-based Energy Vent Ltd. has been acquired by Selkirk Canada Corp. The chimney and venting equipment manufacturer will be renamed Energy Vent Corp. and will remain a separate legal entity owned and...

Ductcap for sale in Canada.(Supplier News)(Ductcap Products Inc)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2004... WILLMAR, Minn. -- Ductcap, an elastic-banded plastic bag designed to fit over ductwork, will now be distributed in Canada, Ductcap Products Inc. owner Steve Vossen recently announced. Winnipeg, Manitoba, HVAC company E.H. Price Ltd. will...

Metal-Fab develops installation training.(Supplier News)
October 1, 2004... WICHITA, Kan. -- Metal-Fab Inc. has introduced a technical training program on sizing and installation. Classes will include sessions on B-Vent sizing, Diamondback corrugated stainless steel tubing and radiation damper uses. The program is...

Emerson wins customer award.(Supplier News)
October 1, 2004... ST. LOUIS -- Consulting firm Frost & Sullivan has honored Emerson Climate Technologies with its 2004 Building Technologies Customer Enhancement Award. The award is presented each year to a company that has expanded its customer base through...

Liberties dealers go to 'boot camp'.(Supplier News)
October 1, 2004... PONOMA, Calif. -- Fifty of the top-selling York Liberties dealers in California took part in a two-day dealer "boot camp" hosted by Air Cold Supply, the York Unitary Products Group Distributor of the Year for 2003. The boot camp focused on...

United CoolAir, MWSK hold golf outing.(Supplier News)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2004... YORK, Pa. -- Approximately 130 guests attended the seventh annual golf outing held by United CoolAir Corp. and MWSK Equipment. The event, held at Colonial Springs golf course in Farmingdale, N.Y., allowed engineers, architects and contractors...

Unico appears on 'Today' TV show.(Supplier News)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2004... ST. LOUIS -- The Unico System was featured during a recent segment on NBC's "Today" TV show regarding products that reduce indoor heat and humidity during the summer months. Home improvement expert and Today Show contributor Lou Manfredini...

Dexter and Chaney software rated No. 1 in survey.(Supplier News)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2004... SEATTLE -- Forefront Construction Management Software by Dexter and Chaney placed first in two categories of the Construction Financial Management Association 2004 Information Technology Survey. The company placed first among specialty...

Thermal Ceramics earn UL approval.(Supplier News)(Underwriters Laboratories )(Brief Article)
October 1, 2004... AUGUSTA, Ga. -- High-temperature insulation manufacturer Thermal Ceramics has earned Underwriters Laboratories classification for its FireMaster FastWrap Plus, Duct Wrap 2 X 2, Duct Wrap 2 X 2 Plus, PlenumWrap and PlenumWrap products for grease...

PHCC member testifies in support of tort-reform bill.(Contractor News)(Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors National Association)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2004... WASHINGTON -- At a U.S. House subcommittee hearing, contractor Jo Wagner testified that the increasing number of "frivolous" lawsuits in the construction industry is jeopardizing small businesses. Wagner is president of CTO Inc. in...

SMACNA, OSHA form alliance.(Contractor News)( Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors' National Association )(Occupational Safety and Health Administration )(Brief Article)
October 1, 2004... WASHINGTON -- A partnership between the Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors' National Association and the federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration will tackle issues concerning motor vehicle safety, fall protection and...

Missouri contractor installs duct for university arena.(Contractor News)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2004... COLUMBIA, Mo. -- When the University of Missouri's new $75 million Paige Sports Arena opens this month, most basketball fans probably won't notice the 110-inch double-wall spiral ductwork overhead. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] But that...

Students given scholarships.(Contractor News)(College of Fellows)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2004... CHANTILLY, Va. -- Ryan Corrigan of St. Louis, Nathan Graves of Kokomo, Ind., and Laura Reardon of Glenside, Pa., were each awarded a $2,000 scholarship from the Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors' National Association's College of...

Contractors raise money for program.(Contractor News)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2004... FALLS CHURCH, Va. -- The Quality Service Contractors raised $7,680 for a children's aviation program during a charity golf tournament July 22 in San Francisco. The tournament was sponsored by QSC supporter Hodes Co., which paid for most of...

Emerson rolls out NASCAR promotion.(Contractor News)(www.emersonclimatecontractor.com/truck)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2004... ST. LOUIS -- Contractors have the chance to win a customized Rusty Wallace 2004 Dodge Hemi Ram truck through the latest promotion by Emerson Climate Technologies. Contractors can enter by visiting their local Emerson distributor or logging on...

ABC develops communication partnership.(Contractor News)(Associated Builders and Contractors )(Brief Article)
October 1, 2004... WASHINGTON -- The Associated Builders and Contractors have signed a multiyear deal that will provide members and its 80 chapters with discounts on products and services from telecommunications company Sprint. Members will receive special...

June construction up 1 percent.(Contractor News)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2004... NEW YORK -- New construction starts for June were at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of $565.1 billion, up 1 percent, according to McGraw-Hill Construction. During the first six months of 2004, total construction on an unadjusted basis was...

12 contractors earn MSCA 'Star' status.(Contractor News)(Mechanical Service Contractors of America )(Brief Article)
October 1, 2004... ROCKVILLE, Md. -- The Mechanical Service Contractors of America has awarded its "Star" status to Adrian Mechanical Services Co. in Adrian, Mich.; Air-Ex Air Conditioning Inc. in Pomona, Calif.; Cal-Air Inc. in Whittier, Calif.; Cal-Air Inc. in...

Energy-efficient product directory now available.(Internet News)(Consortium for Energy Efficiency)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2004... ARLINGTON, Va. -- An online directory of energy-efficient central air conditioners and heat pumps has been introduced by the Air-Conditioning and Refrigeration Institute and the Consortium for Energy Efficiency. The site, located at...

Web site supports Luxaire product line.(Internet News)(www.luxaire.com/acclimate)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2004... NORMAN, Okla. -- Luxaire Heating and Air Conditioning has launched a new Web site to provide trade customers with details on its new Acclimate line of central air conditioners, heat pumps and furnaces. "Our new Acclimate ads are positioned...

Standard available online.(Internet News)(www.ari.org)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2004... ARLINGTON, Va. -- A revised version of ARI Standard 700-2004, "Specifications for Fluorocarbon Refrigerants" is available for free download at www.ari.org. The Air-Conditioning and Refrigeration Institute's standard establishes purity...

NECC develops new Web site.(Internet News)(National Energy Control Corp.)(www.neccdelivers.com)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2004... HAVERTOWN, Pa. -- The National Energy Control Corp. has introduced a new Web site, www.neccdelivers.com. NECC supplies heating and air-conditioning equipment, specializing in automatic temperature controls and building-automation supplies. ...

MCA adds 'Professionals' forum.(Internet News)(www.metalconstruction.org.)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2004... GLENVIEW, Ill. -- A new forum called "Ask the Industry Professionals" has been added to the Metal Construction Association Web site. Visitors to the site can find answers to their questions in seven categories, which include aluminum composite...

Reflectix site has new look.(Internet News)
October 1, 2004... MARKLEVILLE, Ind. -- Reflectix Inc. has redesigned and revamped its Web site in an effort to make it easier for viewers to research and download information. The changes to the site include an expanded product-applications section. ...

RIMA adds technical information.(Internet News)(Reflective Insulation Manufacturers Association)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2004... PHOENIX -- New technical information, including the RIMA handbook Understanding and Using Reflective Insulation, Radiant Barriers and Interior Radiation Control Coatings, has been added to the Reflective Insulation Manufacturers Association's...

Metalcon to include workshop, 'LEED' discussion.(Meetings & Conventions)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2004... PHOENIX -- The Reflective Insulation Manufacturers Association will present "Metal Buildings and Condensation" during the 2004 Metalcon show Oct. 21 at the Las Vegas Convention Center. The workshop will begin with an introduction to the...

CSI to discuss MasterFormat changes.(Meetings & Conventions)(Construction Specifications Institute)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2004... ALEXANDRIA, Va. -- Aspects of selling to the construction industry and how environmentally friendly or "green" building and MasterFormat's new edition will affect product representatives are some of the topics for the Construction...

Roofing association hosts legal seminar.(Meetings & Conventions)(National Roofing Legal Resource Center)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2004... ROSEMONT, Ill. -- The National Roofing Legal Resource Center will address current legal, technical, insurance and safety issues during its 25th annual seminar, "Roofing Issues: Decks to Dockets," Nov. 4-6 in Charleston, S.C. Session topics...

AHR Expo to feature NATE testing.(Meetings & Conventions)(Air Conditioning Heating Refrigerating)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2004... ARLINGTON, Va. -- Attendees of the 2005 Air Conditioning Heating Refrigerating Exposition will have the opportunity to take the North American Technician Excellence certification test in Orlando, Fla. NATE will hold a session Feb.7 at the...

Slant/Fin schedules two hydronic expos.(Meetings & Conventions)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2004... GREENVALE, N.Y. -- Equipment displays, product demonstrations and technical seminars will be a part of this year's Slant/Fin hydronic-heating expos. Heating contractors and fuel oil dealers can attend the Sept. 28 expo in Uniondale, N.Y., or in...

ACCA announces 'Feel The Fire' conference.(Meetings & Conventions)(Air Conditioning Contractors of America)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2004... ARLINGTON, Va. -- The 2005 ACCA Conference & Indoor Air Expo will be held March 9-12 at the Renaissance in Austin, Texas. The theme for this year's event is "Feel the Fire." "Our program always generates a lot of heat for contractors, but...

Selkirk Canada appoints new president, directors.(People in the News)
October 1, 2004... Selkirk Americas has promoted Tim Valters to president of Selkirk Canada Corp. He will be responsible for managing operations of both Selkrik Canada, including Selkirk and Supervent brands, and Energy Vent, a recent acquisition. Valters joined...

Armstrong Pumps.(People in the News)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2004... Armstrong Pumps announced the appointment of Robert W. Clements as manager of Ontario sales. Clements was previously employed with the Trane Co. and is a graduate of the University of Nairobi in Kenya. In this new position, Clements will lead...

Viega North America.(People in the News)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2004... David Garlow has been appointed vice president of sales for Viega North America. Garlow was previously the Northeast regional manager for the company. In his new position, Garlow will be responsible for sales of all Viega product groups in...

Munters Corp.(People in the News)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2004... Munters Corp. named Bryan Cheskin as account manager for its Moisture Control Services division. The division provides emergency water damage recovery and temporary humidity control in the United States and Canada. Cheskin will manage and...

Rheem Manufacturing Co.(People in the News)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2004... Jim Barnet and David Garceau were promoted to senior district technical representatives for the Rheem Manufacturing Co.'s air-conditioning division. Barnet has been a Rheem employee since 1993 and was recognized as a "Top Gun" for the highest...

Quote Software.(People in the News)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2004... Quote Software appointed Bret Jenkins to its sales team and Scott Devries to the training team. Jenkins, a graduate from the University of Wisconsin-Platteville, with a bachelor's in mechanical engineering, has 10 years of experience in...

Campbell & Associates.(People in the News)(Nomaco K-Flex)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2004... Roger Campbell, president of Campbell & Associates, was named by Nomaco K-Flex as a manufacturing representative in California and Nevada. Campbell will represent the Insul-Tube product line for the HVACR market.

Mavity Sales.(People in the News)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2004... David Mavity, owner of Benicia, Calif.-based Mavity Sales, will represent Goettl-brand products in central and northern California. Mavity has more than 25 years of experience in the HVACR industry and the California wholesale and distribution...

MECHdata Inc.(People in the News)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2004... MECHdata Inc. has made new appointments. Nick Colinear has been named senior consultant for the company's findMEP division. Colinear will manage expansion and executive-recruiting services across the Northeast, as well as sourcing and...

Danfoss Inc.(People in the News)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2004... Houston Mason has joined Danfoss Inc. as manager of its freight and distribution business. Mason will manage the operation of three North American warehouses. Prior to Danfoss, Houston spent 11 years in the logistics field. Most recently, he...

Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors' National Association.(People in the News)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2004... Michael McCullion, safety and health director for the Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors' National Association, was selected as the 2003-2004 Safety Professional of the Year by the American Society of Engineers National Capital...

Air Comfort.(People in the News)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2004... Fred Litke has been promoted to director of technical service for Broadview, Ill.-based Air Comfort. In his new position, Litke will manage automation projects and serve as a resource for the company's sales engineers, assisting with concept,...

Clovis Hendry Industries Inc.(Obituaries)(Obituary)
October 1, 2004... Basil Clovis Hendry Sr., retired chairman of the board of Clovis Hendry Industries Inc. and former president of the Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors' National Association, died June 4, 2004, at age 85. Mr. Hendry was also a former...

Sheet Metal Workers union Local 73 in Chicago.(Obituaries)(Obituary)
October 1, 2004... Joseph Carson, 80, former treasurer of the Sheet Metal Workers union Local 73 in Chicago, has died. Mr. Carson was an Army Air Corps veteran of World War II. Along with his work for the union, Mr. Carson was also a member of the Sacred Heart...

Chicago Roofing Contractors Association.(Obituaries)(Obituary)
October 1, 2004... Frank Edwin Carroll, 81, member of the Chicago Roofing Contractors Association, has died. Mr. Carroll owned Decks Inc. for more than 50 years. He was also a member of the Gypsum Roof Deck Foundation, the American Subcontractors Association and...

No matter what you call it, it all comes down to cost.(Sales & Marketing)
October 1, 2004... Someone asked me this question at a recent seminar: "Marketing or selling--so what's the difference?" It concerned the responsibility for developing leads or new prospects for outside salespeople. The group was a mix of contractors from...

Before you can sell, you have to believe.(Contractor Cents)
October 1, 2004... Recently, my 14-year old daughter and me spent three days studying motivation and persuasion. (Her involvement may come back to bite me since she learned the same issues and persuasion techniques that I did and will probably use them on me.)...

How much do you want to make? Better work for it.(Mind Your Business)(Column)
October 1, 2004... (This is the fifth and final column in Jim Olsztynski's series on the pros and cons of running your own company. Previous columns are available at www.snipsmag.com.) Most contractor companies start out as a one-person operation, maybe with...

Society to consider health issues in publications.(Indoor Air Quality)(Brief Article)
October 1, 2004... ASHRAE still won't comment on the health issues surrounding exposure to indoor pollutants such as secondhand smoke, but it will consider the opinions of other knowledgeable groups when drafting its standards, officials announced. The...